J. D. Vance
US Secretary of Defense Pete Heggset has privately discussed the idea of running for political office in Tennessee next year. To do this, he would have to resign, as the Department of Defense prohibits civilian employees from running for political office.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Vice President J. D. Vance could be the Republican presidential candidate in the 2028 election. Rubio considers Vance a "great candidate" and a "close friend."
Elon Musk called on Donald Trump to release the materials of the Jeffrey Epstein case, as he promised. This happened after the Department of Justice confirmed Epstein's suicide and the absence of a "client list."
US Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Blair House. Further details of the meeting were not disclosed.
US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities did not destroy key components of Tehran's nuclear program. US intelligence believes the strikes only delayed it by a few months, and stockpiles of enriched uranium and centrifuges remained largely intact.
J. D. Vance stated that Iran can no longer create nuclear weapons after US strikes destroyed its infrastructure. He noted that Washington destroyed the equipment necessary for Tehran to create them.
SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk spoke about cooperation with foreign partners, noting that they do not dominate but often learn from the Security Service, yet provide significant assistance. He emphasized mutual respect and cooperation, comparing some partners to combat brethren.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's nuclear program was "completely and utterly destroyed" by American bombs, but senior US officials admitted they don't know the fate of Iran's uranium stockpile. The Iranians removed "bomb-grade" uranium from the facility, and satellite photos confirm serious damage to the uranium enrichment plant in Fordow.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials met with Trump administration officials. The meeting took place amid US deliberations on possibly joining strikes on Iran.
US President Donald Trump relies more on a narrow circle of advisers when making decisions about military action in Iran. He also consults with many outside the White House.
US intelligence believes that Iran has not made a final decision on creating nuclear weapons, but is close to it. Tehran may accelerate the process in case of an attack or the killing of its leader.
The US is considering options for action regarding Iran and Israel. Trump has stepped up his rhetoric, and US negotiators believe Iran's positions are weak.
According to Axios, Trump is actively considering strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Netanyahu is convinced that Trump may order the start of hostilities in the near future.
J. D. Vance met with Republican Senator Ron Johnson to persuade him to support Trump's tax and spending cut package. The bill has a lot of criticism due to the consequences.
Donald Trump will hold a meeting with senior officials at Camp David. This comes amid escalating tensions with Elon Musk and a drop in Tesla shares.
JD Vance said Elon Musk is wrong to criticize Trump. The political alliance broke down after Musk criticized tax policy, which crashed Tesla shares by $150 billion.
Elon Musk agreed with the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, proposed by a blogger. He supported the replacement of Trump with Vice President Jay Dee Vance.
Andriy Yermak reported that a photograph of the US Vice President and the President of Ukraine, taken in Rome, hangs in the White House. Earlier, Yermak appealed to US senators to strengthen sanctions.
J. D. Vance warned of the end of the "era of undisputed US dominance" in the world. He stressed the need to counter threats from China and Russia.
The government of Greenland has granted a 30-year license for the development of an aluminum-bearing deposit to a consortium involving a French company and investment funds from Denmark and Greenland. Extraction will begin in 5 years.
The President of Ukraine met with the Crown Prince of Norway. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and noted Norway's contribution to Ukraine's energy security.
Zelenskyy announced positive changes in relations with US Vice President Vance. The conversation in the Vatican was constructive and productive, and ways to end the war were discussed.
US Vice President Vance said that negotiations on Ukraine have reached a dead end and suggested that the US may withdraw from them. Trump plans talks with Putin and Zelensky.
Talks between Leo XIV and J. D. Vance took place in the Vatican. They discussed cooperation between the Church and the state, issues of religious freedom, and the situation in Ukraine.
JD Vance canceled the visit to avoid the impression of approving Israel's operation in Gaza. The US insists on a ceasefire and a hostage agreement, but Netanyahu is not showing flexibility.
Giorgia Meloni met with the US Vice President and the head of the European Commission against the background of trade tensions. Italy is acting as a mediator to restore Western unity.
Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.
The Kremlin is trying to create the impression of a strong Russian military advantage before Putin's conversation with Trump. ISW analysts believe this is being done to divert attention from the problems of the Russian Federation.
The meeting took place against the background of concerns about Trump's planned conversation with Putin, where the conditions for ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed. Zelenskyy seeks to avoid imposing unacceptable conditions.
The President of the European Commission and the Vice President of the United States held a meeting in Rome, discussing trade issues and the situation in Ukraine. They expressed a shared desire for a just and lasting peace.