JD Vance is a Republican politician. In 2025, he became the Vice President of the United States of America. He was elected to the U.S. Senate from Ohio in 2022. Vance was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. He joined the Marines, served in Iraq, and later earned degrees from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. He also worked as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley.
Vance published his book Hillbilly Elegy during Donald Trump's first presidential campaign. The 2016 bestseller helped Vance gain prominence. The book brought Vance closer to Trump, who admired it and had known Vance since he began his political career. The two subsequently became friends. After Trump's victory in the 2016 election, Vance returned to his home state of Ohio and founded an anti-opioid charity.
Vance met his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, at the Yale Law School.
On this India Today Global report, Pranay Upadhyay discusses the significance of US President Donald Trump’s congratulatory message to India on its 77th Republic Day. President Trump stated, 'On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as we celebrate the 77th Republic Day.' The report highlights the historic bond between the world’s oldest and largest democracies while addressing underlying tensions regarding a bilateral trade deal. Upadhyay notes that despite the 'special bond' shared between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concerns remain following reports involving US Senator Ted Cruz and Vice President JD Vance regarding trade agreements. The discussion also touches upon India's commitment to the strategic partnership and President Trump's broader international efforts, including the Gaza Peace Initiative and mediation attempts in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The bulletin emphasizes that while challenges exist, both nations remain engaged in strengthening their diplomatic and economic ties.
This news bulletin reports that Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child, a baby boy due in July. The announcement follows a period of intense online speculation regarding the marriage of Vice President JD Vance, which was triggered by viral images and rumours. In a brief social media statement addressing the news, the Vances stated, 'Both the mother and the baby are doing well.' The report highlights that this personal milestone comes amidst significant public attention on the couple's private life. The bulletin concludes by sharing images related to the announcement, focusing on the expanding family of the Vice President and the Second Lady during their time in office.
On this edition of India Today Global, host Geeta Mohan reports on the escalating diplomatic tensions as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on nations that oppose his goal of acquiring Greenland. Highlighting the strategic importance of the territory for national security and natural resources, Trump stated, 'I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security.' The report details the deployment of symbolic European troops to Nuuk by allies including Denmark and France to demonstrate NATO commitment to Arctic security. Former Trump advisor Dr. Waleed Phares joins the discussion to explore potential solutions, such as a long-term lease agreement. Additionally, the program covers the UN Security Council's emergency meeting on Iran protests, where US Ambassador Mike Walz affirmed that 'President Donald J. Trump and the United States of America stands by the brave people of Iran.' The bulletin also addresses India's engagement with the US over the Chabahar port sanctions waiver.
In a stern message to European allies, US Vice President J.D. Vance has warned that the United States will 'have to do something' if the security of Greenland is not taken seriously. Speaking at a press briefing, Vance highlighted the territory's critical role in global missile defense and noted interest from 'hostile adversaries'. He confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with leaders from Denmark and Greenland to discuss the matter. Vance urged global leaders to take President Donald Trump's concerns regarding the Arctic territory seriously.
On this Special Report, the focus is on US Vice President J.D. Vance’s dismissal of reports suggesting a rift within the administration regarding the recent operation in Venezuela. Addressing a White House press conference, Vance refuted claims that he and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Tulsi Gabbard were excluded from the planning stages of the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro. Vance stated, 'One, that I was kept out of the planning for the Venezuela operation, that's false. And another, that Tulsi was kept out of the planning for Venezuela operations, that's completely false.' He emphasised that the operation was kept 'very tight' among senior cabinet officials to maintain secrecy. The Vice President’s remarks come after a Bloomberg report suggested Gabbard’s past non-interventionist stance led to her being sidelined. Vance clarified that Gabbard played a crucial role in overseeing the intelligence flow from the ODNI to the President, confirming the administration's unified front during the high-stakes operation.
On this breaking news report, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani issues a strong condemnation of the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Mamdani, who was recently sworn in, describes the incident as 'murder' and states, 'Only the latest horror in a year full of cruelty.' The Mayor asserts that the agency's actions against neighbors across America constitute 'an attack on us all' and affirms that New York stands with immigrants. The bulletin also reports on Vice President JD Vance's support for the ICE agent involved.
Political dynamics are shifting in Tamil Nadu as friction intensifies within the Congress-DMK alliance, a key part of the INDIA bloc.
The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is on the contaminated water crisis in Indore, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru and politics over air pollution in Delhi.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor reflects on the geopolitical turbulence of 2025, terming it a year where the world became "far more embattled". Speaking to India Today, Tharoor highlights "Operation Sindoor" as the year's defining moment, citing his personal involvement in the subsequent multi-party delegations. He asserts that "multi-alignment", a concept he pioneered, has become the "term of art" for India's strategy. Tharoor also calls for domestic consensus, stating that when people rejoice at setbacks for PM Modi, "I tend to see setbacks for India". He discusses the "jagged edges" of global conflicts and India's role in the Global South.
US Vice President J.D. Vance joined Navy SEALs for an intense 90-minute beach workout. The session, which took place in Coronado, California, featured gruelling exercises including running, rope climbing, and log carrying.
In this edition of India Today Global, the focus is on the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, which mention Trump in flight records.
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy strongly condemned racist attacks against Second Lady Usha Vance during his speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest. Addressing the conservative movement, Ramaswamy denounced online commentator Nick Fuentes for using the derogatory term ‘jeet’ against the Vice President's wife. He stated, ‘If you call Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States of America, a jeet, you have no place in the future of the conservative movement.’ Ramaswamy also drew a red line against extremism, asserting that those who admire figures like Hitler have no place in the party. The bulletin notes that Vice President J.D. Vance also addressed the issue in an interview with UnHerd.
On this edition of India Today Global, US President Donald Trump announces a new 'Golden Fleet' for the Navy from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. He stated the new 'Trump class' of battleships will be '100 times more powerful than the previous Iowa class'. The bulletin also covers the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, which mention Trump in flight records. In other major news, senior Republican leader and Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy condemns racist attacks against Second Lady Usha Vance, declaring that those who use such slurs have 'no place in the future of the conservative movement'. The programme reports from Dhaka on the political instability in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 general elections, the planned return of BNP's Tariq Rehman, and rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations. Finally, the 'Statecraft' segment analyses India's new 'Shanti Bill' for nuclear energy reform and questions Pakistan's objections.
In Tamil Nadu, a political showdown is intensifying as DMK MPs are reportedly moving to impeach Madras High Court Justice G.R. Swaminathan.
A major constitutional and political showdown is unfolding in Tamil Nadu after the DMK government blocked the lighting of the Karthikai Deepam at the Thiruparankundram hill, which hosts both a temple and a dargah, citing law and order concerns. This decision defied a Madras High Court order by Judge G.R. Swaminathan that permitted the ritual. In response, DMK MPs are reportedly gathering signatures for an impeachment motion against the judge. The controversy has sparked a war of words between the DMK and the BJP, with the issue escalating to the Lok Sabha. This special report also covers the parliamentary debate marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', the ongoing aviation crisis involving IndiGo amid mass flight cancellations, the acquittal of actor Dileep by the Kerala High Court in a high-profile assault case, and TVK chief Vijay's upcoming rally in Puducherry.
This special report covers the aftermath of an attack on two National Guard members in Washington D.C., allegedly carried out by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakhanwal. The incident, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terror, prompted an address to the nation by U.S. President Donald Trump. In his address, President Trump stated, 'we will bring the perpetrator of this barbaric attack to swift and certain justice'. The report details the ongoing investigation into the shooter's motives and whether he acted as a lone wolf or as part of a larger terror cell. It also includes reactions from other political figures, such as U.S. Vice President JD Vance, to the shooting which took place on the eve of Thanksgiving.
This special report examines the social media speculation surrounding United States Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, after she was photographed without her wedding ring on November 19. The incident has fueled widespread rumours about their marriage, drawing comparisons to a 'Pati, Patni aur Wo' scenario and reviving talk of an alleged affair between the Vice President and Erica Kirk. A spokesperson for Usha Vance stated she sometimes forgets the ring due to daily chores. The report also revisits past comments from the Vice President about his wife's religion, where he said, 'I believe in the Christian gospel and I hope eventually my wife comes to see it the same way.' The segment highlights the intense public scrutiny on the Vances' interfaith marriage amid these unfolding events.
JD Vance stood at a Christian event in Mississippi and spoke about his wife, Usha, who was raised Hindu.
US Vice President JD Vance served as a pallbearer for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, helping carry his casket across the tarmac toward Air Force Two on Thursday. Kirk’s body was transported from Utah to Phoenix, Arizona, where funeral services are planned.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on India's new security doctrine following Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps and destroyed 11 Pakistani airbases and radar stations.
