JD Vance

Stories about Donald Trump's US presidential election running mate JD Vance

Trump parrots the Putin view in demented dream of strongmen

Trump parrots the Putin view in demented dream of strongmen

Trump and Vance’s bullying of Zelenskiy in the Oval Office was a sickening spectacle that looked like a setup

By Maureen DowdSun Mar 02 2025 - 11:00

How JD Vance emerged as the chief saboteur of the transatlantic alliance

How JD Vance emerged as the chief saboteur of the transatlantic alliance

US vice-president’s starring role in clash between Trump and Zelenskiy may mark collapse of postwar alliance

By Andrew RothSat Mar 01 2025 - 14:03

US-Ukraine ties in tatters as their leaders argue in the White House

US-Ukraine ties in tatters as their leaders argue in the White House

Trump tells Zelenskiy to ‘make a deal or we are out’ as he pushes for rapprochement with Russia

By Daniel McLaughlinFri Feb 28 2025 - 20:32

Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks

Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks

A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big Tech

By Martin SandbuThu Feb 27 2025 - 06:00

Is Europe’s stock market rally built on a pro-Russian peace?

Is Europe’s stock market rally built on a pro-Russian peace?

Many fund managers now expect Europe to be the best-performing stock market globally this year

By Proinsias O'MahonyMon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00

Trump and his contradictory economic agenda

Trump and his contradictory economic agenda

US president stood for election on a pro-growth platform but with ostensibly anti-growth policies

By Eoin Burke-KennedySun Feb 23 2025 - 12:47

German elections: ‘A bad feeling is growing’ as country looks for bridge to better future

German elections: ‘A bad feeling is growing’ as country looks for bridge to better future

On Sunday, 59.2 million German voters go to the polls at a time of unprecedented domestic and international tensions

By Derek ScallySun Feb 23 2025 - 06:00

Micheál Martin should go to Washington and remind Donald Trump what Ireland stands for

Micheál Martin should go to Washington and remind Donald Trump what Ireland stands for

Merrion Street’s promised “charm offensive” will have as much traction as water on a duck’s back in the madness of the court of King Trump

By Justine McCarthyFri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00

Simon Harris hedges bets to include both Biden and Trump on his Christmas card list

Simon Harris hedges bets to include both Biden and Trump on his Christmas card list

Bernard Jackman correction, confusion around a Love/Hate revival and Michael O’Leary’s former Russian tenants

By Colin CoyleFri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00

Denis Staunton: As Europe wrings its hands at the US, the rest of the world may be organising

Denis Staunton: As Europe wrings its hands at the US, the rest of the world may be organising

Asian leaders do not seem minded to stand by as the global power balance looks set for big changes

By Denis StauntonFri Feb 21 2025 - 05:00

America divided: Musk and Trump on Fox News, Sanders on CNN

America divided: Musk and Trump on Fox News, Sanders on CNN

Switching from one channel to the other underlines the seismic drift between competing ideologies

By Keith DugganWed Feb 19 2025 - 19:02

Europeans warn of malevolent ‘spirit of Munich’ as imperfect peace talks loom over Ukraine

Europeans warn of malevolent ‘spirit of Munich’ as imperfect peace talks loom over Ukraine

Approach of new Trump administration a necessary ‘cold shower’ for EU, says Czech president

By Derek ScallySun Feb 16 2025 - 18:00

Chinese foreign minister to meet Martin and Harris tomorrow

Chinese foreign minister to meet Martin and Harris tomorrow

Wang Yi will travel to Dublin after telling summit European countries must have role in Ukraine talks

By Denis StauntonSun Feb 16 2025 - 13:43

Zelenskiy rejects proposal to give US access to Ukraine’s minerals

Zelenskiy rejects proposal to give US access to Ukraine’s minerals

Ukrainian president said draft deal failed to protect his country’s interests and offered no specific security guarantees

By Emma BurrowsSun Feb 16 2025 - 07:58

Golden rule of Munich Security Conference goes out window as Vance lectures on ‘enemy within’

Golden rule of Munich Security Conference goes out window as Vance lectures on ‘enemy within’

Czech president says European countries cannot be excluded from Ukraine ceasefire talks if they are to take more responsibility for security

By Derek ScallySat Feb 15 2025 - 12:20

European leaders left in stunned silence as JD Vance harangues them over approach to far right

European leaders left in stunned silence as JD Vance harangues them over approach to far right

Munich Security Conference had expected to hear Trump’s plans for ending the war in Ukraine

By Jim Tankersley, Steven Erlanger and David E. SangerSat Feb 15 2025 - 10:35

Zelenskiy says peace deal possible only after plan is agreed with US and Europe

Zelenskiy says peace deal possible only after plan is agreed with US and Europe

US vice-president JD Vance says European leaders ‘running in fear of your own voters’

By Derek ScallyFri Feb 14 2025 - 20:01

As the global AI race intensifies, Europe tries to close the large gap

As the global AI race intensifies, Europe tries to close the large gap

At a summit in Paris, the EU pledges to start putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to artificial intelligence

By Jack PowerThu Feb 13 2025 - 05:01

Hundreds of billions pledged for AI development in Europe

Hundreds of billions pledged for AI development in Europe

US Vice-President JD Vance criticises threat of ‘excessive regulation’ of artificial intelligence at Paris summit

By Jack PowerTue Feb 11 2025 - 13:39

JD Vance is right about this: Liberals and conservatives do not love the same way

JD Vance is right about this: Liberals and conservatives do not love the same way

Unthinkable: Ireland should talk more about Jesus – and I say that as an atheist

By Joe HumphreysMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00

After Trump’s pardon of rioters, the most chilling scenarios are no longer far-fetched

After Trump’s pardon of rioters, the most chilling scenarios are no longer far-fetched

It’s also possible that the US president’s release of even the most violent insurrectionists could come back to bite him

By Daniel GearyThu Jan 30 2025 - 06:00

Trump’s first hours: With each stroke of the pen came seismic hammer blows

Trump’s first hours: With each stroke of the pen came seismic hammer blows

Executive order pardoning January 6th Capitol rioters is the most eye-catching of a day of sweeping legislative action

By Keith DugganTue Jan 21 2025 - 06:43

Moves by Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg set scene for confrontation between EU and US

Moves by Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg set scene for confrontation between EU and US

Meta will now allow ‘insulting language when discussing transgender rights, immigration or homosexuality’, and no longer bans describing women as ‘property’ or ‘household objects’

By TJ McIntyreSat Jan 11 2025 - 07:00

How will the contradictions in Trump’s policies play out?

How will the contradictions in Trump’s policies play out?

Worldview: With his economic and policy goals often irreconcilable, how these economic and international contradictions play out will determine whether the US president-elect can claim success

By Paul GillespieSat Jan 11 2025 - 06:00

Irish woman named to key role in Trump administration

Irish woman named to key role in Trump administration

Gail Slater nominated as assistant attorney general for antitrust division at US department of justice

By Sarah SlaterWed Dec 04 2024 - 20:25

‘Eggonomic’ record: will food prices affect how people vote?

‘Eggonomic’ record: will food prices affect how people vote?

‘Eggflation’ here hasn’t been as stark as in the US, where the Republicans’ focus on it helped Trump win votes. But the cost of groceries could still have an impact on Friday’s election

By CantillonThu Nov 28 2024 - 06:00

The week in US politics: Gaetz fiasco shows Trump he won’t get everything his way

The week in US politics: Gaetz fiasco shows Trump he won’t get everything his way

Trump's initial nominee for AG withdraws following further controversy, while his pick for defence secretary Pete Hegseth counters allegation of sexual assault

By Keith DugganSat Nov 23 2024 - 05:00

US federal inquiry traced sex payments from Matt Gaetz to women

US federal inquiry traced sex payments from Matt Gaetz to women

Document on three-year sex-trafficking investigation shows thousands of dollars in payments linked to drug-fuelled sex parties, according to testimony

By Michael S SchmidtThu Nov 21 2024 - 14:56

Big Tech may not get everything it wants from Trump

Big Tech may not get everything it wants from Trump

Incoming US president will not be all the tech industry is hoping for once he is in power

By Karlin LillingtonThu Nov 21 2024 - 06:00

David Lammy and Donald Trump: Winner winner, chicken dinner?

David Lammy and Donald Trump: Winner winner, chicken dinner?

Britain’s foreign secretary believes the US president-elect is in a forgiving mood over past taunts

By Mark PaulFri Nov 08 2024 - 18:19

Thanks a bunch, America. Love, women everywhere

Thanks a bunch, America. Love, women everywhere

US election shows voters still demand that a woman candidate must be without fault

By Justine McCarthyFri Nov 08 2024 - 06:15

‘It’s a joke, you c**t’: Tony Hinchcliffe, Bernard Manning and the problem with trying to hide behind humour

‘It’s a joke, you c**t’: Tony Hinchcliffe, Bernard Manning and the problem with trying to hide behind humour

Comedian’s gag at Trump rally again showed that rendering an idea through a joke does not automatically inoculate the teller from responsibility for implied beliefs

By Donald ClarkeSun Nov 03 2024 - 05:00

What could Trump actually do if he wins - and what would this mean for Ireland?

What could Trump actually do if he wins - and what would this mean for Ireland?

The Republican candidate has promised dramatic changes in tax and trade policies, with potentially big implications for the Irish economy

By Cliff TaylorSat Nov 02 2024 - 07:00

Is Kamala Harris the only person who’s not afraid of Donald Trump?

Is Kamala Harris the only person who’s not afraid of Donald Trump?

Her campaign ads have tackled everything from women’s rights to Putin. Meanwhile, billionaires have blocked their newspapers from taking a stand

By Laura SlatteryTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:15

Lies piled on lies, darkness swallowing darkness. JD Vance’s chilling debate performance

Lies piled on lies, darkness swallowing darkness. JD Vance’s chilling debate performance

Donald Trump’s running mate seemed like a replicant - there was no sign of the smarmy troll who said Kamala Harris can ‘go to hell’

By Maureen DowdSun Oct 06 2024 - 06:00

Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for rally attended by Elon Musk

Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for rally attended by Elon Musk

Trump narrowly escaped being shot in the head in Butler on July 13th

By Steve HollandSat Oct 05 2024 - 12:04

Never go on a cruise: Villa Vie Odyssey edition

Never go on a cruise: Villa Vie Odyssey edition

Planet Business: Slippage at Nike, the man who backed California’s blocked AI safety bill and Silicon Valley’s growing legion of Trump fans

By Laura SlatterySat Oct 05 2024 - 06:15

Does Sinn Féin’s two-candidate general election strategy lack ambition?

Does Sinn Féin’s two-candidate general election strategy lack ambition?

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 14:21

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This Vance-Walz debate could be more consequential than usual

This Vance-Walz debate could be more consequential than usual

History is not necessarily the best guide to this unpredictable election, where the old rules have already been upturned

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 20:00

Vance-Walz vice-presidential debate: JD Vance steals the night from underwhelming Tim Walz

Vance-Walz vice-presidential debate: JD Vance steals the night from underwhelming Tim Walz

Polished performance by Vance shows Republicans have learned from the presidential debates that optics are everything

By Keith DugganWed Oct 02 2024 - 06:11

Vance-Walz debate: They dislike each other and hold starkly different views. Should be riveting

Vance-Walz debate: They dislike each other and hold starkly different views. Should be riveting

Great weight has been placed on the showdown between two Midwesterners with starkly different beliefs

By Keith DugganTue Oct 01 2024 - 05:00

Walz v Vance vice-presidential debate: Irish start time, where to watch and what to expect

Walz v Vance vice-presidential debate: Irish start time, where to watch and what to expect

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off in the early hours of Wednesday morning Irish time

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 04:40

‘Great replacement theory’ a tool for Trump to fuel doubts about election

‘Great replacement theory’ a tool for Trump to fuel doubts about election

Conspiracy idea about liberal elites using migrants served as the motive for at least five mass killings over the past 13 years and was cited by perpetrators of three. Trump has weaponised it

By Lara MarloweWed Sept 18 2024 - 06:00

US election campaign irrevocably poisoned by fallout from another apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

US election campaign irrevocably poisoned by fallout from another apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

In the US election campaign now, there is nothing but accusation and counteraccusation and a complete breakdown of anything approaching mutual respect

By Keith DugganTue Sept 17 2024 - 19:16

The latest US presidential assassination attempt adds to the sense of a nation at war with itself

The latest US presidential assassination attempt adds to the sense of a nation at war with itself

Sunday’s attempt – the second in two months – adds further to the already heightened tension

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 20:30

FBI investigating apparent ‘attempted assassination’ of Donald Trump with suspect in custody

FBI investigating apparent ‘attempted assassination’ of Donald Trump with suspect in custody

US secret service says agents spotted rifle barrel in bushes of West Palm Beach golf club before opening fire

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 22:58

One of the most dignified and powerful political speeches of the entire election year has been somewhat lost

One of the most dignified and powerful political speeches of the entire election year has been somewhat lost

Nathan Clark says the death of his 11-year-old son Aiden is ‘constantly shoved in our faces’ by ‘morally bankrupt politicians’

By Keith DugganSat Sept 14 2024 - 05:00

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for US president in statement signed ‘childless cat lady’

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for US president in statement signed ‘childless cat lady’

Singer also addressed AI images shared by Trump which falsely depicted her endorsing his campaign

By Helen SullivanWed Sept 11 2024 - 08:40

Conservative Catholics could swing US election in favour of Trump and Vance

Conservative Catholics could swing US election in favour of Trump and Vance

Many Irish Catholics are drawn to the disruptive energies of Trumpism as they engage in what they see as a ‘spiritual war’ against liberalism

By Liam KennedyWed Sept 11 2024 - 06:00

US media must stop ‘sanewashing’ Trump’s deranged speeches

US media must stop ‘sanewashing’ Trump’s deranged speeches

Donald Trump’s gibberish is being played down as news outlets make him sound sane and rational

By Kathy SheridanWed Sept 11 2024 - 06:00

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