American politician, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma since 2015
Vice President JD Vance is on a high-profile tour in Iowa, linking economic messaging with support for Republican candidates. The trip follows a string of public missteps and signals potential presidential ambitions, while party dynamics and polling underline a tense path toward 2028.
The Senate has cleared a path to debate a roughly $70 billion bill funding ICE and CBP, with Republicans rallying to pass it via budget reconciliation. Democrats are set to offer amendments, including a bid to permanently ban a $1.776 billion settlement fund tied to allies who supporters say were persecuted.
Recent mayoral runoff in Frisco, Texas, pits Mark Hill against Rod Vilhauer. Hill vows unity and business-friendly governance, while Vilhauer pushes hard-right rhetoric, including anti-Shariah statements. The race underscores the city’s demographic shifts and the tension between inclusive growth and cultural-political backlash.