JD Vance

Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Washington, June 29, 2025 — Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package in a dramatic late-night vote Saturday, setting the stage for days of intense debate as GOP leaders race to deliver the legislation by Trump’s self-imposed July Fourth deadline.The procedural motion to move forward passed 51-49 after hours of tense negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed. Two Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky broke ranks to join all Democrats in opposing the measure.The $3.8 trillion package would extend Trump-era tax cuts,…
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Modi-Vance Meeting Reinforces India-US Ties, Launches COMPACT Initiative

Modi-Vance Meeting Reinforces India-US Ties, Launches COMPACT Initiative

New Delhi, April 22, 2025 — United States Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of his India visit, calling the Indian leader “a great leader” and thanking him for the warm hospitality extended to his family. The meeting reaffirmed the strength of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and marked a step forward in bilateral cooperation.Calling the interaction an “honor,” Vance expressed admiration for Modi’s leadership and emphasized his intent to deepen India-US ties under President Donald Trump’s administration. “I look forward to working under President Trump’s leadership to strengthen our friendship…
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Modi, Vance Hold Talks to Deepen Strategic, Trade Ties Amid Tariff Tensions

Modi, Vance Hold Talks to Deepen Strategic, Trade Ties Amid Tariff Tensions

New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Monday in New Delhi during the latter’s four-day visit to India, discussing major steps to bolster strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries.At the heart of the conversation was a long-awaited bilateral trade deal, with both leaders expressing optimism about concluding an agreement by the end of 2025. India has proposed lowering tariffs on over half of its $41.8 billion in U.S. imports from last year to avert new American duties. The plan aims to double trade volumes to $500 billion by…
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