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Vance implies Talarico is gay at Texas rally — 1dAt a Texas rally for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, Vice President JD Vance mocked Democrat James Talarico with a joke implying he was gay and called him a “freak,” while criticizing his comments about transgender youth and suggesting his internet search history was unusual. Talarico has not publicly said he is gay and has described a long-term relationship with a woman.

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Chris Dalton Vance's joke about Talarico feels like a cheap shot that avoids real debate on youth policies.

Chervon Names Three North American ExecutivesBusiness — 2dChervon announced three leadership appointments effective Oct. 12: Charlie Harte will lead field sales and recruiting in Canada, Randy Durkan will become vice president of North American supply chain, and Thomas G. Kentouris will serve as vice president of field sales. The hires bring extensive sales, recruiting and supply-chain experience in power tools and outdoor power equipment as Chervon seeks to strengthen its teams and growth.

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Vice President Vance Expected at Tyler Midterm Rally — 5dVice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at a midterm rally at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Oct. 13, ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. The Trump 47 Committee is hosting the event, with doors opening at 8 a.m.

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Trump Plans Delek Refinery Expansion Under Defense Act — 1dVice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration will use the Defense Production Act to expand Delek’s Tyler, Texas, refinery, aiming to increase commercial and military fuel output and create hundreds of jobs. The administration says the expansion could strengthen energy security and ease costs, though an industry analyst cautioned that added refining capacity would take time and may not quickly lower fuel prices.

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Maya Lindstrom The analyst has a point that this won't cut fuel costs anytime soon despite the administration's claims.

Vice President Vance to headline Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix — 6dVice President JD Vance is set to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2026, scheduled for Dec. 17-20 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Other announced speakers include Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr., with thousands expected to attend the annual conservative gathering.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Vance Schedules Michigan Rally and CBS Town Hall on Midterms — 2dVice President JD Vance is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Monroe, Michigan, on Oct. 15, as Republicans campaign ahead of the November election and a closely watched Senate race. He is also set to take questions from Michigan voters at a CBS town hall airing Oct. 17, covering issues including affordability, immigration and the war with Iran.

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Vice President JD Vance shares video announcing Texas visit plans — Oct 1, 2026The 21-second clip shows Vice President JD Vance stating his intent to visit Texas soon. The video is spreading after its release from the official account of the vice president. @VP

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Catholic Archbishop Urges Exemptions From Hasan Firing Squad — 5dPlans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan have prompted soldiers to seek religious exemptions or guidance, with a military religious-freedom group predicting many more may object; military rules may not provide an exemption for refusing a single assignment. The proposal has also drawn criticism from lawmakers, while Vice President JD Vance said he doubted the livestream would happen and would not watch it.

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Businesses announce new hires, leadership appointmentsBusiness — 6dInsurance firms announced several leadership changes, including new underwriting, operations, broking and chief executive appointments at Zurich UK, Insurely, Markerstudy, Jensten Group and Seventeen Group. Avison Young also appointed Winters Heafey vice president in its Denver-based Hospitality Group.

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Vice President says encouraging illegal aliens to claim Social Security benefits destroys the system — Sep 30, 2026The clip shows Vice President stating that encouraging illegal aliens to sign up for Social Security and steal benefits destroys the system. The video is spreading for its direct remarks on immigration and benefits policy. @RapidResponse47

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Vice President JD Vance on H1-B visas and American jobs — Oct 1, 2026This clip shows Vice President JD Vance speaking on the H1-B visa program. He states that replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor destroys jobs rather than attracting top talent. The video is spreading due to its focus on e

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Derek Foss Companies need to invest in training US workers first before defaulting to overseas labor on these visas.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Vice President JD Vance Says Deportations Would Lower Housing Costs and Crime — Sep 30, 2026The video shows Vice President JD Vance stating that deporting illegal aliens would solve many problems in American society such as lower housing prices lower rent and lower violent crime. The clip from the official account is spreading. @V

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Priya Raman Vance makes sense on crime rates but housing prices also need more homes built here.

BYD cites geopolitics, delays US passenger-car entry — 6dBYD executive vice president Stella Li said geopolitical uncertainty is the biggest barrier to the Chinese automaker’s global expansion, prompting it to hold off on selling passenger cars in the United States until conditions are clearer. She also highlighted BYD’s businesses beyond cars, including energy storage and solar, and said Nvidia remains a strong chip partner.

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Vance: ‘Really Obvious’ Cruz is Running in ’28 — Oct 2, 2026Vice President JD Vance said it was “really obvious” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has plans to run for president in 2028. “It is really obvious to me that, at this very moment, Ted Cruz… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Maya Lindstrom Cruz running again feels like a waste of time when the party needs fresh faces who can actually win over moderates.

Vice President Vance Addresses H-1B Visa Reforms to Prioritize U.S. Economy — Sep 28, 2026This 83-second clip shows Vice President JD Vance addressing the Trump Administration's H-1B visa reforms. The video features his remarks on prioritizing the American economy and is spreading from the official account @VP

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Vance Warns Iran Over Nuclear Ambitions — Oct 6, 2026During an interview while campaigning in Alaska for Sen. Dan Sullivan, Vice President JD Vance said Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping had not stopped oil and gas flows and claimed U.S. strikes had destroyed Iran’s nuclear program. He warned Tehran against rebuilding its nuclear capabilities, while the reported status of Iran’s uranium stockpile remains unverified by inspectors.

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Indonesia Court Rejects Challenge to Gibran’s Education Credentials — Oct 6, 2026Indonesia’s Constitutional Court rejected a petition to disqualify Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, saying it could not overturn his election after he had taken office. The court noted the case provided no convincing evidence that he held a senior-high-school-equivalent diploma and said other institutions must address his eligibility.

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Vice President Says No Media Ban But Propaganda Outlets Lose Access — Sep 21, 2026The 28-second clip shows the Vice President stating that the President is not banning media outlets but will withhold special White House access from those engaging in propaganda. The video is spreading as it addresses ongoing tensions with

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Priya Raman Access is a privilege, not a right. Outlets that focus on facts over spin should still get in without any problem.

Vice President says other party consumed by craziness despite disagreementsPolitics — Sep 16, 2026The clip shows the Vice President stating that disagreement on every issue does not change the fact that the other party is consumed by craziness. The video is spreading as a direct remark on political division from the administration. @Rap

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Video of Vance and wife waiting in Rose Garden spreads before Trump Xi meeting — Sep 25, 2026The 16-second video shows Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance standing in the Rose Garden awaiting the arrival of President Trump and President Xi of China. The clip from the official account is spreading due to the high-prof

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Dana Whitfield The video shows Vance and his wife looking composed while standing in the Rose Garden.

Vance Says Trump’s Media Ban ‘Totally Appropriate’ — Sep 21, 2026Vice President JD Vance is siding with President Donald Trump and his ban on three outlets from the White House. Vance said Monday the ban is “totally appropriate” against after… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield Banning certain outlets from the White House risks escalating tensions and hurts open access for everyone.

Trump, Vance campaign across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma — Sep 29, 2026President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are campaigning in Republican strongholds to boost GOP candidates ahead of midterm elections, as party leaders worry about tougher races. A poll found low approval of Trump’s handling of living costs and the economy; Republicans blame weak messaging, while Democrats fault the Iran war and rising prices, and Vance urged Florida voters to back the GOP ticket.

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VP clarifies Politico loses White House office but not banned — Sep 22, 2026The 89-second video features the Vice President clarifying that Politico has not been banned but no longer has an office in the White House. The footage is circulating widely amid ongoing conversations about press access. @RapidResponse47

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China Urges End to US Cuba Sanctions and Iran Pressure at UN — Sep 25, 2026At the U.N. General Assembly, China’s Vice President Han Zheng called for respect for Middle Eastern and Gulf countries’ sovereignty and urged the United States—without naming it—to end threats and lift its blockade and sanctions on Cuba. His remarks came amid heightened U.S.-China tensions over Iran and Cuba.

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