Vance flexes political power in new role
Republican senators cite Vice President JD Vance as a key negotiator in moving President Trump's nominees out of committee and reassuring wavering senators.
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Vance pushing to confirm Trump nominees
Two of President Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks are moving forward to a full Senate vote, and Vice President JD Vance appears to have played a role in their advancing. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Vance to attend global AI summit in Paris for first international trip as VP
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.
Marking 2 years since Ohio train derailment
Two years to the day since a disastrous train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, a new lawsuit alleges the crash caused the deaths of several people. Norfolk Southern Railroad, the company involved in the crash, has agreed to pay millions in clean-up efforts and medical testing following a separate lawsuit. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Chris Hoffman is in East Palestine, where Vice President JD Vance visited Monday.
Trump addresses supporters, touts plans
Donald Trump addressed the overflow crowd at the Capitol after being sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. Mr. Trump blasted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her role in protecting Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021. The president also praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts as a massive overhaul of immigration policy and border security measures at the U.S.-Mexico border is expected. The CBS News team breaks down the biggest takeaways from Trump's second address on Day 1 of his second term.
Trump delivers inauguration address
President Trump delivered his inauguration address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Mr. Trump called for the end of the "unfair weaponization" of the Justice Department and called himself a peacemaker on the world stage. Mr. Trump vowed to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and laid out his priorities to secure the U.S.-Mexico border to combat illegal immigration.
14th Amendment explained
President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is on temporary hold after a federal judge last week called it "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship derives from section one of the 14th Amendment. Amanda Frost, professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, joins CBS News to take a closer look at the legal battle.
Vance blasts U.S. Catholic bishops condemning ICE entering churches and schools
Vice President JD Vance said in his first interview that the bishops might be more "worried about their bottom line."
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 26, 2025.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Vice President JD Vance gives his first interview since taking office. Plus, Republican Rep. Mike Turner and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join.
9 highlights from JD Vance's first interview since taking office
Vice President JD Vance spoke to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since taking office.
JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.
Transcript: Vice President JD Vance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Vice President JD Vance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 26, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance's first interview | Face the Nation
In his first interview since taking office, Vice President JD Vance sits down the Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan to discuss the Trump Administration's agenda.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary
The Senate voted Friday to confirm former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Hegseth after three Republican senators voted against his nomination.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris and now JD Vance.
Trump's second inauguration explained
President Trump's second inauguration marks a new chapter in a period of political turmoil in the U.S. As Mr. Trump's guests await an exclusive lunch to celebrate the 47th president, the CBS News team breaks down some of the memorable moments from the inauguration.
Trump, Vance sworn in at inauguration
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have been sworn in moments after officially taking office at noon on the dot. Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Mr. Trump after Justice Brett Kavanaugh swore in Vance.
Prayers at Trump's inauguration
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Rev. Franklin Graham prayed for President-elect Donald Trump before he was sworn in as the 47th president during his inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Trump makes entrance at inauguration ceremony
See the moment President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol for his inauguration ceremony.
JD Vance announced at Trump inauguration
See the moment Vice President-elect JD Vance and some of Congress' highest ranking members made their entrances at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Harris and Vance meet at White House
Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance met at the White House Monday before the inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.
Vice President-elect JD Vance meets with Chinese counterpart
Han Zheng, the vice president of the People's Republic of China, is in Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.
Husted to fill Vance's Senate seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced he wants Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat. This comes after reports emerged of Vivek Ramaswamy, a Donald Trump ally, possibly being chosen for the role in Congress.
Latest news on Trump Cabinet picks
As news emerges of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis picking Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, there are reports that Vivek Ramaswamy may be considered to take over JD Vance's Ohio Senate seat. CBS News' Nancy Cordes is following the latest.
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Senate GOP meets with Trump at White House on Day 21 of shutdown
At a lunch with GOP senators at the White House, President Trump stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
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Hundreds of Instagram accounts push graphic real-life violence to millions
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
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Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries
A pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill the top House Democrat.
Vance: Israel-Hamas ceasefire "going frankly better than I expected"
As President Trump's top envoys try to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, an insider questions both Netanyahu's and Hamas' commitment to peace.
Japan's first female prime minister plays heavy metal on drums to let off steam
Sanae Takaichi is the first woman chosen to serve as Japan's prime minister. She favors a strong military, a strong economy — and a strong drum riff.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic. Maps show forecast path.
Tropical Storm Melissa is the 13th named storm to develop in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
Trump receives Architect of Peace Award from Nixon Foundation
The Architect of Peace Award was established in 1995, according to the Nixon Foundation.
Ecuador releases survivor of U.S. strike on alleged "narco sub"
Ecuador released a man who survived a U.S. strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel after finding no evidence that he had committed a crime, officials said.
OpenAI launches web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, in challenge to Google
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.