October 3 Blame Game: Republicans claim Schumer forced shutdown 'because he’s terrified' of AOC primary challenge Vice President JD Vance accused Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of causing the federal shutdown to avoid a potential Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., primary.
October 1 Vance blames Schumer's fear of AOC primary challenge as shutdown cause Vice President JD Vance blames Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the government shutdown, claiming Schumer fears a primary challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
October 1 JD Vance responds to Hakeem Jeffries' claim sombrero meme is 'racist' JD Vance dismisses racism claims over Trump's AI-generated video showing Hakeem Jeffries in sombrero, promises to stop memes if Democrats help reopen government.
October 1 Vance brings receipts to target Dems on healthcare benefits for illegal aliens Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats for wanting to restore Biden-era healthcare funding for illegal immigrants during government shutdown negotiations.
October 1 Blame Game: GOP spotlights 'Schumer shutdown' while Dems lash out at Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms Chuck Schumer faces political pressure over government shutdown strategy as Republicans and Democrats battle over healthcare funding and blame assignment.
October 1 Vance says Senate Democrats took government 'hostage' with shutdown Vice President JD Vance accused Senate Democrats of forcing a partial shutdown, saying they held funding “hostage" over expiring Obamacare subsidies.
September 30 Vance, Trump Jr.'s plans to bolster Charlie Kirk's 'political legacy' revealed: 'Help grow it' The vice president and president's eldest son commit to continuing their work with the conservative youth organization after Charlie Kirk's passing.
September 29 JD Vance says government likely 'headed into a shutdown' after Trump meets with Dems Congressional Republicans and Democrats remain divided over a short-term spending bill after meeting with President Donald Trump, raising the risk of a government shutdown.
September 26 Vice President JD Vance calls out 'left-wing radicals' for inciting political violence in social media post JD Vance addressed political violence rhetoric following criticism over Trump supporters' response to the Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light controversy from 2023.
September 25 JD Vance says he would 'love' Jimmy Kimmel to apologize to Erika Kirk after return from recent suspension Vice President JD Vance calls for Jimmy Kimmel to apologize after the late-night TV host came back from suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin.