Trump Says Vance Contacted Iran Over Medical Supplies — But Reports Suggest Something Much Bigger

Donald Trump and JD Vance featured in an illustration about US outreach to Iran and disputed reports of peace negotiations.

President Trump says JD Vance contacted Iran to discuss medical supplies, but multiple reports suggest the vice president was seeking to restart peace negotiations. As military tensions rise and the economic costs of war mount, conflicting explanations raise new questions about Washington’s intentions.

Shadow Battles: Inside Susie Wiles’ Quiet Reckoning with Trump’s Retribution Drive

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, reveals in rare interviews the ongoing score settling behind Trump’s second term. Balancing loyalty and limits, she reflects on the administration’s complex mix of retribution, political chaos, and quiet power struggles.

Shadows of War: Europe Warned to Break Free from U.S. Chains

In a moment that felt more like a warning than a policy statement, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a stark message to Europe: you are no longer safe under America’s wing. Speaking with blunt finality, Vance declared that Europe cannot continue being a “permanent security vassal” of the United States—an eerie phrase that casts … Read more