President Donald Trump praised JD Vance as "very capable" but declined to endorse him for a future presidential run, saying it's "too early" for such decisions. Speculation grows over Vance's political future and his potential role in Trump's legacy.

Trump praises JD Vance but withholds endorsement for 2028

India is set to host the next international artificial intelligence (AI) summit after co-hosting it with France at the recently concluded event in Paris. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron&rsquo;s office on Tuesday.
Addressing delegates at the Grand Palais, Indian PM Modi said, "To build on the momentum of this action summit, India would be happy to host the next summit."
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He also welcomed the establishment of the AI Foundation at the Council for Sustainable AI. He called for a truly global partnership that includes the Global South, ensuring that their concerns and needs are addressed.
<h2>Two-day AI Summit in Paris concludes</h2>
The two-day Paris summit focused on the rapid advancements in AI and the need for ethical and inclusive governance. However, despite the broad support for international collaboration, key players such as the United States and the United Kingdom refrained from signing the final statement. 
The 61 signatories, which included China, Germany, France, and India, emphasised the importance of AI being "open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, and trustworthy," aligning with international frameworks.
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<h2>PM Modi's speech at the AI Summit in Paris</h2>
During his speech, Modi highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of AI, particularly in fields like healthcare. While admitting fears about job displacement, he underscored the need for investment in skills development. 
"There are many biases we need to think carefully about," he warned, adding that AI should not exclude any nation, especially those in the Global South. 
&ldquo;We are at the dawn of the AI age that will shape the course of humanity. Some people worry about machines becoming superior in intelligence to humans, but no one holds the key to our collective future and shared destiny other than us, humans. That sense of responsibility must guide us,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>Macron's closing address at AI Summit in Paris</h2>
Macron, in his closing address, stressed the importance of fostering trust in AI to avoid a situation where the technology becomes a source of division. 
He warned that &ldquo;if we break the trust, AI will divide the world,&rdquo; and called for balanced regulations that do not stifle innovation but provide necessary safeguards. He outlined key factors for AI&rsquo;s trusted rollout, including fair access, data quality, privacy, security, and copyright protections.
<h2>US Vice President JD Vance cautions against excessive regulation of AI</h2>
US Vice President JD Vance, meanwhile, cautioned against excessive regulation, urging a balanced approach that encourages innovation rather than restricting it. "America wants to partner with all of you. We want to embark on the AI revolution before us with the spirit of openness and collaboration," Vance said.
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<h2>EU President Ursula von der Leyen announces additional investment in AI</h2>
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also addressed the summit, stressing how quickly AI is evolving. "This is the third summit on AI safety in just one year, and yet three new generations of ever more powerful AI models have been released in that time," she said. 
She dismissed concerns that Europe was lagging in AI development, saying that "the AI race is far from over" and announced an additional &euro;50 billion investment in AI, bringing the EU&rsquo;s total AI funding to &euro;200 billion.
<h2>Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns about risks of AI</h2>
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, "It used to take one person their entire PhD to do one protein, and within three months, AlphaFold unlocked over 200 million protein structures. Now it&rsquo;s an open database, benefiting researchers and biologists worldwide." However, he also cautioned about AI risks, particularly in the creation of deepfakes, calling for clear standards to regulate AI-generated content.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, India news: Addressing delegates at the Grand Palais, Modi said, "To build on the momentum of this action summit, India would be happy to host the next summit."

India is set to host the next international artificial intelligence (AI) summit after co-hosting it with France at the recently concluded event in Paris. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office on Tuesday. Addressing delegates at the Grand Palais, Indian PM Modi said, "To build on the momentum of this action summit, India would be happy to host the next summit." Also read: PM Modi highlights AI’s blind spot: Why AI struggles to depict left-handed writing He also welcomed the establishment of the AI Foundation at the Council for Sustainable AI. He called for a truly global partnership that includes the Global South, ensuring that their concerns and needs are addressed. Two-day AI Summit in Paris concludes The two-day Paris summit focused on the rapid advancements in AI and the need for ethical and inclusive governance. However, despite the broad support for international collaboration, key players such as the United States and the United Kingdom refrained from signing the final statement. The 61 signatories, which included China, Germany, France, and India, emphasised the importance of AI being "open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, and trustworthy," aligning with international frameworks. Also read: Top US, Russian officials meet hours after Trump's Ukraine 'may be Russian someday' comments PM Modi's speech at the AI Summit in Paris During his speech, Modi highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of AI, particularly in fields like healthcare. While admitting fears about job displacement, he underscored the need for investment in skills development. "There are many biases we need to think carefully about," he warned, adding that AI should not exclude any nation, especially those in the Global South. “We are at the dawn of the AI age that will shape the course of humanity. Some people worry about machines becoming superior in intelligence to humans, but no one holds the key to our collective future and shared destiny other than us, humans. That sense of responsibility must guide us,” he said. Also read: WATCH | Did Canada's Trudeau smirk at PM Modi during his speech at AI Summit in Paris? Macron's closing address at AI Summit in Paris Macron, in his closing address, stressed the importance of fostering trust in AI to avoid a situation where the technology becomes a source of division. He warned that “if we break the trust, AI will divide the world,” and called for balanced regulations that do not stifle innovation but provide necessary safeguards. He outlined key factors for AI’s trusted rollout, including fair access, data quality, privacy, security, and copyright protections. US Vice President JD Vance cautions against excessive regulation of AI US Vice President JD Vance, meanwhile, cautioned against excessive regulation, urging a balanced approach that encourages innovation rather than restricting it. "America wants to partner with all of you. We want to embark on the AI revolution before us with the spirit of openness and collaboration," Vance said. Also read: 'Cheap tech': JD Vance warns against AI deals with 'authoritarian regimes' in a jab at China at Paris Summit EU President Ursula von der Leyen announces additional investment in AI European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also addressed the summit, stressing how quickly AI is evolving. "This is the third summit on AI safety in just one year, and yet three new generations of ever more powerful AI models have been released in that time," she said. She dismissed concerns that Europe was lagging in AI development, saying that "the AI race is far from over" and announced an additional €50 billion investment in AI, bringing the EU’s total AI funding to €200 billion. Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns about risks of AI Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, "It used to take one person their entire PhD to do one protein, and within three months, AlphaFold unlocked over 200 million protein structures. Now it’s an open database, benefiting researchers and biologists worldwide." However, he also cautioned about AI risks, particularly in the creation of deepfakes, calling for clear standards to regulate AI-generated content. (With inputs from agencies)

AI Action Summit in Paris concludes: India announced as next host, US warns against 'extensive regulation'

Trump calls JD Vance "very capable" but avoids endorsement for 2028

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (Feb 11) delivered a keynote address at the Paris AI summit, marking his first foreign trip since taking office as vice president.
In his speech, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-pm-modi-congratulates-jd-vance-for-us-election-win-great-great-victory-8710012">US Vice President</a> warned against "excessive regulation" of artificial intelligence, warning both European allies and rivals like China against tightening governments' grip.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/need-to-be-careful-about-ai-biases-stresses-pm-modi-at-ai-summit-in-paris-8710575" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Also read: 'Need to be careful about AI biases', stresses PM Modi at AI Summit in Paris</a>
"America wants to partner with all of you. We want to embark on the AI revolution before us with the spirit of openness and collaboration. But to create that kind of trust, we need international regulatory regimes that fosters the creation of AI technology rather than strangles it, and we need our European friends in particular, to look to this new frontier with optimism, rather than trepidation," Vance told global leaders and tech industry chiefs.
"However, the Trump administration is troubled by reports that some foreign governments are considering tightening the screws on US tech companies with international footprints. America cannot and will not accept that, and we think it&rsquo;s a terrible mistake, not just for the United States of America, but for your own countries," he added.
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In what could be considered a thinly veiled jibe at China, Vance said, "Partnering with them means chaining your nation to an authoritarian master that seeks to infiltrate, dig in and seize your information infrastructure," Vance said, pointing to "cheap tech... heavily subsidised and exported by authoritarian regimes".
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Earlier on Monday night, JD Vance stirred controversy when he reportedly stormed out of a dinner with heads of state when the Chinese vice-premier &ldquo;started singing the praises of trade and the UN&rdquo;, Telegraph UK reported citing a French journalist present at the site.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In his speech, the US Vice President warned against "excessive regulation" of artificial intelligence, warning both European allies and rivals like China against tightening governments' grip.

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (Feb 11) delivered a keynote address at the Paris AI summit, marking his first foreign trip since taking office as vice president. In his speech, the US Vice President warned against "excessive regulation" of artificial intelligence, warning both European allies and rivals like China against tightening governments' grip. Also read: 'Need to be careful about AI biases', stresses PM Modi at AI Summit in Paris "America wants to partner with all of you. We want to embark on the AI revolution before us with the spirit of openness and collaboration. But to create that kind of trust, we need international regulatory regimes that fosters the creation of AI technology rather than strangles it, and we need our European friends in particular, to look to this new frontier with optimism, rather than trepidation," Vance told global leaders and tech industry chiefs. "However, the Trump administration is troubled by reports that some foreign governments are considering tightening the screws on US tech companies with international footprints. America cannot and will not accept that, and we think it’s a terrible mistake, not just for the United States of America, but for your own countries," he added. Also read: Indian PM Narendra Modi meets 'friend' Emmanuel Macron ahead of AI Summit In what could be considered a thinly veiled jibe at China, Vance said, "Partnering with them means chaining your nation to an authoritarian master that seeks to infiltrate, dig in and seize your information infrastructure," Vance said, pointing to "cheap tech... heavily subsidised and exported by authoritarian regimes". Also read: Elon Musk offers to buy OpenAI for nearly $100bn, Sam Altman says would rather buy 'Twitter' for... Earlier on Monday night, JD Vance stirred controversy when he reportedly stormed out of a dinner with heads of state when the Chinese vice-premier “started singing the praises of trade and the UN”, Telegraph UK reported citing a French journalist present at the site. (With inputs from agencies)

'Cheap tech': JD Vance warns against AI deals with 'authoritarian regimes' in a jab at China at Paris Summit

US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Feb 10) that he does not see Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-talked-to-putin-says-russian-president-wants-to-see-people-stop-dying-in-ukraine-war-report-8703614">JD Vance</a> as his successor. Trump said it is "too early" to make such an endorsement and he and his team are "just starting". Trump made the statement ahead of the Super Bowl. This comes after Trump's multiple statements hinting at his desire to run for a third term.&nbsp;
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In an interview, a Fox News journalist asked Trump, "Do you view Vice President JD Vance as your successor, the Republican nominee in 2028?"&nbsp;
Trump replied, "No, but he is very capable. I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far I think he is doing a fantastic job. It's too early. We're just starting."&nbsp;
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Trump has previously said he would bring constitutional amendments to run for the third time for the post of the US president.&nbsp;
The 22nd Amendment of the American Constitution does not allow one to become the US president more than twice. Trump first served after winning the 2016 elections and now in 2024.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, JD Vance is being seen as the next face for the Republicans for the 2028 presidential run, as per numerous reports by US media outlets.
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As per a recent survey of GOP voters by McLaughlin &amp; Associates, around 27 per cent of those who polled want Vance to run for president in 2028.
Just after taking office in January 2025, Vance was asked if he desired to run for the role in 2028. Vance said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll see what happens come 2028."&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | In an interview, a Fox News journalist asked Trump, "Do you view Vice President JD Vance as your successor, the Republican nominee in 2028?" 

US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Feb 10) that he does not see Vice President JD Vance as his successor. Trump said it is "too early" to make such an endorsement and he and his team are "just starting". Trump made the statement ahead of the Super Bowl. This comes after Trump's multiple statements hinting at his desire to run for a third term. Also read: US Vice President JD Vance to attend AI summit in Paris In an interview, a Fox News journalist asked Trump, "Do you view Vice President JD Vance as your successor, the Republican nominee in 2028?" Trump replied, "No, but he is very capable. I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far I think he is doing a fantastic job. It's too early. We're just starting." Also read: 'Dumbest immigration policy': JD Vance slams birthright citizenship in first interview as US vice president Trump has previously said he would bring constitutional amendments to run for the third time for the post of the US president. The 22nd Amendment of the American Constitution does not allow one to become the US president more than twice. Trump first served after winning the 2016 elections and now in 2024. Meanwhile, JD Vance is being seen as the next face for the Republicans for the 2028 presidential run, as per numerous reports by US media outlets. Also read: WATCH | Donald Trump, JD Vance attend interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral with family As per a recent survey of GOP voters by McLaughlin & Associates, around 27 per cent of those who polled want Vance to run for president in 2028. Just after taking office in January 2025, Vance was asked if he desired to run for the role in 2028. Vance said, “We’ll see what happens come 2028." Also read: JD Vance tells ‘who shouldn’t be pardoned’ as fate of Jan 6 rioters hangs in balance (With inputs from agencies)

'You have lot of very capable people': Trump denies endorsing JD Vance for 2028 presidential run as GOP candidate

A day after a Treasury Department employee linked to Elon Musk&rsquo;s DOGE cost-cutting initiative stepped down following a Wall Street Journal report exposing his racist social media activity, the Trump administration has pledged to reinstate him.
&ldquo;He will be brought back,&rdquo; Musk announced on X. &ldquo;To err is human, to forgive divine.&rdquo;
Musk&rsquo;s statement came after both Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump showed support for the return of 25-year-old software engineer Marko Elez.
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Vice President Vance publicly defended Elez, one of two government employees associated with Musk who had been granted access to sensitive taxpayer data.
"Here's my view: I obviously disagree with some of Elez's posts, but I don't think stupid social media activity should ruin a kid's life," Vance wrote.
During a press conference on Friday, Trump was asked about the demands for Elez&rsquo;s reinstatement. He indicated that he supported Vance&rsquo;s position.
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&ldquo;Well, I don&rsquo;t know about that particular thing, but if the vice president said that,&rdquo; Trump stated, before turning to Vance, who was present at the event, and confirming his stance. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m with the vice president.&rdquo;
Elez was one of only two individuals linked to DOGE who had been permitted by a federal court to access the Treasury Department system, which oversees the distribution of over $5 trillion annually. A US federal judge on Saturday (Feb 8) blocked DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records which contain sensitive personal data, including Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-donald-trumps-tremendous-resentment-for-japan-fueled-his-tariff-obsession-8703283"></a>Earlier on Friday, Musk conducted a poll on X, asking users whether Elez should be reinstated. The results showed that 78% supported his return to the Department of Government Efficiency.
Elez resigned on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal revealed his past racist social media comments. According to the report, one of his posts from July read: "Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool."
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Other posts reportedly included statements such as "Normalize Indian hate" and "You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity."
Before his brief tenure in the federal government, Elez had worked at two of Musk&rsquo;s private companies&mdash;SpaceX and X.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Musk’s statement came after both Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump showed support for the return of 25-year-old software engineer Marko Elez.

A day after a Treasury Department employee linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE cost-cutting initiative stepped down following a Wall Street Journal report exposing his racist social media activity, the Trump administration has pledged to reinstate him. “He will be brought back,” Musk announced on X. “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Musk’s statement came after both Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump showed support for the return of 25-year-old software engineer Marko Elez. Also read: How Donald Trump's 'tremendous resentment for Japan' fueled his tariff obsession Vice President Vance publicly defended Elez, one of two government employees associated with Musk who had been granted access to sensitive taxpayer data. "Here's my view: I obviously disagree with some of Elez's posts, but I don't think stupid social media activity should ruin a kid's life," Vance wrote. During a press conference on Friday, Trump was asked about the demands for Elez’s reinstatement. He indicated that he supported Vance’s position. Also read: American Transgenders woe as passport process gets complicated for them amid Trump's new policy “Well, I don’t know about that particular thing, but if the vice president said that,” Trump stated, before turning to Vance, who was present at the event, and confirming his stance. “I’m with the vice president.” Elez was one of only two individuals linked to DOGE who had been permitted by a federal court to access the Treasury Department system, which oversees the distribution of over $5 trillion annually. A US federal judge on Saturday (Feb 8) blocked DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records which contain sensitive personal data, including Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans. Also read: Trump to appoint himself chairman of Washington's top cultural venue, the Kennedy Center Earlier on Friday, Musk conducted a poll on X, asking users whether Elez should be reinstated. The results showed that 78% supported his return to the Department of Government Efficiency. Elez resigned on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal revealed his past racist social media comments. According to the report, one of his posts from July read: "Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool." Also read: Trudeau says Trump's threat to absorb Canada into US is a 'real thing' Other posts reportedly included statements such as "Normalize Indian hate" and "You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity." Before his brief tenure in the federal government, Elez had worked at two of Musk’s private companies—SpaceX and X. (With inputs from agencies)

‘To err is human’: Musk to reinstate DOGE staffer ousted over racist posts after Trump, Vance back him

US Vice President JD Vance will join top tech players in Paris next week at an artificial intelligence summit billed by France as a "wake-up call" for Europe in the global race for AI.
Vance, whose attendance was confirmed Tuesday by a French diplomatic source, China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the highest-profile of representatives from 80 countries to mingle with players from across the sector on February 10 and 11.
The event will take place in the French capital's sumptuous Grand Palais, built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition.
In the run-up, French President Emmanuel Macron will on February 4 visit research centres applying AI to science and health, before hosting scientists and Nobel Prize winners at his Elysee Palace residence on Wednesday.
A wider science conference will be held at the Polytechnique engineering school on Thursday and Friday.
"The summit comes at exactly the right time for this wake-up call for France and Europe, and to show we are in position" to take advantage of the technology, an official in Macron's office told reporters.
In recent weeks, Washington's announcement of $500 billion in investment to build up AI infrastructure and the release of a frugal but powerful generative AI model by Chinese firm DeepSeek have focussed minds in Europe.
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The two superpowers are in the midst of a trade war.
France must "not let this revolution pass it by", Macron's office said.
Attendees at the summit will include Sam Altman, head of OpenAI &ndash; the firm that brought generative models to public consciousness in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT.
Google boss Sundar Pichai and Nobel Prize winner Demis Hassabis, who leads the company's DeepMind AI research unit, will also come, alongside Arthur Mensch, founder of French AI developer Mistral.
The Elysee has said there are "talks" on hosting DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, and has yet to clarify whether X owner Elon Musk &ndash; who has his own generative initiative, xAI &ndash; has accepted an invitation.
Confirmed guests from Europe include European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
<h2>'Stoke confidence'</h2>
The tone of the AI summit will be "neither catastrophising, nor naive," Macron's AI envoy Anne Bouverot told AFP.
Hosting the conference is also an opportunity for Paris to show off its own AI ecosystem, which numbers around 750 companies.
Macron's office has said the summit would see the announcement of "massive" investments along the lines of his annual "Choose France" business conference, at which 15 billion euros ($15.4 billion) of inward investment were pledged in 2024.
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Beyond the economic opportunities, AI's impact on culture including artistic creativity and news production will be discussed in a side-event over the weekend.
Debates open to the public, such as that one, are aimed at showing off "positive use cases for AI" to "stoke confidence and speed up adoption" of the technology, said France's digital minister Clara Chappaz.
For now the French public is sceptical of AI, with 79 percent of respondents telling pollsters Ifop they were "concerned" about the technology in a recent survey.
<h2>More 'inclusive' AI?</h2>
Paris says it also hopes the summit can help kick off its vision of a more ethical and accessible and less resource-intensive AI.
At present, "the AI under development is pushed by a few large players from a few countries", Bouverot said, whereas France wants "to promote more inclusive development".
Indian premier Modi has been invited to co-host the Paris summit, in a push to bring governments on board.
One of the summit's aims is the establishment of a public-interest foundation for which Paris aims to raise 2.5 billion euros over five years.
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The effort would be "a public-private partnership between various governments, businesses and philanthropic foundations from different countries", Macron's office said.
Paris hopes at the summit to chart different efforts at AI governance around the world and gather commitments for environmentally sustainable AI &ndash; although no binding mechanism is planned for now.
"There are lots of big principles emerging around responsible, trustworthy AI, but it's not clear or easy to implement for the engineers in technical terms," said Laure de Roucy-Rochegonde, director of the geopolitical technology centre at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI).
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World | The tone of the AI summit will be "neither catastrophising, nor naive," Macron's AI envoy Anne Bouverot told AFP. Hosting the conference is also an opportunity for Paris to show off its own AI ecosystem, which numbers around 750 companies.

US Vice President JD Vance will join top tech players in Paris next week at an artificial intelligence summit billed by France as a "wake-up call" for Europe in the global race for AI. Vance, whose attendance was confirmed Tuesday by a French diplomatic source, China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the highest-profile of representatives from 80 countries to mingle with players from across the sector on February 10 and 11. The event will take place in the French capital's sumptuous Grand Palais, built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition. In the run-up, French President Emmanuel Macron will on February 4 visit research centres applying AI to science and health, before hosting scientists and Nobel Prize winners at his Elysee Palace residence on Wednesday. A wider science conference will be held at the Polytechnique engineering school on Thursday and Friday. "The summit comes at exactly the right time for this wake-up call for France and Europe, and to show we are in position" to take advantage of the technology, an official in Macron's office told reporters. In recent weeks, Washington's announcement of $500 billion in investment to build up AI infrastructure and the release of a frugal but powerful generative AI model by Chinese firm DeepSeek have focussed minds in Europe. Also read | Introducing ChatGPT Gov: OpenAI launches tailored version for US government amid rise in AI competition The two superpowers are in the midst of a trade war. France must "not let this revolution pass it by", Macron's office said. Attendees at the summit will include Sam Altman, head of OpenAI – the firm that brought generative models to public consciousness in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT. Google boss Sundar Pichai and Nobel Prize winner Demis Hassabis, who leads the company's DeepMind AI research unit, will also come, alongside Arthur Mensch, founder of French AI developer Mistral. The Elysee has said there are "talks" on hosting DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, and has yet to clarify whether X owner Elon Musk – who has his own generative initiative, xAI – has accepted an invitation. Confirmed guests from Europe include European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 'Stoke confidence' The tone of the AI summit will be "neither catastrophising, nor naive," Macron's AI envoy Anne Bouverot told AFP. Hosting the conference is also an opportunity for Paris to show off its own AI ecosystem, which numbers around 750 companies. Macron's office has said the summit would see the announcement of "massive" investments along the lines of his annual "Choose France" business conference, at which 15 billion euros ($15.4 billion) of inward investment were pledged in 2024. Also read | French President Macron tells Netanyahu Israeli firms allowed at Paris Air Show Beyond the economic opportunities, AI's impact on culture including artistic creativity and news production will be discussed in a side-event over the weekend. Debates open to the public, such as that one, are aimed at showing off "positive use cases for AI" to "stoke confidence and speed up adoption" of the technology, said France's digital minister Clara Chappaz. For now the French public is sceptical of AI, with 79 percent of respondents telling pollsters Ifop they were "concerned" about the technology in a recent survey. More 'inclusive' AI? Paris says it also hopes the summit can help kick off its vision of a more ethical and accessible and less resource-intensive AI. At present, "the AI under development is pushed by a few large players from a few countries", Bouverot said, whereas France wants "to promote more inclusive development". Indian premier Modi has been invited to co-host the Paris summit, in a push to bring governments on board. One of the summit's aims is the establishment of a public-interest foundation for which Paris aims to raise 2.5 billion euros over five years. Also read | Hundreds protest against Trump's trans policy in New York The effort would be "a public-private partnership between various governments, businesses and philanthropic foundations from different countries", Macron's office said. Paris hopes at the summit to chart different efforts at AI governance around the world and gather commitments for environmentally sustainable AI – although no binding mechanism is planned for now. "There are lots of big principles emerging around responsible, trustworthy AI, but it's not clear or easy to implement for the engineers in technical terms," said Laure de Roucy-Rochegonde, director of the geopolitical technology centre at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI). Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Vice President JD Vance to attend AI summit in Paris

US Vice President JD Vance called the birthright citizenship of America the "dumbest immigration policy in the world" on Sunday (Jan 26) in his first interview since taking office with CBS News.
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A federal judge blocked the attempt to eliminate the birthright citizenship by the US President Donald Trump this week calling the attempt "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship is part of the American constitution, which says "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
Vance said he "obviously disagrees with that judge". He said, "We're saying that that carve out should apply to anybody who doesn't plan to stay here."&nbsp;
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"If you come here on vacation and you have a baby in an American hospital, that baby doesn't become an American citizen. If you're an illegal alien and you come here temporarily, hopefully, your child does not become an American citizen by just having been born on American soil," the VP further added.&nbsp;
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When it was mentioned that the United States is a nation of immigrants, Vance said he agrees that the country was founded by some immigrants and settlers but that does not mean that after 240 years, America "has to have the dumbest immigration policy in the world".&nbsp;
"No country says that temporary visitors&mdash;their children will be given complete access to the benefits and blessings of American citizenship," Vance added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World | Vance said he "obviously disagrees with that judge". He said, "We're saying that that carve out should apply to anybody who doesn't plan to stay here." 

US Vice President JD Vance called the birthright citizenship of America the "dumbest immigration policy in the world" on Sunday (Jan 26) in his first interview since taking office with CBS News. Also read: Was Suchir Balaji murdered? New photos from crime scene raises questions on suicide claims A federal judge blocked the attempt to eliminate the birthright citizenship by the US President Donald Trump this week calling the attempt "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship is part of the American constitution, which says "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." Vance said he "obviously disagrees with that judge". He said, "We're saying that that carve out should apply to anybody who doesn't plan to stay here." Also read: 'To the Moon': SpaceX to target Intuitive Machines' lander launch in February "If you come here on vacation and you have a baby in an American hospital, that baby doesn't become an American citizen. If you're an illegal alien and you come here temporarily, hopefully, your child does not become an American citizen by just having been born on American soil," the VP further added. Also read: 'To the Moon': SpaceX to target Intuitive Machines' lander launch in February When it was mentioned that the United States is a nation of immigrants, Vance said he agrees that the country was founded by some immigrants and settlers but that does not mean that after 240 years, America "has to have the dumbest immigration policy in the world". "No country says that temporary visitors—their children will be given complete access to the benefits and blessings of American citizenship," Vance added. Also read: Australia Open 2025 Prize Money: How much did Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka earn? (With inputs from agencies)

'Dumbest immigration policy': JD Vance slams birthright citizenship in first interview as US vice president

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pete-hegseth" rel="dofollow">Pete Hegseth</a> was sworn in on Saturday (Jan 25) as United States 29th Secretary of Defence, becoming a part of President Donald Trump's Cabinet after a highly contentious and closely split vote.&nbsp;
Vice President JD Vance administered the oath to Hegseth in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in the presence of Hegseth's wife Jennifer Rauchet.&nbsp;
The ceremony came less than 12 hours after Vance broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate to narrowly seal Hegseth&rsquo;s confirmation.
<h2>'Don't want to fight wars...'</h2>
Hegseth in his remarks, noted his guiding principles, saying, "Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military, and reestablish deterrence.&rdquo;
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He added that he does not want to fight wars, but wants to deter them.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t want to fight wars,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;We want to deter them &hellip; and we want to end them responsibly. But if we need to fight them, we&rsquo;re going to bring overwhelming and decisive force to close with and destroy the enemy and bring our boys home," he said.&nbsp;
He thanked Vance for his tiebreaking vote and joked that his children were happy their father &ldquo;won in overtime.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;It is the honor of a lifetime, sir, to serve under you,&rdquo; Hegseth said, thanking Trump.&nbsp;
Trump in the day, celebrated the confirmation on Truth Social, stating, "Congratulations to Pete Hegseth. He will make a great Secretary of Defense!" &nbsp;
The soldier-turned-media personality's nomination faced intense scrutiny due to allegations of sexual assault and workplace misconduct that emerged in recent months. Critics also pointed to his controversial stance against women serving in combat roles and his call to remove military generals. &nbsp;
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When asked by a reporter why women in the military should trust him, Vance stepped in and said, "Let me answer that for the new secretary. All people in armed services should trust him, because he looks out for them, and he&rsquo;s going to fight for them. He&rsquo;s going to make sure that we have the kind of military that we can all be proud in, that we can all be proud of, and then again when we send it to do a job, we do it well, we do it quickly, then we get the hell out."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Vice President JD Vance administered the oath to Hegseth in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in the presence of Hegseth's wife Jennifer Rauchet. 

Pete Hegseth was sworn in on Saturday (Jan 25) as United States 29th Secretary of Defence, becoming a part of President Donald Trump's Cabinet after a highly contentious and closely split vote. Vice President JD Vance administered the oath to Hegseth in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in the presence of Hegseth's wife Jennifer Rauchet. The ceremony came less than 12 hours after Vance broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate to narrowly seal Hegseth’s confirmation. 'Don't want to fight wars...' Hegseth in his remarks, noted his guiding principles, saying, "Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military, and reestablish deterrence.” Also read: Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary with tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance He added that he does not want to fight wars, but wants to deter them. “We don’t want to fight wars,” he added. “We want to deter them … and we want to end them responsibly. But if we need to fight them, we’re going to bring overwhelming and decisive force to close with and destroy the enemy and bring our boys home," he said. He thanked Vance for his tiebreaking vote and joked that his children were happy their father “won in overtime.” Also read: Who is Pete Hegseth? Ex-Fox News anchor, soldier-turned US Secretary of Defence “It is the honor of a lifetime, sir, to serve under you,” Hegseth said, thanking Trump. Trump in the day, celebrated the confirmation on Truth Social, stating, "Congratulations to Pete Hegseth. He will make a great Secretary of Defense!" The soldier-turned-media personality's nomination faced intense scrutiny due to allegations of sexual assault and workplace misconduct that emerged in recent months. Critics also pointed to his controversial stance against women serving in combat roles and his call to remove military generals. Also read: Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for def secy, called ‘incompetent’ during Senate hearing When asked by a reporter why women in the military should trust him, Vance stepped in and said, "Let me answer that for the new secretary. All people in armed services should trust him, because he looks out for them, and he’s going to fight for them. He’s going to make sure that we have the kind of military that we can all be proud in, that we can all be proud of, and then again when we send it to do a job, we do it well, we do it quickly, then we get the hell out." (With inputs from agencies)

'Don't want to fight wars, but deter them', says Pete Hegseth after being sworn in as US defence secretary

Following his 2025 inauguration, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attended a luncheon, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Trump's second term.

Trump Oath Ceremony 2025: Trump and JD Vance attend luncheon after inauguration

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump's portrait was officially unveiled on Wednesday (Jan 15), less than a week before his inauguration.&nbsp;
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In a post on X, the photograph was unveiled by Trump's chief photographer Daniel Torok. In the photo, Trump is seen wearing a blue suit with a visibly serious look.
<h2>'We're entering the golden age of America'</h2>
Apart from Trump, Torok also shared the portrait of Vice President-elect JD Vance. Sharing the portraits on X, he wrote, "We are entering the golden age of America."
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We are entering the GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA! ❤️🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/tU3nCgAqEi">pic.twitter.com/tU3nCgAqEi</a>
&mdash; Daniel Torok (@dto_rok) <a href="https://twitter.com/dto_rok/status/1879743327781945429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Both Trump and Vance will be sworn in on January 20.
<h2>A similarity with the 2023 mugshot</h2>
Users on social media were quick to point out that Trump's facial expression in his official portrait was similar to his mugshot from 2023&nbsp;when the Republican leader turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia after he was indicted by a grand jury on racketeering charges.
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Some social media users stated&nbsp;that Trump's mugshot should have been his official portrait.&nbsp;
<h2>A comparison with the 2017 portrait</h2>
Upon becoming the American president for the first time, Trump looked more jolly and relaxed in his official portrait of 2017.
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<h5>The 2017 portrait of Trump when he first became president.</h5>
The previous portrait was done by Sheleah Craighead.&nbsp;
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Upon becoming the American president for the first time, Trump looked more jolly and relaxed in his official portrait of 2017. In the upcoming portrait, he has a visibly serious look. 

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump's portrait was officially unveiled on Wednesday (Jan 15), less than a week before his inauguration. Also read | Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for def secy, called ‘incompetent’ during Senate hearing In a post on X, the photograph was unveiled by Trump's chief photographer Daniel Torok. In the photo, Trump is seen wearing a blue suit with a visibly serious look. 'We're entering the golden age of America' Apart from Trump, Torok also shared the portrait of Vice President-elect JD Vance. Sharing the portraits on X, he wrote, "We are entering the golden age of America." We are entering the GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA! ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/tU3nCgAqEi — Daniel Torok (@dto_rok) January 16, 2025 Both Trump and Vance will be sworn in on January 20. A similarity with the 2023 mugshot Users on social media were quick to point out that Trump's facial expression in his official portrait was similar to his mugshot from 2023 when the Republican leader turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia after he was indicted by a grand jury on racketeering charges. Also read | US foes 'happiest' with Trump's return, citizens of ally nations 'worried': Poll Some social media users stated that Trump's mugshot should have been his official portrait. A comparison with the 2017 portrait Upon becoming the American president for the first time, Trump looked more jolly and relaxed in his official portrait of 2017. The 2017 portrait of Trump when he first became president. The previous portrait was done by Sheleah Craighead.

US President-elect Donald Trump's portrait unveiled days before inauguration

US Vice President Kamala Harris, as per reports, is yet to extend the traditional invitation for a formal meeting or tour to her successor vice-president elect JD Vance.
With just days left before Vance, along with his family, moves into the historic Naval Observatory residence, Harris, in a notable snub to the incoming administration, has chosen to ignore the long-standing custom.
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<h2>What's the tradition?</h2>
Traditionally, outgoing vice presidents welcome their successors with a sit-down conversation and a tour of the residence at Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, DC, which has been home to US vice presidents since the 1970s.&nbsp;
However, citing sources, CBS News reported that Harris has not made such arrangements for Vance &mdash; this could reflect lingering tensions from last year's fiercely contested election.
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<h2>Tit for tat?</h2>
According to the report, some close to Harris have suggested that the absence of an invitation was retaliation for the cold reception Harris herself received from the Trump administration in 2021. They claim that Harris was never afforded the opportunity to visit the vice presidential residence before moving in. She moved into the residence in April 2021, three months after being sworn in, as the house was in need of repairs.
However, advisers to former vice president Mike Pence insist that Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff were discreetly invited for a tour, though no formal meeting occurred.
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In contrast, the peaceful transition in 2016 saw Joe and Jill Biden warmly welcoming Mike and Karen Pence to the vice president's residence.
<h2>Childproofing concerns overlooked?</h2>
Adding to the tension, Usha Vance, the vice president-elect's wife, reportedly reached out through intermediaries for information about childproofing the residence for their three young children&mdash;Ewan (7), Vivek (4), and Mirabel (2).
Initial requests were allegedly dismissed by a Harris political appointee. Eventually, Navy aides responsible for the residence stepped in to provide logistical support and safety arrangements for the Vance family.
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Last week, Usha Vance and Doug Emhoff reportedly had a 40-minute conversation, suggesting some progress in communication, but Harris herself remains distant from the transition process.
Sources close to the current vice president argue that her attention has been diverted by urgent matters, including a recently cancelled overseas trip and the California wildfires.&nbsp;
The Vance family's upcoming move marks the first time in decades that the Naval Observatory will house young children.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending World News | Vice President Kamala Harris has skipped the traditional welcome for VP-elect JD Vance at the Naval Observatory, breaking a long-standing custom.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, as per reports, is yet to extend the traditional invitation for a formal meeting or tour to her successor vice-president elect JD Vance. With just days left before Vance, along with his family, moves into the historic Naval Observatory residence, Harris, in a notable snub to the incoming administration, has chosen to ignore the long-standing custom. Also read | South Korea suspended President Yoon arrested, says surrendered to avoid 'bloodshed' What's the tradition? Traditionally, outgoing vice presidents welcome their successors with a sit-down conversation and a tour of the residence at Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, DC, which has been home to US vice presidents since the 1970s. However, citing sources, CBS News reported that Harris has not made such arrangements for Vance — this could reflect lingering tensions from last year's fiercely contested election. Also read | Biden removes Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism in one of his last moves in office Tit for tat? According to the report, some close to Harris have suggested that the absence of an invitation was retaliation for the cold reception Harris herself received from the Trump administration in 2021. They claim that Harris was never afforded the opportunity to visit the vice presidential residence before moving in. She moved into the residence in April 2021, three months after being sworn in, as the house was in need of repairs. However, advisers to former vice president Mike Pence insist that Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff were discreetly invited for a tour, though no formal meeting occurred. Also read | Elon Musk hit with SEC lawsuit for delayed Twitter stock disclosure in 2022 In contrast, the peaceful transition in 2016 saw Joe and Jill Biden warmly welcoming Mike and Karen Pence to the vice president's residence. Childproofing concerns overlooked? Adding to the tension, Usha Vance, the vice president-elect's wife, reportedly reached out through intermediaries for information about childproofing the residence for their three young children—Ewan (7), Vivek (4), and Mirabel (2). Initial requests were allegedly dismissed by a Harris political appointee. Eventually, Navy aides responsible for the residence stepped in to provide logistical support and safety arrangements for the Vance family. Also read | South Korean investigators storm Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence to enforce arrest warrant Last week, Usha Vance and Doug Emhoff reportedly had a 40-minute conversation, suggesting some progress in communication, but Harris herself remains distant from the transition process. Sources close to the current vice president argue that her attention has been diverted by urgent matters, including a recently cancelled overseas trip and the California wildfires. The Vance family's upcoming move marks the first time in decades that the Naval Observatory will house young children. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris snubs JD Vance: Ignores custom of welcoming incoming VP to Naval Observatory residence

An adorable moment of US Vice President Kamala Harris and the son of Senator Ruben Gallego went viral on Friday (Jan 3). In the clip, the senator's son was seen saying to Harris, "I'm sorry you didn't win" after which the Democrat was seen comforting him with words and taking his hands to pull him in a hug. The child seemed quite disappointed and Harris was seen further comforting him and adorably talking to him. Gallego's wife and daughter were also present at the site and were seen taking a picture with the VP.&nbsp;
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Ruben Gallego's son was upset today and told MVP Harris: "I'm sorry you didn't win." The interaction that followed is what a true leader does. She even took a minute to give him her VP coin and a little side pep talk. 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/pE69PQOKMB">pic.twitter.com/pE69PQOKMB</a>
&mdash; Harris Democrat (@kamala_things) <a href="https://twitter.com/kamala_things/status/1875262040027361761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress, where Harris was present to lead the Senate chamber in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.&nbsp;
<h3>Harris' gaffe vs Vance reaction&nbsp;</h3>
The 60-year-old Democrat appeared to have forgotten parts of the Pledge of Allegiance. The correct sentence was "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America," but Harris (Who ran for the president of the US in 2024) said, "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America". She omitted the part "the flag of&rdquo;. When she realised it, she quickly paused and continued with the rest of the speech.&nbsp;
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JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president. <a href="https://t.co/sWOYEQp09Q">pic.twitter.com/sWOYEQp09Q</a>
&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1875243800584749329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
As the incident was caught on camera, reactions poured in on social media with some being satisfied that she did not win the 2024 presidential election while others criticised the mistake.&nbsp;
Conservative commentator Collin Rugg shared the video on the social media platform X and said, "JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president."
Former Trump campaign aide Chester Tam said that "America dodged a bullet" in the 2024 elections.&nbsp;
However, the gaffe did not impact the rest of Harris's day as she continued her ceremonial duties.&nbsp;
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Ohio Senior and the upcoming US vice president JD Vance was seen standing just feet away from her laughing and talking with fellow senators.&nbsp;
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NEW: JD Vance starts laughing while Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing in new U.S. Senators. This is great. <a href="https://t.co/mYnj6PeZFh">pic.twitter.com/mYnj6PeZFh</a>
&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1875237784073674915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)

The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress. 

An adorable moment of US Vice President Kamala Harris and the son of Senator Ruben Gallego went viral on Friday (Jan 3). In the clip, the senator's son was seen saying to Harris, "I'm sorry you didn't win" after which the Democrat was seen comforting him with words and taking his hands to pull him in a hug. The child seemed quite disappointed and Harris was seen further comforting him and adorably talking to him. Gallego's wife and daughter were also present at the site and were seen taking a picture with the VP. Ruben Gallego's son was upset today and told MVP Harris: "I'm sorry you didn't win." The interaction that followed is what a true leader does. She even took a minute to give him her VP coin and a little side pep talk. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/pE69PQOKMB — Harris Democrat (@kamala_things) January 3, 2025 The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress, where Harris was present to lead the Senate chamber in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Harris' gaffe vs Vance reaction The 60-year-old Democrat appeared to have forgotten parts of the Pledge of Allegiance. The correct sentence was "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America," but Harris (Who ran for the president of the US in 2024) said, "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America". She omitted the part "the flag of”. When she realised it, she quickly paused and continued with the rest of the speech. Also read | New Orleans terror attack victims' stories: 'He said he'll be alright, but...' JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president. pic.twitter.com/sWOYEQp09Q — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 3, 2025 As the incident was caught on camera, reactions poured in on social media with some being satisfied that she did not win the 2024 presidential election while others criticised the mistake. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg shared the video on the social media platform X and said, "JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president." Former Trump campaign aide Chester Tam said that "America dodged a bullet" in the 2024 elections. However, the gaffe did not impact the rest of Harris's day as she continued her ceremonial duties. Also read | Musk vs Starmer: X boss wants King Charles to oust UK govt amid grooming gangs row Ohio Senior and the upcoming US vice president JD Vance was seen standing just feet away from her laughing and talking with fellow senators. NEW: JD Vance starts laughing while Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing in new U.S. Senators. This is great. pic.twitter.com/mYnj6PeZFh — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 3, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Kamala Harris' adorable moment with Senator Ruben Gallego's son wins heart online

US Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rewind-2024-wion-yearender-a-year-of-shocking-defeats-and-historic-victories-elections-around-the-world-in-2024-8576088">Kamala Harris</a>, during one of her final duties before leaving office, appeared to falter while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening session of the 119th Congress.
While presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Harris was heard saying, &ldquo;I pledge allegiance, to the United States,&rdquo; but omitted the phrase &ldquo;to the flag.&rdquo; The official wording of the Pledge of Allegiance is: &ldquo;I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.&rdquo;
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The incident, caught on camera, quickly drew attention on social media. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg reacted, saying, &ldquo;JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president.&rdquo;
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Vice President Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet. <a href="https://t.co/SoLD99uYDP">pic.twitter.com/SoLD99uYDP</a>
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Chester Tam, a former aide to Donald Trump&rsquo;s campaign, posted on X, &ldquo;Vice President Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet.&rdquo;
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Social media users were quick to make fun of Harris. One user commented, &ldquo;HOLY SH!T Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t know the Pledge Of Allegiance." Another added, &ldquo;Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t know the Pledge of Allegiance. This might be her most embarrassing moment yet.&rdquo;
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In a separate video widely shared online, Ohio Senator and incoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-donald-trump-are-living-close-to-each-other-8579944">Vice President JD Vance</a> was seen standing a few feet away from Harris as she administered the oath of office. Vance appeared to be laughing quietly and speaking with Republican colleagues. Donald Trump Jr. shared the clip on X (formerly known as Twitter), accompanied by three laughing emojis.
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Trending, World news: While presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Harris was heard saying, “I pledge allegiance, to the United States,” but omitted the phrase “to the flag.”

US Vice President Kamala Harris, during one of her final duties before leaving office, appeared to falter while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening session of the 119th Congress. While presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Harris was heard saying, “I pledge allegiance, to the United States,” but omitted the phrase “to the flag.” The official wording of the Pledge of Allegiance is: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Also read: Musk vs Starmer: X boss wants King Charles to oust UK govt amid grooming gangs row The incident, caught on camera, quickly drew attention on social media. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg reacted, saying, “JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president.” Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet. pic.twitter.com/SoLD99uYDP — Chester Tam (@islantstudio) January 3, 2025 Chester Tam, a former aide to Donald Trump’s campaign, posted on X, “Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet.” Also read: New Orleans terror attack victims' stories: 'He said he'll be alright, but...' Social media users were quick to make fun of Harris. One user commented, “HOLY SH!T Kamala Harris doesn’t know the Pledge Of Allegiance." Another added, “Kamala Harris doesn’t know the Pledge of Allegiance. This might be her most embarrassing moment yet.” 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/nG6ZnKx3nI — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 3, 2025 In a separate video widely shared online, Ohio Senator and incoming Vice President JD Vance was seen standing a few feet away from Harris as she administered the oath of office. Vance appeared to be laughing quietly and speaking with Republican colleagues. Donald Trump Jr. shared the clip on X (formerly known as Twitter), accompanied by three laughing emojis. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Kamala Harris under fire for Pledge of Allegiance slip-up; JD Vance caught laughing

A picture of US Vice President-elect JD Vance posing with his wife Usha’s extended Indian family has gone&nbsp;viral on social media. Vance has been previously involved in controversies surrounding racist remarks and jokes.

The picture clicked at a family Thanksgiving dinner shows Usha Vance’s large family, where Vance is seen wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans with his son on his shoulders, while his wife is seen on the other end of the photograph with their daughter. The large family of about 21 members is gathered around a table in what appears to be a backyard of a house.

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However, the date when this picture was clicked and where it was clicked remain unknown. The picture was shared on X, gaining millions of views, with some users saying, “Reminds me of the big fat Indian wedding.”

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“If the right is racist, explain this Thanksgiving family picture of JD Vance?” wrote a user on X.

Another said, “His son is sitting on his shoulder in a pure Indian way.”

A third commented, “From the pictures, it seems like a classic Indian family gathering!”

<h2>Vance’s controversial Thanksgiving post</h2>

The Senator for Ohio earlier made a Thanksgiving post on X, sparking controversy. The post showed him as “Trump’s wife” in a reimagined version of the famous painting "Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell.

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In the image posted by Vance, he is serving a Republican-dominated electoral map instead of a Thanksgiving turkey to the family on the dinner table. While President-elect Donald Trump, in the place of the father, is standing beside him.

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While some joked at the post and shared other memes, some expressed their distaste for the to-be president and vice president of the US.

“Mr. Vice-President, WE LOVE YOUR HUMOR!!!” a user commented on the post.

Some others said, “You didn’t win NY! Because we know who is the best and it is by far not you two!” and “Everything about this is just WEIRD!”

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A picture of US Vice President-elect JD Vance posing with his wife Usha’s extended Indian family has gone viral on social media. Vance has been previously involved in controversies surrounding racist remarks and jokes.

A picture of US Vice President-elect JD Vance posing with his wife Usha’s extended Indian family has gone viral on social media. Vance has been previously involved in controversies surrounding racist remarks and jokes. The picture clicked at a family Thanksgiving dinner shows Usha Vance’s large family, where Vance is seen wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans with his son on his shoulders, while his wife is seen on the other end of the photograph with their daughter. The large family of about 21 members is gathered around a table in what appears to be a backyard of a house. JD Vance at Thanksgiving -). Reminds me of the big fat Indian wedding…. pic.twitter.com/vzEjODMRZt — Asha Jadeja Motwani 🇮🇳🇺🇸 (@ashajadeja325) December 2, 2024 × However, the date when this picture was clicked and where it was clicked remain unknown. The picture was shared on X, gaining millions of views, with some users saying, “Reminds me of the big fat Indian wedding.” Also read | Donald Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or face consequences; 'HELL TO PAY' “If the right is racist, explain this Thanksgiving family picture of JD Vance?” wrote a user on X. Another said, “His son is sitting on his shoulder in a pure Indian way.” A third commented, “From the pictures, it seems like a classic Indian family gathering!” Vance’s controversial Thanksgiving post The Senator for Ohio earlier made a Thanksgiving post on X, sparking controversy. The post showed him as “Trump’s wife” in a reimagined version of the famous painting "Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell. pic.twitter.com/xAx6kCo6I8 — JD Vance (@JDVance) November 29, 2024 × In the image posted by Vance, he is serving a Republican-dominated electoral map instead of a Thanksgiving turkey to the family on the dinner table. While President-elect Donald Trump, in the place of the father, is standing beside him. Also read | Musk's multibillion-dollar Tesla payout gutted by Delaware Judge While some joked at the post and shared other memes, some expressed their distaste for the to-be president and vice president of the US. “Mr. Vice-President, WE LOVE YOUR HUMOR!!!” a user commented on the post. Some others said, “You didn’t win NY! Because we know who is the best and it is by far not you two!” and “Everything about this is just WEIRD!” (With inputs from agencies)

Vance’s picture with wife’s Indian family goes viral on social media

United States Vice President-elect JD Vance has been subject to many controversies, online criticism, and mockery for the strangest things on the campaign trail with President-elect Donald Trump. &nbsp;

This time, he is back with a not-so-cool Thanksgiving post which is being slammed on social media platform X. Vance posted a parody picture of Norman Rockwell’s iconic painting Freedom From Want.&nbsp;

In the picture Vance posted, the matriarch's face was replaced with his own and Turkey was replaced with the map of America. Meanwhile, Trump was seen standing behind Vance and grinning in the role of the patriarch.

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The post soon became viral and a topic of discussion with some saying it depicts Vance's loyalty towards Trump. However, the image was also mocked by many including&nbsp;former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan.&nbsp;

"JD Vance posting an image of himself as Trump’s wife, and also with a map that doesn’t show people he and Trump won by one of the lowest margins in American history," said Hasan in a post.

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Film executive Franklin Leonard said, "I’ve seen a lot of embarrassing behaviour on this app, but I have never seen anything quite like this."

Jason Linkins, deputy editor of The New Republic, weighed in, saying, "Some men are born with an almost fetishistic need to be ruled, and this weirdo is high-key one of them."

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<h2>Netizens react&nbsp;</h2>

Social media users also shared their opinions on Vance's post&nbsp;and the message behind it.&nbsp;

An X user wrote, "There is something deeply wrong with you. Besides, you’re irrelevant anyway. Trump’s already cheating on you. I’m just looking forward to the catfight."

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Another added, "If this feels normal to you, you're in a cult."&nbsp;

Someone even wrote, "Look, nothing any of us can say is gonna beat the fact that he posted this himself."&nbsp;

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Look, nothing any of us can say is gonna beat the fact that he posted this himself <a href="https://t.co/MLl76gIdfF">https://t.co/MLl76gIdfF</a>
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United States Vice President-elect JD Vance has been subject to many controversies, online criticism, and mockery for the strangest things on the campaign trail with President-elect Donald Trump.

United States Vice President-elect JD Vance has been subject to many controversies, online criticism, and mockery for the strangest things on the campaign trail with President-elect Donald Trump. This time, he is back with a not-so-cool Thanksgiving post which is being slammed on social media platform X. Vance posted a parody picture of Norman Rockwell’s iconic painting Freedom From Want. In the picture Vance posted, the matriarch's face was replaced with his own and Turkey was replaced with the map of America. Meanwhile, Trump was seen standing behind Vance and grinning in the role of the patriarch. pic.twitter.com/xAx6kCo6I8 — JD Vance (@JDVance) November 29, 2024 × The post soon became viral and a topic of discussion with some saying it depicts Vance's loyalty towards Trump. However, the image was also mocked by many including former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan. "JD Vance posting an image of himself as Trump’s wife, and also with a map that doesn’t show people he and Trump won by one of the lowest margins in American history," said Hasan in a post. Also read | 'I have no respect for a man that...': Pete Hegseth's mother accused him of mistreating women JD Vance posting an image of himself as Trump’s wife, and also with a map that doesn’t show people he and Trump won by one of the lowest margins in American history. https://t.co/Spl63RInyA — Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) November 29, 2024 × Film executive Franklin Leonard said, "I’ve seen a lot of embarrassing behaviour on this app, but I have never seen anything quite like this." Jason Linkins, deputy editor of The New Republic, weighed in, saying, "Some men are born with an almost fetishistic need to be ruled, and this weirdo is high-key one of them." I’ve seen a lot of embarrassing behavior on this app, but I have never seen anything quite like this. https://t.co/d6TtDTxMn3 — Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) November 29, 2024 × Netizens react Social media users also shared their opinions on Vance's post and the message behind it. An X user wrote, "There is something deeply wrong with you. Besides, you’re irrelevant anyway. Trump’s already cheating on you. I’m just looking forward to the catfight." Also read | Chinese man scams over 63 hotels for free stay using dead cockroaches & used condoms, arrested Another added, "If this feels normal to you, you're in a cult." Someone even wrote, "Look, nothing any of us can say is gonna beat the fact that he posted this himself." Look, nothing any of us can say is gonna beat the fact that he posted this himself https://t.co/MLl76gIdfF — Mr. Chau (@Srirachachau) November 29, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance shares bizarre Thanksgiving post showing himself as 'Trump's wife', internet goes crazy

The wife of Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance is all set to become the first Indian-origin second lady of the US. She has been in the spotlight after her husband was chosen as Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential elections. She also boasts a distinguished legal career. Trump even heaped praise on her while announcing his victory. Watch his video to find out more.

Donald Trump Gives Shoutout to Usha Vance: US' First Indian-Origin Second Lady

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, Trump’s running mate and to-be vice president, is a corporate litigator at a San Francisco law firm. She became the first Hindu second lady and has an impressive set of credentials. She clerked for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr, and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh when he was on the appeals court. She also holds degrees from Cambridge and Yale.&nbsp;

Her resume is a little conspicuous as her husband gave a speech in 2021 titled “The Universities are the Enemy”, and rarely skipped a chance for bashing the establishments when he campaigned for Senate in 2022, The New York Times reported.&nbsp;

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Her parents moved to the US in the late 1970s after which&nbsp;Usha was born and brought up in a San Diego suburb. Her friends from childhood and teenage describe her as a ‘bookworm’ and ‘leader’. She met Mr Vance at Yale Law School, and the couple got married in Kentucky in 2014 with the blessings of a Hindu pandit in a separate ceremony.&nbsp;

Miss Vance's family has a record of academic achievements. She has an aunt aged 96, celebrated by Southern India's local media as the nation’s oldest active professor.&nbsp;

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Miss Vance told Reuters, "Most of our family is academically strong, and education has been a top priority.”&nbsp;

When she studied at Yale and Cambridge, her grandfather and father were professors at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India's premier engineering college. Miss Vance also has a younger sister who is a mechanical engineer in San Diego and her famous aunt who is a medical professional in India’s Chennai.

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Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, Trump’s running mate and to-be vice president, is a corporate litigator at a San Francisco law firm.

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, Trump’s running mate and to-be vice president, is a corporate litigator at a San Francisco law firm. She became the first Hindu second lady and has an impressive set of credentials. She clerked for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr, and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh when he was on the appeals court. She also holds degrees from Cambridge and Yale. Her resume is a little conspicuous as her husband gave a speech in 2021 titled “The Universities are the Enemy”, and rarely skipped a chance for bashing the establishments when he campaigned for Senate in 2022, The New York Times reported. Also Read | LIVE | US Election: Trump claims 'unprecedented mandate' for second term Her parents moved to the US in the late 1970s after which Usha was born and brought up in a San Diego suburb. Her friends from childhood and teenage describe her as a ‘bookworm’ and ‘leader’. She met Mr Vance at Yale Law School, and the couple got married in Kentucky in 2014 with the blessings of a Hindu pandit in a separate ceremony. Miss Vance's family has a record of academic achievements. She has an aunt aged 96, celebrated by Southern India's local media as the nation’s oldest active professor. Also Read | US Election 2024: Key facts to know about Trump’s and Harris' campaign Miss Vance told Reuters, "Most of our family is academically strong, and education has been a top priority.” When she studied at Yale and Cambridge, her grandfather and father were professors at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India's premier engineering college. Miss Vance also has a younger sister who is a mechanical engineer in San Diego and her famous aunt who is a medical professional in India’s Chennai. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Usha Chilukuri Vance, first Hindu second lady of US

As Americans get busy voting on the election day to choose their next president, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are set to watch the election night at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida and Howard University&nbsp;in Washington D.C.&nbsp;respectively.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump's plan for election night</h2>

Donald Trump will host an election night watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He will be watching results there with his supporters, according to USA Today, citing his media advisory.&nbsp;

Trump is expected to vote for himself in Palm Beach on Tuesday, the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.&nbsp;

He will be monitoring the neck-to-neck race with Kamala Harris on election night from a location that will gather good media attention.&nbsp;

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James said, “We expect hundreds, if not thousands, of media members and visitors to descend on the city because of election night."

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<h2>Kamala Harris's plan for election night</h2>

Kamala Harris has planned to host the election night event at Howard University in Washington, DC, her alma mater.&nbsp;

Howard, known as the "Black Harvard", holds a central place in Harris's life story. Since 1986, when she graduated, Harris has frequently visited the University at key moments.&nbsp;

"Howard University is one of the most important aspects of my life," Harris said in 2019 while running in the Democratic primary. " It is where I first ran for my first elected office,” she added as a student council representative.&nbsp;

The students at the University in Washington, DC, are anticipating an historic night today (Tuesday).&nbsp;

In August, Harris used Howard University's amphitheatre to prepare for her one debate with Trump. There, she reminded the students that, "someday, you might be running for president of the United States.”

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<h2>Where will Joe Biden be?</h2>

US President Joe Biden, who has been keeping a relatively low profile recently, will be watching the election results from the White House with long-time aides and senior staff, a White House official said.&nbsp;

<h2>Where will the vice presidential candidates be?</h2>

Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance said that he would be departing for Palm Beach, Florida, to join Trump as results come in, NBC reported.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz will be at an event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, scheduled for 11:30 am, but will then head to Washington DC, to attend the election night watch party with Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

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As Americans get busy voting on the election day to choose their next president, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are set to watch the election night at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida and Howard University in Washington D.

As Americans get busy voting on the election day to choose their next president, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are set to watch the election night at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida and Howard University in Washington D.C. respectively. Trump's plan for election night Donald Trump will host an election night watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He will be watching results there with his supporters, according to USA Today, citing his media advisory. Trump is expected to vote for himself in Palm Beach on Tuesday, the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. He will be monitoring the neck-to-neck race with Kamala Harris on election night from a location that will gather good media attention. West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James said, “We expect hundreds, if not thousands, of media members and visitors to descend on the city because of election night." Also read: Nearly 82 million voted early in the 2024 US election—here’s what it means Kamala Harris's plan for election night Kamala Harris has planned to host the election night event at Howard University in Washington, DC, her alma mater. Howard, known as the "Black Harvard", holds a central place in Harris's life story. Since 1986, when she graduated, Harris has frequently visited the University at key moments. "Howard University is one of the most important aspects of my life," Harris said in 2019 while running in the Democratic primary. " It is where I first ran for my first elected office,” she added as a student council representative. The students at the University in Washington, DC, are anticipating an historic night today (Tuesday). In August, Harris used Howard University's amphitheatre to prepare for her one debate with Trump. There, she reminded the students that, "someday, you might be running for president of the United States.” Watch | US Elections 2024: Security On High Alert Ahead Of The US Presidential Election × Where will Joe Biden be? US President Joe Biden, who has been keeping a relatively low profile recently, will be watching the election results from the White House with long-time aides and senior staff, a White House official said. Where will the vice presidential candidates be? Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance said that he would be departing for Palm Beach, Florida, to join Trump as results come in, NBC reported. Meanwhile, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz will be at an event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, scheduled for 11:30 am, but will then head to Washington DC, to attend the election night watch party with Kamala Harris. (With inputs from agencies)

Where are Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden headed for election night watch party?

Republican vice-presidential candidate and Ohio Senator JD Vance took a jab at Vice President Kamala Harris, as he referred to her as "trash" during his Atlanta rally over recent "garbage" rhetoric.&nbsp;

During a rally in Atlanta on Monday (Nov. 4), gathering support on the election eve, he criticised Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and said that in two days, she would be out.&nbsp;

"The citizens of this country are not garbage for thinking you're doing a bad job," Vance said. “They are not racist for wanting to secure the southern border, and they are not wrong for wanting to afford groceries and a decent place to live. In two days, we are going to take out the trash in Washington DC, and the trash’s name is Kamala Harris.”

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In his remarks, he criticised a statement by President Joe Biden, who in a video call on Tuesday, labelled supporters of Donald Trump as "garbage".&nbsp;

Biden said he was condemning comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who had derided Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage," while appearing at a recent Trump rally.

"The only garbage I see floating out there," are his supporters, Biden said last week.&nbsp;

Rather than pointing to Biden, Vance slammed Harris. "And I want to ask us not to follow Kamala Harris’ terrible example, because I’m sure that everyone, single one of us, all of us gathered here, know somebody planning to vote the wrong way tomorrow,” Vance told the Georgia crowd. “Here in our movement, we love every citizen of this country.”&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump's Day Out: Private Jet To Garbage Truck

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Critics oppose Vance's 'trash' remarks on Harris&nbsp;

Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King urged voters to "turn the page" in the upcoming elections.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, political affairs analyst David Rothkopf described the comment as "beyond the beyond, so offensive".&nbsp;

Further, culture and politics commentator Reecie Colbert said, "Trash is what JD Vance sees when he looks in the mirror, not when he looks at Madam Vice President Kamala Harris."

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Republican vice-presidential candidate and Ohio Senator JD Vance took a jab at Vice President Kamala Harris, as he referred to her as "trash" during his Atlanta rally over recent "garbage" rhetoric.

Republican vice-presidential candidate and Ohio Senator JD Vance took a jab at Vice President Kamala Harris, as he referred to her as "trash" during his Atlanta rally over recent "garbage" rhetoric. During a rally in Atlanta on Monday (Nov. 4), gathering support on the election eve, he criticised Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and said that in two days, she would be out. "The citizens of this country are not garbage for thinking you're doing a bad job," Vance said. “They are not racist for wanting to secure the southern border, and they are not wrong for wanting to afford groceries and a decent place to live. In two days, we are going to take out the trash in Washington DC, and the trash’s name is Kamala Harris.” Also read: Biden calls Trump supporters 'floating garbage,' faces immediate backlash In his remarks, he criticised a statement by President Joe Biden, who in a video call on Tuesday, labelled supporters of Donald Trump as "garbage". Biden said he was condemning comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who had derided Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage," while appearing at a recent Trump rally. "The only garbage I see floating out there," are his supporters, Biden said last week. Rather than pointing to Biden, Vance slammed Harris. "And I want to ask us not to follow Kamala Harris’ terrible example, because I’m sure that everyone, single one of us, all of us gathered here, know somebody planning to vote the wrong way tomorrow,” Vance told the Georgia crowd. “Here in our movement, we love every citizen of this country.” Watch | Donald Trump's Day Out: Private Jet To Garbage Truck × Critics oppose Vance's 'trash' remarks on Harris Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King urged voters to "turn the page" in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, political affairs analyst David Rothkopf described the comment as "beyond the beyond, so offensive". Further, culture and politics commentator Reecie Colbert said, "Trash is what JD Vance sees when he looks in the mirror, not when he looks at Madam Vice President Kamala Harris." (With inputs from agencies)

'In two days, we are going to take out trash,' JD Vance refers to Kamala Harris; sparks reaction from critics

US elections 2024: The Instagram-famous pet squirrel&nbsp;Peanut was euthanised on November 1 by New York wildlife officials and this soon became a campaign talking point, two days ahead of the US presidential election.&nbsp;

From Republicans Donald Trump, and JD Vance to Elon Musk and other supporters of Trump, everyone started slamming the Democrats for the euthanasia of the squirrel.&nbsp;

Trump’s vice presidential pick Vance said on Sunday (Nov 3) that Trump was “fired up” about Peanut’s death. He said this during a campaign rally in North Carolina’s Sanford.

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"The same government that doesn't care about hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrant criminals coming into our country doesn't want us to have pets," the Ohio senator told supporters in North Carolina. "It's the craziest thing."

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The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) seized the animal on October 30 as they were notified of potentially unsafe&nbsp;housing for the pet.

But why there is a lot of political hullabaloo over a squirrel?&nbsp;

<h2>How Peanut&nbsp;the squirrel became latest campaign talking point in US elections</h2>

Peanut&nbsp;the squirrel was rescued by a man named Mark Longo after its mother was run over by a car. Peanut has been with Mark for seven long years and is quite popular on Instagram.&nbsp;

Some of Peanut’s viral videos include Peanut nibbling on waffles, donning tiny hats and costumes, and jumping through loops. The page had 540,000 followers as of Sunday.

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Since 2023, Mark and his wife Daniela have been running an animal sanctuary called P’Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary which has around 300 animals.

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On October 30, the DEC “forcefully” seized two pets of Mark- Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, as the department received complaints over “unsafe housing of wildlife that could carry rabies.” After this, the authorities euthanised both the animals.&nbsp;

Soon, Republicans and netizens started blaming the ruling government of Democrats for such an unprecedented act.

Besides Vance, Republicans like New York Congressman Nick Langworthy also slammed the "unannounced raid", saying the state has sanctuaries for illegal immigrants but not for innocent pets.

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US elections 2024: The Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut was euthanised on November 1 by New York wildlife officials and this soon became a campaign talking point, two days ahead of the US presidential election.

US elections 2024: The Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut was euthanised on November 1 by New York wildlife officials and this soon became a campaign talking point, two days ahead of the US presidential election. From Republicans Donald Trump, and JD Vance to Elon Musk and other supporters of Trump, everyone started slamming the Democrats for the euthanasia of the squirrel. Trump’s vice presidential pick Vance said on Sunday (Nov 3) that Trump was “fired up” about Peanut’s death. He said this during a campaign rally in North Carolina’s Sanford. President @realDonaldTrump will save the squirrels 🐿️ 😢 RIP P’Nut pic.twitter.com/yoIBV0Okpd — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2024 × "The same government that doesn't care about hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrant criminals coming into our country doesn't want us to have pets," the Ohio senator told supporters in North Carolina. "It's the craziest thing." Also Read | Watch | Trump boasts his 'every rally is full' as cameraman pans to empty seats The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) seized the animal on October 30 as they were notified of potentially unsafe housing for the pet. But why there is a lot of political hullabaloo over a squirrel? How Peanut the squirrel became latest campaign talking point in US elections Peanut the squirrel was rescued by a man named Mark Longo after its mother was run over by a car. Peanut has been with Mark for seven long years and is quite popular on Instagram. Some of Peanut’s viral videos include Peanut nibbling on waffles, donning tiny hats and costumes, and jumping through loops. The page had 540,000 followers as of Sunday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peanut The Squirrel (@peanut_the_squirrel12) × Since 2023, Mark and his wife Daniela have been running an animal sanctuary called P’Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary which has around 300 animals. Also Read | US Election Night: Order or chaos? Possible scenarios after Trump vs Harris, explained On October 30, the DEC “forcefully” seized two pets of Mark- Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, as the department received complaints over “unsafe housing of wildlife that could carry rabies.” After this, the authorities euthanised both the animals. Soon, Republicans and netizens started blaming the ruling government of Democrats for such an unprecedented act. Besides Vance, Republicans like New York Congressman Nick Langworthy also slammed the "unannounced raid", saying the state has sanctuaries for illegal immigrants but not for innocent pets. (With inputs from agencies)

US elections 2024: How Peanut the squirrel became latest campaign talking point

US&nbsp;Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, while speaking with wellness expert Joe Rogan in his new podcast, vouched for vegetarian dishes over lab-made fake meat which he said was "disgusting".

In his shows, Rogan is known to discuss the harmful effects of processed meats. While speaking to Vance, Rogan called fake meat 'highly processed garbage' which creeps him out.

Adding his opinion on the lab-made meat, the Republican vice-presidential nominee said that his wife prepares tasty Indian dishes and said that all vegetarians should go for "paneer, rice and delicious chickpeas".

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"My wife is Indian-American, and the vegetarian food she makes is exceptional," said Vance, on the podcast.

<h2>Vance speaks about how his wife introduced him to Indian cuisine</h2>

Vance, who has time and again appreciated Indian culture and food, spoke about how his wife Usha introduced him to different vegetarian dishes.

"For any vegetarian out there, indulge in paneer, rice, and chickpeas. Skip the nasty fake meat," he said.

Rogan&nbsp;speaking about the compromised quality of heavily processed plant-based meats, called them "highly processed garbage" and said that its consumption raised health concerns.

Watch:&nbsp;JD Vance And Tim Walz Clash On Policies In Civil Vice-Presidential Debate&nbsp;

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"If you want to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle, turn to Indian cuisine. It offers wonderful vegetarian options," he said.

Vance, who calls himself a “meat and potatoes guy from Ohio", recalled one of his early cooking efforts. "I took a can of crescent rolls, topped it with raw broccoli, drizzled ranch dressing, and baked it for 45 minutes," he added.

He said that the outcome was "disgusting". He said that earlier he also faced problems in understanding how vegetarian meals appear.

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US Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, while speaking with wellness expert Joe Rogan in his new podcast, vouched for vegetarian dishes over lab-made fake meat which he said was "disgusting".

US Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, while speaking with wellness expert Joe Rogan in his new podcast, vouched for vegetarian dishes over lab-made fake meat which he said was "disgusting". In his shows, Rogan is known to discuss the harmful effects of processed meats. While speaking to Vance, Rogan called fake meat 'highly processed garbage' which creeps him out. Adding his opinion on the lab-made meat, the Republican vice-presidential nominee said that his wife prepares tasty Indian dishes and said that all vegetarians should go for "paneer, rice and delicious chickpeas". Also Read: Chinese hackers targeted phone data of Trump, Harris & JD Vance: Report "My wife is Indian-American, and the vegetarian food she makes is exceptional," said Vance, on the podcast. Vance speaks about how his wife introduced him to Indian cuisine Vance, who has time and again appreciated Indian culture and food, spoke about how his wife Usha introduced him to different vegetarian dishes. "For any vegetarian out there, indulge in paneer, rice, and chickpeas. Skip the nasty fake meat," he said. Rogan speaking about the compromised quality of heavily processed plant-based meats, called them "highly processed garbage" and said that its consumption raised health concerns. Watch: JD Vance And Tim Walz Clash On Policies In Civil Vice-Presidential Debate "If you want to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle, turn to Indian cuisine. It offers wonderful vegetarian options," he said. Vance, who calls himself a “meat and potatoes guy from Ohio", recalled one of his early cooking efforts. "I took a can of crescent rolls, topped it with raw broccoli, drizzled ranch dressing, and baked it for 45 minutes," he added. He said that the outcome was "disgusting". He said that earlier he also faced problems in understanding how vegetarian meals appear. (With inputs from agencies)

Republican nominee JD Vance says 'Indian food better', calls lab meat 'disgusting'

Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a person familiar with the situation said on Friday (Oct 26).

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, were also targeted, according to media reports.&nbsp;

The New York Times reported investigators were working to determine what communications, if any, were taken from Trump and Vance.

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The Trump campaign was made aware this week that Trump and Vance were among a number of people inside and outside of government whose phone numbers were targeted through the infiltration of Verizon phone systems, the Times report added.

Steven Cheung, the campaign's communications director, said Vice President Harris has emboldened China and Iran to attack U.S. infrastructure to prevent Trump from returning to office.

While noting that it was not aware of the specific situation, the Chinese embassy in Washington said China opposes cyber attacks and cyber thefts in all forms.

"The presidential elections are the United States' domestic affairs. China has no intention and will not interfere in the U.S. election," an embassy spokesperson said when reached for comment.

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The Trump campaign was hacked earlier this year after which the U.S. Justice Department charged three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps with the hack, accusing them of trying to disrupt the Nov. 5 election.

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said on Friday they were investigating unauthorised access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by people associated with China.

(With inputs from agencies)

Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a person familiar with the situation said on Friday (Oct 26).

Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a person familiar with the situation said on Friday (Oct 26). Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, were also targeted, according to media reports. The New York Times reported investigators were working to determine what communications, if any, were taken from Trump and Vance. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel launches much-expected strikes on military targets in Iran- Top updates The Trump campaign was made aware this week that Trump and Vance were among a number of people inside and outside of government whose phone numbers were targeted through the infiltration of Verizon phone systems, the Times report added. Steven Cheung, the campaign's communications director, said Vice President Harris has emboldened China and Iran to attack U.S. infrastructure to prevent Trump from returning to office. While noting that it was not aware of the specific situation, the Chinese embassy in Washington said China opposes cyber attacks and cyber thefts in all forms. "The presidential elections are the United States' domestic affairs. China has no intention and will not interfere in the U.S. election," an embassy spokesperson said when reached for comment. Also read | North Korea says deployment of troops in Russia won’t breach international law The Trump campaign was hacked earlier this year after which the U.S. Justice Department charged three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps with the hack, accusing them of trying to disrupt the Nov. 5 election. The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said on Friday they were investigating unauthorised access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by people associated with China. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese hackers targeted phone data of Trump, Harris & JD Vance: Report

JD Vance has finally broken his silence over whether his running mate Donald Trump won the 2020 election. After weeks of staying mum on the issue, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said on Wednesday (Oct 16) that he unequivocally believes Trump's claims that he did not lose the election.

Despite it being unequivocally proven that the 2020 election results were not rigged, Trump continues to reiterate false claims about voter fraud and that he won the election. His views are shared by millions of his hardline supporters, some of which in the aftermath of the election result declaration even rallied on Capitol Hill on Jan 6, 2021.

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Vance, who was appearing at a campaign event in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was asked by reporters if the former president lost to Joe Biden four years ago.

To this, Vance replied, "On the election of 2020, I've answered this question directly a million times. No! I think there are serious problems in 2020."

"So, did Donald Trump lose the election in 2020? Not by the words that I would use," he remarked.&nbsp;

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This statement is in contrast to Vance's usual silence on the topic. The Republican vice-presidential nominee earlier made headlines when, during the debate with Democratic Party vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz, he sidestepped the question on 2020 election results and said he was focused on "the future".

To which his contender rebuked him,&nbsp;"That's a damning non-answer".

In Williamsport, Vance also defended his statement by saying he was not espousing "some crazy conspiracy theory" by arguing that Trump won. Instead, he blamed alleged online censorship by big tech companies for the election result.

(With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance has finally broken his silence over whether his running mate Donald Trump won the 2020 election. After weeks of staying mum on the issue, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said on Wednesday (Oct 16) that he unequivocally believes Trump's claims that he did not lose the election.

JD Vance has finally broken his silence over whether his running mate Donald Trump won the 2020 election. After weeks of staying mum on the issue, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said on Wednesday (Oct 16) that he unequivocally believes Trump's claims that he did not lose the election. Despite it being unequivocally proven that the 2020 election results were not rigged, Trump continues to reiterate false claims about voter fraud and that he won the election. His views are shared by millions of his hardline supporters, some of which in the aftermath of the election result declaration even rallied on Capitol Hill on Jan 6, 2021. Also read | Trump dodges questions about his friendship with Putin, says 'I don't comment on that'—what is he hiding? 'Serious problem in 2020': Vance Vance, who was appearing at a campaign event in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was asked by reporters if the former president lost to Joe Biden four years ago. To this, Vance replied, "On the election of 2020, I've answered this question directly a million times. No! I think there are serious problems in 2020." "So, did Donald Trump lose the election in 2020? Not by the words that I would use," he remarked. Also read | US issues stark warning to Iran: Any plot against Trump will be 'act of war' This statement is in contrast to Vance's usual silence on the topic. The Republican vice-presidential nominee earlier made headlines when, during the debate with Democratic Party vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz, he sidestepped the question on 2020 election results and said he was focused on "the future". To which his contender rebuked him, "That's a damning non-answer". In Williamsport, Vance also defended his statement by saying he was not espousing "some crazy conspiracy theory" by arguing that Trump won. Instead, he blamed alleged online censorship by big tech companies for the election result. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance breaks silence, backs Trump's rigged election claims; alleges 'serious problems' in 2020 US elections

About a month ahead of the United States presidential elections in 2024, Kamla Harris is set to make an appearance on "60 Minutes". Her wide-ranging interview will be streamed on Monday, where she will talk about her economic plans and the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Democratic nominees will be joined by correspondent Bill Whitaker on a campaign trail, Paramount announced in a press release on Friday. It will focus on "in-depth interviews" with Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. to "gain insight into their platform's priorities and values" and inform what voters should know before the elections.

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Ahead of the interview, Scott Pelley, the “60 Minutes” journalist reveals their attempt to invite Republican candidate, former President Donal Trump and Sen. JD Vance for the election special.

According to CBS, Trump had previously agreed to participate in the show but later decided not to. Instead, Pelley will be interviewing Maricopa County’s recorder Stephen Richer, &nbsp;a Republican who was “paying the price for Trump’s claims of a stolen 2020 election,” Pelley said.

Here is what you should know about the “60 Minutes” election interview with Kamala Harris.

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<h2>When to watch the ‘60 Minutes’?</h2>

The “60 Minutes” interview of Kamala Harris on the US presidential elections will air on Monday, October 7, 2024. According to the network, the interview can be watched at 8 pm ET/PT.&nbsp;

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<h2>How to watch the '60 Minutes' interview?</h2>

The election special interview of Kamala Harris can be watched on CBS TV channels. It can also be watched online at CBSNews.com, Paramount+, or CBS News app.

(With inputs from agencies)

About a month ahead of the United States presidential elections in 2024, Kamla Harris is set to make an appearance on "60 Minutes". Her wide-ranging interview will be streamed on Monday, where she will talk about her economic plans and the Russia-Ukraine war.

About a month ahead of the United States presidential elections in 2024, Kamla Harris is set to make an appearance on "60 Minutes". Her wide-ranging interview will be streamed on Monday, where she will talk about her economic plans and the Russia-Ukraine war. The Democratic nominees will be joined by correspondent Bill Whitaker on a campaign trail, Paramount announced in a press release on Friday. It will focus on "in-depth interviews" with Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. to "gain insight into their platform's priorities and values" and inform what voters should know before the elections. Also read | Polling 'Nostradamus', who predicted win of Kamala Harris in US elections, says ‘October surprise’ will not... Ahead of the interview, Scott Pelley, the “60 Minutes” journalist reveals their attempt to invite Republican candidate, former President Donal Trump and Sen. JD Vance for the election special. According to CBS, Trump had previously agreed to participate in the show but later decided not to. Instead, Pelley will be interviewing Maricopa County’s recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who was “paying the price for Trump’s claims of a stolen 2020 election,” Pelley said. Here is what you should know about the “60 Minutes” election interview with Kamala Harris. Also read | US: How new voter registrations in Georgia could swing the state in Kamala Harris’s favour? When to watch the ‘60 Minutes’? The “60 Minutes” interview of Kamala Harris on the US presidential elections will air on Monday, October 7, 2024. According to the network, the interview can be watched at 8 pm ET/PT. A Programming Note: 60 Minutes is scheduled to air a primetime election special on a Monday edition of the broadcast on October 7 at 8 PM. For over half a century, 60 Minutes has invited the Democratic and Republican tickets to appear on our broadcast as Americans head to the… — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) October 1, 2024 × How to watch the '60 Minutes' interview? The election special interview of Kamala Harris can be watched on CBS TV channels. It can also be watched online at CBSNews.com, Paramount+, or CBS News app. (With inputs from agencies)

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Saturday (Oct 5) addressed the Trump campaign's stance on abortion.

Just days after former first lady Melania Trump voiced her support for a woman's right to abortion, Vance defended the campaign's conservative position on the issue.

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Emphasising state-level autonomy over abortion laws, Vance said, "I don't think our campaign messaging has been inconsistent at all."&nbsp;

Talking to reporters, he said that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's view allows states to shape their own abortion regulations.&nbsp;

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"On the abortion question, the president's been very clear that he wants Georgia to make Georgia's laws, California to make California's laws and to respect the fact that we kind of have a messy democracy where sometimes different states are going to make different determinations on these issues," he said.

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The comments come days after Melania Trump, the former first lady and Donald Trump's wife, made remarks that seemed to contrast her husband's more moderate tone. In a video released on Thursday (Oct 3), Melania expressed firm support for a woman's right to "individual freedom," and said there was "no room for compromise". This stance diverged from Trump's previous statements and the Republican Party's platform.

Vance was asked about the former first lady's comments and offered a measured response. "I adore the First Lady," he said, adding that she's entitled to her opinions.

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"She's a very impressive person and is a great wife to the once and future president of the United States. She's got her opinions, right? And I think it's totally reasonable for her to express those opinions."

"They're not the same opinions that I might have. They're not the same opinions as every Republican might have. But Melania Trump has the right to express her viewpoint," he added.&nbsp;

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has frequently bragged that his three Supreme Court picks paved the way for the 2022 overturning of the pivotal Roe v Wade — the national right to abortion. His position on abortion has shifted over the years. He was "very pro-choice" in the 1990s before declaring himself "pro-life" in 2011. This year, Trump has hinted at supporting a national abortion ban.

(With inputs from agencies)

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Saturday (Oct 5) addressed the Trump campaign's stance on abortion. Just days after former first lady Melania Trump voiced her support for a woman's right to abortion, Vance defended the campaign's conservative position on the issue.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Saturday (Oct 5) addressed the Trump campaign's stance on abortion. Just days after former first lady Melania Trump voiced her support for a woman's right to abortion, Vance defended the campaign's conservative position on the issue. A 'messy democracy' Emphasising state-level autonomy over abortion laws, Vance said, "I don't think our campaign messaging has been inconsistent at all." Talking to reporters, he said that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's view allows states to shape their own abortion regulations. Also read | Trump led ‘desperate criminal scheme’ to stay in power, prosecutors reveal new evidence "On the abortion question, the president's been very clear that he wants Georgia to make Georgia's laws, California to make California's laws and to respect the fact that we kind of have a messy democracy where sometimes different states are going to make different determinations on these issues," he said. What did Melania Trump say on abortion? The comments come days after Melania Trump, the former first lady and Donald Trump's wife, made remarks that seemed to contrast her husband's more moderate tone. In a video released on Thursday (Oct 3), Melania expressed firm support for a woman's right to "individual freedom," and said there was "no room for compromise". This stance diverged from Trump's previous statements and the Republican Party's platform. Vance was asked about the former first lady's comments and offered a measured response. "I adore the First Lady," he said, adding that she's entitled to her opinions. Also read | 'It's about autonomy,' Melania Trump breaks ranks, contradicts husband Donald's views on abortion in memoir "She's a very impressive person and is a great wife to the once and future president of the United States. She's got her opinions, right? And I think it's totally reasonable for her to express those opinions." "They're not the same opinions that I might have. They're not the same opinions as every Republican might have. But Melania Trump has the right to express her viewpoint," he added. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has frequently bragged that his three Supreme Court picks paved the way for the 2022 overturning of the pivotal Roe v Wade — the national right to abortion. His position on abortion has shifted over the years. He was "very pro-choice" in the 1990s before declaring himself "pro-life" in 2011. This year, Trump has hinted at supporting a national abortion ban. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance backs Trump's state-based abortion approach days after Melania Trump's pro-choice statement

US vice presidential contenders JD Vance and Tim Walz clashed on Tuesday (Oct 1) in the first and potentially the last televised debate before the November elections. The two candidates clashed over a variety of issues, including abortion and immigration, even as the discussions repeatedly circled back to Vance's running mate Donald Trump.&nbsp;

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According to AFP, Trump's name overshadowed many of the exchanges, coming up over 80 times- twice as many times as Walz's running mate Kamala Harris.

However, the debate between the Republican candidate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, and his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, took a deeper dive into policy compared to the September debate between Trump and Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

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During the debate, Tim Walz, who appeared nervous early on, criticised Vance for supporting what he called false claims about Haitian migrants, accusing him of fuelling divisions on immigration. He emphasised that migration should not be used as a "talking point," but rather as a humanitarian issue.

"By standing with Donald Trump and not working together to find a solution, (immigration) becomes a talking point…And when it becomes a talking point like this, we dehumanise and villainise other human beings."

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The debate heated up during discussions on abortion. In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade, which gave women all over the nation the right to abortion. This happened largely due to justices appointed by Trump.&nbsp;

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During the discussion on abortion, Vance accused Democrats of holding a "very radical pro-abortion stance" views and said they supported what he labelled "barbaric" laws.

Walz countered, asserting that he supported women's rights and reproductive freedom and was "pro-women".

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Foreign policy was another contentious point, with both contenders addressing the Iran missile attack on Israel.&nbsp;

Walz took aim at Trump's foreign policy, especially his withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and his relationships with leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin. He said that Harris represents "steady leadership while Trump was "fickle".

"What we've seen out of Vice President Harris is we've seen steady leadership...We've seen a calmness that is able to draw on the coalitions to bring them together, understanding that our allies matter," he said.

Slamming Trump, he said: "Our allies understand that Donald Trump is fickle. He will go to whoever has the most flattery or where it makes sense to him. Steady leadership, like you witnessed today, like you witnessed in April, both Iranian attacks were repelled."&nbsp;

Vance defended Trump's record, claiming that the former president delivered stability in global affairs.

"As much as Governor Walz just accused Donald Trump of being an agent of chaos, Donald Trump actually delivered stability in the world," he said.

Walz also faced some uncomfortable moments, particularly when he had to admit he "misspoke" about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests.

(With inputs from agencies)

US vice presidential contenders JD Vance and Tim Walz clashed on Tuesday (Oct 1) in the first and potentially the last televised debate before the November elections.

US vice presidential contenders JD Vance and Tim Walz clashed on Tuesday (Oct 1) in the first and potentially the last televised debate before the November elections. The two candidates clashed over a variety of issues, including abortion and immigration, even as the discussions repeatedly circled back to Vance's running mate Donald Trump. How many times was Trump mentioned? According to AFP, Trump's name overshadowed many of the exchanges, coming up over 80 times- twice as many times as Walz's running mate Kamala Harris. However, the debate between the Republican candidate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, and his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, took a deeper dive into policy compared to the September debate between Trump and Kamala Harris. Also read | Walz says he is 'friends with school shooters', panned for debate performance On Migration During the debate, Tim Walz, who appeared nervous early on, criticised Vance for supporting what he called false claims about Haitian migrants, accusing him of fuelling divisions on immigration. He emphasised that migration should not be used as a "talking point," but rather as a humanitarian issue. "By standing with Donald Trump and not working together to find a solution, (immigration) becomes a talking point…And when it becomes a talking point like this, we dehumanise and villainise other human beings." On Abortion The debate heated up during discussions on abortion. In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade, which gave women all over the nation the right to abortion. This happened largely due to justices appointed by Trump. Also read | Trump blames Biden and Harris for making Iran bolder and richer; warns of global catastrophe During the discussion on abortion, Vance accused Democrats of holding a "very radical pro-abortion stance" views and said they supported what he labelled "barbaric" laws. Walz countered, asserting that he supported women's rights and reproductive freedom and was "pro-women". On Iran-Israel Foreign policy was another contentious point, with both contenders addressing the Iran missile attack on Israel. Walz took aim at Trump's foreign policy, especially his withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and his relationships with leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin. He said that Harris represents "steady leadership while Trump was "fickle". "What we've seen out of Vice President Harris is we've seen steady leadership...We've seen a calmness that is able to draw on the coalitions to bring them together, understanding that our allies matter," he said. Slamming Trump, he said: "Our allies understand that Donald Trump is fickle. He will go to whoever has the most flattery or where it makes sense to him. Steady leadership, like you witnessed today, like you witnessed in April, both Iranian attacks were repelled." Vance defended Trump's record, claiming that the former president delivered stability in global affairs. "As much as Governor Walz just accused Donald Trump of being an agent of chaos, Donald Trump actually delivered stability in the world," he said. Walz also faced some uncomfortable moments, particularly when he had to admit he "misspoke" about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests. (With inputs from agencies)

Vance vs Walz debate key takeaways: Trump overshadows high stakes US Vice presidential clash

Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz are set to face off in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday (Oct 1).&nbsp;The debate marks the first in-person meeting between the two candidates and is considered a significant moment in their political careers.&nbsp;The much-anticipated event will be taking place at&nbsp;the CBS Broadcast Centre in New York City.

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Moderated by CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell and Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan, the 90-minute debate will follow strict rules:

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	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2066}">Stage Setup: The candidates will stand at identical lecterns—Walz on the left and Vance on the right. They will be provided with a notepad, pen, and water, but no pre-written notes or props are allowed.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:281,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2118}">No Opening Statements: While there are no opening remarks, both Vance and Walz will have two minutes each for closing statements.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:316,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2153}">Answering Time: Each candidate will have two minutes to answer questions, with one-minute rebuttals and follow-up time at the moderators' discretion.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:351,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2188}">Microphones: Both candidates' microphones will remain on by default, though CBS reserves the right to mute them if needed.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:385,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2222}">Fact-Checking: It’s up to the candidates to fact-check each other in real time, as the moderators will not intervene in this area.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:420,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2257}">No Live Audience: There will be no live audience in the room.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:437,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2274}">Questioning: Candidates will not receive questions or topics in advance. Only the moderators can ask questions.</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:48,&quot;y&quot;:472,&quot;w&quot;:643,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:81,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2309}">Commercial Breaks: Candidates cannot interact with campaign staff during breaks.</li>
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The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 1, in New York City.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:656,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2493}">How to watch the vice presidential debate?</h2>

The debate will air on CBS and other channels, such as PBS, NBC, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, and more.&nbsp;

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:754,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2591}">Where to watch the presidential debate live Streaming options</h2>

You can watch the debate online through CBS News’&nbsp;YouTube channel, CBS News 24/7, Paramount+, C-SPAN, and other streaming platforms.

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Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz are set to face off in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday (Oct 1). The debate marks the first in-person meeting between the two candidates and is considered a significant moment in their political careers.

Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz are set to face off in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday (Oct 1). The debate marks the first in-person meeting between the two candidates and is considered a significant moment in their political careers. The much-anticipated event will be taking place at the CBS Broadcast Centre in New York City. Also read | US presidential election: Kamala Harris' campaign raises $55 million over two-weekend events Debate format and rules Moderated by CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell and Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan, the 90-minute debate will follow strict rules: Stage Setup: The candidates will stand at identical lecterns—Walz on the left and Vance on the right. They will be provided with a notepad, pen, and water, but no pre-written notes or props are allowed. No Opening Statements: While there are no opening remarks, both Vance and Walz will have two minutes each for closing statements. Answering Time: Each candidate will have two minutes to answer questions, with one-minute rebuttals and follow-up time at the moderators' discretion. Microphones: Both candidates' microphones will remain on by default, though CBS reserves the right to mute them if needed. Fact-Checking: It’s up to the candidates to fact-check each other in real time, as the moderators will not intervene in this area. No Live Audience: There will be no live audience in the room. Questioning: Candidates will not receive questions or topics in advance. Only the moderators can ask questions. Commercial Breaks: Candidates cannot interact with campaign staff during breaks. Also read | Leading scientist in US says he faced death threats due to work with China on virus research: Report When is the vice presidential debate? The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 1, in New York City. How to watch the vice presidential debate? The debate will air on CBS and other channels, such as PBS, NBC, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, and more. Where to watch the presidential debate live Streaming options You can watch the debate online through CBS News’ YouTube channel, CBS News 24/7, Paramount+, C-SPAN, and other streaming platforms. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance vs Tim Walz: Details on when and where to watch US vice presidential debate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance engaged in the 2024 Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday (Oct 1) at the CBS Broadcast Centre in New York. Unlike previous presidential debates, the event was relatively calm, but both candidates criticised each other's presidential running mates on various key issues.

Throughout the debate, the two candidates exchanged views on gun violence, reproductive rights, immigration and climate change. Walz, who appeared nervous at the beginning, gradually became more assertive as the debate continued. Vance, on the other hand, focused his criticism on Vice President Kamala Harris, defending Trump’s policies while attacking Harris’s stances.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/morning-news-brief-vance-vs-walz-debate-iran-israel-tensions-updates-and-more-763770">Morning news brief: Vance vs Walz debate; Iran-Israel tensions updates, and more</a>

This debate could be the last chance for both sides to directly address the public before the final votes in November. Viewers who watched it live took to social media to share their reactions, turning the event into a trending topic with commentary, humour, and memes about the evening's key moments.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vance-vs-walz-debate-key-takeaways-trump-overshadows-high-stakes-us-vice-presidential-clash-763766">Vance vs Walz debate key takeaways: Trump overshadows high stakes US Vice presidential clash</a>

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*Margaret once she put those mics on mute* 😂😂😂😂 
 
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JD Vance has the face of a man caught between eras. He looks like he wants to segregate a My Chemical Romance concert
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Tim Walz: “We’re pro women” 
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Although, both Walz and Vance used the opportunity to present their arguments and leave a lasting impact on the audience, before election day.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance engaged in the 2024 Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday (Oct 1) at the CBS Broadcast Centre in New York. Unlike previous presidential debates, the event was relatively calm, but both candidates criticised each other's presidential running mates on various key issues.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance engaged in the 2024 Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday (Oct 1) at the CBS Broadcast Centre in New York. Unlike previous presidential debates, the event was relatively calm, but both candidates criticised each other's presidential running mates on various key issues. Throughout the debate, the two candidates exchanged views on gun violence, reproductive rights, immigration and climate change. Walz, who appeared nervous at the beginning, gradually became more assertive as the debate continued. Vance, on the other hand, focused his criticism on Vice President Kamala Harris, defending Trump’s policies while attacking Harris’s stances. Also read | Morning news brief: Vance vs Walz debate; Iran-Israel tensions updates, and more This debate could be the last chance for both sides to directly address the public before the final votes in November. Viewers who watched it live took to social media to share their reactions, turning the event into a trending topic with commentary, humour, and memes about the evening's key moments. Also read | Vance vs Walz debate key takeaways: Trump overshadows high stakes US Vice presidential clash Take a look at the social media reactions: Tim Walz: “We’re pro women” JD Vance: “I know a woman, she’s watching, hello woman” — albertina rizzo (@albz) October 2, 2024 × *Margaret once she put those mics on mute* 😂😂😂😂 #VPDebate2024 pic.twitter.com/BjDGpi2iyf — 👑 AD3 (@anseldeangelo) October 2, 2024 × No one: JD Vance’s Makeup: pic.twitter.com/UI7K58XgHu — Moira Donegan (@MoiraDonegan) October 2, 2024 × Also read | Missile attack on Israel is over, says Iran, warns against further provocation Zero overlap pic.twitter.com/2fG9PMm2id — John Arnold (@JohnArnoldFndtn) October 1, 2024 × JD Vance has the face of a man caught between eras. He looks like he wants to segregate a My Chemical Romance concert — Ashwin Rodrigues (@shwinyo) October 2, 2024 × Tim Walz: “We’re pro women” JD Vance: “I know a woman, she’s watching, hello woman” — albertina rizzo (@albz) October 2, 2024 × Although, both Walz and Vance used the opportunity to present their arguments and leave a lasting impact on the audience, before election day. (With inputs from agencies)

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