Vice President JD Vance has roughly seven weeks to pass one of the defining tests of his political career.
With President Donald Trump making him the public face of negotiations over a long-term Iran agreement, the outcome could strengthen Vance’s credentials ahead of a likely presidential campaign — or it could saddle him with the blame of a bad deal.
Republicans on Capitol Hill see plenty of political risk in the assignment, both because they doubt anyone could negotiate a strong pact with Iran — and because they suspect Trump would look for someone to hold responsible if the effort fails.
This is a preview of a column by Jack Fitzpatrick and Kevin Frey. Read the full column here.
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The only way to actually stop abortions in states where they’re banned, some activists argue, is to prosecute women for homicide. Read more.
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The Florida governor’s explanation for what the brutal detention center achieved is misleading. Read more.
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A concurring opinion in a case striking down a Hawaiian gun law says more about the Supreme Court’s thinking than the majority opinion. Read more.
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