JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment
The vice president denied that he was talking about Britain and France when he downplayed “20,000 troops from some random country” protecting Ukraine. No other countries have pledged troops.
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Vance denies disrespecting UK over ‘random country’ peacekeeping remarks
The US vice-president faces criticism after saying troops from "some random country" will not deter Russia.BBC News - 3h -
UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments
US vice-president’s comments on proposed Anglo-French deployment to Ukraine prompt outrage. The shadow defence secretary and other MPs have reacted with fury after JD Vance appeared to describe a ...The Guardian - 6h -
Vance criticised after comments on UK-French peacekeeping plan
US vice-president said deal unlikely to be secured by ‘some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years’Financial Times - 2h -
JD Vance claims he was not referring to Britain or France in jibe about European troops – UK politics live
US vice president says he ‘didn’t even mention’ UK or France in jab about ‘20,000 troops from random country’ protecting Ukraine. Michelle O’Neill , Northern Ireland’s first minister, has ...The Guardian - 4h -
Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance
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How JD Vance emerged as the chief saboteur of the transatlantic alliance
Vance snaked his way in first to the row between Trump and Zelenskyy, his second intrusion this month after Munich. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and Vance JD Vance was ...The Guardian - 3d -
Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky
They held up pro-Ukraine signs on the route that the vice-president and his family were expected to take to go skiing.BBC News - 2d -
JD Vance's family greeted by protesters near Vermont ski resort
Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort.CBS News - 2d -
JD Vance blasted on Vermont ski trip for Zelenskyy clash
Protesters held signs that said "Vance is a traitor go ski in Russia" and "Stand with Ukraine."CNBC - 2d -
Western Australia premier apologises after calling JD Vance a ‘knob’
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The Conservative Political Action Conference this week was abuzz with talk about President Trump’s Republican heir. And much of that centered on JD Vance.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
JD Vance, Positioning Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog, Berates Zelensky at Oval Office
The remarkable scene of a vice president injecting himself into a tense diplomatic discussion suggested that JD Vance does not want to be relegated to the B-team of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
JD Vance’s traumatic past doesn’t explain his bullying of Ukraine: his ‘might is right’ doctrine does | Karolina Wigura and Jarosław Kuisz
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Watch: Random bus enters F1 track bringing a halt to testing
The third and final day of Formula One’s pre-season testing in Bahrain on Friday was briefly halted in farcical circumstances when a bus drove onto an exposed access road at the Sakhir circuit.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How ruffles ignited a feud between Isaac Higgintoot and Alexander Hamilton on 'Ghosts'
Isaac Higgintoot's one-sided feud with the man who became the face of the $10 bill has long been a part of 'Ghosts' lore; we finally learn how it started.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient Pompeii
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Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Ferdinand: Carragher AFCON comments 'ignorant'
Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.ESPN - 6d -
Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
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CBC calls Trump suspension of USDA 1890 Scholars program 'outrageous'
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling on President Trump to reinstate an education program designed to support students from rural and underserved communities pursuing degrees in ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
India’s Outrage Machine Devours a Star YouTuber Over a Crude One-Liner
A joke made by Ranveer Allahbadia, a Joe Rogan for online Indians, has brought him death threats and criminal charges.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Protesters flood national parks to express outrage over job cuts
As a steady stream of people marched through Yosemite National Park, homemade signs held high over their heads, they echoed a single unifying message: “Protect our parks.”NBC News - 2d -
How a small-time drug bust ignited a feud between police and a Catholic hospital
Convinced a suspect was hiding evidence, police in Ohio ordered doctors at Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital to search his body cavity. The doctors refused.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Luka Doncic's 'inner demon' comes out and ignites Lakers to sixth straight win
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Trump and Vance Scolded Ukraine’s Leader
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This Is Our Country, and We Have No Other
How long can Ukraine stand? For as long as Ukrainian soldiers, bent over from the extreme pressure, can hold on.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
How Trump's comments on Ukraine are rattling European allies
The diplomatic dispute between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has upended international protocols and rattled U.S. allies in Europe. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose
A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and one that saw ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Trump, Musk comment at first Cabinet meeting
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions ...CBS News - 6d -
News anchor presses Eric Adams on 'Negroes' comments
A news anchor pressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) over his use of the word “Negroes” at a Black History Month event. At a reception celebrating the month, the embattled Adams, who is ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump walks back Zelenskyy "dictator" comments
President Trump on Thursday appeared to walk back comments he made about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being a "dictator." During an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer, ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump backpedals Zelenskyy ‘dictator’ comment ahead of meeting
As President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to broker a deal to end the war overseas and give the United States access to their rare earth minerals, Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Mourinho gets 4-game ban for derby comments
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Istanbul ...ESPN - 4d -
Suffering Outrage Fatigue? Research Says This Is the No. 1 Way to Keep the News From Stealing Your Energy and Focus
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‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’
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