The Vance Daily

Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Pakistan this weekend to lead diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Iran Peace Talks Begin: Vance departs for Pakistan where US and Iranian delegations will meet for what officials describe as critical ceasefire negotiations.

Congressional War Powers Vote Fails: The Senate rejected a measure that would have limited executive war powers regarding the Iran conflict.

New Tensions Before Talks: Fresh disputes have emerged over the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ahead of the planned diplomatic meetings.

Trump Backs Hungary's Orbán: President Trump promised full US economic support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection campaign, with Vance reportedly campaigning for the leader.

Harris Considers 2028 Run: Former Vice President Kamala Harris indicated she is "thinking about" a potential presidential campaign in 2028.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets like Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times frame Vance's diplomatic mission as high-risk, emphasizing potential pitfalls and describing it as a "fraught" assignment. Center and unrated sources focus more straightforwardly on the logistics and stakes of the talks, with Pakistani officials calling them a "make-or-break chance for peace."

The weekend talks will test Vance's role as the administration's lead negotiator on Iran policy.