The Vance Daily

THE VANCE DAILY - April 24, 2026

Vice President JD Vance will remain in Washington while Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travel to Pakistan this weekend for direct talks with Iran's foreign minister.

Iran Talks Continue Without Vance: The White House announced that envoys Kushner and Witkoff will depart Saturday for Islamabad to resume negotiations with Iranian officials, with Vance described as remaining "on standby."

Minnesota Lawmaker Criticizes Vice President: A DFL representative mocked Vance's recent "losing streak" and challenged him to visit Minnesota, though specific details of the criticism were not provided in available reports.

Rubio Speculation for 2028: White House insiders reportedly view Senator Marco Rubio as a potential rising figure for the 2028 presidential race, according to Politico sources.

Pence Comments on Vance Relationship: Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that he and Vance "haven't ever spoken," when asked about their relationship in a recent interview.

Armenia Visit Analysis: Vance's recent trip to Armenia has drawn commentary about its implications for historical narratives and foreign policy positioning in the region.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets like The Daily Beast emphasize that Vance has "left home" for the talks, while right-leaning sources like Breitbart stress that Vance remains "on standby" in Washington. Both sides report the same basic facts about the Iran negotiations but frame Vance's absence differently.

All stories developing throughout the day.