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Vance, Rubio split on Iran war, Israel in Lebanon, as White House denies divergence - analysis

The contrast suggests that, even as the administration has emphasized unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface, offering an early glimpse of the Republican Party’s future.

US VICE President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump listen to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a meeting with Lebanon Ambassador to the US and Israel Ambassador to the US, at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23, 2026.
Ret. Marine Major James Capers Jr. is presented the Medal of Honor by U.S. President Donald Trump (R) during a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump awards Medal of Honor to James Capers Jr, first living black Marine recipient

Fireworks explode during UFC Freedom 250, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, June 15, 2026

Two more suspects arrested for drone attack plot on White House UFC event

Fireworks explode during UFC Freedom 250, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, June 15, 2026

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Foiled White House plot targeted pro-Israel lawmakers


Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

The criticism was a rare rebuke from members of the Republican Party who have mostly offered full loyalty to the president, but are increasingly restive.

A general view of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2026.

Trump labor rights nominee rejects antisemitism accusations over college cartoon

Facing backlash, Allen denied at the time that the depiction of Nelson with horns was meant to channel longstanding antisemitic stereotypes.

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Authorities identify AIPAC-linked targets of alleged White House attack plot foiled over weekend

One of the suspects, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, was part of a Christian “ultra-religious and anti-government” group online, according to an affidavit filed by an FBI agent on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump stands in The Octagon at the conclusion of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026.

US-Iran framework seen impacting Israel-Lebanon negotiations, diplomats tell 'Post'

The talks will focus on the possibility of normalization between the two countries and on the continued implementation of the agreement reached earlier this month.

Talks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC earlier this year.

Why Iran favors prolonged diplomacy in US preliminary deal talks - analysis

Questions remain over a US-Iran preliminary deal as Tehran favors a prolonged diplomatic process that adds complexity and delay.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

FBI thwarts explosive drone plot targeting White House UFC event, AIPAC-backed officials

According to officials speaking to FOX News, the goal of the planned attack was to target "capitalist elites," "billionaires," or politicians who received donations from AIPAC.

A general view of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 20, 2025.

White House UFC fights honoring US's 250th concentrate Trump's sporting, political, economic power

Within minutes of strolling to his seat ringside, while the Marine Corps band blasted a live rendition of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck," Trump was posting details about the Iran deal on social media.

Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Ilia Topuria during "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026.

Trump physical at Walter Reed involved 22 medical specialists, setting new record - report

This marked the largest number of physicians any president has been examined by in a single checkup, raising concerns among some medical analysts and commentators about the president's health.

US President Donald Trump speaks on the phone as he leaves the White House grounds to go to Trump National Golf Club on May 31, 2026 in Washington.

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments - report

US President Donald Trump was impeached twice by the US House of Representatives during his first term, the first for alleged abuse of power and the second over the January 6 US Capitol riots.

US President Donald Trump signs a proclamation for restoring American commercial fishing in the Pacific, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2026.

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Reses, who’s been in his role since Vance and President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in Vance’s orbit.

Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies JD Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Nov. 16, 2022.