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JD Vance Takes Center Stage During Shutdown

October 3, 2025 at 12:03 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

“Vice President Vance is getting a moment in the spotlight amid the ongoing government shutdown, putting the potential 2028 GOP nominee front-and-center as a top messenger and attack dog for the administration,” NewsNation reports.

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