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Vance Says U.S. Will Suspend Microsoft and Other Firms From Green Card Program
Move comes as administration targets alleged abuses of immigration systems Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the administration is suspending several tech firms, including Microsoft, from a program that allows H-1B visa holders to apply for green cards. The action by Vance’s antifraud task force targets Microsoft, Adobe and several tech recruiting companies over what officials have alleged are widespread abuses of the visa system.
Trump Sending $500 Checks With Letter Touting Healthcare Record
Payments to go to 1 million people in states that use the federal healthcare exchange WASHINGTON—President Trump began sending $500 checks to nearly one million people and enclosed a letter touting his record on cutting healthcare costs, just a month before voters go to the polls for the midterm elections.
Possible Next House Intel Chair Aims to Probe ‘Nakedly Corrupt Dealings’
In a letter to a defense-industry group, Rep. Jim Himes signaled to the private sector a desire to investigate alleged coercion by the Trump administration WASHINGTON—The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee is preparing to investigate the spy industry’s work with the Trump administration, the latest sign that the party plans to put anticorruption efforts at the center of its legislative agenda if it wrests control in the elections this fall.
懐疑的な保守派の支持狙うバンス氏、トランプ発言を独自解釈
米中間選挙が近づく中、JD・バンス副大統領は、ドナルド・トランプ大統領の発言を自身の解釈でかみ砕いて説明している。 バンス氏はトランプ氏の発言のきつい表現を和らげたり、その意図を詳しく説明したりしながら、不満を抱える保守派に働きかけ、中間選挙でも共和党を支持し続けるよう促している。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
懐疑的な保守派の支持狙うバンス氏、トランプ発言を独自解釈
中間選挙とその先を見据え、党内の溝を埋め支持者の結束を図る 米中間選挙が近づく中、JD・バンス副大統領は、ドナルド・トランプ大統領の発言を自身の解釈でかみ砕いて説明している。 バンス氏はトランプ氏の発言のきつい表現を和らげたり、その意図を詳しく説明したりしながら、不満を抱える保守派に働きかけ、中間選挙でも共和党を支持し続けるよう促している。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル日本版 今すぐ購読する Special Advertising Section
バンス氏、米共和党大会で存在感 2028年大統領選視野に
ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（WSJ）のダミアン・パレッタ記者が共和党大会2日目のハイライトを解説する（英語音声、英語字幕あり） Photo: Julio Cortez/Associated Press 【ダラス】JD・バンス米副大統領は中間選挙に向け9～10日に開かれた共和党大会で、次期大統領選に向けた有力候補としての存在感を存分に示した。バンス氏はプライムタイムの演説を行ったほか、激戦州の党代表らと面会し、共和党への献金者らとの資金集めイベントで主役を務めた。 10日夜のバンス氏の演説は大歓声に包まれた。同氏は自身の子どもたちにどのような米国で育ってほしいのかというビジョンを示し、民主党を過激な集団として描き出した。バンス氏の演説中、聴衆からは「48!」という叫び声が上がった。それは、第47代大統領であるドナルド・トランプ氏の次の「第48代大統領」を意味する。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Key Takeaways From Day Two of the Republican Midterm Convention
DALLAS—JD Vance delivered a fiery, future-looking speech on the second night of the GOP midterm convention that showcased the vice president’s vision of America and will intensify speculation about his presidential aspirations. The evening lacked the big surprises unveiled Wednesday night that included a video address by Democratic Sen. John Fetterman and President Trump ’s promise to pay Americans $5,000 if Republicans win in November.
Vance’s Prime-Time Speech Kicks Off Sprint to 2028
Sept. 10, 2026 11:14 pm ET Vice President JD Vance was the keynote speaker on the second night of the Republican convention in Dallas. Jabin Botsford For Wsj DALLAS—Vice President JD Vance looked very much like a presidential candidate-in-waiting at the Republican convention this week. He delivered a prime-time address, met with delegates from battleground states and headlined a high-dollar fundraiser with GOP donors.
Five Takeaways From Day One of the Republican Convention
Sept. 9, 2026 11:26 pm ET Your browser does not support HTML5 video. During his keynote speech at the GOP midterm convention, President Trump announced direct payments of $5,000 to ‘every adult citizen’ in the United States. Such a measure would cost more than $1 trillion.
米共和党の中間選挙戦略が試す「トランプ氏の政治力」
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共和党中期选举策略：还得靠特朗普
为了保住对美国国会的控制权，共和党人正将一位不受欢迎的总统置于其竞选活动的核心位置。 本周，共和党将在达拉斯举行为期两天的大会，美国总统特朗普(Donald Trump)将无处不在、存在感十足。他目前受限于任期，且面临选民的不满。数十名共和党人将轮番登台，为他的政绩辩护。大会组织者将此次活动比作特朗普那些气氛喧腾的集会之一，总统本人将在黄金时段发表主旨演讲。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Republicans’ Midterms Strategy Will Test Trump’s Political Power as Polling Sags
The president, who is grappling with low approval ratings, will be at the center of this week’s midterm convention in Texas. President Trump addressing a Washington, D.C., event Thursday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Annabelle Gordon/Press Pool DALLAS—Republicans are putting an unpopular president at the center of their campaign to keep control of Congress.
Vance Defends Friendship With Trump Critic Tucker Carlson
Some Republicans have called on vice president to distance himself from former Fox News host Updated Sept. 3, 2026 4:17 pm ET Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has become one of President Trump’s sharpest critics, breaking with him over the Iran war and other issues.
Ted Cruz Is Testing the Waters for a 2028 Run—and Taking Swipes at JD Vance
By Natalie Andrews | Photography by KC McGinnis for WSJ CLIVE, Iowa—Ted Cruz isn’t hiding his presidential ambitions—and he is taking some digs at the presumptive front-runner along the way. The 2028 contest hasn’t started yet, and there is still a midterm election in November. Vice President JD Vance, who is leading in early polls of potential Republican nominees, is campaigning for candidates in tough races and fundraising for the party. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
万斯对犹太裔共和党人的闭门演讲释放了哪些信号？
美国副总统JD·万斯(JD Vance)周一晚间在拉斯维加斯向犹太裔共和党人发表了闭门讲话，内容涵盖一系列话题，包括密歇根州参议院竞选、播客主的影响力以及美国与以色列的关系。 在约有1,000名与会者在场的房间里，万斯抨击了密歇根州参议院候选人阿卜杜勒·赛义德(Abdul El-Sayed)。他重申了美国与以色列的关系，但也警告称，40岁以下的美国人对以色列的“怀疑情绪日益增长”。他没有与前福斯新闻(Fox News)主持人塔克·卡尔森(Tucker Carlson)划清界限，后者因在其播客节目中邀请否认大屠杀的人士并批评以色列而激怒了知名的犹太裔共和党人。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
万斯警告民主党参议员候选人赛义德：“少拿我妻子说事”
Vance to El Sayed: ‘Keep My Wife's Name the Hell Out of Your Mouth’ Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Vance to El-Sayed: 'Keep my wife's name the hell out of your mouth'
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.—Vice President JD Vance had a message for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate here. “Whatever you want to talk about, Abdul, keep my wife's name the hell out of your mouth because she's way out of your league,” Vance said Monday at a political rally hosted by super PAC MAGA, Inc., where he boosted El-Sayed's Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.
How a Brazilian Billionaire Helped Shape Trump’s Beef Import Plan Original
Joesley Batista Michael Nagle/Bloomberg News The Brazilian billionaire who shares control of JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, lobbied President Trump to lower tariffs on beef imports as a way to tame rising U.S. prices. Joesley Batista met with Trump in the Oval Office on Aug. 20, and they discussed how additional beef supplied from Brazil could help if Trump dropped a 26% import tax, according to people familiar with the matter.
Vance to El-Sayed: ‘Keep My Wife’s Name the Hell Out of Your Mouth’
Vice president and Democratic Senate candidate trade barbs as campaigning heats up in Michigan, a battleground for control of Congress Updated Aug. 31, 2026 7:33 pm ET Your browser does not support HTML5 video. While giving remarks in Michigan, Vice President JD Vance responded to comments about his wife from Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Photo: Saul Loeb/Pool STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.—Vice President JD Vance had a message for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate here.
Investigators say White House construction was a factor in Marine One incident
WASHINGTON—Federal investigators said the temporary relocation of Marine One's landing zone due to White House construction was a factor in a safety incident earlier this month involving the military helicopter carrying President Trump. On Aug. 4, Marine One took off from the White House, bound for Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Air-traffic controllers didn't halt commercial flights at Reagan National as required under safety protocols, The Wall Street Journal reported.
トランプ氏、オンタリオ湖を「アメリカ湖」に改称へ 大統領令
【ワシントン】ドナルド・トランプ米大統領は27日、カナダとの国境にまたがるオンタリオ湖を「アメリカ湖」に改称するよう指示した。 この大統領令で、公式な地理情報データベース「地名情報システム （GNIS）」をただちにアップデートするようダグ・バーガム内務相に命じた。新名称は米政府の公式な文書や官報に掲載されるが、カナダには認識されない見通しだ。 トランプ氏は大統領執務室で「カナダは貿易でわが国を長い間食い物にしてきた」と語った。 米加は先週末の貿易交渉が土壇場で決裂したことを受けて、通商紛争の長期化に身構えている。トランプ政権とカーニー政権は関税合戦を繰り広げている。
Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
WASHINGTON—President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” a further escalation of the U.S. trade dispute with Canada. The order directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the name change, effective immediately. While the new name is expected to be included in official U.S. government documents and communications, it likely won’t be recognized by Canada.
Investigators Say White House Construction Was a Factor in Marine One Incident
Preliminary report says change in Marine One take-off location blocked radio communications The White House ballroom under construction Daniel Heuer/Reuters WASHINGTON—Federal investigators said the temporary relocation of Marine One’s landing zone due to White House construction was a factor in a safety incident earlier this month involving the military helicopter carrying President Trump. On Aug. 4, Marine One took off from the White House, bound for Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Republican efforts to prosecute Fauci for contempt are hitting a wall
A Republican push to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled as the Trump administration questions whether the legal approach supports an indictment by the Justice Department. Three weeks after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress , some administration officials are skeptical that the current approach is procedurally sound enough to indict him for failing to answer questions before lawmakers, according to people familiar with the matter.
Republican Efforts to Prosecute Fauci for Contempt Are Hitting a Wall
Aug. 27, 2026 10:17 am ET Dr. Anthony Fauci being sworn in as he appears before a Senate committee last month. Allison Robbert/AP A Republican push to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled as the Trump administration questions whether the legal approach supports an indictment by the Justice Department.
Trump-Aligned Group Opens Its Wallet to Boost Darline Graham in South Carolina
MAGA Inc., with a $400 million war chest, is spending on get-out-the-vote efforts as some Republicans see Graham’s rival gaining traction Sen. Darline Graham (R., S.C.) at a campaign event Friday in Myrtle Beach. Allison Joyce/Bloomberg News WASHINGTON—A super PAC aligned with President Trump is opening up its wallet to boost Sen.
民主党人准备对特朗普及其盟友展开一系列调查
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Trump’s Other Ballroom: An 11,000-Square-Foot Banquet Hall in New Jersey
President Trump speaks outside the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in 2021. President Trump is quietly making plans for another one—nearly 200 miles north of the White House in New Jersey.
Democrats Are Gearing Up for a Wave of Investigations Into Trump and His Allies
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D., N.Y.). J. Scott Applewhite/AP Democrats are readying multifront investigations into the Trump administration should they win the House majority in November, and the White House is gearing up for an onslaught of subpoenas. But there are early divisions within the party over where to focus their investigative firepower and whether to impeach the president for a third time. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Why Is Hunter Biden on a Media Blitz?
Updated Aug. 14, 2026 9:18 pm ET He has hung out with Nick Fuentes, ridiculed former Attorney General Merrick Garland and suggested that former President Joe Biden’s health is worse than the public knows. The opinions may sound like the regular rotation of a right-wing pundit, but they come from an unlikely—and recently ubiquitous—source: Hunter Biden. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Trump Names Will Scharf as New White House Counsel
White House staff secretary to take over with much of the president’s agenda challenged in court and the midterms looming White House staff secretary Will Scharf. Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON—Will Scharf will become the new White House counsel in September, President Trump said, taking the position ahead of the midterm elections and potential congressional investigations.
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
WASHINGTON—Will Scharf will become the new White House counsel in September, President Trump said, taking the position ahead of the midterm elections and potential congressional investigations. Scharf will replace David Warrington, a personal attorney for the president who also worked for the Trump campaign before becoming White House counsel after the president's second inauguration. Warrington will be returning to the private sector, the president said in a post on Truth Social.
Trump Showed Up at a Rally With Lustrous Locks. The Memes Won’t Stop.
Politics 15 hours ago Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval Associated Press - By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN • 15h WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project, a decision he blasted as “unjust” while vowing to appeal it to the nation’s … World News Now ‘I...
Trump Showed Up at a Rally With Lustrous Locks. The Memes Won’t Stop.
The president’s hair looked more voluminous at a Las Vegas event, and the internet was quick to respond President Trump took the stage in Las Vegas with a new hair look. Ian Maule/Bloomberg News WASHINGTON—Over the years, Donald Trump has compared his hair to a “work of art,” describing it as “perfect” and declaring of his hairline, “when you think about it, it’s not bad.” This week, Trump’s hair has become, well, the mane event. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON—President Trump signed a pair of executive orders that he said were aimed at cracking down on birthright citizenship, renewing one of his signature policies after the Supreme Court voided his earlier, broader bid to deny citizenship to many children born on U.S. soil to non-American parents.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
Μake us preferred on Google WASHINGTON—President Trump signed a pair of executive orders that he said were aimed at cracking down on birthright citizenship, renewing one of his signature policies after the Supreme Court voided his earlier, broader bid to deny citizenship to many children born on U.S. soil to non-American parents.
Max Miller to Loan Campaign $1 Million, Rejecting Calls to Withdraw
The Ohio congressman has said he would remain in the race despite domestic-abuse allegations and pressure from Republicans to step aside Rep. Max Miller (R., Ohio) Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/Associated Press WASHINGTON—Embattled Rep. Max Miller is lending his campaign $1 million, as he faces pressure to drop out of his competitive Ohio re-election race over allegations of domestic abuse, the latest sign that the two-term congressman is determined to stay in.
特朗普签署针对出生公民权的行政令
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トランプ氏、「出生地主義」市民権を制限する大統領令に署名
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON—President Trump signed a pair of executive orders that he said were aimed at cracking down on birthright citizenship, renewing one of his signature policies after the Supreme Court voided his earlier, broader bid to deny citizenship to many children born on U.S. soil to non-American parents.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
The orders come after the Supreme Court struck down the president’s earlier attempt to limit birthright citizenship Updated Aug. 6, 2026 8:31 pm ET Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Paused 0:00 / 0:00 The executive orders seek to expand the categories of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship and ban tourists from coming to the U.S. solely to give birth.
FAA investigates Marine One safety incident in Washington
Federal aviation officials are reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Trump. The president's Marine One helicopter took off from the White House Tuesday afternoon, but air-traffic controllers hadn't halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as required under safety protocols, people familiar with the matter said.
米FAA、大統領専用ヘリ「マリーンワン」巡る事案を調査
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FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington
The president’s helicopter took off from the White House despite commercial traffic flying at Reagan National Airport Marine One carrying President Trump departs from the White House on Tuesday. Eric Lee/Reuters Federal aviation officials are reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Trump.
‘The Seventh Level of Hell’: Rep. Max Miller’s Family Fight Roils GOP Election Hopes
An ugly family breakup escalates ahead of election deadline Until recently, Republicans had considered Rep. Max Miller’s House seat in Ohio a safe one in the midterms. Al Drago/Bloomberg News WASHINGTON—A domestic drama involving a House lawmaker and his former father-in-law, a U.S. senator, has shocked Capitol Hill and prompted escalating accusations with both personal and political consequences. The messy back-and-forth between two Ohio Republicans—Rep. Max Miller and Sen.
Trump Warns GOP Rep. Max Miller of Tough Re-Election Race
In a phone call Monday, the Ohio congressman asked the president for his support as he faces domestic abuse allegations Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio Al Drago/Bloomberg News WASHINGTON—President Trump told embattled Rep. Max Miller that he is facing a tough re-election campaign amid domestic abuse allegations, the Ohio congressman told The Wall Street Journal after the two spoke on Monday.
Trump Has Discussed Ousting Jeanine Pirro After Reflecting Pool U-Turn
Updated Aug. 3, 2026 4:05 pm ET Jeanine Pirro and President Trump. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON—President Trump has discussed ousting Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, according to people familiar with the matter, after Pirro’s office contradicted the president’s contention that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals.
イスラエルの米世論工作、5000万ドルの実験に
「エマ」や「サラ」という名前の送信者からテキストメッセージが届く。「フレンズ・フォー・ピース」というグループを名乗り、「米国とイスラエルの対イラン和平交渉が世界の安全保障にどう影響すると思うか」と問いかけてくる。 ここ数カ月、同様のテキストメッセージが何百万件も米国人の携帯電話に届いている。これらは人工知能（AI）で作成され、ドナルド・トランプ米大統領の長年の側近が率いる企業によって配信されている。その費用を負担しているのはイスラエル政府だ。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Israel’s $50 Million Experiment to Change U.S. Public Opinion
Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJ The text messages come from senders named Emma or Sarah, with a group called Friends for Peace. “How do you think the U.S. and Israel’s peace talks with Iran will impact global security?” they ask. Millions of similar texts have flooded American cellphones in recent months. They are written with artificial intelligence, pushed by a longtime Trump adviser’s firm—and paid for by the Israeli government.
特朗普关于选举诚信演讲的要点
美国总统特朗普(Trump)周四在白宫向全国发表讲话，指控外国势力干预美国选举。他的政府开始发布他所称的先前属于机密的文件，以支持他的断言，同时他重复了过去曾提出的一些未经证实的说法。 主要内容如下： 特朗普指控中国试图干预2020年大选 在花了几分钟赞扬美国经济之后，特朗普转向了他演讲的主题：他所称的美国选举基础设施存在的漏洞。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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