Overview
- Speaking at the White House, Vance called Chuck Schumer "one of the most famous Palestinians in the world," repeating a jab previously used by President Trump.
- He blamed Schumer for the continuing shutdown and warned of impacts on the WIC nutrition program, troop pay, and veterans’ benefits.
- Vance credited Trump with taking a "different course" on the talks and said special envoy Steve Witkoff was given significant authority.
- Trump told officials he expects remaining Hamas-held hostages to be released Monday or Tuesday and said he might try to travel to Egypt for a signing, which are his stated expectations.
- Vance asserted that every Republican except Sen. Rand Paul voted to reopen the government and urged additional Democrats to back funding.