7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans

'Stop Whining': JD Vance Rebukes Republicans Over Vivek Ramaswamy’s Controversial Ad, Urges Party Leaders To Focus On Election Issues

Multiple outlets • 2h ago

US vice president JD Vance has voiced support for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy amid backlash over a campaign advertisement featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton. Calling himself “disgusted” by fellow Republicans’ criticism, Vance urged them to focus on winning elections rather than objecting to the controversial ad.

Corruption watchdog’s interest ‘piqued’ by Labor’s invite-only grants

Multiple outlets • 32m ago

One Nation NSW leader hit with ‘please explain’ for charging taxpayers for 71 beers, 23 bottles of wine

Multiple outlets • 2h ago

Mike Newman was questioned over his spending habits during his 28-month stint as a senior trade commissioner in Japan, with one executive rejecting a $211 bill for lunch.

Ilhan Omar's daughters show up at scene of DC raid as rumors swirl about embattled rep's whereabouts

Multiple outlets • 4h ago

Democrat, in first interview since pre-dawn raid, denies immigration fraud and says ‘I have a legal right to be a member of Congress’

As Kansas Senate race tightens, Marshall argues opponent is just another Democrat, while Hamilton says he's "independent-minded"

Multiple outlets • 4h ago

The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.

Rare earths resource boost in sight as Red Metal drills Qld giant

Multiple outlets • 4h ago

Red Metal has launched a 5000m drilling campaign at Sybella near Mount Isa, Queensland, aiming to grow its 4.795Bt resource ahead of a prefeasibility study.