Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president.

Jerry Dobbins remembers a young Vance growing up in Middletown, Ohio, decades before he would be sworn in as vice president. Dobbins lived two doors down from Vance's grandmother − affectionately known as "Mamaw" − and he called her a "tough bird" who pushed her grandson to do well and stay out of trouble.

JD Vance is “fulfilling his promise" to American voters as he makes his first trip as vice president to Damascus, Virginia, on Monday to visit hurricane-impacted areas.

Vice President JD Vance and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke with reporters after a roundtable on Helene recovery on Monday afternoon.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance flew to Virginia on Monday for a firsthand look at recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.