5 h. ago They want America to have more babies. Is this their moment?

Billionaire Elon Musk told Fox News recently that falling birth rates keep him up at night. It's a drum he's been beating for years.Musk is one of the world's most visible individuals to elevate this point of view. Vice President JD Vance also talks about wanting to increase birthrates in the U-S. But it's not just them. There are discussions across the political spectrum about birth rate decline and what it means for the economy. One response to this decline is a cause that's been taken up by the right, and it has a name – Pronatalism. Many of its advocates met up recently in Austin, Texas, at "Natal Con." Pronatalists think they have a friendly audience in the White House. How do they want to use it?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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6 h. ago JD Vance Celebrates His Mom's 10 Years of Sobriety: 'I am So Proud of You'

Vice President JD Vance revealed that he celebrated his mom’s 10th year of sobriety at the White House, and expressed that he was “so proud” of her. In a post on X, Vance expressed that he was “grateful” to be The post JD Vance Celebrates His Mom’s 10 Years of Sobriety: ‘I am So Proud of You’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Who are pronatalists, the people who want to women to start having a lot more babies?

In response to falling birth rates, influential figures on the right including Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance want to encourage people to have more children.

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7 h. ago JD Vance honors his mother at White House for reaching 10 years sobriety

Vice President JD Vance honored his mother, Beverly Aikins, at the White House Monday to commemorate her reaching 10 years of sobriety.

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4 d. ago JD Vance asked about potential 2028 presidential run in 'Fox & Friends' exclusive

Vice President JD Vance addressed speculation that he could be President Trump's successor during an exclusive "Fox & Friends" interview, saying the "politics will take care of itself."

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4 d. ago Vance: 'We Were Prepared' for 'Radical Courts' to Interfere with Deportation Efforts

During an interview with Thursday on FNC's "Fox & Friends," Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration was prepared for liberal judges at the federal level interfering with deportation efforts. The post Vance: ‘We Were Prepared’ for ‘Radical Courts’ to Interfere with Deportation Efforts appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago JD Vance torches media, Dems' 'disgraceful set of priorities' on deportation of accused MS

Vice President JD Vance lambasted Democrats and the mainstream media for misplaced priorities by voicing outrage after the Trump administration deported an alleged MS-13 gang member.

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4 d. ago Exclusive — JD Vance on Trump Third Term Talk: ‘We’re Focused on Governing’ Right Now, Not 2028 Election

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance told Breitbart News exclusively on Wednesday evening that he and President Donald Trump are “focused on governing” right now, not on who’s running for president in 2028. The post Exclusive — JD Vance on Trump Third Term Talk: ‘We’re Focused on Governing’ Right Now, Not 2028 Election appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Exclusive — JD Vance on ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs: ‘First Time’ in Decades ‘We Have an American President Saying No More’ to U.S. Being World’s ‘Piggy Bank’

Vice President JD Vance told Breitbart News exclusively on Wednesday evening that for the “first time in probably 40 years,” the United States has a president in President Donald Trump who is reversing the trend of the U.S. serving as a “piggy bank” for the rest of the world. The post Exclusive — JD Vance on ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs: ‘First Time’ in Decades ‘We Have an American President Saying No More’ to U.S. Being World’s ‘Piggy Bank’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Vance’s active VP role is a historical rarity, 'huge asset' to US, says top GOP ally

Heritage Foundation president says Vice President JD Vance, who spoke Tuesday before the screening of "Live Not By Lies," has been more visible on the world stage than other veeps.

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5 d. ago Vance says we can 'reclaim' society from totalitarian left if we ‘keep on fighting’

Vice President JD Vance headlined an exclusive screening of "Live Not By Lies," Rod Dreher's book-turned-film chronicling the postwar dissidents who had big effects on society.

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5 d. ago Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the territory

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.

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6 d. ago Vance doubles down after Trump admin admits 'error' sending man to Salvadoran prison

Vice President JD Vance said a man the Trump administration sent to a Salvadoran prison in error had "no legal right to be here" when questioned about the alleged mistake.

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7 d. ago Vance Vindicated: VP's Warnings About Democracy in Europe Proven Prophetic with Ban on Le Pen in French Election

Vice President JD Vance was proven right on the attacks on democracy and liberty in Europe, supporters claimed, as populist National Rally leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running in the French presidential election. The post Vance Vindicated: VP’s Warnings About Democracy in Europe Proven Prophetic with Ban on Le Pen in French Election appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Greenland status quo 'not an option,' Danish minister says after Vance visit

Denmark is open to discussions with the U.S. on how to "fix" the status quo in Greenland, the country's foreign minister said, after Vice President JD Vance's visit.

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1 week ago U.S. Troops in Greenland Greet Vice President JD Vance with Chants of 'USA! USA! USA!'

Vice President JD Vance got a hearty welcome from American troops stationed in Greenland, who chanted "USA! USA! USA!" as he took a podium during his visit there Friday. The post U.S. Troops in Greenland Greet Vice President JD Vance with Chants of ‘USA! USA! USA!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Vance tours U.S. base in Greenland as Trump talks up a takeover of the territory

Vice President JD Vance landed at a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday, amid concerns that the U.S. is seeking to seize control of the Danish island territory.

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1 week ago Vance tells Greenlanders they'd be better off being part of the United States

Vice President Vance toured a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday and blasted Denmark for not investing enough in the territory.

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1 week ago Flying to Greenland, Vance Is Visiting a Place That Doesn’t Want Him

Vice President JD Vance’s trip to an island that President Trump wants to “get” is a scaled-back version of the original White House plan. “He’s not welcome,” one Greenlander said.

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1 week ago Vice President Vance and wife Usha head to Greenland amid US takeover controversy

JD and Usha Vance, national security adviser Mike Waltz will travel to Greenland on Friday, where they'll visit the Pituffik Space Base and meet with US service members.

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