Food

Youngstown, OH - Vice President JD Vance announced Sunday that he is “giving up samosas for Lent,” describing the decision as an act of spiritual discipline and “a symbolic stand against indulgence.”

Speaking to reporters during a brief stop in Youngstown, Vance explained that his choice “wasn’t about politics, culture, or cuisine—just about sacrifice.” He added, “I love a good samosa. That flaky pastry, the potatoes, the spice—it’s hard to walk away from that. But that’s what Lent is about.”

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, marked Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday with a private observance at the vice presidential residence, according to a statement released by the Office of the Vice President. The commemoration included a reflective program and a symbolic meal described as a fusion dish combining traditional gefilte fish with paneer.

Newark, Del. -- Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind the diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has filed a motion in federal court seeking to block the implementation of new state laws that restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and candy.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef after routine testing detected E. coli O26, a strain of Shiga toxin-producing bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness. The recalled product was distributed in six states and is being pulled from store shelves as a precautionary measure.

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday announced what he called “The Patriot Games,” a new nationwide competition that will pit teenage representatives from twelve Democratic-run cities against one another in a mixed martial arts tournament staged in the White House Rose Garden.

Washington — JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, observed Hanukkah this week with a small, private gathering that paired traditional holiday rituals with a traditional dish of potato latkes tikka masala.

According to individuals familiar with the event, the Vances hosted family members and close friends for an evening that included the lighting of the menorah and a dinner centered on customary Hanukkah foods. The gathering followed traditional observances, with brief reflections on the holiday’s themes of perseverance and religious freedom.

Washington, DC — Vice President JD Vance spent Tuesday morning recognizing International Men’s Day in an unexpectedly personal way: by stepping into the kitchen of the Naval Observatory and preparing a traditional quiche Lorraine.

According to staff members, the vice president began the day with a small gathering that included aides, kitchen staff, and a handful of guests representing men’s advocacy and mentorship groups. The event combined light-hearted cooking with discussions on men’s health, family roles, and workplace well-being.

Washington, D.C. — A routine inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed traces of Listeria monocytogenes in batches of fresh blueberries distributed across several states. While the agency has not issued a full recall, it is urging consumers to thoroughly wash produce and follow standard food safety practices.

In a statement meant to temper public concern, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged the contamination but emphasized the overall safety of America’s food supply.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial new round of tariffs targeting the taco industry, announcing Wednesday that the United States will impose a 50% tariff on carnitas (pork) tacos and a 70% tariff on carne asada (beef) tacos. Chicken tacos, however, will remain exempt from any new duties.

Los Angeles, CA — In a surreal twist to an already high-profile civil trial, rapper and actor Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, took the witness stand Wednesday with an explosive claim: music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly consumed his pet cat.

The packed courtroom audibly gasped as Cudi, composed but visibly emotional, delivered the bizarre testimony during an ongoing defamation and misconduct case that has captivated the entertainment industry for weeks.