A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web

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Peter Thiel's influence in Washington stretches far and wide, from politicians to tech leaders to his own companies' government contracts.

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What we know about Usha Vance's political views

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Sen. JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance at the first day of the Republican National Convention, after Trump picked the senator as his vice presidential nominee.
Usha Vance has been tight-lipped about her political beliefs but has long supported her husband's ambitions.

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These Trump loyalists flocked to the courtroom for his criminal trial this year. Now, they've been named in his new administration.

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An entourage of GOP elites rallied behind President-elect Donald Trump during his criminal hush-money trial.
An entourage of GOP elites rallied behind President-elect Donald Trump during his criminal hush-money trial.

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Meet Peter Thiel, the controversial tech billionaire and GOP kingmaker

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Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley titan, spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2016.

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JD Vance says it's 'bizarre' to reject having children because of climate change concerns: 'That's a very deranged idea'

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Ohio Sen. JD Vance speaks at a rally in Michigan.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance is critical of the idea of not having children due to concerns over climate change.

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How JD Vance could set himself up to be Trump's GOP successor

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JD Vance at the 2024 vice presidential debate.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance could potentially be the future face of the Republican Party.

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JD Vance's VP debate victory over Tim Walz was within reach. Then he fumbled the ending.

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JD Vance speaks during the 2024 vice presidential debate
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio refused to give a straight answer on whether or not former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

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JD Vance's debate performance helped rehab his image, but being 'Minnesota nice' worked against Tim Walz, campaign experts say

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Sen JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz share the stage at the vice presidential debate.
On debate night, JD Vance started from a disadvantage and had to rehabilitate his image — which he did well, experts told Business Insider.

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JD Vance and Tim Walz kept things civil as they raced to appeal to moderate voters

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JD Vance and Tim Walz shake hands ahead of the 2024 vice presidential debate
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota repeatedly said they agreed with points the other had made during the vice presidential debate.

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VP debate highlights: The biggest moments from JD Vance's and Tim Walz's first and only faceoff

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JD Vance and Tim Walz debated each other on Tuesday in New York.
JD Vance and Tim Walz debated each other on Tuesday in New York. These were the biggest moments of the night.

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