VP Vance's River Trip Prompts Congressional Scrutiny

Vice President JD Vance is under public and ethical scrutiny after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers raised water levels on Ohio's Little Miami River for his birthday family boating trip, following a request from the Secret Service. Officials claim the adjustment was needed for the safe navigation of Vance's security detail, though anonymous sources allege it also created ideal kayaking conditions for the vice president, a claim that remains unverified. The move, while not unprecedented for public events, is highly unusual for an individual official and has prompted accusations of preferential treatment and misuse of public resources. Ethics experts and lawmakers have criticized the decision, with some lawmakers calling for a Congressional review of the relevant records. Social media and political commentators have intensified backlash, citing the incident as an example of entitlement and public resource exploitation amid government budget cuts. The Vice President's office has not commented on the controversy.