Vance Defends US Jobs; Voting Disruptions Reported in Midterms
In a post on X, Vance said the administration had addressed visa-related irregularities and reinforced the principle that American jobs should primarily go to American citizens
Washington DC: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) said the Trump administration had taken steps to prevent American companies from replacing domestic workers with lower-wage foreign employees, while highlighting efforts to curb visa fraud and protect employment opportunities for US citizens.
In a post on X, Vance said the administration had addressed visa-related irregularities and reinforced the principle that American jobs should primarily go to American citizens.
"In the last couple years we have cut down on visa fraud, and fought against anybody who would lay off an American worker and replace them with a low wage foreigner, because sovereignty means that American jobs go to the American people," Vance said.
"We cut down on visa fraud and returned to the common sense principle that American jobs ought be filled by American citizens," he added.
Vance's remarks come amid the Trump administration's continued focus on immigration enforcement, visa regulations and prioritising domestic workers as part of its broader economic and employment agenda.
Meanwhile, voting in the 2026 US midterm elections faced disruptions in parts of North Carolina, prompting the State Board of Elections to extend polling hours at five precincts across four counties.
According to ABC News, the board announced the extensions on Tuesday afternoon following technical and other issues at the polling locations that caused delays.
"It is not unusual for minor issues to occur at polling sites that result in brief disruptions to voting," the board said in a statement.
Polling stations were originally scheduled to close at 7:30 pm Eastern Time. However, election officials said results from the affected districts could not be released until voting concluded. The first unofficial results were expected around 8:15 pm.
In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan Sullivan cast his ballot and expressed confidence in his campaign, describing the contest as one centred on integrity and character. He also accused his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, of misleading voters over allegations involving a spoiler candidate sharing his name.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump congratulated Republican candidate Tony Ada following an early projection of a Republican victory in Guam's gubernatorial race. He also urged voters in New York to support Republican Congressman Mike Lawler.
The 2026 US midterm elections will determine control of the US Congress, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats being contested.