JD Vance news
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The gist
Vance announced Microsoft's suspension from a green card program for H-1B workers, accusing it of fraud.
The move hits a major employer and signals a harder line on skilled-visa programs.
Background
Supporters of President Donald Trump have long argued that programs like the one Vance accused Microsoft of abusing let American companies recruit foreign workers for jobs that undercut Americans. In the same announcement, Vance and other top administration officials also called out universities over their use of J-1 visas for international students and IT outsourcing firms. The suspension came hours before Trump was scheduled to award the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
How it unfolded
- Oct 5, 2026Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, greeted by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis and his wife Kathy Davis.
- Oct 6, 2026Vance spoke with Col. Dave Deptula, 3rd Wing Commander, and addressed U.S. service members at the installation.
- Oct 8, 2026Vance and other top administration officials announced Microsoft's suspension from a program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers, accusing the company of fraud.
- Oct 12, 2026CBS Detroit reported Vance is headed to Monroe, Michigan, for a midterm rally at LevelUp Training Complex, with doors at 10 a.m. and the event at noon.
- Oct 13, 2026KLTV reported Vance is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Tyler, Texas, at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, with East Texas Congressman Nathaniel Moran expected to attend.
- Oct 14, 2026Vance visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to engage with service members and observe Arctic readiness capabilities.
- Oct 17, 2026Vance's town hall, "Things That Matter: A Town Hall With Vice President JD Vance," airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Vance said the program requires companies to advertise jobs in America before applying to the Department of Labor, and that Microsoft has used the system more than any other company.
- Support
- Supporters of President Donald Trump have long argued such programs empower companies to recruit foreign workers for jobs that undercut Americans.
- Caution
- Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the fraud accusation.
Still unverified
The administration accuses Microsoft of fraud in the green card program for H-1B visa workers; Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment.