World · 20 July 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome baby boy

JD Vance, the US Vice-President, has announced his wife Usha gave birth to their fourth child, a boy named Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning. A sitting Vice-President has not had a baby while in office for over 150 years. Vance expressed gratitude to the medical professionals and support personnel at Walter Reed Medical Center, reporting that Usha and the baby are in good health.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 July 2026 at 6:20

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