Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

VP Vance Battles Oregon AG Over Controversial H-1B Fee

12/17/2025

50 11

Summary

Story summary

Vice President JD Vance clashed with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield over a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
Rayfield represents Oregon and 18 other states.
Rayfield argues the fee is unlawful and that it exceeds executive authority.
Delaware and California have joined the lawsuit, citing concerns about the fee's impact on labor shortages in critical sectors and on education and innovation.

1 of 1

Story summary

Vice President JD Vance clashed with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield over a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
Rayfield represents Oregon and 18 other states.
Rayfield argues the fee is unlawful and that it exceeds executive authority.
Delaware and California have joined the lawsuit, citing concerns about the fee's impact on labor shortages in critical sectors and on education and innovation.