Usha Vance, the US second lady, has spoken candidly about becoming a mother of four following the birth of her son Alec a few weeks ago, describing the adjustment as "really lovely" in her first interview since giving birth. The comments, given to Fox News Digital, offer a rare personal insight into family life at the Vice President's Residence and coincide with the release of a new episode of her podcast, "Storytime with the Second Lady."

Speaking on Tuesday, 4 August, Vance said her older children have been thrilled about their new brother, often competing to hold him and help with tasks such as nappy and clothing changes. She and Vice President JD Vance are reportedly working to ensure each of their four children gets individual one-on-one attention as the family adapts to life with a newborn.