Sen. JD Vance of Ohio won a virtual coin toss ahead of Tuesday’s vice presidential debate and elected to go last for closing statements. In his statement, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz emphasized the importance of democracy and praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ coalition building, while Vance focused on energy policy and the American family. Watch their full remarks.
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Former President Donald Trump posted to social media during the vice presidential debate that he would not support a federal abortion ban.
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The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
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Tuesday’s vice presidential debate began with a question on the Middle East. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance if they would approve a preemptive strike by Israel on Iran. Walz highlighted his support for Israel before pivoting to criticizing Trump and his foreign policy, while Vance said it’s up to Israel to decide what it needs to do.
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The Wharton School says Harris and Trump campaigns’ economic proposals would increase the national deficit. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance how they would pay for the plans without ballooning the deficit.
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Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, the Israel Defense Forces say. Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem warned Israelis to shelter in place. The U.S. is assisting Israel with missile interceptions, according to a defense official, while President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris monitor the situation in the Middle East. Errol Barnett anchored CBS News’ special report.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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The company’s nonprofit arm is partnering with local organizations to place displaced residents in free housing on a short-term basis.
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Iran’s mission to the United Nations issued a statement confirming the missile attack launched toward Israel, calling it a “legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime.” CBS News’ Robert Berger, Chris Livesay and Olivia Gazis have more.
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Iran confirmed it launched an attack toward Israel Tuesday as Israel’s operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon escalate. Retired Lieutenant Gen. H.R. McMaster, a former national security adviser, joins CBS News with his take on how the U.S. should respond to Iran’s latest escalation in the region.
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