U.S. held its CBS-hosted sole vice-presidential debate on Oct 1st. The policy centred debate saw Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Walz engage in a respectful war of words to defend their personal qualifications, as well as their presidential candidates and party policies. Important issues discussed include plans for economic recovery, climate change, gun regulation, and reproductive rights.

We explain the why the debate offered a snapshot of another era.

We explain the why the debate offered a snapshot of another era.

Despite a mostly civil debate between Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the two disagreed repeatedly not just on policy, but also on the facts. We referee some of those competing claims, and other factual missteps by the vice presidential candidates.

In a vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz that was notable for its largely civil tone, here are some moments that stuck out.

JD Vance gave a shout-out to his wife. Tim Walz sang the praises of Minnesota. Offstage, Donald Trump got distracted.

From hot mics to no studio audience, here are the rules for when J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in the CBS vice-presidential debate.