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U.S. vice presidential candidates face off with each other; port strikes come to an end; and prosecutors unveil a revision of Trump’s election case.

Sen. JD Vance (L) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (R) shake hands at the start of the vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, on Oct. 1, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images

Vance, Waltz Face Off in Vice Presidential Debate

The U.S. vice presidential candidates faced off with each other on Oct. 1 in a surprisingly civilized debate that marked a striking contrast to the previous two presidential debates earlier this year.

Vice presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared their partners’ goals while defending their policies without any direct confrontations, while attempting to connect with voters.