Walz, Vance clash in policy-heavy vice presidential debate

The vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz, the running mate of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, and JD Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, focused on several key issues. The debate began with a question about the Middle East crisis, with Walz criticizing Trump's foreign policy record and Vance questioning Harris's leadership on the issue. The two candidates also clashed on immigration, taxes, abortion, climate change, and the economy, with Walz accusing Trump of being an unstable leader and Vance criticizing Harris for not doing enough to address middle-class problems. Walz and Vance also discussed the Capitol riot and abortion, with Walz expressing support for reproductive rights and Vance opposing abortion. The debate was notable for its relatively civil tone, with the two candidates avoiding personal attacks and focusing on policy differences.