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October 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Trump falsehoods about Aurora, Colorado, have ‘some element of truth’: Sen. JD Vance

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
October 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with JD Vance
October 13, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Vance stands by Trump's false claims Venezuelan gangs have invaded Aurora, Colorado

Sen. JD Vance is standing by his running mate, former President Donald Trump, and his false claims that Venezuelan gangs have invaded and conquered Aurora, Colorado.
October 13, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
October 10, 2024 at 8:57 PM

With Kamala Harris, Usha Vance on political stage, anti-Asian hate sees spike

As South Asian figures take the stage in the fight for the White House, a new report from Stop AAPI Hate has recorded a rise in anti-South Asian racism online.
October 10, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Usha Chilukuri Vance, left, and Vice President Kamala Harrris.
October 9, 2024 at 11:44 PM

Vance and Walz visit Arizona as early voting begins in the battleground state

With the first day of early voting beginning on Wednesday in Arizona, both vice presidential nominees, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, will campaign in the state.
October 9, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024.
October 9, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Vance and Walz press corps revive a tradition on their campaign planes

The vice presidential candidates participated in an old campaign tradition: answering questions written on an orange rolled to them by their traveling press corps.
October 9, 2024 at 1:04 PM
US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shake hands at the start of the Vice Presidential debate in New York City on Oct. 1, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Vance, Walz battled over health care during debate. Here's where they stand

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's where they stand on the issues.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance nd Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Harris, Trump stick by running mates as campaigns spin VP debate performances

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump praised their respective running mates as their campaigns worked to spin how they performed at the debate.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance hosted by CBS in New York, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 1:29 AM

Republicans praise Vance's debate performance -- and want more

JD Vance had a reputation as a culture warrior, but he leaned into policy contrasts in Tuesday's debate.
October 3, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Historian discusses Walz-Vance vice presidential debate's importance

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talks about why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
October 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shake hands at the end of the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Vance claimed Trump 'salvaged' Obamacare, but the facts show otherwise

Sen. JD Vance claimed that former President Donald Trump worked to "salvage" Obamacare. However, history shows Trump worked to dismantle it.
October 2, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Albany Medical College students walk out of their campus to protest the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Jan. 18, 2017 in Albany, N.Y.
October 2, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu

New Hampshire’s Republican governor also said there were a few questions JD Vance “could’ve answered better” at Tuesday night’s debate against Gov. Tim Walz.
October 2, 2024 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM

What early polls say about who won the VP debate

Americans are split over whether Sen. JD Vance or Gov. Tim Walz won Tuesday's vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM
People watch the debate between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the Gaf East Bar in Manhattan, October 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 4:48 PM

JD Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020, downplays events of Jan. 6

In one of the most notable exchanges of the vice presidential debate, JD Vance refused to say Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the events of Jan. 6.
October 2, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM

What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Trump campaign representative Alfonso Aguilar react to Tuesday night’s debate.
October 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate
October 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate

The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City Tuesday.
October 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM
This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during a vice presidential debate, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Both candidates' mics are muted during vice presidential debate clash

Both candidates' microphones are muted during the vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM

JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate

In what was likely the last debate before the November election, the two vice presidential candidates sparred over the results of 2020 election, immigration and abortion rights.
October 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate
October 2, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate

ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl share their analysis of the vice-presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 12:58 PM
VIDEO: Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate
October 2, 2024 at 11:35 AM

Vance, Walz take predictable paths in debate unlikely to change election: ANALYSIS

The vice presidential debate was marked as a key moment to move the electoral needle. It likely won't.
October 2, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and  Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance shake hands after a debate, Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.
October 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM

Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race

ABC News' powerhouse politics roundtable dives into how Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance performed in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM
VIDEO:  Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race
October 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Walz-Vance debate: Which VP candidate came out on top?

Tuesday's vice-presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance could prove to be a major factor in a close presidential race.
October 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM
VIDEO:  Walz-Vance debate: Which VP candidate came out on top?
October 2, 2024 at 7:08 AM

Key moments from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debate

The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
October 2, 2024 at 7:08 AM
The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
October 2, 2024 at 6:28 AM

Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
October 2, 2024 at 6:28 AM
VIDEO: Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 AM

Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue

Sen. JD Vance responded that he thinks Walz wants "to solve this problem, but I don't think that Kamala Harris does."
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 AM
VIDEO: Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue
October 2, 2024 at 4:28 AM

Vance is prepared for VP debate with Walz: Trump campaign

Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer will be playing Tim Walz in Vance’s debate prep in the final leg before the vice presidential debate next week.
October 2, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 18, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 4:19 AM

Walz-Vance VP debate: How to watch, what time tonight

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are set to face off in their only scheduled vice-presidential debate next week.
October 2, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 5, 2024. | Vice President candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 12, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 3:38 AM

VP candidates show civility on debate stage

ABC News' Jon Karl recaps Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz's respective performances during the debate, detailing the "tone of civility in this debate, in an election that has been anything but civil."
October 2, 2024 at 3:38 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates show civility on debate stage
October 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM

VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
October 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
October 2, 2024 at 2:59 AM

Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate

Walz said his 17-year-old son, Gus, witnessed a shooting in a community center and spoke about how meeting with the parents of Sandy Hook victims impacted his views on banning assault weapons.
October 2, 2024 at 2:59 AM
VIDEO: Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate
October 2, 2024 at 2:32 AM

JD Vance defends his past criticisms of Trump

“I've always been open and sometimes, of course, I've disagreed with the president but I've also been extremely open about the fact that I was wrong about Donald Trump," Vance said.
October 2, 2024 at 2:32 AM
VIDEO: JD Vance defends his past criticisms of Trump
October 2, 2024 at 2:12 AM

JD Vance touts Trump’s policies in question about Iran missile barrage

Sen. JD Vance says "effective, smart diplomacy and peace through strength is how you bring stability back to a very broken world," adding, "Donald Trump has already done it once before."
October 2, 2024 at 2:12 AM
VIDEO: JD Vance touts Trump’s policies in question about Iran missile barrage
October 2, 2024 at 1:31 AM

VP candidates and their path to the debate stage

Both VP candidates have campaigned and targeted districts in swing states ahead of Tuesday night's debate. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien takes a deeper look at each candidate and their path to the VP debate.
October 2, 2024 at 1:31 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates and their path to the debate stage
October 2, 2024 at 12:39 AM

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) on what issues the Harris- Walz campaign feel are most important to voters ahead of the vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 12:39 AM
VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate
October 1, 2024 at 11:37 PM

JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) joins the show ahead of the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' running mates.
October 1, 2024 at 11:37 PM
VIDEO: JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM

RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate

Republican National Convention Chairman Michael Whatley joins the show ahead of Tuesday’s vice president debate between JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz (D).
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM
VIDEO: RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate
October 1, 2024 at 4:08 PM

'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says

Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, talks about what Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance need to bring to Tuesday's debate.
October 1, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: 'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says
October 1, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Walz-Vance VP debate will show 'stark contrast,' Tulsi Gabbard predicts

The former Democratic congresswoman and current Trump campaign representative says Ohio Sen. JD Vance has asked her for "some feedback" ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
October 1, 2024 at 4:06 PM
VIDEO: Walz-Vance VP debate will show 'stark contrast,' Tulsi Gabbard predicts
October 1, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Why VP debates aren't all that important

Historically, VP debates haven't really moved the polls.
October 1, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally, Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks to supporters during a campaign event at the Northwestern Michigan Fair grounds, Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich.
October 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Walz taking VP debate ‘very seriously’: Harris campaign official

Adrienne Elrod, senior spokesperson for the Harris campaign, talks about what she expects to see Tuesday at the only scheduled vice-presidential debate
October 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Walz taking VP debate ‘very seriously’: Harris campaign official
October 1, 2024 at 1:55 PM

All eyes on vice presidential debate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will face off tonight in the first and only vice presidential debate.
October 1, 2024 at 1:55 PM
VIDEO: All eyes on vice presidential debate
October 1, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Walz says VP debate prep 'going great' in Michigan

The Harris-Walz campaign is also downplaying importance of the debate, stressing “Vance is a skilled debater.”
October 1, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event, Sept. 14, 2024, in Superior, Wis.
September 30, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Previewing the 2024 vice presidential debate

Rep. Tom Emmer is part of Vance’s debate prep team and has been standing in as Gov. Walz during debate prep sessions with Vance. Emmer joins us in studio to discuss Vance’s debate strategy.
September 30, 2024 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Previewing the 2024 vice presidential debate
September 30, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Springfield officials declined to speak with Vance amid claims about Haitian migrants

Emails obtained by ABC News show Springfield, Ohio city officials declined to meet with former President Donald Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance earlier this month.
September 30, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a campaign event on Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich.
September 30, 2024 at 11:38 AM

CBS News says mics won't be muted for VP debate

Rules announced for Tuesday's showdown also include no studio audience.
September 30, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 5, 2024. | Vice President candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 12, 2024.
September 29, 2024 at 7:23 PM

JD Vance has ‘the issues on his side’ in Tuesday’s VP debate: Rep. Tom Emmer

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., on “This Week.”
September 29, 2024 at 7:23 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Tom Emmer
September 29, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Tuesday’s VP debate will ‘get ugly fast’: Rachael Bade

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
September 29, 2024 at 4:19 PM
VIDEO: Tuesday’s VP debate will ‘get ugly fast’: Rachael Bade
September 20, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Health care, abortion and Ukraine: How Vance has gotten ahead of Trump on policy

JD Vance has been proposing policy ideas for addressing some of the country's most pressing issues, even though Donald Trump has not publicly commented on them.
September 20, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 18, 2024.
September 20, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine slams Trump, Vance for baseless claims about Haitian migrants

He called on his fellow Republicans to end what he called harmful rhetoric.
September 20, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Ohio governor Mike DeWine speaks to the press on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
September 20, 2024 at 1:45 AM

Fact-checking JD Vance's claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio

Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, continues to fuel the firestorm surrounding Springfield, Ohio, with false claims about Haitian migrants.
September 20, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 18, 2024.
1 month ago

Vance kept up false claims about Haitian migrants after aide told they were baseless

A Vance aide was informed by a top Springfield official claims Haitian migrants were eating pets were false, but the VP nominee went ahead with spreading the rumor.
1 month ago
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a campaign event, Sept. 17, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wis.