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Why Tuesday’s vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests
Here's a look at past vice presidential debates — and the larger role of the office Walz and Vance are both seeking.
Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border
The new rules, which toughen restrictions announced in June, bar migrants from being granted asylum when US officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.
Walz and Vance both tout child-care issues, with some differences
When Vance and Walz take the stage at the vice presidential debate, families are hoping they’ll offer more details on a host of policies, including the child tax credit, paid family leave, and child-care access and affordability.
Biden says he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn’t impact emergency response
The White House also said Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the storm-ravaged areas “as soon as it is possible without disrupting emergency response operations.”
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges
The man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump appeared briefly in the federal court in West Palm Beach days after a grand jury handed down a five-count indictment stemming from the second attempt on Trump’s life.
Harris trolls Trump at Vegas rally and LA fundraiser, says her crowds are ‘pretty big’
During the presidential debate, Harris appeared to get under Trump’s skin when she said people were leaving his rallies early because of his rambling speeches. And she’s kept it up on the campaign trail.
Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre sues Senate committee following contempt of Congress charge
The suit, filed Monday in federal court, claims that the lawmakers are violating the hospital executive's constitutional rights.
There’s a hitch to some Trump campaign promises: Republicans in Congress aren’t thrilled about them
Some of the promises the former president has tossed out to voters recently come with significant opposition from lawmakers in his own party — and that could make delivering them even more difficult.
