Five takeaways from J.D. Vance’s interview with The New York Times

Five takeaways from J.D. Vance’s interview with The New York Times

The Republican vice presidential nominee told a New York Times podcast that he is complex and that he regrets saying ‘childless cat ladies’. Sort of.

  • byMichael C. Bender

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J.D. Vance is laser-focused on the future,especially his own

J.D. Vance is laser-focused on the future,especially his own

As the Republicans take misogynistic potshots at Kamala Harris,Trump’s running mate is unveiling a new persona.

  • byMaureen Dowd
Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump

Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump

The vice-presidential debate featuring Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was notable for its civility.

  • byBruce Wolpe
Self-reflecting and nice:VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division

Self-reflecting and nice:VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division

The candidates for US vice president were so polite and agreeable that it felt at times like a mutual appreciation club.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
US vice-presidential debate as it happened:J.D. Vance,Tim Walz face off for first time in New York

US vice-presidential debate as it happened:J.D. Vance,Tim Walz face off for first time in New York

Vice president Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican nominee J.D. Vance will face off in the vice-presidential debate.

  • byOlivia Ireland andFarrah Tomazin
The tech bro billionaires pushing the US closer to catastrophe

The tech bro billionaires pushing the US closer to catastrophe

Silicon Valley’s right-wing billionaires are splashing the cash as they look to swing November’s election.

  • byPaul Krugman
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Unique partnership:Donald Trump and his real-life apprentice

Unique partnership:Donald Trump and his real-life apprentice

The US former president’s unusual willingness to overlook Senator J.D.Vance’s missteps is a sign they share much more than the November 5 election ticket.

  • byMichael C. Bender
Normally,‘veep’ debates don’t really matter. This time it does

Normally,‘veep’ debates don’t really matter. This time it does

American politics will have another split-screen moment this week as Tim Walz debates J.D. Vance in the vice-presidential debate.

  • byNick Bryant
A divided Congress,seeing red on China’s gains,finds a reason for unity

A divided Congress,seeing red on China’s gains,finds a reason for unity

Despite partisanship over Donald Trump,the Supreme Court and immigration,voting patterns in Congress still show Democrats and Republicans can work together on one key issue.

  • byChris Zappone
‘Spewing lies’:Harris lashes out at Trump after pet claims force lockdowns

‘Spewing lies’:Harris lashes out at Trump after pet claims force lockdowns

The comments came after Harris called her Republican rival to see if he was OK following the attempted assassination of the former president.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
‘Threats from overseas’:Ohio cancels festival after pet rumour panic

‘Threats from overseas’:Ohio cancels festival after pet rumour panic

Springfield has been the focus of global attention after Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance amplified debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs.