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31 minutes ago

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."
31 minutes ago
VIDEO: Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue
1 hour ago

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.
1 hour ago
The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
2 hours ago

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.
2 hours ago
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.
2 hours ago

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.
2 hours ago
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.
2 hours ago

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.
2 hours ago
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.
2 hours ago

Both candidates' mics are muted during vice presidential debate clash

Both candidates' microphones are muted during the vice presidential debate.
2 hours ago
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.
3 hours ago

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."
3 hours ago
VIDEO: VP candidates show civility on debate stage
3 hours ago

Walz, after coming under fire for military record, backtracks on China visit

Walz has repeatedly claimed he was in China for the protests during his year-long stint as a high school teacher.
3 hours ago
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
3 hours ago

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.
3 hours ago
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
3 hours ago

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.
3 hours ago
VIDEO: Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate
4 hours ago

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."
4 hours ago
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

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 12:39 AM
VIDEO: Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important
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 7:35 PM

Tim Walz is a dad of 2: What to know about the VP candidate's wife and kids

Walz and his wife Gwen met when they were both public school teachers.
October 1, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz stands onstage with his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen Walz after he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024.
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 12:33 PM

Where's Walz? From under the radar to the VP debate spotlight

Gov. Tim Walz has been flying under the radar with limited national press access. Will the Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday be a turning point for him?
October 1, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visits the field of Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 28, 2024.
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 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 9:15 PM

Why Tuesday's vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests

In the matchup between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the coming debate between their running mates is the undercard
September 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
This combination of photos shows Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, at the DNC on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, on Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich. (AP Photo)
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 11, 2024 at 3:47 AM

Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz 'feeling great' after debate

Gov. Tim Walz discusses the performance of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, following ABC News' debate.
September 11, 2024 at 3:47 AM
VIDEO: Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz 'feeling great' after debate
1 month ago

Harris and Walz appeal to rural voters on Georgia bus tour

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a high-spirited Savannah rally after sitting down for her first major interview since entering the race, saying her “values have not changed.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris and Walz appeal to rural voters on Georgia bus tour
1 month ago

VP Harris and Gov. Walz sit down for first joint interview

Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz sat down for a joint interview with CNN as polls show Americans are most concerned about the economy and inflation.
1 month ago
VIDEO: VP Harris and Gov. Walz sit down for first joint interview
1 month ago

VP Harris and Gov. Walz campaign in battleground state of Georgia

Donald Trump is set to campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania as a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining footing in at least four sun-belt swing states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: VP Harris and Gov. Walz campaign in battleground state of Georgia
1 month ago

Tim Walz gives rural Democrats hope for winning swing states

Georgia Democrats might feel like "little blue dots in a big red sea," but they believe the Minnesota governor could be a step in changing that.
1 month ago
Flipping Georgia Jackson County toward the Democrats is a tall order-- Donald Trump got 78% of the vote there in 2020.
1 month ago

Georgia Democrats look to Tim Walz for help in rural counties

ABC's Jay O'Brien traveled to rural Georgia and spoke to Democratic voters who hope VP nominee Tim Walz can help win enough votes in rural America to affect the outcome in swing states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Georgia Democrats look to Tim Walz for help in rural counties
1 month ago

Walz, a hunter and veteran, highlights his small-town roots in DNC address

Gov. Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice president while highlighting his achievements as Minnesota's governor and appealing to rural voters.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Walz, a hunter and veteran, highlights his small-town roots in DNC address
1 month ago

How to watch, what to know about the 2024 DNC

The Democratic National Convention is set to begin Aug. 19 in Chicago. Here's what to know about the DNC and how to follow along with all of the action.
1 month ago
Signage is hung on the exterior of the United Center in preparation for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 14, 2024.
1 month ago

Tim Walz takes the convention stage on Day 3

Following Michelle and Barack Obama's passionate Day two speeches, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will be the keynote speaker on Day three of the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tim Walz takes the convention stage on Day 3
1 month ago

Walz turns his attention to 'weird' Trump and Vance

After focusing on his own biography, Walz turned to skewering Trump and Vance -- and brought back the phrase that made him go viral during the veepstakes.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Walz turns his attention to 'weird' Trump and Vance
1 month ago

What to expect as Tim Walz makes keynote speech at DNC

The governor plans to introduce himself to America, according to the campaign.
1 month ago
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz does a stage check on the third day of the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
1 month ago

Sen. Mark Kelly on the opportunities and challenges for Harris and Walz

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) about how the Harris-Walz campaign can keep momentum, and how Kamala Harris will address the issue of immigration if she’s elected.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Kelly on the opportunities and challenges for Harris and Walz
1 month ago

Walz' former student athletes come out in uniform to cheer him on

Dressed in their red and white jerseys, the Mankato West High alumni got the crowd clapping to The Marines' Hymn.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Walz' former student athletes come out in uniform to cheer him on
1 month ago

Walz says 'never underestimate' a teacher during DNC speech

As he reflected on running for Congress in red district as a Democrat, Walz told the crowd: "Never underestimate a public school teacher."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Walz says 'never underestimate' a teacher during DNC speech
1 month ago

Tim Walz talks background, freedoms under Harris during keynote DNC address

"We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when you're dead," Walz said to cheers during his speech. "We’re gonna leave it all on the field. That’s how we’ll keep moving forward."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tim Walz talks background, freedoms under Harris during keynote DNC address
1 month ago

Who is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' VP pick?

As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to search for her 2024 running mate, one potential candidate getting some buzz is Minnesota's Tim Walz.
1 month ago
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.
1 month ago

Who is Gwen Walz? What to know about the wife of Kamala Harris' running mate

She is set to appear with her husband, VP Harris and her husband on Sunday.
1 month ago
In this June 30, 2021 file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz walk the signed education budget law over to the office of Secretary of State Steve Simon from the State Capitol, in St. Paul, Minn.
1 month ago

VP nominee Tim Walz set to speak at DNC Wednesday

Head of campaigns Karen Defilippi and Republican strategist Tricia Mclaughlin join to break down DNC Day three theme, "A Fight for Our Freedoms."
1 month ago
VIDEO: VP nominee Tim Walz set to speak at DNC Wednesday
1 month ago

Who is the ‘human’ behind Harris’ VP pick, Tim Walz?

Former colleagues and students talk about their experiences with Gov. Tim Walz and how he made an impact even before stepping into the political spotlight.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Who is the ‘human’ behind Harris’ VP pick, Tim Walz?
1 month ago

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy calls Gov. Tim Walz an ‘incredibly special guy’

The New Jersey governor said Walz on the Democratic ticket was “an inspired pick by Kamala Harris.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy calls Gov. Tim Walz an ‘incredibly special guy’
1 month ago

Gwen Walz, wife of VP contender Tim Walz, shares details of their fertility journey

She says the couple used a treatment different from the IVF he suggested.
1 month ago
In the living room of their Mankato home, Minnesota governor and Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz and his wife Gwen talked about when they met as teachers in Nebraska, July 8, 2018.