According to an average of late-Tuesday polls from CNN/SSRS, YouGov/CBS News, Focaldata/Politico and J.L. Partners/DailyMail.com, 48 percent of debate watchers thought that Vance was the winner or turned in the best performance, while 46 percent thought that Walz was the winner or did the best.

CBS moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan had an important choice to make ahead of Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate: would they directly fact check the candidates’statements live in the moment?

With no clear winner and no big viral moments, the debate will simply confirm a very close presidential contest.

Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.

Vice presidential nominees Tim Walz and JD Vance went head-to-head Tuesday night for the VP debate, but only one came out on top.

It was an opportunity for Vance, the Republican candidate, to sell the "Make America Great Again" message, following a Sept. 10 presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump which was widely seen as a resounding victory for the V ice President.

The restrained debate was a stark contrast to the fiery showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Former President Donald Trump again rejected the prospect of another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris late Tuesday following a showdown between the two vice presidential nominees, saying he was "not looking to do it again.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will meet in New York City tonight during the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate.

CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.