Happy Wednesday! It's Rebecca Morin, senior national news reporter at USA TODAY. I'm in a "Midwest emo" mood and have been playing this song on repeat. |
34 days until Election Day. 9 days until Charli XCX's brat remix album is out. (Yes, I am excited for it!) |
5 takeaways from Vance-Walz showdown |
Did you think the gloves were going to come off between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz during Tuesday's vice presidential debate? Well, the two turned to their Midwestern roots and kept it largely civil. One of the warmest moments came after Walz said his teenage son witnessed a shooting, and Vance stopped to share sympathy. |
Both candidates' were most passionate when asked about the central issues for their party: Vance on immigration and Walz on abortion. Read more. |
Another takeaway from Tuesday's debate? JD Vance 2.0 |
Vance used the debate as an opportunity to rebrand himself. During the debate, Vance presented himself as a candidate willing to work across the aisle, softened his party's stance on abortion and showcased empathy for his Democratic opponent. Few insults and elbows thrown between the candidates. Read more. |
Israel plans 'significant' and swift response to Iran missile attack |
Israel's military intends to retaliate "significantly" and swiftly against Iran after the latter country fired around 180 missiles at Israel's territory, but it is still weighing what form this reprisal will take, according to a person briefed on the matter. Read more. |
Las Vegas recommendations? |
Next week, I'll be heading to Las Vegas ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris' town hall with Univision. Trump will have his town hall with the network in Miami. Got any recommendations for local restaurants or areas I should check out (bonus points for places with voters who would want to chat!)? Send them my way! | | | | The USA TODAY Fact Check Team analyzed where both Tim Walz and JD Vance misled or lacked context in their only debate. | | | | President Biden heads to North Carolina and South Carolina to meet with flood victims, while Vice President Harris is heading for Augusta, Georgia. | | | | The Michigan governor said the debate was clearly between two Midwesterners because it was relatively cordial. | | | | We talked to voters from both parties in two crucial swing states: Georgia and Pennsylvania. | | | | At a campaign stop in Waunakee, Wisconsin, Donald Trump said President Joe Biden has replaced Jimmy Carter as the worst president. | | | | | | | This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. | | | | | | | |
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