The vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance could prove to be a major factor in the presidential election -- given how close the race is and its potential impact with undecided voters.The 90-minute CBS News showdown starts at 9 p.

Tim Walz’s pithy digs have drawn attention to what it means to be “Minnesota nice,” a cultural stereotype that refers to how Minnesotans are unfailingly polite and kind.

Newly unearthed reports contradict previous claims made by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about his travel to China, including a claim that the Democratic vice presidential nominee traveled to China for a teaching position in 1989 during the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests that ended in hundreds of protesters killed by the Chinese government.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will meet tonight in the sole debate among vice presidential candidates.

What to know about Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's time serving in the military.

Gwen Walz and Usha Vance have become fixtures on the campaign trail as their husbands compete for the vice presidency.

Tonight’s debate between vice presidential Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican nominee J.D. Vance will be the first and likely only time the two will square off on a public stage before November’s general election.

At the annual Minnesota-Michigan college football game in Ann Arbor on Saturday, one fan wandered over to the blue "Harris-Walz" tents where Democratic vice-presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stopped for a 20-minute tailgate visit with fans before heading into Michigan Stadium,

The vice presidential pick best known for calling Donald Trump and J.D. Vance “weird” is a surprisingly risk-averse campaigner.

It may also be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election, and the debate in New York is hosted by CBS News.

JD Vance (weird guy) and Tim Walz (the guy who calls him a weird guy) will debate tonight in New York at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.