This article was originally published by The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom covering gender, politics, and policy. When JD Vance and Tim Walz compete in the vice presidential debate Tuesday, it could be one of the final chances for voters to learn more about how a potential Republican White House would approach an issue central to

The mics of JD Vance and Tim Walz will remain live throughout Tuesday's vice presidential debate in a break from the earlier presidential debate.

Expect to see no more Mr. Nice Guy on Tuesday night for Walz, who promises to be aggressive, indignant about his military service and “stolen valor” claims, and staunchly defending his governing

CBS News on Friday announced rules for the vice presidential debate it's hosting Tuesday night between Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen.

You can't let your opponent take shots at your top of the ticket,” Sen. Tim Kaine told the Washington Examiner.

The vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will take place Oct. 1 in New York City.

Here are the rules for the debate, as laid out by CBS News:

The October 1 debate between Vance and Tim Walz will be hosted by CBS News and is set to air at 9 pm Eastern time

The VP debate next Tuesday between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz will generate some passing buzz but likely won't directly influence the race, experts agree.

Both are white men from the Midwest who claim to understand what Americans in the heartland really want, but are sharply divided over policy.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are set to go head-to-head in their first, and likely only, vice presidential debate Tuesday hosted by CBS News.  The two running mates have