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High-Stakes VP Debate: JD Vance vs. Tim Walz Set to Shape Election Narrative

The upcoming vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to be a critical moment in the 2024 election cycle. Vance, who was named as Donald Trump's running mate, will likely face tough questions on his controversial stances on abortion, immigration, and the economy. This debate is seen as one of the last major opportunities for both campaigns to sway undecided voters before the election. Political experts are closely watching how both candidates will handle key policy issues and their overall performance on the national stage.

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 @PumaBrooklynProgressive from North Carolina commented…2wks2W

Tim Walz will hopefully expose JD Vance’s regressive policies and show voters why we need leadership that prioritizes working families, equality, and climate action.

 @8446XSJPopulism from Michigan commented…2wks2W

Finally, we get to see a real debate where the elites will be forced to answer for their failures and the people's voice can actually be heard!

 @8CM66TDConservatism from North Carolina commented…2wks2W

I'm looking forward to seeing JD Vance stand firm on conservative principles and push back against the radical left's agenda. Walz is all about big government and reckless spending, so Vance has a great opportunity to show voters who really cares about America's future.

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What 5 political experts will be watching for at Tuesday's VP debate

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The vice presidential debate Tuesday between Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will likely be your last chance to see the two campaigns square off before the election.

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Opinion | What 5 political experts will be watching for at Tuesday's VP debate

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The vice presidential debate Tuesday between Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will likely be your last chance to see the two campaigns square off before the election.

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Venezuela cancels passports of dozens of activists and journalists

Venezuela has cancelled the passports of dozens of journalists and activists since Nicolás Maduro claimed a re-election victory, part of what rights groups say is an intensifying campaign of repression against the authoritarian president’s opponents.At least 40 people — mostly journalists and human rights activists — have had their passports annulled without explanation, according to Caracas-based rights group Laboratorio de Paz, which warns that the number is likely to be much higher due to Venezuelans’ fear of reporting cases.Others have had their passports confiscated by authorities while attempting to board flights from the country’s main airport.“It was terrifying,” said one rights activist, whose passport was taken by authorities at the airport last week without explanation. He declined to give his name for fear of reprisals. “I knew it was a risk that I could have my passport taken or be jailed when I got to the airport, and they went with the former.”Carla, a journalist who chose not to give her surname, discovered while abroad that her passport had been cancelled.“I asked myself, ‘now where do I come from,’” said Carla, who is not sure whether she will try to return home.The cancellation of passports comes amid a wider campaign of repression in response to anti-government protests that broke out following an election verdict that has not been recognised by the Organization of American States, the US and the EU.

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Iran Warns to U.S. Allies Don’t Help Israel, or You’re Next

Tehran is threatening in secret diplomatic backchannels to target the oil-rich Arab Gulf states and other American allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for an attack on Iran, said Arab officials.Israel has threatened Tehran with a severe reprisal after Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel earlier this month, with some Israeli officials and commentators pushing for damaging strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities or oil infrastructure. In that event, Iran has warned it would respond with devastating hits on Israel’s civilian infrastructure, and would retaliate against any Arab state that facilitated the attack, the officials said.The Arab officials said the countries that Iran has threatened include Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, all of which host U.S. troops. These states have told the Biden administration that they don’t want their military infrastructure or airspace to be used by the U.S. or Israel for any offensive operations against Iran, the officials said. While the Iranian threats are vague, they have raised concerns in energy-rich Persian Gulf states that their oil facilities—long viewed as protected by an American security umbrella—could be hit, the Arab officials said. U.S. military installations and forces in the region could also be at risk in a region with one of the highest concentrations of American troops in the world, they added.While the Iranian threats are vague, they have raised concerns in energy-rich Persian Gulf states that their oil facilities—long viewed as protected by an American security umbrella—could be hit, the Arab officials said. U.S. military installations and forces in the region could also be at risk in a region with one of the highest concentrations of American troops in the world, they added.

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