VP debate: five key moments

JD Vance and Tim Walz offered contrasting visions for the future of America during a substantive, civilised vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night.

After weeks of trading insults on the campaign trail, the rivals remained cordial as they put forth their differing views on abortion rights, the economy, immigration, threats to democracy and the prospect of war with Iran.

A flashpoint came when Margaret Brennan, the CBS News moderator, tried to fact-check JD Vance over the number of illegal immigrants in the US. The candidates’ microphones were muted as the hosts tried to regain control.