At three colleges, there were snacks, big screens and homework assignments. But energy and enthusiasm were sparse — and by the end, even more so.
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The Moment When Vance Dodged a Question but Said Plenty
JD Vance sailed fairly smoothly through some 90 minutes of Tuesday’s debate with Tim Walz. Then the subject turned to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Trump’s Consistent Message Online and Onstage: Be Afraid
Donald Trump has long used fear as a tool to stir up his conservative base. He’s taking his doomsday approach to a new extreme, predicting World War III and other catastrophes.
Ohio Reaps Benefits From a Climate Law JD Vance Repeatedly Attacks
Former President Donald J. Trump has called for clawing back unspent funds included in the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden’s landmark climate bill. That could have adverse impacts in Ohio.
U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices
A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.
Port Strike Begins on East and Gulf Coasts
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security.
Hurricane Helene and the Politics of Disaster
Big storms before elections are a test of how would-be — or incumbent — leaders handle a crisis.
F.T.C. Clears Chevron’s Purchase of Hess With Board Condition
The Federal Trade Commission said the oil giant can acquire the smaller company as long as the chief executive of Hess does not join its board.
Disoriented in America: Two Political Plays Reflect a Changed Country
The Off Broadway plays “Fatherland” and “Blood of the Lamb” explore the grief, anger and fear of no longer recognizing the country you love.
Harris Tries to Goad Trump Into Another Debate
At a rally in Las Vegas, Vice President Kamala Harris played up the vice-presidential debate set for Tuesday and pushed for another face-off with former President Donald J. Trump.