Vance takes center stage: 5 takeaways from RNC's Day 3

Immigration and foreign policy dominated Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), where Ohio Sen. JD Vance highlighted his roots as he accepted the nomination to be Donald Trump’s running mate.

The third day of the RNC culminated in Vance giving remarks that drew a boisterous response from the rowdy crowd. Although Vance has built up a reputation as an attack dog, the senator focused on his backstory, his vision for the country and the need to reelect Trump. 

Here are five takeaways from the night:

Vance steps into the spotlight 

Vance made his debut as Trump’s VP pick with a speech that leaned into his small-town roots and his upbringing in Appalachia, offering himself up as a relatable running mate for the man he once referred to as “America’s Hitler.”  

“Never in my wildest imagination could I have believed that I would be standing here tonight,” Vance said after he formally accepted the nod.  

“I grew up in Middletown, Ohio, a small town where people spoke their...