Fox News Channel's Jesse Watters to host town hall with Vice President JD Vance ahead of midterms

What happened: Fox News Channel will air a pre-taped, one-hour town hall with Vice President JD Vance on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET during "Jesse Watters Primetime," moderated by Jesse Watters in Fort Worth, Texas. Key numbers: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, one hour. Less than one week before Election Day. "Jesse Watters Primetime" drew 2.8 million viewers in the 8 p.m. ET hour in Q3 2026. Why it matters: The event gives Vance a direct platform before midterms as Texas faces contested races for Senate and governor, with the state's long GOP streak described as facing a serious test.

Fox News Channel will air a pre-taped, one-hour town hall with Vice President JD Vance on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET during "Jesse Watters Primetime," moderated by Jesse Watters in Fort Worth, Texas.

The event gives Vance a direct platform before midterms as Texas faces contested races for Senate and governor, with the state's long GOP streak described as facing a serious test.