Trump and Biden face off in first 2024 presidential debate

Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet tonight in first presidential debate of 2024.

• When: [Thursday, Sept. 15](https://www.google.com/search?q=when+is+the+first+2024+presidential+debate&sxsrf=APq-WBuNiEJ7nvBjNiR1DWLHgYLT3Hwm_Zg%3A1663389949160&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQqTzghpLzAhUcxjgGHf0xAxYQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1904&bih=978&dpr=1#: 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. PT. Livestream on USA TODAY’s YouTube channel.
• Where: CNN’s studio in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Who's moderating: Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
• Who's in the spin room: Vivek Ramaswamy, Gavin Newsom, Corey Lewandowski, David Bossie, Ralph Reed, Sean Hannity, Byron Donalds, and Mary Trump.
• Trump's potential running mates: Doug Burgum, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Vivek Ramaswamy, Byron Donalds.
• What to expect: Attacks on each other's records, pitches to voters on how they would lead the nation.
• Will they shake hands?: Probably not, according to Biden campaign co-chair.

"They get to decide if an 82-year-old who is practicing standing for 90 minutes should be the next leader of this country, or if Donald Trump should be the leader of this country because they don't like the way he ... made some remarks."

— Corey Lewandowski, Trump campaign aide, on Biden's age and Trump's temperament, adding a year to Biden's age.

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A breakdown of where Trump and Biden stand on the issues:

• [Student loan forgiveness](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/08/24/student-loan-forgiveness-plan-federal- Covid-stimulus-check-update- Psaki-says/10985336201/)
• Health care
• The economy
• Climate change

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• Jill Biden rallies supporters before debate
• Rules for the debate: no props, mics muted when not speaking
• Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp didn't vote for Trump in primary
• Joe Biden says it's 'good to be back' in Atlanta
• Will it be a 2020 replay? What Chris Wallace says
• White House reporters urge CNN to widen access during debate
• [Trump and Biden's VP picks](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/11/kamala-harris-joe-biden-running-mate- VP-candidate/5538927002/)
• Trump and Biden arrive in Atlanta
• Trump still waiting for Supreme Court immunity ruling
• Democratic governors share expectations for Biden
• CNN says debate will not have extended delay.