REUTERS/Brendan McDermid and Elizabeth Frantz/File PhotoBy David Shepardson and Andrea ShalalThe first U.S. presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on June 27 will include two commercial breaks, no props and muted microphones except when recognized to speak, CNN said Saturday. "Microphones will be muted throughout the debate except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak," CNN said. Biden has three preferred debate topics, according to a campaign memo viewed by Reuters: abortion rights, the state of democracy and the economy. Trump refused to debate his rivals during the Republican nominating race. His team has pointed to immigration, public safety and inflation as key issues ahead of the debate.

Source: New York Times June 16, 2024 08:29 UTC