Live updates: Time, channel and how to watch Trump-Biden presidential debate

Follow all the latest build-up as White House rivals prepare to face off on CNN

17 minutes ago

Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Trapped in a Taxi Going Nowhere

“Daddio” unfolds in real time, capturing a long and oddly gendered conversation between a cabbie and his passenger. It’s a good premise that doesn't reach its potential.

22 minutes ago

CNN Flash Poll: Majority of debate watchers say Trump outperformed Biden

Registered voters who watched CNN’s presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump largely think Trump outperformed Biden, according to a CNN poll of debate watchers conducted by SSRS, with most saying they have no real confidence in Biden’s ability to lead the country. At the same time, a majority who tuned in say it had little or no effect on their choice for president.

35 minutes ago

Analysis: Biden’s disastrous debate pitches his reelection bid into crisis

If Joe Biden loses November’s election, history will record that it took just 10 minutes to destroy a presidency.

51 minutes ago

A Fumbling Performance, and a Panicking Party

President Biden’s shaky, halting debate performance has top Democrats talking about replacing him on the ticket.

53 minutes ago

Dem voters react favorably to Biden's economic record while Republicans, Independents trend opposite

Democratic voters appeared to react positively to President Biden's argument that his economic record is better than former President Trump's during Thursday presidential debate.

1 hour ago

EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief

The leadership package represents continuity at the top of the bloc of some 450 million people.

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Obama Campaign Manager Sounds 'DEFCON 1' On Biden Debate Performance

David Plouffe pointed out a "tragedy" for Joe Biden during the president's first 2024 debate with Donald Trump.

1 hour ago

No evidence that hush-money trial jurors were 'Biden voters'

It's impossible to know how the jurors voted politically. Attorneys weren't allowed to ask them, and their identities were protected from the public.

1 hour ago

Putin says Russia plans to 'comprehensively upgrade' its navy

Russia's navy has weathered significant losses ever since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

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Trump’s Debate Performance: Relentless Attacks and Falsehoods

The former president’s remarks onstage, repeated often on the campaign trail, were striking with his opponent standing a few feet away.

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Kamala Tries Her Best to Defend Joe in Post-Debate Scramble

The vice president appeared on CNN shortly after the debate to answer for Biden’s performance, and Anderson Cooper let her have it.

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WATCH: Fox News Digital voter group reacts to Trump answer criticizing Biden on inflation

A Fox News Digital focus group of Republicans, Democrats and Independents used live dials to react to former President Trump's critique of President Biden's economic record.

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Offstage, a Band of Biden Defenders Braves a Sea of Trump Swagger

Supporters of both candidates were at the debate to sell their version of reality. One group seemed to have an easier time with it.

1 hour ago

Here are the 10 most livable cities in the world — and Europe dominates the list

Vienna, Copenhagen and Zurich topped the list for the most livable cities in the world, according to EIU's 2024 Global Liveability Index.

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Voters react after Biden falsely claimed that no troops had died under his watch

Republicans reacted negatively in a Fox News Digital focus group after President Biden failed to acknowledge the U.S. service members that have been killed under his administration.

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Independent, GOP voters show spiking support as Trump slams Biden's 'fully debunked' Charlottesville narrative

Republican and Independent voters reacted favorably to former President Trump's comments on the "fully debunked" 2017 Charlottesville riots narrative promoted by President Biden.

2 hours ago

Harris on if She's Worried About Biden: He Had 'Slow Start,' Dodges on if He's Different from 2020

During CNN's debate coverage on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris responded to consternation among Democrats about President Joe Biden's performance | Clips

2 hours ago

Harris Dodges on if Biden Is Like What We Saw in Debate: Not Going to Spend All Night on the Last 90 Minutes

During CNN's debate coverage on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris responded to a question on if President Joe Biden is the same person in the White | Clips

2 hours ago

Pete Buttigieg Brutally Checks GOP Lawmakers Over 'Factually Incorrect' EV Talk

The Transportation secretary scolded Rep. Scott Perry over how he described a "growing sector" of the economy.

2 hours ago

There is one European country where Taylor Swift didn't change the economy so far

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has made it to five European countries so far. It boosted accommodation prices everywhere except France.

2 hours ago

Debate-watchers in the Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something. Biden had a bad night

Americans have gathered in watch parties, bars, a bowling alley and other venues to watch Joe Biden and Donald Trump go head-to-head in their debate.

2 hours ago

Talk of Biden replacement heats up following 'weak' debate performance: 'He failed'

President Biden's performance in Thursday night's debate quickly garnered attention from Democrats and liberal media figures who expressed concern over the president's "weak" performance.

2 hours ago

Dems Panic About Biden’s Spectacular Debate Fail

In the immediate aftermath of Thursday night, several members of the president’s party expressed concerns about their nominee.

2 hours ago

CNN Flash Poll: Debate Watchers Overwhelmingly Award Trump Victory

Viewers of Thursday night's presidential debate on CNN hammered President Joe Biden's historically poor performance.

2 hours ago

'Biden is our Democratic nominee:' Allies close ranks behind president after debate fiasco

Biden struggled at times to find the words he wanted in Thursday's debate, reinforcing concerns about his age.

2 hours ago

'I would never turn my back on President Biden': Newsom shows support at presidental debate

California Gov. Gavin Newsom dodged claims about President Biden stepping aside from the Democratic ticket following Thursday night’s presidential debate saying he fully backed the President.

2 hours ago

US astronauts had to take shelter after a Russian satellite broke into over 100 pieces near the ISS

Authorities say the Russian RESURS-P1 broke into over 100 trackable pieces, with US firm LeoLabs saying it was tracking nearly 200 debris fragments.

2 hours ago

Jon Stewart says Biden looked like he had 'resting 25th Amendment face' — that establishes processes in case of a president's death

"While Biden was preparing at Camp David for a week, did anyone mention he would also be on camera on a split screen?" Stewart said.

2 hours ago

Trump lied and misled. He still won the debate against Biden.

Donald Trump fired off misleading or false statements during Thursday's debate, but President Joe Biden frequently stumbled with his words.

2 hours ago

Governors Doug Burgum, Gavin Newsom react to Donald Trump, Joe Biden presidential debate

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Brazile: Democrat Party Has 'Work to Do' After Biden Debate Performance

Donna Brazile said the Democratic Party has "work to do" after President Joe Biden's performance at the presidential debate.

2 hours ago

The Chinese internet is having a field day over Biden's bad debate performance

On Weibo, China's version of X, a trending topic emerged saying Biden was "looking like a robot and barely blinking."

2 hours ago

‘I give up’: Hollywood reacts to Trump-Biden debate

President Biden’s performance in the debate is said to have caused ‘deep panic’ among Democrats

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Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump

Above all, Joe Biden’s allies have wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage this week to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democrat’s physical and mental acuity.

2 hours ago

Trump bulldozes Biden with lies while stumbling president fails to keep up

A hoarse and disconnected Biden can’t keep up with non-stop lies from Donald Trump

2 hours ago

A crisis comms expert says now is Gavin Newsom's chance to get what he wants: the presidency

Following Joe Biden's poor debate showing against Donald Trump, a crisis comms expert said that Gov. Gavin Newsom could jump at the opportunity.

2 hours ago

Was the Debate the Beginning of the End of Joe Biden’s Presidency?

Notes on a disastrous night for the Democrats.

2 hours ago

Palestinian Lives Were Invisible To Both Donald Trump And Joe Biden In The First Debate

Amid historic suffering and an American-backed Israeli offensive, the rivals for the U.S. presidency cast Palestinians as an afterthought or as outright villainous.

2 hours ago

How Trump’s Conviction Was Mentioned During the Debate With Biden

While Trump’s recent conviction was expected to dominate the first presidential debate of 2024, it only came up briefly.

2 hours ago

OnPolitics: Biden’s debate debacle raises new questions among Democrats about whether he should bow out

As USA TODAY’s Susan Page wrote, “Sometimes it's hard to call a winner and loser in a debate. Not this time."

2 hours ago

Dropping Out Is Biden’s Most Patriotic Option

If he believes Trump is a unique threat, the choice is clear.

2 hours ago

France's far right looks headed for victory in the first round at the polls. Here's what that means

With just days to go until France's snap parliamentary election kicks off, victory for the far right looks increasingly likely in the first phase of the two-stage runoff.

2 hours ago

Panicked Democrats call for Biden to step aside after ‘horrible’ debate against Trump

‘Need to have Harris take over. Cleanest option,’ one Democrat said.

2 hours ago

Vance: ‘It Would Be a Massive Affront to Democracy’ if Dems Swap Out Biden

Sen. J.D Vance (R-OH) said that "it would be a massive affront to American Democracy” if Democrats pulled Biden as their presumptive nominee.

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Michigan voters react to debate

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Theodore Roosevelt’s pocket watch returns home 37 years after it was stolen

The watch, which the president carried during the famed San Juan Hill charge during the Spanish-American War, was stolen from a museum 1987.

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Biden Brushes Off Concerns About His Performance: ‘It’s Hard to Debate a Liar’

During brief remarks to reporters after his showdown with former President Donald J. Trump, Mr. Biden said he felt he “did well” but noted that he had a sore throat.

2 hours ago

Republicans declare Biden 'unfit for office' following 'disastrous' debate performance

Republicans piled on President Biden following his "disastrous" debate performance, calling him unfit for office while praising President Trump.

2 hours ago

Biden Surrogates Try To Spin A Disastrous Debate Performance

The crew of Biden cheerleaders said voters should focus on the substance of Biden's message, not the style.

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