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After back and forth on rules, U.S. presidential debate back on

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to debate on Sept. 10

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
When is the Harris vs. Trump presidential debate? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Aug 23, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the debate stage in September. Here's what to know about the next 2024 presidential debate.
Salon
"He's now terrified of debating her": Trump's debate flip-flop is a sign Harris has him figured out (opens Salon)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Former president suggested Sunday that he would not attend his scheduled Sept. 10 debate with Kamala Harris.
NBC News
Trump suggests he may back out of a Sept. 10 ABC debate (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Former President Donald Trump suggested Monday that he might back out of the scheduled ABC News debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10 because he said the network is hostile toward Republicans.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Trump waffles on Harris debate on ABC News, Democratic nominee wants hot mics (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Aug 25, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, Sept. 10 on ABC News.
The Guardian
Donald Trump threatens to pull out of 10 September presidential debate (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Republican nominee calls ABC ‘fake news’ and sows further doubt over appearance at debate with Kamala Harris
Washington Examiner
Doug Burgum predicts Harris campaign will do everything to avoid Trump debate (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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The presidential debate, hosted by ABC News, is set to be held on Sept. 10.
Forbes
Will Trump And Harris Debate? Trump Threatens To Back Out—Amid Feud Over Muted Mics (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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The debate is scheduled for Sept. 10.
The New Republic
Panicking Trump Scrambles for New Reason Not to Debate Harris (opens The New Republic)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Donald Trump is once again desperate not to debate Kamala Harris.
The Guardian
US elections live updates: Trump and Harris campaigns argue over rules for first debate (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Former president questions whether to quit 10 September ABC News debate, claiming bias against him; Team Harris wants ‘hot mics’ in departure from CNN rules
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Is Donald Trump again backing out of debate with Kamala Harris? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Aug 25, 2024
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
“I’m looking forward to it and hope he shows up,” she said at the time.
PoliticusUSA
In Sunday Night Meltdown Trump Suggests He Won't Debate Kamala Harris (opens PoliticusUSA)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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In a late Sunday evening post, Donald Trump complained about ABC News, hinted that ABC might rig the debate, and questioned the idea of debating Kamala Harris.
PJ Media
Kamala Harris Is Trying to Back Out of the Debates (opens PJ Media)
Published Aug 25, 2024
CBS News
Harris and Trump campaigns in debate dispute over muting microphones (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to participate in a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.
Newsweek
Donald Trump questions ABC over Kamala Harris debate (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Although he confirmed earlier that he would debate Harris on ABC, Trump has now questioned whether the news network will be biased against him.
Rolling Stone
Trump Hints He May Ditch Debate as Rules Negotiations Stall (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 25, 2024
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Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social that he may not participate in Sept. 10 debate against Kamala Harris, as the campaigns disagree over rules.
Washington Examiner
Trump says ABC News debate with Harris is back on after bias claims (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 26, 2024
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Donald Trump appears willing to debate Kamala Harris after an alleged dispute over muted microphones.
Deseret News
After back and forth on rules, U.S. presidential debate back on (opens Deseret News)
Published Aug 26, 2024
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to debate on Sept. 10
Newsweek
Donald Trump gives update on debates with Kamala Harris (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 26, 2024
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Trump confirmed Tuesday that he will debate Harris on ABC on September 10, despite recently suggesting he might back out.
Townhall
Trump Just Shared a Major Update Regarding a Debate With Kamala Harris (opens Townhall)
Published Aug 26, 2024
PoliticusUSA
After Kamala Harris Shut Down His Tantrum, Trump Says He'll Debate (opens PoliticusUSA)
Published Aug 26, 2024
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Donald Trump has re-agreed to the debate that he had already agreed to after two days of tantrums, which got him nowhere with Kamala Harris.
Forbes
Trump Says He’ll Debate Harris After Suggesting He Might Back Out (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 26, 2024
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Trump suggested Sunday he might back out of the debate.
The Week
Trump casts doubt on ABC debate with Harris (opens The Week)
Published Aug 26, 2024
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The Republican nominee says he might back out of the Sept. 10 event