Main topic: The transcript of the first Trump-Biden Debate.
Key points:
1. The debate was divided into six 15-minute segments, covering different topics.
2. The Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett was discussed, with Trump defending his choice and Biden criticizing it.
3. Healthcare was a major topic, with Trump claiming to have a plan to replace Obamacare and Biden accusing him of not having one.
4. The candidates clashed over their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Trump defending his actions and Biden criticizing them.
5. The economy and taxes were discussed, with Trump touting his accomplishments and Biden criticizing his handling of the economy.
6. Race and protests were addressed, with Trump claiming support from the Black community and Biden accusing him of not denouncing white supremacists.
7. The debate ended with a discussion on climate change and election integrity, with both candidates presenting their plans and concerns.
Republicans seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, including former President Donald Trump, oppose President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student debt, with many arguing that it is unfair and burdensome to taxpayers while undermining personal responsibility.
President Joe Biden claims that his economic vision, known as "Bidenomics," is working, highlighting achievements such as reducing Black unemployment, cutting child poverty, and promoting clean energy, while Republicans criticize the approach and public opinion remains skeptical.
President Biden highlighted job growth and took a dig at former President Trump, stating that America is now in one of the strongest job-creating periods, contrasting it with Trump's presidency where he left with fewer jobs than when he entered.
Social media users criticized President Biden for leaving a White House Medal of Honor ceremony early, accusing him of disrespecting the veteran receiving the honor.
A CNN poll shows that 67% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents do not want President Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee again in 2024, prompting questions as to whether the Democratic Party should seriously consider another candidate; Rep. Katie Porter defends Biden's economic track record and argues that voters want to see him address specific issues.
President Joe Biden is seeking to counter China's influence in the developing world through high-profile meetings during his trip to India and Vietnam, emphasizing that the US is a trustworthy partner without wanting a new Cold War, but signs of geopolitical fractures remained evident.
US President Joe Biden had a non-confrontational conversation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit, discussing stability and issues in the Southern Hemisphere, while Biden also highlighted China's economic challenges, including a sluggish real estate sector and high youth unemployment.
The United Auto Workers' threat to strike against major automakers could test Joe Biden's claim of being the most pro-union president in US history and have significant economic and political implications, potentially causing car shortages and layoffs in auto-supply industries and other sectors.
President Biden delivers a speech defending his economic policies and criticizing Republican tax plans, as polls show disapproval of his handling of the U.S. economy.
Former President Donald Trump's comments suggesting that the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden was in retaliation and could lead to future indictments caught some Republicans off guard and raised concerns about the party's prospects in next year's election.
Former President Donald Trump described the note he left for President Joe Biden as a "nice note," expressing his desire for Biden to do a great job even if it was politically bad.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized President Joe Biden over the migrant crisis in New York City, blaming the president for destroying the country's borders and allowing smugglers with ties to ISIS to enter the country, while also condemning Biden's energy policies and their impact on inflation and the economy.
President Joe Biden, known for his support of unions, has thrown his full support behind the United Autoworkers in their strike against Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors, as he seeks to maintain the support of union workers in Rust Belt states crucial to his reelection in 2024.
U.S. President Joe Biden, 80, acknowledged concerns about his age but emphasized that he is running for re-election because democracy is at stake and he will always defend it, while also criticizing former President Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans for their intentions to destroy American democracy.
Some allies of President Joe Biden are concerned that Donald Trump's visit to Detroit for a speech during the auto workers' strike shows that Trump may be more politically savvy than previously thought, prompting Biden's team to consider sending a top lieutenant to the picket line to counter Trump's influence.
President Joe Biden criticizes House Republicans for failing to reach a deal to fund the government, warning of a potential shutdown and reminding them of the consequences of the last shutdown in which 800,000 government workers were furloughed without pay.
