The rules for tonight’s debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to a number of rules for tonight’s debate designed to keep the discussion civil and moving.

Among them:

Microphones will be cut while a candidate isn’t speaking to prevent Biden and Trump from talking over each other
Time limits for answers
The candidates cannot bring in props or notes, though they will be provided pen and paper
Trump and Biden will be barred from interacting with their campaign staffs during the two commercial breaks

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