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Biden-Trump debate: How to watch on NewsNation

How to watch: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to take the stage Thursday for the first presidential debate of 2024. The highly anticipated event in Atlanta marks the first time in four years the pair have squared off on a debate stage. You can watch the CNN Presidential Debate live on NewsNation on June 27. Join us for “Debate Night with Chris Cuomo” at 8p/7C for predebate analysis. Find your channel here. Get fact-based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 with the NewsNation app > 

What to watch for: The economy, immigration and abortion are chief among Americans’ topics of interest heading into the debate. According to the latest NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll, most voters will be listening for the candidates’ thoughts on the economy, followed by immigration and abortion. Full breakdown >

Do debates affect election outcomes? Short answer: It’s unclear. While presidential debates have long been used as forums for voters to see how candidates interact and think on their feet, research suggests presidential debates have a negligible effect on election outcomes. For the most part, people tuning into debates have already made their choice, but debates also have the ability to potentially sway undecided voters. Details >

New rules: The debate features a new set of rules from CNN. There will be no audience, no notes and no help from aides. Plus, the candidates’ microphones can be muted. CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderating the debate. What to know >

Trump VP pick? Trump still has not announced his running mate, but says his pick will be in attendance Thursday night. Senators like JD Vance, Tim Scott and Marco Rubio, plus North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, have been floated as possible choices. Vice President Kamala Harris is Biden’s running mate. The latest on Trump’s VP search > 

Debate prep: Both candidates have strategized the best way to strike at their opponent and appeal to voters. Trump is expected to go after Biden about his age, the economy, immigration and his son’s recent conviction. Biden will likely attack Trump’s ego, intelligence and recent hush money conviction. A closer look at how Trump and Hunter Biden convictions may impact voters > 

Johnson speaks out: House Speaker Mike Johnson told NewsNation Trump shouldn’t re-air his 2020 election grievances. “What he should say is ‘let’s talk about the future and not the past. We can’t re-litigate what happened in 2020,” Johnson told “On Balance with Leland Vittert.” Watch the interview > 

On the issues: Millions of Americans could see their Social Security benefits cut within a decade if Congress doesn’t take action, but it’s a topic President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have mostly avoided on the campaign trail so far. Here’s what Biden and Trump have recently said about Social Security > 

Voter guide: NewsNation is committed to providing voters with information, policy positions and the latest developments on the issues that matter to Americans. Find all the news you need to make informed choices at the polls here > 

After the debate: Following the debate, Trump will address a group of donors at a watch party in Atlanta, contrasting with Biden, who will address his supporters, NewsNation has learned. Latest on the watch parties > 

Where will RFK Jr. be? Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not qualified on enough state ballots to meet CNN’s requirement to participate in the debate. Kennedy plans to answer questions and respond to the Biden-Trump debate in a livestream during the debate, which will be carried by X. Kennedy will then join NewsNation’s post-debate coverage as an exclusive guest. Details > 

Matthew Perry’s death: Dealers pursued after celebrity overdose

What’s going on: Police have launched an investigation into Matthew Perry’s death, and it may have to do with who provided him drugs. A law enforcement source told People on Tuesday that the investigation is close to being finished and that authorities believe “multiple people” should be charged in connection with the “Friends” star’s death. The latest > 

Missing woman Taylor Casey’s last phone ping was in water: Family

What’s happening: The niece of Chicago woman Taylor Casey, who went missing while participating in a yoga retreat on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, says she last saw her aunt’s phone ping in the water. Casey was last seen on the evening of June 19 at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, which is 5 miles from Nassau. Her disappearance was discovered after she failed to attend classes the next morning. The Royal Bahamas Police Force is now investigating. The latest >

FBI searching for 2 Texas women missing in northern Mexico

Missing: The FBI is seeking information on a mother and daughter from South Texas who went missing in the northern Mexican border state of Nuevo León. Jessica Garcia Rojo, 17, and her mother, Juana Marcela Rojo, 55, were last heard from May 15 when they crossed from Laredo, Texas, into Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, around 9 p.m. Their last known location was near Monterrey, Mexico. Search details > 

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfires approaches

Hawaii wildfires: Even though it’s been nearly a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century in Hawaii, the rebuilding process will still be long and complicated. It’s unclear when people displaced by the blaze will be able to move back or whether they will be able to afford to do so. Maui officials have approved 23 residential building permits so far and 70 are under review. The latest > 

What should you set your thermostat to in summer?

Hot, hot, hot: While most of the U.S. has already experienced sweltering temperatures this summer, more heat could be on the way and Americans aren’t likely to catch a break when it comes to cooling costs. The average cost of home cooling will be up nearly 8% when compared to last summer, according to a recent report. As people look at their thermostats as a starting place to save, there appears to be some bad advice going around on social media about what people should set their thermostats to. What you need to know > 

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• The U.S. Department of Labor releases Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims.

• The Supreme Court will likely release more opinions Thursday.

• The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes final GDP data for the first quarter of 2024.

• Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg testifies to a House committee on his agency’s fiscal year 2025 budget request.

• Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with U.N. Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

Police in Cornelius, North Carolina, have officially referred to the mother of missing girl Madalina Cojocari as a suspect for the first time. What to know about the case > 

A mother was charged with murder after her two children were found dead inside a New Jersey home earlier this week. The investigation > 

A New Jersey man allegedly took cyberbullying to a whole other level when he flew to Florida to attack another video game player after an online gaming dispute. Full report > 

The San Francisco 49ers dropped ties with a controversial streamer after finding out that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor in 2017. The latest > 

The monolith trend appears to be making a comeback. Another version of the mysterious, mirrored pillar popped up in Colorado. Take a look > 

A Missouri woman is accused of poisoning her husband’s Mountain Dew after being caught on video. The case > 

An entire chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang has been apprehended in California after six arrests were made Tuesday. What we know > 

There have been four confirmed “marine life” bites in Virginia Beach within the past week, the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad confirmed. Details > 

Illinois has introduced new photo enforcement vans with hopes to crack down on speeding in construction work zones. How it works > 

A Florida zoo is welcoming a new addition: A baby Caribbean flamingo! Photos > 

Boy saves struggling classmate

Alex Dupuis didn’t think twice when he noticed one of his classmates struggling to keep his head above water during a recent field trip. Without hesitation, the 12-year-old jumped in to help. After all, it runs in his family. The Rhode Island student’s parents work as first responders. Read more > 

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