Live updates: Biden, Trump tussle over economy, abortion to start debate

In the first 20 minutes of their first 2024 debate, President Biden and Donald Trump tangled over the economy, COVID-19 and abortion. The 90-minute event, in Atlanta, is hosted by CNN.The stakes are high for both men. Trump holds a narrow lead over Biden nationally at 45 percent to 44 percent, according to a Decision Desk HQ/The Hill aggregate of polls.
Biden has been dogged by concerns over his age, as well as the high cost of living and his administration's handling of wars in Ukraine and the