Biden-Trump debate offers rare chance for change in stubbornly tight presidential race
Ahead of their first debate on CNN in June 2024, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepared for a rematch in a stubbornly tight presidential race, with Trump previewing attacks on Biden's economic record.

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5 developments- Jun 17, 2024President Biden and former President Trump face off in CNN debate next week
- Jun 18, 2024Will Biden’s Truly “Unhinged” 2020 Trump Debate Strategy Work in 2024?
- Jun 21, 2024Trump expects Biden to be a 'worthy debater' after spending months attacking his mental fitness
- Jun 22, 2024How Biden is getting ready for his high-stakes debate with Trump
- Jun 24, 2024Here’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in this week’s presidential debate
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