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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are currently facing off in the first televised presidential debate between the pair as the race for the White House heats up.
In the fiery debate, Donald Trump has hit back at Kamala Harris accusing her of "lying" when questioned about abortion rights.
Highlighting the need to reinstate Roe v. Wade, Harris hailed the Democratic record on abortion rights and said "Donald Trump should not be telling women what to do with their body".
She added that "if Donald Trump is elected he will sign a national abortion ban".
Trump hit back at Harris, saying it was a "lie".
Tonight, Trump will seek to pin several of Biden's failings on his Democratic rival including illegal immigration at America’s southern border and the high cost of living as the US economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harris's strategy on the other hand will reflect on Trump's previous tenure in office and his history of dishonesty and dysfunction which led to the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021.
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Donald Trump: 'I took a bullet to the head because of what [Kamala Harris] said about me'
Donald Trump has claimed he "took a bullet to the head" over comments made by Kamala Harris.
Speaking on the weaponization of the Department of Justice, Kamala Harris said: "Well, let's talk about extreme and understand the context in which this election in 2024 is taking place.
"The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that the former President would essentially be immune from any misconduct if he were to enter the white House again.
"Understand this is someone who has openly said he would terminate, I'm quoting, terminate the Constitution of the United States, that he would weaponize the Department of Justice against his political enemies.
"Someone who has openly expressed disdain for members of our military.
"Understand what it would mean if Donald Trump were back in the white House with no guardrails, because certainly we know now the court won't stop him.
"We know JD Vance is not going to stop him. It's up to the American people."
Trump interjected: "[Kamala] is the one that weaponized, not me. She weaponized.
"I probably took a bullet to the head because of the things that they say about me. They talk about democracy.
"I'm a threat to democracy. They're the threat to democracy with a fake Russia, Russia, Russia investigation."
Donald Trump washes hand of Capitol riots
Donald Trump has refused to answer a question on whether he played a part in the January 6 riots.
He continued his rant about offering 10,000 National Guard to Speaker Pelosi.
Trump continued by riffing on how he really won in the 2020 elecion.
Former Margaret Thatcher aide brands Kamala Harris 'far Left threat to future of US'
Donald Trump sends Kamala into hysterics as he claims migrants are eating American public's dogs
Donald Trump has sent Kamala Harris into a fit of laughter as he issued a chilling immigration warning and claimed migrants are eating the American public's dogs.
He said: "What they [Biden and Harris] have done to our country by allowing these millions and millions of people to come into our country and look at what's happening to the towns all over the United States.
"And a lot of towns don't want to talk. Not going to be Aurora or Springfield. A lot of towns don't want to talk about it because they're so embarrassed by it.
"In Springfield, they're eating the dogs. The people that came in, they're eating the cats.
"They're eating, they're eating the pets of the people that live there. And this is what's happening in our country."
ABC's debate moderator jumped into to say: "Just want to clarify here. You bring up Springfield, Ohio, and ABC news did reach out to the city manager there.
"He told us there have been no credible reports of specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community."
WATCH NOW: Donald Trump calls Kamala Harris a Marxist
Donald Trump has branded Kamala Harris as a "marxist".
In a furious row over the economy, Trump said "just like her father", Harris was a "marxist".
He said: "She has no policy. Everything that she believed three years ago and four years ago is out the window.
"She's going to my philosophy now. In fact, I was going to send her a Maga hat. She's gone to my philosophy, but if she ever got elected, she changed it. And it will be the end of our country.
"She's a Marxist. Everybody knows she's a Marxist. Her father is a Marxist professor in economics, and he taught her well.
"But when you look at what she's done to our country, and when you look at these millions and millions of people that are pouring into our country monthly, where it's, I believe, 21 million people, not the 15 that people say, and I think it's a lot higher than the 21 that's bigger than New York State pouring in.
"And just look at what they're doing to our country. They're criminals. Many of these people coming in are criminals, and that's bad for our economy."
Kamala Harris invites voters to attent Trump rallies in bizarre turn
Kamala Harris has invited voters to attend a Trump rally in a bizarre turn.
She said: "It's a really interseting thing to watch."
"People start leaving his rallies early out of exhaustion and boredom.
"You will not hear him talk about you and your needs."
Trump hit back: "People start leaving? People don;t even go to your rallies. She pays people to be there.
"People want to take their country back."
Harris highlights Trump abortion bans in 20 states
Kamala Harris has hit back at Donald Trump over his stance on abortion rights.
She said: "Donald Trump should not be telling women what to do with their body."
She added: "Understand if Donald Trump is elected he will sign a national abortion ban."
Trump quipped back: "There she goes again. It's a lie. I'm not signing a ban."
Second Question: 'Why should they trust you on abortion rights?'
Donald Trump has been asked why voters should trust him on abortion rights.
Lanching into a tirade over Roe v. Wade, Trump said abortion rights have "torn our country apart".
FIRST QUESTION: 'Do you believe Americans are better off now than they were four years ago?'
The first question in tonight's debate is on the US economy.
Trump has repeatedly asked voters whether they feel they are better off now than they were 4 years ago.
Harris began the debate by speaking on her history and how Americans have been impacted.
Trump then took over by saying the economy has not only been a "disaster" for the middle class - but all classes. He went on to speak about the impact on illegal migration.
In a rebuttal, Harris slammed Trump saying he left the US in the worst unemployment since the Great Depression.
Debate begins: Kamala Harris greets Donald Trump on stage
Bookies have a clear favorite to win tonight's debate...
Multiple betting markets have already established who they think will emerge as the clear favorite to win tonight's debate.
Traders on Polymarket gave Harris a 75 per cent chance of winning the debate, compared to Trump's odds of just 25 per cent.
BetUS also favored the Democrat over the Republican with implied probabilities of 68.75 per cent to 39.22 per cent.
However, despite the debate odds favouring Harris, Trump is still tipped to win the election overall.
What are Americans' top election issues?
The US election in November is likely to revolve around a few core topics, but primarily voters will be most concerned about immigration, the economy and the cost of living crisis.
Within the economy, voters have also expressed their concerns about inflation, taxes, house prices, jobs, government spending and healthcare.
The federal government is projected to run a $1.9trillion budget deficit in the current fiscal year with the cost of servicing the national debt, which passed $35trillion for the first time earlier this year, having risen due to elevated interest rates.
Donald Trump warned of 'tough challenge'
Donald Trump has been warned of his "toughest challenge" as he prepares to face election rival Kamala Harris in their first live televised head-to-head debate tonight.
Detailing her predictions ahead of the Trump-Harris debate, US Journalist Kelly Jane Torrance claimed that Trump faces a "tough challenge" against the Democrat candidate, and the media will be on the hunt for "any disrespect" he gives Harris.
Torrance told GBN America: "He's going to have a tough challenge here, because he had some issues debating Hillary Clinton."
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Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside debate venue
A crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside the debate venue.
The protesters were seen wielding placards demanding a ceasefire and calling for an arms embargo on Israel.
Kamala Harris facing 'biggest test' in debate as Trump prepares to 'lay blows'
Kamala Harris has been issued a stark warning as she prepares to face election rival Donald Trump in their first head-to-head debate tonight.
Detailing his predictions ahead of the live televised debate, GBN America correspondent Steven Edginton said this was a "crucial moment" in the election battle and will allow both Harris and Trump to play out their policies "on the national stage".
Steven explained: "This is a crucial moment in the presidential election ahead of November 5. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have never actually met in person, despite Kamala Harris being Vice President for four years.
"So this is going to be a very interesting moment for both candidates."
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Donald Trump branded 'danger to national security' by top US generals
Donald Trump has been branded a “danger to national security” by a group of retired generals ahead of his head-to-head debate with Kamala Harris tonight.
Ex-General Larry Ellis and retired Rear Admiral Michael Smith were among the former military chiefs to criticise Trump for his “role in putting service members in harm’s way”.
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Joe Biden: 'Harris is calm cool and collected'
President Joe Biden has confirmed he has spoken to Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the debate tonight.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Biden said: "I spoke to the Vice President. She seems cool, calm and collected.
"I think she's going to do great."
Will Joe Biden attend debate tonight?
Joe Biden has announced he will not attend the debate tonight and instead will be watching it on his television.
Speaking outside the White House, Biden told Fox News: "I'm going off to my granddaughter's birthday in New York.
"Then we're going to watch the debate. Then tomorrow I'm doing 9/11"
PICTURED: Robert F Kennedy Jr spotted at debate after suspending campaign in several states
Trump official MOCKS Harris's tiny debate podium
A Trump campaign official has mocked Kamala Harris's small podium after her team feared she would look tiny next to Trump if the podium's were the same size.
The offical jibed that it “looks like the kids table” at Thanksgiving.
WATCH: GB News' US correspondent Steven Edginton gives his take ahead of Trump v Harris debate
Kamala Harris to use smaller podium than Trump to 'appear same size'
Kamala Harris is set to use a slightly smaller podium during tonight's debate than her Republican rival Donald Trump.
Harris's team reportedly requested the move amid fears that she would look tiny next to the former President.
By shrinking the podium, Harris hopes it will make her appear 'the same size' as Trump while the candidates are presented on the televised split screen.
Axios reports that the height difference between the candidates is one of the largest among US presidential nominees with Trump standing at 6’3’’ while Harris stands at just 5’4’’.
Crowds gather near site of debate
A crowd has gathered near the site of the US presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris prepared to meet for the first time on Tuesday night in their only scheduled debate of the US presidential campaign, a key moment in a close-fought contest.
The nationally televised debate beginning at 9pm ET (0200 BST, Wednesday) takes place just eight weeks before the November 5 election, and days before early voting will start in some states.
Presidential debates do not necessarily change voters' minds, but they can transform the dynamics of a race.
Biden's performance against Trump in June was so damaging that it eventually led him to abandon his campaign.
IN PICTURES: Donald Trump lands in Philadelphia ahead of debate
IN PICTURES: Donald Trump lands in Philadelphia ahead of debate
IN PICTURES: Donald Trump lands in Philadelphia ahead of debate
Donald Trump has arrived in Philadelphia ahead of tonight's presidential election debate against Kamala Harris.
The event marks the first televised debate between the pair in this year's election cycle.
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