Rules and details for tonight’s presidential debate without audience and muted microphones.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are facing off in Atlanta tonight for the highly-anticipated first 2024 presidential debate. This historic event marks the first time in U.S. history that a sitting president and former president will engage in a debate, setting the stage for a crucial moment in both Biden’s and Trump’s political careers.

Both Biden, 81, and Trump, 78, have been the subject of criticism due to their advanced age and differing views on key issues such as immigration, abortion, the war in Gaza, and more. As they prepare to take the stage, the approach to this debate has evolved significantly since their last face-off in 2020. Both candidates have agreed to new rules and a fresh format for this debate, which includes the absence of a studio audience and the requirement to mute one person’s microphone when the other is speaking.

For those eager to watch the debate, there are multiple options available. You can bookmark this page for a livestream or tune in to platforms like Yahoo.com, CNN, Fox News, NBC, NBC News NOW, or ABC for full coverage and expert analysis. Additionally, online streaming is available on CNN.com, CNBC.com, Max, and Hulu for those without a cable subscription.

As for the moderators of the debate, CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will be taking on this role. Tapper, known for his experience in moderating high-profile political debates, and Bash, a seasoned political journalist, are expected to ensure a fair and orderly discussion between Biden and Trump.

The debate rules have been updated for this event to enhance transparency and civility. Some key changes include no live audience, muted microphones when not speaking, no prewritten notes allowed, and limited mobility for the candidates. The final word during closing statements will be given to Trump, as determined by a coin flip.

Other presidential candidates did not meet the qualifications to participate in this debate, leaving only Biden and Trump on the stage. It is expected that moderators Tapper and Bash will maintain a strict enforcement of the rules to facilitate a constructive and informative debate.

Looking ahead, there are additional debates planned for the future. The second presidential debate is scheduled for September 10 and will be hosted by ABC News, with David Muir and Linsey Davis as moderators. While the details of the second debate are still pending, it is confirmed to be held during primetime.

As the nation tunes in to witness this historic event, the first 2024 presidential debate promises to be a critical moment in American politics. Stay tuned for live updates and insightful analysis as Biden and Trump take the stage in Atlanta.