OnPolitics: Would you change the debate rules?

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Thursday, October 1 OnPolitics: What if they just called off the presidential debates? There has been discussion about changing the rules and structure of the presidential debates President Donald Trump and aides said Thursday they do not want any rules changes to the next two debates with Joe Biden and suggested they may bow out if the Commission on Presidential Debates insists on new rules to reduce interruptions and excessive talking.  Senior adviser Jason Miller said the two campaigns agreed to a set of rules before debate season began. "We do not want any changes," he said. The commission announced Wednesday it will consider changes to the rules for the two remaining presidential debates.  COVID aide is close but also far away  Congressional Democrats are expecting to vote Thursday evening on a revised COVID-19 relief bill as negotiations remained stalled with the White House and a deal on urgently needed aid remains out of reach. The proposal, a pared-down version of the Heroes Act passed by House Democrats in May, will likely pass the House, but will face opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate, where lawmakers have balked at a higher price tag for more relief. House Democrats unveiled their $2.2 trillion proposal on Monday, though House Republicans panned the bill as a "socialist wish list," and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters it would be "outlandish" to think Senate Republicans would support a relief bill over $2 trillion. What else is happening?  • Trump's campaign has a massive door-knocking operation. Biden's is just getting started. Will it matter? • Suicide rate among active-duty troops jumps to six-year high • Trump administration slashes refugee program amid president's campaign attacks on immigrants • Trump makes unfounded claims about mail-in voting • Speedy confirmation schedule for Amy Barrett injects urgency into FBI background probe Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here. MUST-READ ELECTIONS 2020 NEWS Joe Biden puts character on the ballot and other DNC takeaways Who will speak at the RNC? Here's what we know Survey: 4 in 10 Americans concerned about fairness in election Where you can - and can't - vote by mail   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102