Trump vs. Biden: The final showdown

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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE THU, OCT 22, 2020 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,   The second and final debate between President Trump and Joe Biden didn't have as many interruptions as the first debate, but it was laden with attacks.   Both candidates got in their shots. While he was more restrained than last time – due in part to microphones being muted for two-minute stretches every segment – Trump stayed on the offensive. Biden fired back and pivoted often to direct appeals to Americans. Moderator Kristen Welker got the best reviews of the night for keeping things organized and clear.   It wasn't immediately clear whether the debate changed anybody's mind about Trump or Biden with just under two weeks left in the campaign. It's not even clear that people will still be talking about the debate hours from now, given how mercilessly the news cycles are moving in the final stages of the election. Read our take on the key moments here.   What did you think?    Email Mike Calia at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.   Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.    Subscribe to CNBC's daily new podcast The News with Shepard Smith, which provides deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  Here are the key moments from the final Trump-Biden presidential debate Trump and Biden answered questions and challenged each other about the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and foreign interference in the election. Trump and Biden faced off for the final time before Election Day Read how CNBC covered the final Trump-Biden debate live Thursday night. Pelosi cautions that Congress may be far from passing a stimulus bill despite progress on a deal Pelosi plans to speak to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin again as they try to strike a coronavirus stimulus deal before the 2020 election. Biden holds edge in swing state polls while his large national lead over Trump shrinks slightly Joe Biden is also outperforming 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in polls of crucial battleground states. Republicans vote to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Appeals court says Manhattan DA can't prosecute former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort due to double jeopardy rule Paul Manafort served for months as chief of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. wants him convicted of state crimes, but two court rulings have blocked that effort. Trump campaign ad about America's comeback features footage from Russia and Slovenia President Trump's campaign used stock footage from Russia and Slovenia in a digital ad intended to convince voters that America is bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Progressive lawmakers call on congressional leaders to prepare for next pandemic Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna called on top Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate to "lay the groundwork to prevent and mitigate future pandemics."     Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2020 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS