Vice President Kamala Harris has consented to the debate rules set for the upcoming presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, which will include muted microphones when the other candidate is speaking. This decision comes after Harris's campaign expressed concerns that the muted microphones would inhibit substantive exchanges, but ultimately agreed to the rules to ensure the debate occurs. The debate, scheduled for September 10 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, will last 90 minutes and feature two commercial breaks, with moderators from ABC News overseeing the event. Trump's campaign had insisted on the microphone muting, while Harris's team had initially advocated for live microphones to facilitate more direct discussion. Both campaigns are preparing for the debate amidst ongoing tensions, particularly regarding the debate format and rules. The debate is critical as Pennsylvania is a significant swing state in the upcoming election.