The debate is going forward as scheduled, starting at 9 p.m.

ET, with Norah ODonnell and Margaret Brennan as moderators.

The event is being held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, with no audience.

CBS Broadcast Center in New York, where the debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz will take place.

CBS Broadcast Center in New York, where the debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz will take place.Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

Jared Polis (D-CO), Gov.

Theres been considerable pre-debate focus on the extent to which moderators will fact check the candidates.

Another difference from ABC News presidential debate coverage will be the microphones.

Donald Trump and ABC News' Terry Moran

There will be a closing statement, with Vance getting the last word.

There will be two commercial breaks.

Rival networks also are being permitted to air and stream the debate.

Harris has agreed to the second match-up.

Harris will be in Washington during the debate, and Trump is campaigning in Wisconsin.