OnPolitics: Of course we're getting two town halls

Thursday, October 15

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are pictured during the presidential debate at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.

OnPolitics: Trump and Biden get their own town halls tonight

We're days away from the presidential election and hours away from two town halls. Get excited.

If you've been sitting around hoping and wishing for two presidential town halls to pop off at the same time, this is your time to shine.

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be holding their own town halls Thursday night. Each begins at 8 p.m. EDT and will offer an opportunity for the candidates to have their say.

How, you might be wondering, in the world are we supposed to keep track of all of it? Because YOU KNOW there are going to be several moments trending on social media and times where each candidate will make some news.

Everybody settle. We here at USA TODAY have you covered.

How to watch?

The Trump NBC event will be simulcast on companion outlets MSNBC and CNBC. Biden's town hall will be on ABC only.

Or you can save yourself some hassle by checking out usatoday.com or following on our social media channels. We'll have live coverage and a look at those viral moments.

Here's what to know about the Biden, Trump competing town halls tonight

We're close to a SCOTUS confirmation

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett testifies during the third day of her confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Jonathan Ernst, AP

Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings finished Thursday, concluding four days of hearings as Republicans map out a clear path to placing her on the high court before Election Day.

Barrett's confirmation requires approval by the majority of the committee and the full Senate, both of which are controlled by Republicans.

The panel will meet once more - Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. EDT - to officially vote on Barrett's confirmation. After the committee approves her nomination, which is likely to pass in a 12-10 party-line vote, the full Senate will consider her.

What else is going on?

•	Kamala Harris cancels trips after two linked to campaign test positive for COVID-19
•	Secret audio recordings detail how white supremacists seek recruits