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The US Supreme Court tied 4-4 on a challenge to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to extend the absentee ballot deadline, allowing the ruling to stand. Pennsylvania Republicans sought to overturn this decision, which permits counting ballots received up to three days post-election, provided they were not mailed after November 3rd. Additionally, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced new rules for the final debate between President Trump and former Vice President Biden, including uninterrupted two-minute responses and muted microphones during initial responses.

What was the decision made by the US Supreme Court regarding the Pennsylvania absentee ballot deadline?

How many days after the election can absentee ballots be counted according to the ruling?

What are the new plans announced by the Commission on Presidential Debates for the final meeting?

What will happen to the candidates' microphones at the start of each round of questioning during the debate?

What is the purpose of muting the candidates' mikes during the debate?