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The first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump started with a moment of civility but quickly turned combative with the former president going on defense. Reporting for TODAY, NBC's Peter Alexander shares memorable moments from the faceoff that covered national security, abortion rights and a debunked conspiracy about immigrants in Ohio "eating the pets." After Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced off in the first debate, Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker and NBC's Hallie Jackson join TODAY to break down the memorable moments, including the major endorsement from Taylor Swift that was announced shortly after the candidates walked off the stage. Hours after a political faceoff in Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are expected to attend the service marking 23 years since the terror attacks of 9/11. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY. A state of emergency is in effect for Louisiana as Hurricane Francine gains strength through the Gulf of Mexico. There could be as much as six feet of storm surge. NBC's Jesse Kirsch reports and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.