Do Fact Checks Matter?
Voters' minds are stubborn, and politicians habitually spout falsehoods. That doesn't mean fact-checking is a failure, though.
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Across The Country, Fascination And Indifference On Debate Night
An enormous television audience was expected for the first Clinton-Trump presidential debate. Crowds of voters also gathered in homes, restaurants and bars to watch the candidates go toe to toe.
Clinton And Trump Clash In Tense First Presidential Debate
The first presidential debate was a tense affair between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as they clashed over their economic and trade plans, national security and race relations in the U.S.
Your Cheat Sheet To The Issues That Could Come Up In The Presidential Debate
From jobs and taxes to health care and immigration, there are a host of issues that will come up Monday night. Here's what you should know to get smart quick.
Candidates Want To Raise The Economic Tide To Lift Opportunity, But How?
Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump talk about increasing opportunities for coming generations. Some analysts say boosting economic growth would help, but the way there is complicated.
4 Questions Hillary Clinton Faces Heading Into The First Debate
Expectations are high for the Democratic nominee, but she needs to come across as authentic and relatable instead of just a policy wonk.
A Complete Guide To Early And Absentee Voting
Early voting is set to account for one-third of all votes cast this election. Does your state allow early voting? And how do the campaigns use this data? Find out with our complete guide.
'New York Times' Editor: 'We Owed It To Our Readers' To Call Trump Claims Lies
Executive Editor Dean Baquet says "it would almost be illiterate" to call Donald Trump's longstanding claim that President Obama was born outside the U.S. anything but a lie.
The Big Reason Voters Like Trump, Clinton? They're Not The Other
A new Pew Research Center study finds that a third of Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's supporters are most strongly motivated by opposition to Trump and Clinton.
Trump Jr.'s Skittles Photo Taken By Former Refugee — And Used Without Permission
David Kittos, who fled Cyprus as a child, took the photo that appeared in a controversial tweet likening refugees to candy. He tells the BBC he didn't give Trump Jr. permission to use the image.