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Sen. Kamala Harris stands with former Vice President Joe Biden after speaking last month during the Democratic National Convention.

Politics & Government

Biden, Harris Release 2019 Tax Returns Hours Before The First Debate

4:26pm September 29, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

Biden released the return and disclosure just hours before the first presidential debate, where President Trump is expected to face questions over his tax returns.

Sen. Chris Coons On 1st Presidential Debate

3:58pm September 29, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about Tuesday's presidential debate and his role on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

What To Expect From 1st Presidential Debate

3:58pm September 29, 2020

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are set for the first of three presidential debates. Tuesday's debate will be in Cleveland.

Trump Campaign Senior Adviser On The Presidential Debate

3:58pm September 29, 2020

NPR's Tonya Mosley talks with Steve Cortes, a senior adviser for the Trump 2020 campaign, about how the president will defend his record in Tuesday's debate.

Democrats Worry GOP Efforts To Recruit Poll Watchers May Lead To Voter Intimidation

3:58pm September 29, 2020

by Pam Fessler

Republicans are recruiting tens of thousands of poll watchers, saying that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election. Democrats and civil rights groups worry it could lead to voter intimidation.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (left) and Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem talk about voting last Thursday, when balloting began in the state. The Pistons are allowing their arena to be used as a polling station.

'Russia Doesn't Have To Make Fake News': Biggest Election Threat Is Closer To Home

3:58pm September 29, 2020

National security officials say Russia is again trying to disrupt the election. But this time, it doesn't have to work so hard because Americans are spreading mistruths and doubts about the election.

The stage of the first presidential debate, in Cleveland. Tuesday's debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be the first of three 90-minute debates between the two.

Politics & Government

6 Questions Ahead Of The 1st Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

11:13am September 29, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The first presidential debate is high stakes. Can Trump avoid the sitting-president first-debate slump? Does Biden come across competently? And how personal will it get?

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance arrives at federal court for a hearing related to President Trump's financial records in October 2019 in New York City.

Politics & Government

Legal Fight Over Trump's Financial Records Grinds On Even As Tax Details Spill Out

8:09am September 29, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

The president is waging multiple court battles to shield his finances from scrutiny, including two cases involving subpoenas issued to his personal accounting firm.

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President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are debating Tuesday night in Cleveland for the first time.

Politics & Government

Watch Live: 1st Presidential Debate Between Trump And Biden

12:02am September 29, 2020

Follow live updates and fact checks beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday. President Trump and Joe Biden are expected to cover a range of topics, including the coronavirus and the economy.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., introduced a revised $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package after weeks of stalled talks.

House Democrats Introduce Scaled-Back Coronavirus Aid Package

9:13pm September 28, 2020

by Kelsey Snell

The legislation addresses many of Democrats' top priorities that were included in the $3.4 trillion bill that passed the House in May. The latest bill lessens the duration of benefits.