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Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado speaks to reporters during a June press conference. Trump criticized her weight in the 1990s, and again after Monday's presidential debate.

In Post-Debate Interview, Trump Again Criticizes Pageant-Winner's Weight

3:36pm September 27, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump followed up Monday's debate by insulting a former Miss Universe winner. He told a morning show that Alicia Machado "gained a massive amount of weight, and it was a real problem."

Lester Holt did indeed fact-check the candidates Monday night. But did it do anything?

Do Fact Checks Matter?

3:34pm September 27, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Voters' minds are stubborn, and politicians habitually spout falsehoods. That doesn't mean fact-checking is a failure, though.

Left: Republican nominee Donald Trump speaks during the presidential debate at Hofstra University on Monday in Hempstead, N.Y. Right: Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the debate.

Who Got What They Wanted From The First Clinton-Trump Debate?

7:05am September 27, 2016

by Ron Elving

On this occasion, the often dour Clinton gave way to beaming smiles and occasional chuckles. Trump had just one salient objective — to project a calm and presidential air — yet struggled with it.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debated Monday night.

Fact Check: First Presidential Debate

2:05am September 27, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR annotated the first presidential debate debate with fact check, analysis and context.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Moderator Lester Holt listen during the presidential debate at Hofstra University on September 26, 2016 in Hempstead, New York.

Clinton And Trump Clash In Tense First Presidential Debate

11:42pm September 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

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.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debate Monday night.

Live Fact Check: Trump And Clinton Debate For The First Time

10:53pm September 26, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR reporters and editors are live annotating Monday night's debate. Read the latest fact check, analysis and context here.

Politics & Government

Clinton And Trump Meet In First Presidential Debate

6:26pm September 26, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump bring different skills to the debate stage, and each has been preparing in different ways for their first encounter Monday night.

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Presidential Campaign Reaches Major Juncture With First Clinton-Trump Debate

4:53pm September 26, 2016

by Mara Liasson

With a close race, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump enter Monday night's presidential debate in Hempstead, N.Y., with the course of the campaign on the line.

Politics & Government

What You Want To Know About The Presidential Debate

4:53pm September 26, 2016

Our Politics Podcast team takes questions from listeners before Monday night's first presidential debate.

The stage is set for the presidential debate between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

4 Things To Watch At The First Presidential Debate

8:22am September 26, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Which Donald Trump will show up? That's one of several unknowns that will determine the outcome of tonight's debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton.