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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets With Clinton And Trump

10:21pm September 25, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

Trump affirmed his support for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a position that would reverse long-standing U.S. policy. Clinton committed to enforcing the nuclear deal with Iran.

Politics & Government

Clinton, Trump To Face Off At New York's Hofstra In First Presidential Debate

5:46pm September 25, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off in their first debate Monday night, with high stakes for both candidates.

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Politics & Government

What Does It Take To Win A Debate? A Meaningful Exchange Can Make A Difference

5:46pm September 25, 2016

by NPR Staff

The first presidential debate is Monday, both candidates hoping to do well. But what does it mean to "win" a debate? American University history professor Allan Lichtman explains.

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Lester Holt speaks on stage at an event at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Sept. 12, 2016 in New York City.

Lester Holt's Moment

11:11am September 25, 2016

by David Folkenflik

For NBC's Lester Holt, who took the anchor chair after Brian Williams was caught exaggerating, Monday's presidential debate has big stakes and bigger risks.

Donald Trump's Run Isn't Dampening Ohio Republican Senate Race

8:55am September 25, 2016

by Nick Castele

Donald Trump's campaign is not weighing down Republican Senate candidates across the country as Democrats had initially hoped. In Ohio, the GOP Senate candidate has a big lead over the Democrat.

Talking Debate Strategy Before Monday Night

8:44am September 25, 2016

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with conservative commentator Beth Myers and Democratic strategist Bill Burton about what they will be watching for in the first presidential debate on Monday.

First 2016 Presidential Debate Preview

8:41am September 25, 2016

The first presidential debate of 2016 is Monday night in Hempstead, N.Y. It could be a major turning point in the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's detailed education policies are rooted in investments in education and economic growth.

Hillary Clinton's Plan For America's Students

6:00am September 25, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

In advance of the first debate, a rundown of the Democratic presidential candidate's positions.

Pedestrians pass copies of newspapers for sale in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 7, 2015.

Newspaper Endorsements Matter Most When They're Unexpected

3:00pm September 24, 2016

by Meg Anderson

The New York Times endorsed Hillary Clinton on Saturday, but an endorsement that came the day before from a smaller paper may matter more to its readers, for the simple fact that it was unexpected.

Politics & Government

Monday's Debate Latest In History Of (Sometimes) Memorable Encounters

1:19pm September 24, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York is the first of three scheduled this campaign season.

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