Politics

Road to debate: Trump built image as he built business

By Nancy Benac, Associated Press

Donald Trump once claimed to be publicity shy. No joke.

Clinton as communicator, from Wellesley to campaign trail

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Hillary Clinton has said it herself: She's not the most naturally gifted public communicator.

Debate Night: Clinton, Trump set for high-stakes showdown

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday night's presidential debate, laying out for voters their vastly different visions for America's future.

Watch: The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins

While you're gearing up to watch the debate, thumb through PBS Newshour's coverage of the issues, the candidates and the state of the race.

What to expect from the first presidential debate

By PBS News Hour

As U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton prepare for their first debate on Monday night, NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan in New York to discuss what to expect.

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Pentagon chief is expert on nukes but says little about them

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

As defense secretary to a president who famously envisioned "a world without nuclear weapons," Ash Carter has said remarkably little about them.

Clinton team hopes 'birther' flap will motivate black voters

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democrats wasted no time looking for political opportunity after Donald Trump falsely accused Hillary Clinton of starting the rumor that President Barack Obama was not born in the U.S.

What would it take for a third-party candidate to make it to the White House?

By Daniel Bush

In an election driven by voter frustration with the political establishment, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein could do reasonably well in November -- and potentially play a spoiler role in the election. The prospect of a solid showing this year…

Clinton, Trump to meet separately with Israel PM Netanyahu

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are meeting separately with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.

Trump says he would do more than Clinton to help women

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is arguing that he'll do more to help women from the White House than Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.