Sep 26 What to watch for in tonight’s debate By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins There are few real make-or-break moments in presidential elections. Tonight’s opening-round debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could very well become one. But then again, maybe not. Polls show that roughly 90 percent of voters have already made up… Continue reading
Sep 26 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. Continue reading
Sep 26 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. Continue reading
Sep 26 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. Continue reading
Sep 25 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. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 5:45 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. Continue watching
Sep 25 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. Continue reading
Sep 25 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… Continue reading
Sep 25 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. Continue reading
Sep 25 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. Continue reading