The televised forum serves as a preview for the candidates’ three face-to-face debates later this fall.
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Trump promises huge boost in military spending for more troops, planes, ships
The Republican says he would pay for the spending increase by making the government “leaner” and asking countries like Germany, Japan and Saudi Arabia to pay more for the security the U.S. provides.
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Dallas newspaper endorses Clinton, first Democrat in 76 years
Donald Trump still seems certain to win Texas, though his single-digit lead there is slimmer than one might expect for a Republican.
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Trump seeks distance from donation supporting Florida attorney general
The AG, who is supporting Trump’s presidential bid, personally solicited the $25,000 donation from Trump during a 2013 phone call, her spokesman says.
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Why It Matters: Student debt burdens taxpayers, postpones home ownership
Both Clinton and Trump acknowledge the problem, but see it as stemming from different sources.
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Trump agrees to participate in all three presidential debates
Trump had previously not committed to participating in the debates, questioning the dates and moderators.
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Sanders returns to N.H. to campaign for Clinton
Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to gather with volunteers Monday afternoon in Lebanon to campaign for his one-time rival.
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Trump backers try to explain mass deportation policy
The Republican nominee says he would target undocumented immigrants who had committed crimes and those who had overstayed their visas.
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Conservative pastor admits inflating his biography
Mark Burns seems to dig himself into a deeper hole during a disastrous CNN interview.
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Analysis: It’s President Clinton in most forecasts, but not foregone conclusion
For political scientists, there are all kinds of predictions – and excuses when they don’t pan out.