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Commission: Both Candidates Must Stand for First Debate

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump will stand behind lecterns for the first debate on Monday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, the Commission on Presidential Debates confirms.

First Debate 2012 (David Goldman / Associated Press)

Entire WNBA Team Kneels in Solidarity with Charlotte, Loses

The entire Indiana Fever, a team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), knelt before a home playoff game Wednesday night in solidarity with ongoing protests against police shootings of black men in Tulsa and Charlotte.

Indiana Fever national anthem (Darron Cummings / Associated Press)

Wisconsin Poll: Statistical Tie Between Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump

A new poll of likely voters in Wisconsin by Marquette University Law School shows Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton leading Republican rival Donald Trump, 44% to 42%. The result is within the poll’s 4.4% margin of error — a statistical tie.

APPLETON, WI - MARCH 30: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests

Clinton Foundation Took Cash from Wells Fargo

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is joining the attack against Wells Fargo. However, the Clinton Foundation has taken large sums from Wells Fargo.

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: Former U.S. Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Clinton

Politico: Clinton Foundation to Lay Off Dozens

The Clinton Foundation is planning to drop dozens of employees as it winds down most operations, according to a report by Politico, citing “two former Clinton Foundation officials who remain in communication with staff.”

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Illegal Campfire Causes Most Expensive Fire in U.S. History

The Soberanes Fire, a wildfire ablaze for the past two months near California’s Big Sur, is now the costliest fire in U.S. history in terms of the sheer expense of fighting it, which already exceeds $200 million — with the fire only 67 percent contained.

Big Sur fire (Terry Chea / Associated Press)

Field Poll: Hillary Clinton’s Lead Slipping… in California

A new Field poll released Tuesday shows that while Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton still enjoys a sizable lead among likely voters in California, her lead is slipping significantly, falling seven points since July.

RIVERSIDE, CA - MAY 24: Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hilla

Bill Clinton Admits: Some Gave to Clinton Foundation for Favors

Former President Bill Clinton admitted to National Public Radio on Monday that some donors to the Clinton Foundation may have sought to win favors from the government, particularly the State Department while under his wife, Hillary Clinton.

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Anti-Israel J Street Wants the IRS Scandal to Continue

J Street, the far-left organization that styles itself as “pro-Israel, pro-peace” but in practice works to lobby against Israel in Congress and the media, is continuing its pursuit of conservative pro-Israel non-profit groups as if the IRS scandal had never happened.

J Street president Jeremy Ben-Ami (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

CNN’s Jake Tapper Edits out Hillary Clinton’s ‘Bombings’ Remark

CNN’s Jake Tapper asked New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on State of the Union on Sunday morning about the supposed contrast between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in their responses to the explosions Saturday in New York, editing out Clinton’s reference to “bombings” to create a false distinction.

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Hillary Calls NYC Explosion ‘Bombings,’ Slams Trump for ‘Bomb’

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton referred to the explosions in New York City as “bombings,” then attacked her Republican rival, Donald Trump, for using the word “bomb” before authorities had publicly confirmed the facts of the attack.

Hillary and bombings (Liz Kreutz / Twitter / Screen shot)

Clinton Adviser Sid Blumenthal Spread Birther Story — Editor

Though Hillary Clinton — and the media — furiously denied that charge after it was made by Republican nominee Donald Trump on Friday morning, editor James Asher remembered Clinton aide Sidney Blumenthal spreading the rumor.

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Hillary Clinton Campaign Manager Admits 2008 Birther Link

Patti Solis Doyle, who was Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager in 2008 until the Iowa caucuses, admitted on Friday that a Clinton campaign staffer had, in fact, circulated the Birther conspiracy theory that Barack Obama was born outside the U.S. and therefore potentially ineligible to serve in the presidency.

Patti Solis Doyle (Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press)

CNN Slams Trump’s ‘Political Rick Roll’

CNN’s most senior political journalists could barely contain their outrage on Friday morning after Republican nominee Donald Trump used an event that they expected to be about Birtherism to showcase his support from veterans, Medal of Honor winners, retired flag officers, and Medal of Honor winners.

Rick Astley (Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty)

Blue State Blues: At United Nations, Clinton Gives Trump Golden Opportunity

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton plans to mingle with foreign leaders at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly next week. Her goal is to use the UN as a backdrop to display her foreign policy credentials, and contrast her experience with that of Republican rival Donald Trump.

Blue State Blues (Breitbart)

Clinton Foundation to Throw Birthday Fundraiser for Bill in Manhattan

The Clinton Foundation is going ahead with plans for a big fundraiser Friday celebrating former president Bill Clinton’s 70th birthday at Manhattan’s Rainbow Room on Friday, featuring performances by Jon Bon Jovi, Barbara Streisand and other stars.

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L.A. Times Tracking Poll: Trump Opens 5-Point Lead over Clinton

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has widened his lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times daily tracking poll to nearly 5 points. As of Sept. 14, Trump leads Clinton 46.7% to 42.0% in the poll.

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Obama Defends Clinton Foundation: ‘Saved Countless Lives’

President Barack Obama attempted Tuesday to defend the Clinton Foundation against criticism that Hillary Clinton and her husband used it as a vehicle for self-enrichment and bribery, accepting donations from foreigners and companies with business before the State Department.

Obama defends Clinton Foundation (Carolyn Kaster / Associated Press)

Trump Surges to 3-Point Lead over Clinton in L.A. Times Tracking Poll

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump surged to a 3-point lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times tracking poll on Tuesday. Trump now leads Clinton 45.8% to 42.8%, his largest lead since Aug. 31 and a 4.4% spike since Sep. 11.

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