Post-debate poll: Hillary Clinton takes round one

Hillary Clinton was deemed the winner of Monday night's debate by 62% of voters who tuned in to watch, while just 27% said they thought Donald Trump had the better night, according to a CNN/ORC Poll of voters who watched the debate. That drubbing is similar to Mitt Romney's dominant performance over President Barack Obama in the first 2012 presidential debate.

Valley voters weigh in on presidential debate

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton try to speak over each other during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., on Monday. And one lonely Grand Junction voter, unwilling to vote for either, said it boiled down to "rehash of the same verbiage we hear time after time from each."

The Midge 5AM SPECIAL: Clinton v Trump. The highlights. The (very) low blows. And who won?

Hello and welcome to this special 5am edition of the The Midge, the e-bulletin that takes a bite out of politics in Scotland and elsewhere. One story leads the field - the first, live, presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and the Democrats' Hillary Clinton at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York.

Hillary Clinton – Hillary Clinton claims Donald Trump invited Russian …

Hillary Clinton said that Donald Trump gave Russian president Vladimir Putin the thumbs up to hack away at U.S. emails. Putin has "let loose cyber attackers to hack into government files, to hack into personal files, hack into the Democratic National Committee," Clinton said during the first general election presidential debate at Hofstra University.

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

With a tight election on the line, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton will face off in less than an hour at their first presidential debate, a battle 18 months in the making that is emerging as the most hotly anticipated moment in modern US political history. An audience rivaling that of the Super Bowl - perhaps around 100 million Americans - will be glued to televisions, smart phones and social media when the rivals rip off the gloves at 9 pm ET.

Top Republicans voting for Hillary Clinton

In a prime-time address at the Democratic National Convention, the billionaire made the case that Clinton is the best choice for moderate voters in 2016. "I will vote for Hillary, I will talk to my Republican friends about helping her, and I will donate to her campaign and try to raise money for her," Whitman told The New York Times .

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump ditch reporters to travel to debate venue

Countdown begins for fight of the century: Trump and Clinton family and supporters arrive at Hofstra ahead of presidential debate as candidates fire the first shots on social media ahead of historic showdown Ivanka Trump, her brother's Donald Jr and Eric, and Tiffany Trump, are also listed as seated in the front row Members of Team Trump and Team Clinton have begun arriving at Hofstra University for what could be the most epic presidential debate in a generation. The candidates will use their wit, their instincts and their guests to get under each other's skin and Trump's entire family is expected to bring their glamour to the front row.

Stephanie Grace: Party and problems aside, most Louisiana voters still like Gov. John Bel Edwards

Governor John Bel Edwards meets with Cynthia Trahan, outside of her flood damaged home, during his tour of Derby Heights subdivision on Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Lafayette. Governor John Bel Edwards meets with Cynthia Trahan, outside of her flood damaged home, during his tour of Derby Heights subdivision on Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Lafayette.

Presidential Debate: Watch the Live Stream Here

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off tonight at 9 ET/6 PT and if you don't have cable, don't worry: You can watch the presidential debate right here at TheWrap. Will Trump appear presidential? Will Hillary stoop to name calling? Will a surprise guest cause a distraction from the front row? We'll know all the answers in roughly two hours.

White House says Barack Obama will be watching tonight’s debate

No Monday Night Football for Obama! He'll be watching tonight's debate says White House as it offers praise for the 'always well-prepared' Lester Holt Even the president has plans to tune into the hotly anticipated slugfest between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, his spokesman says In a rebuke to both, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest also offered praise to moderator and NBC News journalist Lester Holt Obama's spokesman said even the president has plans to tune into the hotly anticipated slugfest between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

LeBron supports Kaepernick but will stand during anthem

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... With millions watching and the American presidency on the line, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are poised for a must-see showdown Monday night, pitting the Democrat's call for steady, experienced leadership against... The U.S. Coast Guard says one of two Connecticut boaters who had been missing for a week has been found alive, drifting on an inflatable life raft off the coast of Massachusetts.