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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak during their first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2016.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak during their first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2016.
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Live Coverage: Clinton, Trump Tangle Over Trade, Taxes, Race

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During the first presidential debate between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump, the candidates tangle over trade and the economy. At times, moderator Lester Holt allows the candidates to speak over each other and go beyond their two-minute time limits.

Students at Hofstra University are enjoying the national exposure to their campus, located on Long Island, about 48 kilometers (30 miles) from New York City. Debate-watch parties are planned across the campus, which has an undergraduate enrollment of nearly 7,000.

Monday's debate will be held at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, where about 1,000 people will watch.

Hofstra University students pose with Donald Trump's likeness on the side of a bus. Trump will take on Hillary Clinton in an on-campus debate on Monday night. (B. Allen/VOA)
Hofstra University students pose with Donald Trump's likeness on the side of a bus. Trump will take on Hillary Clinton in an on-campus debate on Monday night. (B. Allen/VOA)

The first presidential debate is being held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, located about 48 kilometers (30 miles) from Manhattan.

Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York
Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York

The Commission on Presidential Debates has scheduled three presidential debates and one meeting between the vice presidential candidates.

Monday, Sept. 26:
The 90-minute debate begins at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 UTC) at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. NBC's Lester Holt moderates.

Sunday, Oct. 9:
The second presidential debate will be a town hall-style meeting at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.It will be moderated by ABC's Martha Raddatz and CNN's Anderson Cooper.

Wednesday, Oct. 19:
The third presidential debate will be similar in format to Monday's debate and will be held at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Fox News' Chris Wallace will moderate.

One vice presidential debate will be held between Democratic nominee Tim Kaine and Republican nominee Mike Pence. The event will be held Tuesday, October 4, at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. CBS News' Elaine Quijano will moderate.

Just fyi: Tuesday is National Voter Register Day in the United States.

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