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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.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be asked the first question at tonight's debate, having won a coin-toss earlier.

What family members will be in the audience while presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate?

For Republican nominee Trump: his wife, Melania, as well as his adult children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany.

For Democratic nominee Clinton: her daughter, Chelsea.

WATCH: Young voters at Hofstra University discuss their opinions ahead of the presidential debate:

Young Voters from Hofstra University
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The media are gearing up for 9 p.m. EDT (0100 UTC) start of the first presidential debate.

Media crowd into the filing center at Hofstra University ahead of Monday night's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (B. Allen/VOA)
Media crowd into the filing center at Hofstra University ahead of Monday night's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (B. Allen/VOA)

Media crowd into the filing center at Hofstra University ahead of Monday night's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (B. Allen/VOA)
Media crowd into the filing center at Hofstra University ahead of Monday night's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (B. Allen/VOA)

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