Debates
Donald Trump Wants Drug Tests Before Joe Biden Debates
President Donald Trump has suggested that he and Democratic rival Joe Biden should both be drug tested before they take the stage to debate in Ohio next month, comparing the debate to a boxing match.
Will Kamala Harris and Mike Pence Debate Before the Presidential Election?
"I'll see you in Salt Lake City," Vice President Mike Pence said in a message to presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris about their upcoming debate in October.
Majority of Americans Want to Hear Directly From Biden, Trump Campaigns
A growing majority of Americans say it's either somewhat important or very important to hear directly from both former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump's campaigns.
Roger Stone Says Donald Trump Should Use Executive Power to Control Debates
"I think the president can command how and when and under what format he debates, and he should use that power to control the dialogue on debates and to control what debates are ultimately heard by the American people," Stone said.
University of Notre Dame Opts Out of Holding First Presidential Debate
"The necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus," said University of Notre Dame President Reverend John I. Jenkins.
Tulsi Gabbard Says Political Elite 'Trying to Erase' Her Candidacy
"49% of voters say #LetTulsiDebate," the congresswoman tweeted.
Bloomberg Calls Stop-and-Frisk 'Embarrassing,' Says it 'Got Out of Control'
Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg said the stop-and-frisk policy used by New York police during his tenure "got out of control" at the ninth Democratic debate in Nevada Wednesday. But former Vice President Joe Biden said Bloomberg continued the practice even after he was asked to stop.
Amy Klobuchar Says She'd Support Bloomberg and He 'Should Be' in Debates
"I still do not think he is the best candidate for our country," the Democratic presidential candidate noted.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Pete Buttigieg And Mike Bloomberg
"He is spending hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars to buy the election," the Vermont senator said about Bloomberg. "There's something wrong with that."
Yang Says DNC Should Have Held Debate on Fox News: 'What Are You Doing?'
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang told a crowd at a political event that the Democratic National Committee should have allowed Fox News to host one of the Democratic debates. "To me, if you're the DNC, you jump at that," Yang said.
Carly Fiorina Says Trump, GOP Don't 'Respect Women,' But May Vote For Him
"I think there is a reason why women, people of color, young people, don't feel affinity for the Republican Party. It's because the brand, the way business has been conducted, sends a message: 'we don't value you, and we don't respect you,'" Fiorina told CNN's Poppy Harlow.
Republican Journalist Doesn't Want to Befriend Trump But Will Vote for Him
Kassy Dillon said that "results are more important than rhetoric" and that Trump's achievements to date mean he will keep her vote in 2020.
When's the Next Democratic Debate? Schedule, Requirements and Qualifiers
Eleven candidates have already met the requirements to participate in the fourth Democratic primary debate.
Kirsten Gillibrand Opens Door for Deluge of 2020 Candidates to Leave Race
Gillibrand dropping out of race creates a moment of reflection for Democrats polling at less than 2%
DNC Votes Against Single-Issue Debates Including Climate Change
The Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to reject single-issue presidential candidate debates over topics including climate change.
Marianne Williamson Says 'Powerful Forces' Out To End Her Campaign
She said people on "the left" are trying to keep her away from the third Democratic debate next month
Meghan McCain Questions Why Billionaires Run For Office, Tom Steyer Replies
Tom Steyer said the removal of corporations from controlling the U.S. government and reversing the effects of climate change are the two most urgent pieces of his 2020 platform.
'Throw your hands up': Sanders' Exchange Turns Into Instant Meme
The moment former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper invoked the word radical, Sanders threw his hands up in disbelief.
Tim Ryan Asked Why He Didn't Put Hand on Heart for National Anthem
Democratic presidential contender Tim Ryan stood out as the only candidate who didn't put his hand on his heart during a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Survey: 70 Percent of Republicans Say Fact-Checking Favors One Side
A 70 percent majority of Republicans say fact-checking efforts are biased in favor of just one side of political and social issues, compared to just 29 percent of Democrats who say the same.
DNC Ditches Fox News for 2020 Debates
In a statement to Newsweek, Fox News Vice President Bill Sammon says that he hopes the DNC "will reconsider its decision."
A Timeline of Trump's Rocky Relationship With the Pope
The Vatican said in a statement Thursday that the duo would meet up May 24.
EU Draws Plans as UK Debates Post-Brexit Relationship
EU members meet this week to plan for different realities based on 'what the British interest is.'
What You Need to Know for Sunday's Presidential Debate
The presidential candidates will speak directly to uncommitted voters at their second debate, on Sunday night in St. Louis.
Here's What to Read Before the Vice Presidential Debate
Essential "Newsweek" articles about Tim Kaine and Mike Pence, ahead of their only debate.
Trump Interrupted Clinton 51 Times in 'Sexist' Debate
Clinton used Trump's swipes to address his derogatory comments toward women.
Meet the Jaded Young Voters Who Are Undecided
Many students at Hofstra University said the outcome of the first presidential debate will determine who gets their vote in November.
Exclusive: Trump Either Lied to GOP or Broke the Law
Newsweek obtained a deposition that shows Donald Trump committed perjury. Or lied.
'There You Go Again:' Debates' Iconic Moments
Presidential debates have provided some of the most memorable moments and quotations in modern political history.
Military Backs Trump, Johnson for President: Survey
A new survey finds little support for Hillary Clinton in the presidential race.