First debate of 2016 the most-watched ever
More than 80 million people tuned in to see Clinton and Trump square off, making it the most-watched debate in American history.
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More than 80 million people tuned in to see Clinton and Trump square off, making it the most-watched debate in American history.

50% of donations to Hillary Clinton’s campaign come from Jewish contributors, according to a new study.

CNN poll shows Americans by margin of 2-1 believe Clinton won debate.

Watch the first debate between the two presidential candidates at Hofstra University in New York. Arutz Sheva reporter live at the scene.

Prime Minister Netanyahu tweets that he's 'more convinced than ever' that Israel-US bond will remain strong after elections.

Expert on US politics speaks about the importance of debates and gives his tactical recommendations for the candidates.

PA officials harshly condemn Trump's avowal to reverse longstanding US and UN policy and recognize united Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

GOP nominee continues slow rise in battleground states ahead of Monday night debate.

'Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people.'

Outreach group calls for 'Day of Jewish Unity' this Tuesday - one day after first presidential debate.

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday, ahead of similar meeting with Hillary Clinton.

Debates have had a major impact in past elections, so the two candidates are taking them very seriously; LA Times poll puts Trump up 4%.

Trump advisor negates claim that sovereignty in Judea and Samaria would ruin Israel's Jewish identity.

Analysts say the Israeli premier is trying to avoid any impression of interfering in the American electoral campaign.

In a change of stance, Texas Senator who challenged Trump for the Republican nomination endorses him for the presidency.

Donald Trump’s ex-wife Marla Maples is a Christian who keeps the Jewish Sabbath and eats kosher.

The two rival candidates for presidency, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton, both react sharply to police killing of a black citizen in Tulsa.

New Fox News polls find that Republican nominee has narrow lead in Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio.

The Donald's brilliant advisor Kellyanne Conway is credited with making him stop firing from the hip. Will he remember that at the debates?

Will low minority turnout and lukewarm support for Democratic nominee pave the way for Trump presidency?

Sources say former Republican President told a gathering he'd vote for Hillary Clinton. His spokesman: He's not commenting on the race.

Sheldon Adelson reportedly will contribute $5 million toward electing Trump, a fraction of the pledged $100 million reported earlier.

Trump campaign: Appearance by Palestinian teacher whose husband served time for terrorism “disqualifies” Clinton from the presidency.

The motive behind the attack in Manhattan remains a “mystery” in American press.

Israeli support for Democrat bucks trend in recent years favoring Republican candidates.

Jewish World War II prisoner of war appears in an ad for Democratic nominee, saying her rival “insulted all of our military.”

Jill Soloway, who won the Emmy for "Transparent", compares Republican presidential nominee to Nazi leader.

Following spate of bombings, Donald Trump says US afraid of being accused of profiling, something Israel does all the time, to great effect.

Republican presidential nominee to meet Egyptian President during the UN General Assembly, as will Clinton.

Obama demands large African American turnout to vote for Clinton, will be 'personally insulted' if community doesn't rally behind nominee.

Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates blasts both presidential nominees but is particularly critical of the Republican nominee.

"He’s close to me in a way, he speaks freely and reacts instantly", says Vladimir Zhirinovsky.

Republican presidential nominee publicly says President Obama was born in the United States, backtracking on the infamous "birtherism" saga.

Donald Trump’s Israel advisor declares that under a Trump administration, the level of cooperation with Israel will be unprecedented.

Republican presidential candidate sends a personal letter to Israel’s former President, wishing him a swift recovery from his stroke.

Republican nominee touts 'excellent physical health', while Clinton doctor says she remains 'healthy and fit to serve as president'.

Clinton's 'deplorables' comment, concealment of pneumonia, ongoing email woes cut Democrat's once formidable lead to virtual tie.

Latest polls show tight contest in two key states as Republican presidential nominee continues to gain momentum.

David Friedman, Trump’s adviser on Israel affairs, says the United States should let Israel decide how to solve its conflict with the PA.

Republican vice presidential nominee reiterates that he and Donald Trump have repeatedly denounced white supremacist leader David Duke.

Hillary Clinton has a 42-point advantage over Donald Trump among Jewish voters, according to new poll.

New York Attorney General opens investigation into Donald J. Trump Foundation to make sure it’s complying with charity laws.

Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's office Michael Oren talks American politics in an interview with Arutz Sheva

James Woolsey, known for his outspoken opposition to the Iran deal, joins the presidential campaign of Donald Trump as a senior adviser.

'Something's going on,' says Trump, 'but I hope she gets better and gets back on the trail.'

Republican nominee's adviser on Israel: Netanyahu was right with his remarks on the PA's desire for its state to be "judenrein".

Witnesses say former Secretary of State fainted during ceremony, while campaign staff claims Mrs. Clinton was "overheated.".

Democratic presidential candidate expresses “regret” for saying half of Trump’s supporters could be put into a "basket of deplorables".

Republican presidential nominee says North Korea’s latest nuclear test is another example of Clinton's "catastrophic failures".

Democratic presidential nominee blasts her Republican rival for praising Putin, talking about things he learned in intelligence briefings.

New polls find close races in the four most consequential swing states: Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

'Jihadists see Trump campaign as a great gift,' says Democratic nominee. 'ISIS terrorists praying to Allah to make Trump president.'

Lithuanian-born retired Major General and Holocaust survivor helped initiate recent endorsement of Trump by 88 military leaders.

Republican presidential nominee blasts Obama and Clinton's policies at televised forum.

88 retired generals and admirals sign open letter endorsing Republican presidential nominee.

In a speech in Cleveland, Republican nominee says if he is not elected president, the Iran nuclear deal will destroy Israel.

The Trump and Clinton campaigns issued tough-on-Iran statements following report that negotiators allowed Iran secret loopholes.

In another twist in rollercoaster campaign, new poll indicates Donald Trump has closed a double-digit gap, and now leads by 2 points.

Democratic presidential nominee has a bad coughing fit during a rally in Cleveland - which she blames on her Republican rival.

First-ever office of major US political party opens in Yesha.
