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Senate approves bill to avoid government shutdown, sending it to Trump

By a sweeping bipartisan vote Wednesday, the Senate sent President Trump a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, averting the possibility of a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts Thursday.

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In turning from Trump toward the camera, Biden avoided being dragged down in the first presidential debate

Biden didn't have a great night, but Trump set the bar low, debate experts said.

Worst. Debate. Ever. (And let’s definitely do it again)

Of course we should have two more debates. Here are three quick reasons why.

Debate commission to make changes in wake of first debate

The Commission on Presidential Debates says it’s adding new “tools to maintain order” to the upcoming debates after a chaotic first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
A test for democracy

The most complicated election in modern history is coming — soon. Are we prepared?

Experts worry about a nightmare election during a pandemic marred by disenfranchisement and chaos, followed by an acrimonious legal and political dispute over the results that would test the nation’s democratic resolve.

Here’s how news anchors and commentators reacted to the first presidential debate

Fact-checking claims from Trump and Biden during the first 2020 presidential first debate

Here’s the reality behind Trump’s claims about mail voting

'You have no idea’: A look at the reaction online to the first 2020 presidential debate

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Heckling and interrupting Biden, Trump causes chaos in first presidential debate

The president repeatedly taunted his challenger, interrupting him to make fun of his college grades, his son’s business dealings, and his performance against Senator Bernie Sanders.

Analysis

Scorecard: Grading the debate performances of Donald Trump and Joe Biden

No one won this debate, and the loser was clearly the United States of America.

First debate between Trump, Biden marked by chaos, rancor as candidates made it personal

Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in contentious exchanges Tuesday night over the coronavirus pandemic, job losses and how the Supreme Court will shape the future of the nation’s health care.

Recap: How that exhausting presidential debate unfolded

Follow Globe reporters and opinion writers for live updates as Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in the first 2020 presidential debate from Cleveland.

About that presidential debate: A Q+A for Globe Subscribers

The Boston Globe's political reporters will discuss the first presidential debate and answer questions from subscribers about what just happened, and what we can expect in future debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Please note: You must use the email address associated with your Boston Globe subscription to register.

Watch live video: First presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden are meeting for their first debate beginning at 9 p.m.

Large crowds out, masks in: Debating in the age of the coronavirus

Instead of the usual auditorium setting, the debate is being hosted by the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University in the 27,000-square-foot atrium of the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion on the clinic’s Health Education Campus.

Elizabeth Warren says she won’t meet with Amy Coney Barrett

Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday that she will not meet with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s pick to succeed the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court.