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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Politics

Donald Trump Embraces Wider Use of Stop-and-Frisk by Police

Don King introduced Donald J. Trump at an event at the New Spirit Revival Center in Ohio on Wednesday.
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Don King introduced Donald J. Trump at an event at the New Spirit Revival Center in Ohio on Wednesday.

Mr. Trump’s endorsement of the aggressive crime-fighting tactic, whose legality has been challenged, collides with his recent courtship of African-American voters.

Hillary Clinton called for more job opportunities for the disabled in a speech Wednesday in Orlando, Fla. She was introduced by a disability activist, Anastasia Somoza.
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Hillary Clinton called for more job opportunities for the disabled in a speech Wednesday in Orlando, Fla. She was introduced by a disability activist, Anastasia Somoza.

In Florida, she called for a more “inclusive economy” for a group of Americans who are too often “overlooked and undervalued.”

Corey Lewandowski Continues to Be Paid by Donald Trump’s Campaign

The former campaign manager, who has since joined CNN as a commentator, was paid $20,000 in August by the Trump team for “strategy consulting.”

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People are motivated to vote by a combination of individual priorities, group culture, candidate outreach, and how easy or hard it is to cast a ballot.

Graphic: At Least 110 Republican Leaders Won’t Vote for Donald Trump. Here’s When They Reached Their Breaking Point.

Which statements caused Republicans to bail on Donald Trump.

Graphic: In the Race for Registered Voters, Republicans Are Gaining

Republicans have narrowed the Democrats’ lead in registered voters in several swing states, especially in North Carolina and Florida.

Interactive Feature: 2016 Election Forecast: Who Will Be President?

The Upshot’s presidential forecast, updated daily.

Latest Election Polls 2016

Get the latest national and state polls on the presidential election between Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump.

Fight Between Saudis and 9/11 Families Escalates in Washington

President Obama is facing pressure from each side of legislation allowing families to sue Saudi Arabia. He has said he will veto the bill.

I.R.S. Chief Calls Efforts to Oust Him ‘Improper’

John A. Koskinen warned that an attempt by House Republicans to impeach him would discourage people from government service.

Donald Trump Hits Familiar Chords Before First General Election Debate

With less than a week until the event, Mr. Trump has used his recent rallies to sharpen the nationalist message he has embraced throughout the campaign.

Who Hates Free Trade Treaties? Surprisingly, Not Voters

Support for trade agreements in general, and the pending Pacific pact in particular, stands in notable contrast to the toxicity of trade this election season.

Donald Trump Jr.’s Skittles Tweet Fits a Pattern

When Mr. Trump, a close adviser to his father, likened Syrian refugees to deadly Skittles, it was not the first time he had been accused of poor taste.

Bombing Case Points to Gaps in Trump’s and Clinton’s Antiterrorism Plans

There is nothing in the two candidates’ plans that would have had much chance of stopping Ahmad Khan Rahami from planting bombs in New York and New Jersey.

Donald Trump Used Over $250,000 From Charity for Business Disputes, Report Says

The payments from the Donald J. Trump Foundation helped settle unpaid fines at his Mar-a-Lago Club and a lawsuit at a Trump golf course, The Washington Post said.

Letter From America

When the Electoral Map Governs Presidential Campaign Strategy

In a close presidential election, as this one appears to be, state-to-state variations assume an outsize role in the outcome.

Paris Climate Deal Passes Milestone as 20 More Nations Sign On

The moves essentially ensure that the agreement will go into force by the end of the year, but the specifics of each country’s plans to curb climate change are voluntary.

Fair Game

In Wells Fargo’s Bogus Accounts, Echoes of Foreclosure Abuses

The bank’s practice of opening fake accounts and charging customers fees to do so has parallels with its mistreatment of some borrowers after the financial crisis.

Texas Threatens to Pull Out of Refugee Resettlement Program

The state is demanding to limit the number of refugees it accepts and receive additional security assurances, though a withdrawal from the program may not have much effect.

Divided Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady but Notes Improving Economy

Three members of the central bank’s 10-member policy-making group voted to raise rates. Most officials said that they still expected to raise rates before the end of the year.

State of the Art

For the Debaters: What Shall We Do About the Tech Careening Our Way?

Autonomous vehicles are symbolic of numerous technology advances, each requiring a close look at benefits and risks, and leadership to navigate them.

What to Know About Election 2016 Today

The latest news from the campaign trail.

Graphic: The Senate Is in Play. Is There a Trump Effect?

Republican Senate seats that were considered to be tossups before Donald J. Trump became the Republican nominee may be even more vulnerable now.

Graphic: A Look at Trump’s Immigration Plan, Then and Now

Here’s a look at how the Republican candidate’s positions on immigration have changed, or remained the same, throughout the campaign.

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Voices From Donald Trump’s Rallies, Uncensored

Mr. Trump’s supporters often chant vitriolic, even violent slogans at his campaign events. New York Times reporters documented examples over several weeks.

Graphic: Donors for Bush, Kasich and Christie Are Turning to Clinton More Than to Trump

People who donated to establishment Republican candidates in the primary season are more likely to give money to Hillary Clinton than to Donald J. Trump.

Graphic: Clinton Released Her Taxes. Will Trump Follow This Tradition?

Almost all presidential nominees since 1976 have made their tax returns public, most around Tax Day in April — about 200 days before the election.

Graphic: Only 9% of America Chose Trump and Clinton as the Nominees

While Donald J. Trump or Hillary Clinton will represent the entire country, the Americans who selected them are a small part of it.

Graphic: What We Know About Hillary Clinton’s Private Email Server

A private email server used by Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state has been the focus of a half-dozen inquiries and legal proceedings.

Graphic: Which Presidential Candidates Are Winning the Money Race

See how the latest fund-raising numbers from the campaigns and outside groups stack up.

Photographs: Lights, Camera, Trump

Donald J. Trump has turned the campaign news conference, typically a dreary affair, into a spectacle of self-promotion.

Fact Checks of the 2016 Election

The New York Times will be checking assertions made throughout the 2016 presidential campaign.

Graphic: ‘Stronger Together’ and ‘I Am Your Voice’ — How the Nominees’ Convention Speeches Compare

A visual analysis of the presidential and vice-presidential convention speeches.

Presidential Election 2016

Here’s the latest news and analysis of the candidates and issues shaping the presidential race.

Photographs: Presidential Campaign in Pictures

Browse New York Times photos and slideshows from the 2016 presidential campaign.

Where the Candidates Stand on 2016’s Biggest Issues

See what the candidates are saying about gun control, immigration and more, and how their positions align with the American people.

Interactive Feature: Presidential Campaign Ads of the 2016 Election

Breaking down the messaging powering the 2016 presidential election.

The 258 People, Places and Things Donald Trump Has Insulted on Twitter: A Complete List

An attempt to categorize every insult Donald J. Trump has made on Twitter since declaring his candidacy for president.

Of the People

Americans share their hopes, fears and frustrations in interviews from the campaign trail.

How Election Results Really Work

With 13 more Election Days, the primary season still has a long way to go. Here we answer your questions about how live election results are reported and published on the New York Times website and apps.

The Opinion Pages
Editorial

The EpiPen Outrage Continues

It’s time for Congress to stop letting pharmaceutical companies get away with price gouging on lifesaving drugs.

Op-Ed Columnist

Clinton’s Samantha Bee Problem

Why an ascendant cultural liberalism is a problem for the Democrats.