Clinton, Trump face off in heated first presidential debate - WTOP Morning Headlines - Tuesday, September 27, 2016

In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a “racist lie” about President Barack Obama. Businessman Trump repeatedly cast Clinton as a “typical politician” as he sought to capitalize on Americans’ frustration with Washington. [Logo] MORNING HEADLINES - September 27, 2016 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Clinton, Trump face off in heated first presidential debate] In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a “racist lie” about President Barack Obama. Businessman Trump repeatedly cast Clinton as a “typical politician” as he sought to capitalize on Americans’ frustration with Washington. 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