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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks during a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott Morgan, File)

Gary Johnson, Jill Stein left off first debate stage

The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Friday it has invited Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump to participate in the first debate on Sept. 26 -- but not Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who failed to meet the polling threshold required to receive invitations.

September 16, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a gathering with military leaders and veterans at the new Trump International Hotel in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump blames Clinton camp for fueling ‘birther’ issue, admits Obama born in U.S.

Donald Trump sought Friday to put the "birther" issue behind him, saying for the first time that he believes President Obama was born in the United States -- officially ending a five-year crusade that helped pave the way for the billionaire businessman's presidential run, but also has tarnished his image among voters he might need in his corner to win the White House.

September 16, 2016
In this file photo taken Sept. 3, 2014, former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks at the State Department in Washington. Powell, in newly leaked emails, criticized both major presidential candidates, calling Donald Trump a national disgrace and lamenting Hillary Clinton's attempt to equate her email practices with his. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Hillary Clinton: ‘Great deal of respect’ for Colin Powell

Hillary Clinton, responding to recently leaked emails from Colin Powell criticizing her team and saying she kind of screws up everything she touches with "hubris," said she's not going to get into discussions of private emails and condemned the Russians for trying to interfere with the election.

September 15, 2016
This image released by Sony Pictures Entertainment shows Dr. Oz, left, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a taping of "The Dr. Oz Show," in New York. The show will air on Thursday, Sept. 15. (Sony Pictures Entertainment via AP)

Donald Trump on physical: ‘Everything is really good’

Donald Trump said Thursday that his results from a recent physical were good -- a sentiment backed up by Dr. Mehmet Oz, who said records he saw from Mr. Trump on Wednesday show the GOP nominee is "without question" healthy enough to be president.

September 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton stops her speech to cough at Luke Easter Park in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 5. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton ‘healthy and fit to serve as president,’ doctor says

While she rejected orders to rest after coming down with a fever earlier this month, Hillary Clinton is "healthy and fit" to serve as president, her doctor said Wednesday as the former first lady's presidential campaign tries to put to bed nagging concerns about her health.

September 14, 2016