Preparations for the presidential debate at Hofstra University

Preparations are underway for tonight’s presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump will face off at 9 p.m. ET for their first in a series of three debates ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Here’s a look. WATCH LIVE and see our LIVE BLOG on Yahoo News. _____ See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr