 
    Trump leans on Hill surrogates as he skips first GOP presidential debate
      The day before former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in the 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia campaigned at the Iowa State Fair on Trump's behalf.
      2023-08-24 00:26
     
    In Trump's absence, DeSantis seen as 'punching bag' in first Republican debate
      By Nathan Layne Eight Republican presidential contenders will duel in the party's first debate of the 2024 race
      2023-08-23 20:24
     
    Why the Republican defense of Trump points to more turbulence ahead
      When the Republican presidential candidates gather for their first debate this week, the encounter is likely to center on the legal problems of the man all of them are chasing.
      2023-08-22 17:53
     
    8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate
      Eight Republicans have qualified for the party's first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican National Committee announced Monday evening.
      2023-08-22 11:56
     
    Factbox-When is the first Republican primary debate? Who will be there?
      By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON Several top Republican presidential contenders on Wednesday will take part in the first debate
      2023-08-22 03:46
     
    Factbox-Who qualifies for the Republican presidential debate this week?
      By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON Donald Trump plans to skip the Republican Party's first primary debate, citing his front-runner
      2023-08-22 02:55
     
    Trump's expected Georgia surrender and debate no-show shatter campaign conventionality
      The already logic-shattering 2024 White House race is expected to make an extraordinary detour through an Atlanta jail this week, with Donald Trump due to turn himself in over his fourth indictment -- for alleged election meddling in Georgia.
      2023-08-21 12:21
     
    Trump confirms he will not participate in first GOP primary debate
      Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week.
      2023-08-21 06:15
     
    Asa Hutchinson says he has qualified for the Republican debate
      Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he has qualified for the first GOP primary debate, which will take place Wednesday in Milwaukee. Hutchinson joins a crowd of White House hopefuls looking for a breakout moment on stage.
      2023-08-20 21:28
     
    DeSantis campaign lays out debate strategy to donors and supporters
      Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is prepared to be "the center of attacks" next week at the GOP's first debate in the 2024 presidential race, according to a campaign memo obtained by CNN that lays out how DeSantis is preparing for the debate stage.
      2023-08-20 05:20
     
    Chris Christie brings the fight to Trump and DeSantis on their home turf
      Just days ahead of a crucial first Republican presidential debate, Chris Christie held a town hall in the home state of the two leading primary contenders.
      2023-08-19 23:29
     
    Will he show? GOP presidential candidates prepare for first debate with or without Trump
      The GOP's first 2024 debate is next week in Milwaukee. And while several campaigns told CNN they have spent weeks preparing, the 800-pound gorilla in the room will be the person who may not be there at all -- Donald Trump.
      2023-08-19 00:48
    