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The Senate measure would fund the federal government until 17 November and prevent the shutdown that will otherwise begin on Sunday

Trump and seven other Republicans face the same challenge – US support for unions is at a high but the GOP historically doesn’t condone them

Nikki Haley’s barb directed at Vivek Ramaswamy summed up the whole spectacle rendered meaningless by Trump’s absence

Put-downs and non-Maga replies could help her displace Ron DeSantis as the leading alternative to Donald Trump

The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, who was in Michigan instead of attending.

Candidates name-called and insulted, made policy proposals and denied history – but not enough to distinguish themselves

Rivals attack Trump in 2nd GOP debate; moderators ask if better qualified than him, but focus on issues. Candidates often went after Trump, hoping to distinguish themselves. DeSantis said Biden missing in action, Christie said Trump hiding behind golf clubs. Ramaswamy said Trump best prez of 21st century, but must…

Candidates clash in California while Trump skips another televised bloodbath

Unlike the first debate, Donald Trump’s absence drew at least some pushback from his next-closest rival, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie, who has built his long-shot candidacy around attacking the quadruply-indicted ex-president

The GOP debate often devolved into a slugfest, with the candidates talking over each other with very little that could be heard

GOP contenders, with the notable exception of Donald Trump, are meeting in Wisconsin on Wednesday for their first public showdown as campaign season hots up