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The first GOP presidential debate is in the books, with former President Donald Trump as a notable absence.

GOP debate goes on, minus Trump: The Morning Rundown Aug. 24, 2023

Eight Republican candidates vying to become the next president will take part in the first Republican primary debate of the 2024 cycle.

First 2024 Republican debate field set: The Morning Rundown Aug. 23, 2023

Former President Donald Trump skipped a primary debate in 2016. He instead hosted a fundraiser that led to his foundation being shutdown.

Here’s what happened the last time Trump skipped a debate

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced an indictment that included 41 charges and named former President Trump.

Here are the charges Trump, others face in Georgia indictment

Former President Trump has not said if he'll participate in the first debate Aug. 23. But one pollster said there's no strategic reason to.

Do presidential primary debates matter? Polls show they don’t change who leads

Former VP Mike Pence says there is a possibility he becomes a prosecution witness if Donald Trump goes to trial on conspiracy charges.

Pence says he could be prosecution witness in Trump trial: The Rundown Aug. 7, 2023

The House Jan. 6 investigative committee sent the Justice Department a criminal referral that included two of the charges in Trump indictment.

Trump charges closely align with Jan. 6 investigative committee criminal referrals

Special Counsel Jack Smith announced new federal charges against former President Donald Trump, this time related to the 2020 election.

Trump faces federal charges over 2020 election: The Rundown August 2

According to a New York Times poll, former President Donald Trump holds a dominant lead over his GOP primary opponents.

NYT poll: Trump dominating DeSantis, rest of field in GOP primary

Former President Donald Trump is leading the field at 46%, compared to 16% for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the second spot.

Trump is 30 points ahead in new Iowa Republican caucus poll