"ABC News Cancels GOP Debate in New Hampshire Due to Candidate Shortage"

ABC News and WMUR have canceled the Republican primary debate in New Hampshire due to a lack of candidate participation, with Donald Trump and Nikki Haley failing to respond to invitations by the deadline. Only Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had qualified and confirmed participation, but Christie has since exited the race. Haley stated she would only debate Trump or President Joe Biden, leaving DeSantis as the sole committed candidate for the debate. Candidates had to meet specific criteria to qualify for the debate, including finishing in the top three in the Iowa caucuses or meeting polling thresholds.