"5 GOP Candidates Set for Third Presidential Debate, Including Potential Trump Alternative"

Five candidates, including Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tim Scott, have qualified for the third GOP presidential debate in Miami, while North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum did not make the cut. The candidates met the Republican National Committee's criteria of having at least 70,000 unique donors and meeting a minimum polling requirement. Former President Donald Trump, who skipped the first two debates, will also not be participating. The debate will be hosted by NBC News and will focus on showcasing the Republican Party's conservative agenda.