Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy went after an ascendant Nikki Haley during the fourth Republican debate. At moments, Chris Christie stepped in to defend her.
The former speaker’s decision to leave his seat a year early could affect control of the House, the legislative agenda and his party’s efforts to keep its majority in the 2024 election.
The government in Kyiv remains hopeful of further American assistance, but it is also looking to other resources — and trying to make clear what could be at stake.
An ascendant Nikki Haley endured a barrage from Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy. Chris Christie delivered a strong showing. And with time ticking down, there were few direct attacks on Donald Trump.
President Biden’s son has resisted testifying in private but volunteered to do so in public with House panels leading the impeachment inquiry against his father. The G.O.P. chairmen have declined.
Pressed by Sean Hannity to promise not to abuse power, Donald Trump agreed he wouldn’t, “other than Day 1,” adding: “We’re closing the border. And we’re drilling, drilling, drilling. After that, I’m not a dictator.”