"NH GOP Debate Canceled as Trump and Haley Decline Participation"

CNN cancels the Republican primary debate in New Hampshire after only one candidate, Ron DeSantis, accepted the invitation. Both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley declined to participate, with Haley stating she won't join further debates unless they include Trump or President Biden. DeSantis criticized Haley for being "afraid to participate" and expressed his commitment to honoring his debate commitments. CNN will instead host a town hall with Haley, while the cancellation raises concerns about the impact of debates without key candidates.