"Four Republicans Face Off in Alabama GOP Debate"

The fourth Republican primary debate will feature only four candidates: Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy. With the field narrowing and the Iowa Caucuses approaching, the remaining candidates have a limited opportunity to distinguish themselves and prove their viability against the dominant presence of Donald Trump. Issues to watch include foreign policy, government shutdown, abortion, and Trump's legal troubles. Trump, confident in his position, will not be participating in the debate and will instead attend a private fundraiser in Florida while DeSantis debates his challengers in Alabama.