Five candidates meet criteria for third GOP debate

Five candidates have met the criteria to take the stage at the third Republican presidential debate in Miami, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced on Monday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have all qualified for the third debate.

The Miami debate is being hosted by NBC News, and the RNC is also partnering with Salem Radio Network, the Republican Jewish Coalition, and Rumble. It’s taking place at the Adrienne Arsht Center...