Third GOP presidential debate to focus on Israel and foreign policy

Republican White House hopefuls will assemble Wednesday for the third presidential primary debate, as they seek to cut into former President Donald Trump’s lead without being able to challenge the former president in person.

Trump will again skip the debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, instead holding a rally in a nearby suburb. He said he won’t participate due to his large lead in national and early state polls.

“This is a huge opportunity for them to strengthen their position in the primary,” said Dr....