Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie opened the second GOP primary debate by taking shots at former President Donald Trump. Minutes after the debate began on Wednesday, Christie was asked if Trump's populism was to blame for a possible government shutdown.

The Trump campaign called on the Republican National Committee to cancel the “boring and inconsequential" debates.

Chris Christie called out Donald Trump for skipping the second GOP presidential debate, saying he was “afraid” to face his rivals. The former New Jersey governor addressed Mr Trump directly. "You're ducking these

Seven Republicans battled it out in California, while Donald Trump - who is leading in the polls - visited Michigan.

The Trump campaign called on the Republican National Committee to cancel the “boring and inconsequential" debates.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's rivals are running out of time to halt his march to the 2024 Republican presidential nomination unless one emerges as a clear alternative in their second debate on Wednesday,

From criticism of unruly behavior to the viral “Donald Duck” comment, users flocked to social media to talk about moments from Wednesday’s debate.

Chris Christie took aim Wednesday at former President Trump for missing the second GOP primary debate. Driving the news: Christie accused Trump of being "afraid of being on stage and defending your record.