Although front-runner Donald Trump boycotted a debate with his GOP rivals, he upstaged the event with his own event that raised $6 million for 22 organizations supporting US veterans, reports Reuters.

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Donald Trump sailed into uncharted political waters as he announced a boycott of the Republican presidential candidate debate, hinting Thursday that two other candidates may join his Drake University event scheduled during the Thursday evening debate, according to The Hill.

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Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that Donald Trump is boycotting the next GOP presidential debate not because of Megyn Kelly, but out of a fear of defending his record, reports The Hill.

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