Well tell you which issues set off the sparks. Shutdown showdown. The House Speaker, Kevin Mccarthy, is running out of time to pass bills to fund the government. Why some republicans are still withholding support. The boss cancels. Rocker Bruce Springsteen has called off his remaining 2023 shows. Well tell you what his doctor advised. Good morning, and good to be with you. Im annemarie green. We begin with the second republican president ial debate, as seven candidates took to the stage at the Ronald Reagan library in california. Donald trump was not there, choosing instead to campaign in michigan at a nonunion auto parts factory. His absence drew some sharp criticism. Jarred hill is here in new york with more on all of it. Good morning. Reporter annemarie, this second gop debate was a doozy to say the least. It was really two hours of a verbal brawl between the seven candidates who are all still trying to find a way to stand out from each other as the person who refused to show up, fo