NTD Good Morning (Aug. 23): DeSantis, Ramaswamy Center Stage at First GOP 2024 Debate; 2 Trump Employees Under Investigation

The first 2024 GOP presidential debate is on tonight. With eight candidates participating, who can set themselves apart from the pack? NTD has some insights into how contenders might approach one hot-button issue.

Surrenders have started at Fulton County jail in Georgia, where former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants are being booked. NTD reporters explain who’s showed up so far, and what they have to say about it.

Two Trump employees are under investigation for allegedly making false statements to a Grand Jury. Meanwhile, a possible fifth Trump indictment looms in Arizona.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Trump Co-Defendants Surrender at Georgia Jail
2. Is Arizona Aiming for Trump Indictment No. 5?
3. Jack Smith Investigating Alleged False Statements
4. DeSantis, Ramaswamy Face Off at First GOP 2024 Debate
5. Abortion Set to Be Big Topic at First GOP Debate
6. House GOP Probing Possible DOJ Interference
7. Roads Flooded as Harold Makes Landfall in Texas
8. California Residents Sweep Up After Hilary
9. FEMA Warns of Disaster Funds Running Low
10. Boston ICE Catches One of Interpol’s Most Wanted
11. China: Huge Fire Erupts at Tianjin Building
12. Man Makes 186-Mile Jet Ski Ride From China to S. Korea
13. 18 Bodies Found in Greece Amid Wildfires
14. Russia Names New Air Force Chief
15. India Attempts Historic Moon Landing
16. Recall Petition Filed for California District Attorney
17. Book Ban Roundtable in Illinois
18. Teamsters Ratify 5-Year Deal With UPS
19. Rwandan Photographer Captures Red Squirrels