The Republican National Committee said Friday that it has no party-sponsored presidential debates scheduled for January and that GOP candidates are free to participate in any forum or debate of their choosing.

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On Thursday night, CNN announced it would be hosting two debates, independent of the RNC: on Jan. 10 in Des Moines, Iowa, and on Jan. 21 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. DeSantis already pledged to participate in the Iowa debate.

More Republican presidential debates will be held next month, but it's not clear which major candidates will be appearing.

The Republican National Committee revealed Friday it will allow candidates for the 2024 Republican nomination to participate in debates and forums that aren't sanctioned by the committee.