What's happened
The Republican National Committee has withdrawn a resolution to declare Donald Trump as the party's presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of the resolution indicates ongoing internal party tensions and the continued challenge from Nikki Haley to Trump's dominance in the GOP presidential race.
What the papers say
The New York Times and AP News report on the withdrawal of the resolution, highlighting the internal party tensions and the challenge from Nikki Haley to Trump's dominance in the GOP presidential race.
How we got here
The withdrawal of the resolution comes after Trump's victories in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, prompting RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to predict Trump as the GOP's 2024 nominee.
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