President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are all skipping the Republican National Convention.

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Bush and Cheney are focusing on Hurricane Gustav, which is rapidly approaching the Gulf Coast. Schwarzenegger is staying home to deal with a standoff with California legislators over the state budget. All three had been scheduled to speak Monday night at the convention.

Presidential candidate John McCain was flying to Mississippi to be briefed on the hurricane, but was expected to return to the convention city later.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.