South Carolina primary exit polls for the 2024 GOP election
CBS News projected Trump defeated Haley in the 2024 Republican South Carolina primary election — here's what went into their decision, according to exit polls.
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Trump projected to win South Carolina GOP primary
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump has won the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, defeating former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state. Robert Costa has more.
South Carolina primary is today
Republican voters are heading to the polls today in the South Carolina primary. Former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are the last two remaining GOP candidates left on the ballot.
Potential Trump VP picks speaking at CPAC
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday as South Carolina voters head to the polls for that state's GOP primary. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo breaks down the latest at the conservative political gathering.
Where 2024 race stands before South Carolina
Republican voters in South Carolina will head to the polls Saturday for the state's GOP primary. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak joins to unpack the state of the 2024 presidential race.
Trump voices support for IVF treatment
One day before South Carolina's Republican primary, former President Donald Trump said he strongly supports "the availability of IVF" and called on Alabama lawmakers to reverse the state Supreme Court decision that's caused some facilities to pause treatments. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Trump, Haley respond to IVF ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court's stunning ruling on in vitro fertilization is upending the final hours of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary. Robert Costa has the latest.
One day until South Carolina GOP primary
Reproductive rights are dominating the campaign trail conversation on the eve of the South Carolina GOP primary. The latest debate stems from the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos used for in vitro fertilization, or IVF, have the same legal rights as children. CBS News' Robert Costa and Taurean Small have more from Charleston on Donald Trump and Nikki Haley's race.
Trump set to speak at CPAC Saturday
The Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, is kicking off in Maryland Wednesday with the theme, "Where Globalism Goes to Die." Donald Trump is slated to speak Saturday, the same day as the South Carolina GOP primary. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Biden beats Trump in January fundraising: FEC
President Biden's campaign outpaced former President Donald Trump's fundraising efforts in January, according to federal filings. Biden brought in around $15.7 million while the Trump campaign reported $8.8 million in donations. Nikki Haley also out-earned Trump, tallying $11.5 million. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Jake Rosen have more.
Haley says she views embryos as babies
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she disagrees with a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that gives frozen embryos created during in vitro fertilization, or IVF, the same rights as living children. But she told NBC News and later "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King that she thinks embryos are babies. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more on the fallout from the Alabama IVF decision and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on Haley's comments.
Poll: Haley has better chance against Biden
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is bracing for Saturday's South Carolina GOP primary as her campaign looks ahead to next week's Michigan primary. A recent Marquette Law School poll of registered voters showed Haley could have a better chance of beating President Biden in a hypothetical general election match-up than former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has the latest on the 2024 presidential race.
Shutdown deadlines near amid GOP infighting
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing dysfunction and infighting with the Republican conference as two government shutdown deadlines draw near. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more.
Trump and GOP lag Biden and Democrats in fundraising in early 2024
Trump's political apparatus continued to spend more than it raised, according to campaign finance reports filed for January.
Nikki Haley says she refuses to quit
Despite polling behind former President Donald Trump in her home state by a double-digit margin, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she'll stay in the race for the GOP presidential nomination no matter the results of Saturday's primary. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Haley defies calls to drop out of 2024 race
On the verge of losing her home state primary, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is defying calls from former President Donald Trump to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Haley vows to stay in race, ramping up attacks on Trump
Nikki Haley is resisting calls to end her campaign against Donald Trump, saying she feels "no need to kiss the ring."
Nikki Haley defies calls to drop out of race
On the verge of losing her home state primary, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley is defying calls from former President Trump for her to drop out of the race, calling him "unhinged." Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Haley to stay in 2024 race past South Carolina
Both former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump were in South Carolina on Tuesday just four days out from the Republican primary. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns join "America Decides" to examine the state of the 2024 presidential race.
Haley takes aim at Trump's foreign policy
Former President Trump faces scrutiny from Republican rival Nikki Haley for his response to Alexey Navalny's death, amplifying tensions ahead of the South Carolina primary. As Trump's remarks draw attention, Haley challenges his stance on Putin, sparking debate over foreign policy priorities within the Republican Party.
Trump, Haley react to Navalny death
Nikki Haley and Donald Trump had wildly different responses to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, with the former president invoking his own legal troubles when talking about Navalny's death and not mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin at all. Haley said Trump would side with Putin if elected again. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from South Carolina, where Republicans are just days away from casting their primary votes.
Haley campaigning back in South Carolina
Donald Trump is polling ahead of Nikki Haley by double digits in South Carolina, but Haley, the former governor of the state, is back on the ground there trying to make a dent with just days remaining until the Republican primary. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the race in South Carolina and the Trump campaign's look ahead to the general election.
Trump, Haley to campaign in South Carolina
Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are set to hit the campaign trail in South Carolina, with five days to go until the GOP primary. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett have more on the latest campaign news.
Haley discusses path to nomination
With the South Carolina primary less than a week away, Nikki Haley is facing a polling deficit of more than 30 points in the state where she once served as governer. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with the Republican presidential hopeful, who said she's taking the campaign against former President Trump "one state at a time."
Haley, Trump campaign ahead of South Carolina
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley campaigns in South Carolina ahead of the Republican primary. With five days to go, former President Donald Trump is leading the polls and over the weekend brought up his legal troubles in a speech to Michigan voters. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi have the latest from the campaign trail.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
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Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Arson suspect in Spokane-area wildfire had prior manslaughter conviction
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
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Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy murder trial focuses on prescription pills
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed for a sixth day Tuesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses and a focus on prescription pills.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed "equivocates" on the issue.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race
Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.
Family "forever grateful" after 10-year-old rescued from rip current by teen lifeguard
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
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More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
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"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report today
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
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Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race
Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed doesn't recognize Israel's right to exist.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
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Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
Serviceman kills 3 civilians, 1 soldier in Russian-held Crimea
A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four people and wounding four, officials said.
WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war"
The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.
3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said.
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Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
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Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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Testimony continues in Lindsay Clancy trial
Law enforcement officials and medical personnel continued testimony on Day 6 of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Washington wildfires devastate Spokane
Officials arrested a man on suspicion of arson as the Spokane, Washington, area battles multiple fires. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the massive blazes. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Arson arrest amid Washington fires
Police arrested a man in connection with one of three devastating wildfires charring homes, businesses and nature in Washington State. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Questions about Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News last Thursday that he didn't have a ransom note saying Nancy Guthrie was dead. But one day later he released a note saying just that. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Sources: Trump hopes Max Miller ends campaign
President Trump and other officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits the congressional race in Ohio immediately, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter tell CBS News. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Testimony continues in Lindsay Clancy trial
Law enforcement officials and medical personnel continued testimony on Day 6 of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 rioters' lawsuit
The Department of Justice is moving to dismiss a class action lawsuit by participants of the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
Ukraine and Russia trade strikes
A Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach off the Black Sea in a deadly attack, Russian officials said, as the two countries continue to trade strikes. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has the latest.