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.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
Billionaire Leon Black expected to testify Friday before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is scheduled to appear before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Race to find survivors after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes
The back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 230 people, and the toll is likely to keep rising as rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey before knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
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King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
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U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey before knockout round
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LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
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Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
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Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Billionaire Leon Black expected to testify Friday before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is scheduled to appear before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Race to find survivors after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes
The back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 230 people, and the toll is likely to keep rising as rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.
U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey before knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
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The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
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NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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