Trump wins South Carolina in race for Republican nomination

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as the favorites for Trump's vice presidential nomination, according to a poll of activists at the conservative convention. Each of them received 15 percent support. Haley, whose foreign policy credentials are central to her campaign, has focused in recent days on Trump's stance […]

Nikki Haley, who was once Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, will face him in 2024

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will launch her candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on February 15 against her one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, according to a source familiar with her plans. Haley is expected to release details about her White House bid in an invitation to supporters later Wednesday, according to […]

Trump smashes Democrats in New Hampshire, arrives in South Carolina for campaign launch

Those not in attendance included the state party chair, at least three Republican U.S. Representatives from the state, and South Carolina U.S. Senator Tim Scott, who himself has been nominated as a potential Republican presidential nominee. Scott and others have cited scheduling conflicts. Several Republican state lawmakers decided to attend after failing to receive assurances […]

Investigation, division, standoff: what to expect in the 2023 US Congress

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Congress has approved more than $100 billion in military and humanitarian aid for the US ally with largely cross-party support. But Republican control of the House strengthens the hand of foreign policy isolationists, fiscal hawks and others who want to stem the eastward flow of taxpayer dollars. The […]