South Carolina

A supporter of former President Donald Trump drives past campaign signs for Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in Irmo, South Carolina. The state's Republican presidential primary is on Feb. 24.

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Trump and Haley face off soon in South Carolina. Here's what to know

5:22pm February 23, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

Former President Donald Trump is heavily favored, but Nikki Haley is trying hard to overcome the odds in her home state. Let's look at the keys to winning Saturday's primary and how it all works.

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump listen while he speaks during a Get Out The Vote rally at Coastal Carolina University on Feb. 10 in Conway, S.C.

What GOP infighting in South Carolina can (and can't) tell us about 2024

10:40am February 22, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

In Horry County, South Carolina, a squabble over who is the official county party sheds light on struggles the GOP faces more broadly in 2024.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event on Monday in Greer, S.C.

Nikki Haley says Biden is 'more dangerous' than Trump but neither is fit for the job

10:26am February 22, 2024

by Olivia Hampton

In an interview with NPR, Nikki Haley says in a rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden is a bigger threat. But she's hoping she presents voters with another option.

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Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event at Clemson University in Greenville, S.C., on Tuesday.

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Nikki Haley says challenging Trump is more important than ever

5:09pm February 20, 2024

by Sarah McCammon

With just days to go before South Carolina's crucial Republican primary, Nikki Haley is making the case for her continued candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks to members of the media during a campaign event at Thunder Tower Harley Davidson Monday, Feb. 12 in Elgin, S.C. On the campaign trail, Haley has stepped up attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, drawing parallels between herself and the vice president.

Nikki Haley's latest target on the campaign trail? Kamala Harris

5:00am February 17, 2024

by Sarah McCammon

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has recently been directing attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris as she highlights concerns about President Biden's age.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the former president, gestures to the crowd after speaking at a rally at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., on Feb. 10.

Republicans play cleanup on aisle Trump after former president's NATO comments

5:28pm February 12, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

Former President Donald Trump's anecdote about encouraging Russian aggression toward some NATO countries is a sign of his foreign policy plans if elected — or maybe it's not.

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign rally on Monday in Spartanburg, S.C. Haley has focused her campaign attention and resources on South Carolina, likely causing her loss in Nevada's primary Tuesday to "none of these candidates."

'None of these candidates' takes the Nevada Republican primary, dealing Haley a blow

10:35am February 07, 2024

Nikki Haley was the only major candidate left in Nevada's presidential primary election but even that advantage did not help her clinch a win in the contest.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event at New Realm Brewing Co. Sunday in Charleston, S.C. On Tuesday, her campaign confirmed the former South Carolina governor requested Secret Service protections.

Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after increased threats

4:10pm February 06, 2024

by Sarah McCammon

Haley has said that her home in South Carolina was recently targeted by so-called "swatting" incidents while her elderly parents were at home.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a primary election night party after his win in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.

Why don't GOP voters care about electability this year?

10:26am January 25, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Nikki Haley's pitch is that she can beat Joe Biden. But now that she's lost — twice — voters are signaling they aren't concerned about electability as much as a candidate that shares their values.

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Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a rally on Wednesday in North Charleston, S.C.

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No place like home for Haley as she pins her presidential hopes on South Carolina

9:55pm January 24, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's presidential campaign sees a path to competing against Donald Trump — a path runs right through South Carolina's February 24th primary.