Politics

Nikki Haley says ‘I have a duty’ to stay in race despite latest loss to Trump

Republican hopeful frames candidacy as moral imperative but defeat in home state of South Carolina raises critical questions

February 25, 2024

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Nikki Haley at her election night rally in Charleston. She told supporters: ‘I don’t believe Trump can beat Joe Biden.’ Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA

Getty Images, Nearly two dozen allies flanked Mr Trump during his victory speech after the South Carolina primary

South Carolina primary: Donald Trump easily defeats Nikki Haley in her home state

February 25, 2024

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I want Biden to win – Putin Putin makes a choice between Trump and Biden

February 15, 2024

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February 13, 2024

Trump Says There’s ‘No Way’ Taylor Swift Can Endorse Biden

The former president says Biden ‘didn’t do anything’ for her

February 13, 2024

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February 13, 2024

Biden nets 67,000 TikTok followers in first day

By comparison, he has a long way to go to catch up with his X accounts.

February 13, 2024

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February 10, 2024

Biden’s Gaffe-Heavy Week Shows Dilemma Over 2024 Media Strategy

Mix-ups have resurfaced concerns about Biden’s age, acuity

February 10, 2024

Joe Biden during a meeting with Olaf Scholz, in the Oval Office, on Feb. 9. Photographer: Julia Nikhinson/UPI/Bloomberg

February 08, 2024

US supreme court appears skeptical of Colorado ruling removing Trump from ballot

Colorado supreme court ruled the ex-president ineligible to run for office for inciting insurrection under the 14th amendment

February 08, 2024

Donald Trump campaigns in New Hampshire on 17 January. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP

February 06, 2024

Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Immunity Claim

The court rejected the former president’s claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.

February 06, 2024

February 04, 2024

A Biden endorsement from Taylor Swift? It’s delicate.

Because anyone who knows how Swift operates understands that any meaningful Swift endorsement has to be authentic and on her terms.

February 04, 2024

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January 30, 2024

Obamas ‘plotting’ shock White House bid

President Joe Biden will soon announce he’s no longer running for re-election and a familiar face will replace him in the race against Donald Trump, rumours suggest.

January 30, 2024

Rumours claim Barack Obamas has been approaching potential donors about supporting a campaign for his wife. Picture: AFP

January 27, 2024

Trump’s ‘achilles heel’? Haley’s refusal to drop out infuriates ex-preside

A surprisingly disciplined campaign risks derailment as Trump lashes out at his former UN ambassador for staying in race

January 27, 2024

Trump won the Iowa caucuses by a landslide and handily beat Haley in New Hampshire, but she remains a thorn in his side. Composite: Anadolu, Getty Images

January 25, 2024

Nikki Haley Super PAC Outraises Trump With Wall Street Help

Haley group raises $5 million more than Trump super PAC

January 25, 2024

Nikki HaleyPhotographer: Sam Wolfe/Bloomberg

January 24, 2024

Trump eyes up running mates: Who could he pick?

Donald Trump hasn't won the Republican presidential nomination quite yet, but competition is already heating up for the number two spot on his ticket.

January 24, 2024