South Carolina wants to resume firing squad and electric chair executions
South Carolina says all three execution methods allowed in the state — electrocution, lethal injection, and now, firing squad — fit existing protocols.
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South Carolina voters weigh in on Biden
Black voters in South Carolina helped propel Joe Biden to the Democratic nomination in 2020, but some of those same voters may not be as excited about pulling a lever for Biden again. Before Democratic primary voters take to the polls in the Palmetto state, CBS News' Nikole Killion headed down there to find out why enthusiasm for Biden may be waning.
Only 4% turnout for South Carolina primary
President Biden easily won the South Carolina Democratic primary, but if his campaign was looking for voter enthusiasm they may have to keep searching. Just 4% of registered voters statewide came out to the polls. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on that and Nikki Haley's latest fundraising numbers.
Biden projected to win South Carolina's 2024 Democratic primary
South Carolina held the first official Democratic presidential primary election of 2024.
Biden projected to win South Carolina
President Biden will win South Carolina's 2024 Democratic primary election Saturday, CBS News projects, defeating two long-shot candidates. Nikole Killion has more.
South Carolina Democratic primary begins
Polls are open in the South Carolina Democratic primary, which President Joe Biden is expected to win easily. However, today's contest could reveal if he has lost support with an important bloc of voters. CBS News' Nicole Killion has more from Orangeburg, South Carolina.
South Carolina's Black voters on Biden
Democrats will participate in the South Carolina primary on Saturday after President Biden won the New Hampshire primary as a write-in candidate. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Black voters in South Carolina about Mr. Biden's reelection campaign.
Checking in with Black South Carolina voters
Black voters in South Carolina helped revive Joe Biden's campaign for president four years ago, but enthusiasm for the president seems to be waning as he mounts his reelection campaign. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is in Columbia, South Carolina, with more.
Haley rolls out new South Carolina strategy
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is ramping up criticism of former President Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina as new poll numbers show Haley trailing Trump by double digits. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos is tracking Haley's latest effort to create momentum for her presidential run.
Democrats prepare for South Carolina primary
President Biden's surrogates are in South Carolina rallying support as the state prepares for its Democratic primary on Saturday. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is looking at the Biden campaign's message for Black voters.
Alex Murdaugh seeks new murder trial
Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred attorney who was convicted of killing his wife and son, returned to court Monday seeking a new trial after his team alleged comments by a court clerk influenced the jury's decision. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Haley seeks momentum in South Carolina
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is drawing larger crowds in South Carolina as she focuses her efforts on her home state's primary. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is looking at the hurdles Haley will need to overcome to become the 2024 Republican presidential nominee.
A look at South Carolina primary
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is campaigning in her home state in an attempt to narrow the lead held by former President Donald Trump. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Charleston, South Carolina, ahead of next month's crucial primary.
Judge denies new trial for Alex Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina attorney convicted of killing his wife and son, will not receive a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. His attorneys argued the court clerk tampered with the jury that found him guilty. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the decision.
Biden campaigns in South Carolina, Trump in Nevada
President Biden is in South Carolina this weekend ahead of his party's first primary of the year, while former President Donald Trump held a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he did not mention the $83.3. million judgement against him in the E. Jean Carroll case. Christina Ruffini reports.
Haley faces uphill battle as South Carolina Republicans rally behind Trump
Trump has received endorsements from the South Carolina governor, its two senators, and five of the state's six House Republicans.
Rep. Nancy Mace's former chief of staff files to run against her
Rep. Nancy Mace's former top aide, Daniel Hanlon, has filed to run for Mace's seat in South Carolina.
Biden heads to South Carolina this weekend
President Biden will be in South Carolina on Saturday after winning the New Hampshire primary with a write-in campaign and picking up an endorsement from the United Auto Workers this week. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Biden's reelection efforts.
DeSantis sets sights on South Carolina
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sets his 2024 sights on South Carolina, the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down PAC is embracing the use of AI for a controversial political ad in Iowa. It comes as talk of a third party candidate heats up. Ed O'Keefe reports from Columbia, South Carolina.
New African American Museum honors resilience
The new International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, doesn't just teach about America's past, but also its present. CBS News' Mark Strassmann visited the museum to see how the community transformed the arrival point for nearly half of all enslaved Africans shipped to the U.S. into a symbol of the strength of African Americans today.
Alex Murdaugh seeks new trial
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh are demanding a new trial, citing allegations of jury tampering in a court filing on Tuesday. The claims come six months after the once prominent South Carolina lawyer was convicted of murdering his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the story.
Trump ramps up Haley attacks
Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley will continue her campaign even as former President Donald Trump issues a stern warning to those funding Haley's efforts, saying they will be excluded from Trump's MAGA movement in the future if they continue to support her. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is following the latest in the 2024 presidential race.
Trump threatens to blacklist Haley donors
As Nikki Haley touted a recent boost in fundraising, Donald Trump appeared to threaten her donors Wednesday, saying anyone who gives to her campaign will be "permanently barred from the MAGA camp." CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has the latest on the race.
Haley outdoes expectations in New Hampshire
Nikki Haley said the race for the GOP presidential nomination is far from over after doing better than expected in her second-place finish to Donald Trump in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. Haley is spending big money on campaigning in South Carolina for her home state's upcoming primary. CBS News Boston political analyst Jon Keller and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small have more on Haley's run and primary season.
Biden speaks to UAW, wins endorsement
President Biden spoke to members of the United Auto Workers union and gained the group's endorsement on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., after his New Hampshire primary win as a write-in. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is following the president's remarks as his campaign prepares for a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.