"Tim Scott Endorses Trump, Shifting Political Landscape Ahead of New Hampshire Primary"

South Carolina senator Tim Scott endorsed Donald Trump ahead of the New Hampshire primary, becoming the 26th Republican senator to back Trump's re-election bid, dealing a blow to former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley's primary challenge. The race has taken a nasty turn as Trump and Haley exchanged attacks, with Trump dismissing Haley as a potential running mate and Haley accusing Trump of lying. Meanwhile, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signaled a focus on the 2028 election, and Democrats are gearing up to combine their messaging on Trump's threat to democracy with the issue of reproductive rights as the 2024 election approaches.