"Trump's VP Shortlist: New Favorite Emerges at CPAC"

Senator Tim Scott has emerged as the favorite to be Donald Trump's running mate, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Rep. Byron Donalds, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, and former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard also on Trump's shortlist. Betting platforms and a straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference indicate Scott and Noem as top contenders, with Trump dropping hints about his pick in recent interviews. Speculation and public tryouts for the coveted spot on the ticket have intensified as Trump's primary wins bring him closer to securing the Republican nomination.