Trump Leads GOP Candidates in Iowa and South Carolina; Pence Suspends Campaign; Haley and DeSantis Follow Closely in Polls; Colorado Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump from 2024 Ballot

Iowa and South Carolina polls show Trump leading GOP presidential field, with DeSantis and Haley distant runners-up; Colorado lawsuit advances, challenging Trump's eligibility to run again due to alleged involvement in Capitol riot.

A recent NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom survey shows Trump leading among likely GOP caucus-goers in Iowa with 43 percent support, followed by Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley who tied for second place with 16 percent.
In South Carolina, a CNN poll found Trump in the lead within the Republican field with 53 percent support, followed by Haley with 22 percent and DeSantis in third place with 11 percent.
Despite Trump's dominance in the polls, other candidates like DeSantis and Haley continue their campaigns with the support of advocacy groups and advertising campaigns.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has suspended his presidential campaign after failing to gain sufficient traction in the crowded GOP field.
A lawsuit in Colorado has emerged seeking to bar Trump from the 2024 ballot due to his alleged involvement in the Capitol riot; the trial began this week and is expected to continue for about a week.