I'm not giving up this fight when a majority of Americans disapprove of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

South Carolina has spoken. We're the fourth state to do so. In the next 10 days, another 21 states and territories will speak. They have the

right to a real choice. Not a Soviet-style election with only one candidate. That's Nikki Haley

on why she's staying in the race following her primary loss to Donald

Trump on Saturday in her home state of South Carolina.

We'll have much, much more from that contest, as well as look ahead to tomorrow's primary

in Michigan.

Meanwhile, in Washington this week, President Joe Biden is set to sit down with congressional

leaders on two important items, avoiding a government shutdown and pass funding for Ukraine.

And also ahead, we'll bring you the latest on negotiations to free hostages still being held

by Hamas, a deal that could bring a ceasefire

and much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Monday, February 26th. I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for starting your day and week with us. And we will begin this morning with Donald Trump's

victory in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary. The former president won Nikki Haley's

home state on Saturday by more than 20 points,

claiming 47 of the 50 delegates available.

But despite her defeat, Haley is promising to stay in the race.

Today in South Carolina, we're getting around 40% of the vote.

That's about what we got in New Hampshire, too.

I'm going to count it.

I know 40% is not 50%.

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