New Hampshire
Nikki Haley set to win New Hampshire governor endorsement
As an early state governor, Mr Sununu’s endorsement holds disproportionate weight, and he has the backing of the majority of Republicans in New Hampshire.
At an event in New Hampshire in November, Ms Haley joked with Mr Sununu: “Are you ready to endorse me yet?”
To the surprise of some observers, he responded: “Getting closer every day.”
The Republican primaries begin on Jan 15 in Iowa, where voters will caucus for their preferred candidate.
Mr Trump remains ahead there, but Ms Haley and Mr DeSantis will compete for second place in an attempt to become the favoured alternative candidate.
Kim Reynolds, the governor, has endorsed Mr DeSantis for the presidency, prompting Mr Trump to describe her as “the most unpopular governor”.
Responding to reports of Ms Haley’s recent success in the polls, Mr Trump wrote on Sunday night: “Where’s the Nikki Surge? I hear about it from the Fake News Media, but don’t see it in the Polls, or on the Ground.
Using his nickname for Mr DeSantis, he added: “In any event, I hope she and DeSanctimonious are doing well, and continue the same “Surge” as they’ve had for the past eight weeks!”
Mr Sununu has previously said if he chose to endorse a candidate, he would want to “help them put together a campaign, a ground game,” noting that it is “the emphasis, the energy you put behind it, the campaign, the messaging” that “really matters”.
New Hampshire
Man involved in standoff with NH police found dead after fire
BRADFORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities say a man involved in an hourslong standoff with police at a home in Bradford, New Hampshire, died after the house went up in flames.
Police were called to the home on West Main Street at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday for a report of a man in crisis. Officers found the man armed with a knife. They tried to de-escalate the situation but were not successful.
At about 5:30 p.m., police spotted fire and smoke started coming from the home. Multiple crews were called in to fight the fire which took hours to extinguish.
The man was found dead inside the house after the fire was out. His body was sent to the medical examiner for autopsy to verify his identity and confirm the cause and manner of death. Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
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New Hampshire
Man involved in NH standoff found dead following house fire, officials say
A man was found dead Thursday following a standoff and a house fire at a New Hampshire home, according to authorities.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal says they responded to a residence on West Main Street around 12:43 p.m. for a report of a man armed with a knife in crisis.
Multiple law enforcement agencies provided additional assistance at the scene.
According to officials, attempts were made to de-escalate the situation to no avail.
Around 5:30 p.m., investigators say they saw smoke and fire coming from the home and as the flames intensified, mutual aid was called to the scene.
Crews battled the blaze for hours and were eventually able to knock it down.
Authorities say they found the deceased man after a subsequent search of the home. His name is being withheld at this time.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to verify his identity and cause and manner of death.
Police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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