Various media outlets, including Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, declared Trump the winner just 31 minutes after the caucuses began.

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Based on early returns, as well as polls a survey of potential voters, the Associated Press has declared the winner of the Iowa caucus.

Trailing Trump in a distant second and third are former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Based on a year's worth of reports and rumors, Trump could select any one of these candidates as his 2024 running mate.

An Arctic blast expected Monday could suppress turnout in the Iowa caucus, forcing each campaign to adjust plans and expectations.

The Kentucky Republican did not make an endorsment but he did announce the one candidate he will absolutely not support.

The Kentucky senator acknowledged that he had been "pretty quiet" about the race but said that would change Friday morning.

"Our America First agenda cannot end, our movement cannot end, with Donald Trump when they take him out from contention."

"She's gonna get smoked, and you and I both know it. She's not up to this."