David Axelrod: A surprising request from Justice Scalia  —  David Axelrod is CNN's senior political commentator and host of the podcast “The Axe Files.”  He was senior adviser to President Barack Obama and chief strategist for the 2008 and 2012 Obama campaigns.  The opinions expressed in this commentary are his.

The death of Antonin Scalia: Chaos, confusion and conflicting reports  —  MARFA, Tex. — Inside the cloistered chambers of the Supreme Court, Justice Antonin Scalia's days were highly regulated and predictable.  He met with clerks, wrote opinions and appeared for arguments in the august courtroom on a schedule set months in advance.

Ninth Circuit Judge Paul Watford is the most likely nominee to replace Antonin Scalia (superseded)  —  This post has been revised and superseded here.  —  In thinking about how to respond to the vacancy on the Supreme Court, the administration has two priorities.  First, fill the Scalia seat by getting a nominee confirmed.

Ayotte opposes Supreme Court nomination as Dems pounce  —  New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican from a state that supported President Obama, announced on Sunday evening that she opposes confirmation of a new Supreme Court nominee before the election.

Supreme Court vacancies in presidential election years  —  In the wake of the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, questions have arisen about whether there is a standard practice of not nominating and confirming Supreme Court Justices during a presidential election year.

Justice Scalia Died of Heart Attack, No Autopsy Planned, Breitbart Freaking Out  —  WFAA TV in Dallas reports that Justice Antonin Scalia's death was due to a heart attack; there are still conflicting reports about whether an autopsy will be performed, but the Washington Post says Scalia's family declined an autopsy.

Poll: South Carolina still solidly for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton  —  The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll Donald Trump keeps a large lead in South Carolina, bolstered by support from conservatives and also from evangelical voters, who make up a large share of the electorate here.

RNC Under Fire Over Debate Audience Stacking-Local GOP Chairman Confirms Party Donors Get Debate Tickets  —  GREENVILLE, South Carolina — The chairman of the local Republican Party here confirmed to local television that 2016 frontrunner billionaire Donald Trump's concerns …