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Marcus Reid
Marcus Reid
Senior Political Correspondent

Marcus covers Capitol Hill, presidential politics, and election campaigns. He has reported from Washington for over fifteen years.

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Vance to Detail Trump Admin's Anti-Fraud Push Targeting Democratic States
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Vance to Detail Trump Admin's Anti-Fraud Push Targeting Democratic States
Vice President Vance, leading the Trump administration's anti-fraud task force, will speak Wednesday on federal efforts
Senate Votes to Halt Own Pay in Future Shutdowns, Aiming to Deter Funding Crises
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Senate Votes to Halt Own Pay in Future Shutdowns, Aiming to Deter Funding Crises
The Senate voted 99-0 to advance a resolution that would withhold senators' pay during future government shutdowns, aimi
DOJ Threatens to Sue States Denying Undercover Plates to DHS
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DOJ Threatens to Sue States Denying Undercover Plates to DHS
The DOJ is threatening legal action against states that refuse to provide undercover license plates to DHS officers, cal
Gladwell and Perino Offer Surprising Cure for Political Polarization: Listen More, Cling Less
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Gladwell and Perino Offer Surprising Cure for Political Polarization: Listen More, Cling Less
In separate interviews, author Malcolm Gladwell and former Bush press secretary Dana Perino both urged Americans to loos
GOP Risks Midterm Losses Without Immigration Reform, Ex-Rep Warns
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GOP Risks Midterm Losses Without Immigration Reform, Ex-Rep Warns
Former Rep. Reid Ribble argues that Republicans must back immigration reform like the Dignity Act to avoid midterm losse
Helicopter Prom Photo Op in Chicago Suburb Sparks Safety Clash Between Mayor and Park Chief
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Helicopter Prom Photo Op in Chicago Suburb Sparks Safety Clash Between Mayor and Park Chief
A suburban Chicago park district chief's helicopter prom photo op for her daughter drew police intervention and a public
CBC Chair Warns 19 Members Face Redistricting Risk After Supreme Court Rulings
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CBC Chair Warns 19 Members Face Redistricting Risk After Supreme Court Rulings
CBC Chair Yvette Clarke warns that 19 caucus members are at risk from GOP-led redistricting following Supreme Court ruli
Van Hollen Releases Alcohol Test Results, Challenges Patel to Follow Suit
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Van Hollen Releases Alcohol Test Results, Challenges Patel to Follow Suit
Sen. Chris Van Hollen released his alcohol use test results and challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to do the same after
Johnson Downplays Trump's Iran Remark, Cites Strait of Hormuz Crisis
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Johnson Downplays Trump's Iran Remark, Cites Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged the Iran conflict has slowed Republican affordability efforts, defending President Tru
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
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South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions Wednesday, citing misconduct
Becerra Edges Ahead in Crowded California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
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Becerra Edges Ahead in Crowded California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra takes a narrow lead in the California governor race, polling at 19% ahead of Steve H
Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Evacuated After Bomb Threat at Macon Rally
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Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Evacuated After Bomb Threat at Macon Rally
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was evacuated from a Macon campaign event after a credible bomb threat, fo
Bass Slams Pratt's AI Ads as 'Violent Trend' in LA Mayor Race
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Bass Slams Pratt's AI Ads as 'Violent Trend' in LA Mayor Race
Mayor Karen Bass (D) condemned Spencer Pratt's (R) AI ads as a 'violent trend,' showing her as a Joker-like figure. Prat
Poll: 77% Say Trump's Policies Raised Living Costs, Iran War Blamed
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Poll: 77% Say Trump's Policies Raised Living Costs, Iran War Blamed
A CNN survey reveals 77% of U.S. adults believe President Trump's policies have increased the cost of living, with 75% p
Appeals Court Pauses Trump's $83.3M Payment to Carroll Pending Supreme Review
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Appeals Court Pauses Trump's $83.3M Payment to Carroll Pending Supreme Review
The 2nd Circuit granted Trump a temporary reprieve from paying the $83.3 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll whi
How Voters Can Disrupt Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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How Voters Can Disrupt Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 Midterms
With states redrawing congressional maps for partisan gain, voters have a tool to fight back: contaminate the voting dat
House GOP Leaders Hold Presser as June 1 Deadline Looms for Immigration Funding Bill
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House GOP Leaders Hold Presser as June 1 Deadline Looms for Immigration Funding Bill
House GOP leaders address reporters as they race to meet Trump's June 1 deadline for an immigration enforcement funding
Louisiana Abortion Pill Case Threatens to Redefine Fetal Personhood Nationwide
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Louisiana Abortion Pill Case Threatens to Redefine Fetal Personhood Nationwide
A Louisiana challenge to mail-order abortion pills may force the Supreme Court to confront fetal personhood, a concept t