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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.

7,761 articles published

Montana Republican: Trump's beef tariff pause already hurt ranchers
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Montana Republican: Trump's beef tariff pause already hurt ranchers
Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) says President Trump's decision to pause tariffs on beef imports has already hurt the market
Woods Accepts Plea Deal, Loses License for Five Years After Florida Crash
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Woods Accepts Plea Deal, Loses License for Five Years After Florida Crash
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving on Wednesday, resulting in a five-year license suspension and $1,500
US Mint Releases Trump $1 Coin Ahead of Semiquincentennial
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US Mint Releases Trump $1 Coin Ahead of Semiquincentennial
The US Mint launched 250,000 $1 coins with Trump's likeness, a historic move for a living president, ahead of the 250th
Gerrymandering, not voter fraud, is the real election threat for 2026
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Gerrymandering, not voter fraud, is the real election threat for 2026
While politicians hype voter fraud, gerrymandered maps quietly decide elections. The real threat to democracy is visible
Trump's messaging dominance threatens GOP's 2026 midterm hopes
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Trump's messaging dominance threatens GOP's 2026 midterm hopes
A former Republican National Committee official warns that President Trump's messaging dominance is endangering GOP pros
Kennedy Center pulls landmark sculpture amid Trump renovation clash
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Kennedy Center pulls landmark sculpture amid Trump renovation clash
The Kennedy Center removed the 24-foot sculpture 'Blue' from its grounds Wednesday, part of broader changes under Trump'
Ocasio-Cortez rules out dating conservatives, citing core values
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Ocasio-Cortez rules out dating conservatives, citing core values
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she probably wouldn't date a conservative, citing the importance of shared values. Sh
Dallas to pull 321 Flock cameras after Abbott freezes state funding
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Dallas to pull 321 Flock cameras after Abbott freezes state funding
Dallas Police are shutting down 321 Flock cameras after Gov. Greg Abbott froze state funding, joining a wave of jurisdic
Colleges Shift Back to Test Scores as AI and Grade Inflation Erode Trust
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Colleges Shift Back to Test Scores as AI and Grade Inflation Erode Trust
Amid AI-assisted essays and inflated GPAs, colleges are returning to standardized tests and proctored exams to verify ap
Clooney Slams Hegseth Over Mocking Canadian Military Post
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Clooney Slams Hegseth Over Mocking Canadian Military Post
George Clooney condemned Pete Hegseth's social media post mocking Canadian military cadets, calling it cruel and questio
Woods Reverses DUI Plea, Avoids Jail with Reckless Driving Deal
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Woods Reverses DUI Plea, Avoids Jail with Reckless Driving Deal
Tiger Woods reversed his not guilty plea in a Florida DUI case, agreeing to a no contest deal on lesser charges to avoid
Apple Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on US Maps After Trump Order
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Apple Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on US Maps After Trump Order
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on US maps after Trump's order, drawing criticism from Canada and the S
Trump Challenges Iranians to Rise Up as Strikes Escalate
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Trump Challenges Iranians to Rise Up as Strikes Escalate
President Trump questioned when Iranians will rise up, dismissing negotiations as US strikes escalate. Treasury warns of
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Massachusetts Incumbents Hold Seats
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US and Iran Trade Strikes as Massachusetts Incumbents Hold Seats
US strikes Iran again, Tehran retaliates against Gulf allies, Trump says he's not forcing talks. In Massachusetts, incum
Prediction markets turn public service into a trading floor
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Prediction markets turn public service into a trading floor
Kalshi's ban on George Santos for betting on his own State of the Union attendance highlights a broader corruption crisi
Maine Democrat Backs GOP Rule to Shield Lobster Industry
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Maine Democrat Backs GOP Rule to Shield Lobster Industry
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) broke with Democrats to support a GOP rule, prioritizing his lobster bill over party unity.
Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended Amid Flight Incident Probe
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Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended Amid Flight Incident Probe
Sony Pictures Television has suspended 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton amid an investigation into allegations
Flock camera expansion demands scrutiny as police surveillance grows
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Flock camera expansion demands scrutiny as police surveillance grows
Automated license plate readers like Flock are expanding police surveillance, but evidence of their effectiveness is mix