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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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Megyn Kelly Rebukes Trump's Call to Fire Kimmel Over Widow Joke
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Megyn Kelly Rebukes Trump's Call to Fire Kimmel Over Widow Joke
Megyn Kelly condemned Trump's demand that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about Melania Trump, deeming it inappropriat
House GOP Pushes to End Inflation Tax on Capital Gains in Budget Bill
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House GOP Pushes to End Inflation Tax on Capital Gains in Budget Bill
House Republicans are pushing to index capital gains to inflation in their budget package, arguing it would fix a tax co
Hegseth Hearing Exposes Constitutional Clash Over War Powers and Iran Conflict
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Hegseth Hearing Exposes Constitutional Clash Over War Powers and Iran Conflict
Pete Hegseth's two-day testimony on Capitol Hill has laid bare a fundamental constitutional dispute over war powers, as
Multi-State Lawsuit Targets Disability Rights, Threatens Community Integration
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Multi-State Lawsuit Targets Disability Rights, Threatens Community Integration
A lawsuit from nine states seeks to overturn the integration mandate, a key disability rights protection, threatening to
Secret Service and Trump Reject Friendly Fire Claim in WHCA Shooting
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Secret Service and Trump Reject Friendly Fire Claim in WHCA Shooting
Secret Service Director Sean Curran and President Trump deny the agent injured at the WHCA dinner was hit by friendly fi
Cuba Trip Exposes Progressive Lawmakers' Susceptibility to Regime Propaganda
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Cuba Trip Exposes Progressive Lawmakers' Susceptibility to Regime Propaganda
A recent congressional trip to Cuba by Democratic Reps. Jayapal and Jackson amplified the regime's propaganda, blaming U
May Day Strong Rallies Sweep US: Protesters Target Billionaire-Friendly Policies
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May Day Strong Rallies Sweep US: Protesters Target Billionaire-Friendly Policies
Thousands of activists rallied across the US on May Day, organized by the May Day Strong coalition, to protest policies
Texas Appeals Court Blocks The Onion's Takeover of Alex Jones' Infowars
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Texas Appeals Court Blocks The Onion's Takeover of Alex Jones' Infowars
A Texas appeals court halted The Onion's takeover of Infowars, delaying a court hearing on the deal meant to help satisf
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Home Distilling Ban as Unconstitutional, Setting Up Supreme Court Clash
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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Home Distilling Ban as Unconstitutional, Setting Up Supreme Court Clash
A federal appeals court struck down the ban on home distilling as unconstitutional, with a competing ruling from another
Ex-Chick-fil-A Worker Indicted for $80K Mac-and-Cheese Refund Fraud in Texas
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Ex-Chick-fil-A Worker Indicted for $80K Mac-and-Cheese Refund Fraud in Texas
A former Chick-fil-A worker in Grapevine, Texas, was arrested after allegedly faking 800 mac-and-cheese tray orders and
The Unspoken Link Between Heated Political Rhetoric and Attempted Violence
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The Unspoken Link Between Heated Political Rhetoric and Attempted Violence
The attempted assassination of President Trump by a Caltech graduate highlights how extreme political rhetoric can lower
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Halt on Immigration Applications, Citing Indefinite Limbo
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Halt on Immigration Applications, Citing Indefinite Limbo
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration's pause on immigration applications for citizens of 39
Biden Backs Bottoms in Georgia Governor Race, Launching 2026 Endorsement Push
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Biden Backs Bottoms in Georgia Governor Race, Launching 2026 Endorsement Push
Former President Joe Biden made his first endorsement of the 2026 midterm cycle, backing Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Geo
New Poll: 61% of Americans View Iran Strikes as a Misstep
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New Poll: 61% of Americans View Iran Strikes as a Misstep
A new survey shows 61% of Americans believe the U.S. military operation against Iran was a mistake, echoing public senti
Trump's Brief Unity Pivot After Assassination Attempt: A Rare Presidential Moment
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Trump's Brief Unity Pivot After Assassination Attempt: A Rare Presidential Moment
Trump's press conference after the shooting showed a fleeting moment of unity and presidential demeanor, though he quick
Five Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Hays County; NTSB Investigating
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Five Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Hays County; NTSB Investigating
Five people died when a Cessna 421C crashed in Hays County late Thursday. The aircraft hit wooded terrain at high speed
Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Leaving ICE and Border Patrol Unfunded
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Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Leaving ICE and Border Patrol Unfunded
President Trump signed a bill Thursday ending the 76-day DHS shutdown, funding most agencies but excluding ICE and Borde
Iran War Powers Deadline Passes as Trump Signs Partial DHS Funding Bill
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Iran War Powers Deadline Passes as Trump Signs Partial DHS Funding Bill
Friday marks 60 days since Trump notified Congress of Iran operations, triggering War Powers Act concerns. The president