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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.

3,553 articles published

Black Voters' Decades of Loyalty Meet a Debt Democrats Refuse to Pay
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Black Voters' Decades of Loyalty Meet a Debt Democrats Refuse to Pay
Black voters have been the backbone of Democratic victories for 60 years, but the party has repeatedly failed to deliver
Trump's Retribution Campaign: Smart Strikes and Costly Missteps
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Trump's Retribution Campaign: Smart Strikes and Costly Missteps
Trump's push for retribution against longtime foes is hitting some targets effectively but risking failure on others. Th
White House Declares Iran Conflict Over Before 60-Day War Powers Deadline
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White House Declares Iran Conflict Over Before 60-Day War Powers Deadline
A senior Trump official claims the Iran conflict is over for War Powers purposes, citing a ceasefire, but lawmakers ques
Trump's UFC Flag Day Event at White House Sparks Fury Over Violence on Patriotic Holiday
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Trump's UFC Flag Day Event at White House Sparks Fury Over Violence on Patriotic Holiday
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, sparking outrage over holding violent
Schumer's Maine Gamble Backfires as Mills Drops Out, Sparking Internal Democratic Doubts
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Schumer's Maine Gamble Backfires as Mills Drops Out, Sparking Internal Democratic Doubts
Senate Democrats are questioning Chuck Schumer's 2026 recruiting strategy after Gov. Janet Mills dropped her Senate bid,
Powell Defies Trump, Plans to Stay at Fed Board After Warsh Takes Over
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Powell Defies Trump, Plans to Stay at Fed Board After Warsh Takes Over
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he'll stay on the board after Kevin Warsh takes over, citing legal probes. Trump and top al
Democrats Clash Over Withheld 2024 Election Autopsy as Frustration Mounts
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Democrats Clash Over Withheld 2024 Election Autopsy as Frustration Mounts
DNC Chair Ken Martin's decision to withhold the party's 2024 election autopsy has ignited a fierce debate among Democrat
Progressive Caucus Pushes 'New Affordability Agenda' to Reclaim Working-Class Trust
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Progressive Caucus Pushes 'New Affordability Agenda' to Reclaim Working-Class Trust
The Congressional Progressive Caucus rolled out a midterm plan to slash costs on drugs, utilities, and housing, vowing t
Van Hollen Backs Maine Candidate Platner, Urges Second Chances
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Van Hollen Backs Maine Candidate Platner, Urges Second Chances
Sen. Chris Van Hollen defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faced backlash for a Nazi-like tattoo and offe
Idaho Transgender Residents Challenge Restroom Law in Federal Court
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Idaho Transgender Residents Challenge Restroom Law in Federal Court
Six transgender Idaho residents filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against a new state law that criminalizes using sex-des
TSA Offers Discounted PreCheck for Travelers Under 30 Starting May 1
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TSA Offers Discounted PreCheck for Travelers Under 30 Starting May 1
TSA is offering a $20 discount on PreCheck memberships for first-time applicants aged 30 or younger, starting May 1, ami
Koch-Backed Group Warns GOP Senate Majority at Risk Over Cost of Living
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Koch-Backed Group Warns GOP Senate Majority at Risk Over Cost of Living
A Koch-backed super PAC warns that Republican control of the Senate is in jeopardy unless the party prioritizes cost-of-
House GOP Faces Uphill Battle to Fund ICE and Border Patrol via Reconciliation
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House GOP Faces Uphill Battle to Fund ICE and Border Patrol via Reconciliation
The House passed a Senate bill to fund most of DHS, but the fight over ICE and Border Patrol funding via reconciliation
Trump Accuses NYT, CNN of Seditious Iran War Coverage
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Trump Accuses NYT, CNN of Seditious Iran War Coverage
President Trump blasted the New York Times and CNN over their Iran war coverage, calling CNN 'stupid' and the Times' rep
Maine Dems Unite Behind Oyster Farmer Platner After Mills Exits Senate Race
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Maine Dems Unite Behind Oyster Farmer Platner After Mills Exits Senate Race
Democrats are coalescing around Graham Platner after Governor Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign, clearing the path f
Meta Threatens New Mexico Shutdown After Landmark Child Safety Ruling
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Meta Threatens New Mexico Shutdown After Landmark Child Safety Ruling
New Mexico AG Raul Torrez slammed Meta for threatening to shut down its platforms in the state, calling it a 'PR stunt'
War Powers Deadline Looms as Trump Administration Defies Congress on Iran Conflict
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War Powers Deadline Looms as Trump Administration Defies Congress on Iran Conflict
The 60-day War Powers Act deadline for U.S. military action in Iran nears, but the Trump administration argues a ceasefi
Senate Panel Unanimously Backs Bill to Restrict AI Chatbots for Children
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Senate Panel Unanimously Backs Bill to Restrict AI Chatbots for Children
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors and require