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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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Tillis Dismisses Pirro's Reflecting Pool Prosecution Threats as Hypocritical
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Tillis Dismisses Pirro's Reflecting Pool Prosecution Threats as Hypocritical
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) blasted U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for threatening to prosecute reflecting pool vandals harsh
World Cup Truce? Cartel Homicides Plummet Across Mexico During Tournament
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World Cup Truce? Cartel Homicides Plummet Across Mexico During Tournament
Mexico has recorded its lowest homicide totals in a decade since the World Cup began, with analysts pointing to an appar
Trump Insists Reflecting Pool Sabotage Despite Lack of Evidence
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Trump Insists Reflecting Pool Sabotage Despite Lack of Evidence
President Trump continues to assert that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, pointing to a 300-foot sli
Trump Administration Deploys National Guard Over Reflecting Pool Algae and Paint Issues
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Trump Administration Deploys National Guard Over Reflecting Pool Algae and Paint Issues
National Guard and Park Police are patrolling the Reflecting Pool after an algae bloom and peeling blue paint led to van
AI Industry Clash Dominates NY House Primary as Bores, Lasher Battle for Nadler Seat
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AI Industry Clash Dominates NY House Primary as Bores, Lasher Battle for Nadler Seat
New York City voters head to the polls Tuesday in a Democratic primary where AI policy has become the central battlegrou
Sen. Rand Paul Subpoenas Fauci Over COVID-19 Origin Dispute
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Sen. Rand Paul Subpoenas Fauci Over COVID-19 Origin Dispute
Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before the Homeland Security Committee in July, accusing him of ba
Dead Ducks Found Near Reflecting Pool as Trump Renovation Woes Mount
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Dead Ducks Found Near Reflecting Pool as Trump Renovation Woes Mount
Two additional duck carcasses were found near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the site continues to face algae
Supreme Court Blocks Damages for Rastafarian Inmate Forcibly Shaved by Guards
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Supreme Court Blocks Damages for Rastafarian Inmate Forcibly Shaved by Guards
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a Rastafarian inmate cannot seek damages from Louisiana prison guards who forcibly shav
DOJ Probes NYC Coffee Shop for Refusing Service to Pro-Israel Congressman
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DOJ Probes NYC Coffee Shop for Refusing Service to Pro-Israel Congressman
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is probing a New York City coffee shop that said it would have refused service to Rep. D
Supreme Court Limits Corporate Liability in Falun Gong Case Against Cisco
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Supreme Court Limits Corporate Liability in Falun Gong Case Against Cisco
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Falun Gong members cannot sue Cisco for allegedly aiding Chinese surveillance and tortu
Former Olympian Claims Rights Violated in Reflecting Pool Arrest
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Former Olympian Claims Rights Violated in Reflecting Pool Arrest
Former Olympian David Hearn denies vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming he was never read his Mira
Juneteenth's Promise Under Siege as Right-Wing Attacks Mount
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Juneteenth's Promise Under Siege as Right-Wing Attacks Mount
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas, but progress is under attack from right-wing efforts to whitewash history
Congress Weighs Antitrust Exemption That Could Hike TV Bills for College Sports Fans
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Congress Weighs Antitrust Exemption That Could Hike TV Bills for College Sports Fans
A new bill would let universities pool media rights, potentially increasing revenue but also raising subscription prices
DOJ Appeals Judge's Dismissal of Charges Against Deported Man
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DOJ Appeals Judge's Dismissal of Charges Against Deported Man
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision to drop human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, cit
Divided Government Threatens to Paralyze Congressional Oversight
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Divided Government Threatens to Paralyze Congressional Oversight
A potential divided government after the midterms could render congressional oversight of the executive branch effective
Supreme Court Rulings, NY Primaries, and Iran Deal Presser Dominate Tuesday
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Supreme Court Rulings, NY Primaries, and Iran Deal Presser Dominate Tuesday
The Supreme Court delivers opinions Tuesday as New York, Maryland, Utah hold primaries. Acting AG Blanche, FBI Director
Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Faces Firestorm Over Ethics, Competence
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Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Faces Firestorm Over Ethics, Competence
Todd Blanche, Trump’s pick for attorney general, is under fire for politicizing the Justice Department, bungling high-pr
Bernie Sanders' Socialist Blueprint Reshapes Democratic Party as Traditional Centrists Fade
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Bernie Sanders' Socialist Blueprint Reshapes Democratic Party as Traditional Centrists Fade
Bernie Sanders' socialist agenda and endorsed candidates are increasingly defining the Democratic Party, as polls show D