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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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Hinckley Blasts Hilton Security After WHCD Shooting; Gunman Charged
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Hinckley Blasts Hilton Security After WHCD Shooting; Gunman Charged
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan outside the Washington Hilton in 1981, says the hotel is unsafe after a gunman breach
Rubio Dismisses Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal Without Nuclear Concessions
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Rubio Dismisses Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal Without Nuclear Concessions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Iran's reported proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting nuclear talk
GOP Infighting Over DHS Funding Intensifies After Trump Assassination Bid
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GOP Infighting Over DHS Funding Intensifies After Trump Assassination Bid
After a shooting at the WHCA dinner, GOP leaders face internal divisions over DHS funding and a looming pay freeze, whil
Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassification, Stops Short of Full Legalization
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Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassification, Stops Short of Full Legalization
Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a historic shift in federal pol
After WHCA Dinner Attack, Conspiracy Theories Eclipse Reality
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After WHCA Dinner Attack, Conspiracy Theories Eclipse Reality
The foiled attack at the WHCA dinner was a real threat, but within hours, conspiracy theories claiming it was staged dom
Chavez-DeRemer's Exit Tests GOP-Labor Alliance: What's Next for Trump's Union Outreach?
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Chavez-DeRemer's Exit Tests GOP-Labor Alliance: What's Next for Trump's Union Outreach?
Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation as Labor secretary amid misconduct allegations tests the GOP's fledgling alliance with
Kimmel Defends 'Expectant Widow' Joke as Age-Based, Not a Call to Violence
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Kimmel Defends 'Expectant Widow' Joke as Age-Based, Not a Call to Violence
Jimmy Kimmel defends his 'expectant widow' joke about Melania Trump as a light roast about age difference, rejecting cla
Meta's Zuckerberg Prioritizes Growth Over Child Safety, Critics Say
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Meta's Zuckerberg Prioritizes Growth Over Child Safety, Critics Say
Despite apologies to Congress, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta continues to prioritize growth over child safety, with internal do
Inside the WHCA Dinner Attack: Media Narcissism and the Dangerous Excusing of Violence
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Inside the WHCA Dinner Attack: Media Narcissism and the Dangerous Excusing of Violence
The WHCA dinner shooting exposed media narcissism and a dangerous trend of excusing political violence, as seen in Hasan
GOP Civil War Over DHS Funding: Thune vs. Johnson After Trump Assassination Attempt
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GOP Civil War Over DHS Funding: Thune vs. Johnson After Trump Assassination Attempt
A shooting at the Washington Hilton has intensified the GOP standoff over DHS funding, with Senate Republicans urging Ho
DeSantis Pushes Aggressive Florida Redistricting Map for 24-4 GOP Edge
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DeSantis Pushes Aggressive Florida Redistricting Map for 24-4 GOP Edge
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new congressional map Monday aiming for a 24-4 Republican majority, just ahead of a
Former Harris Aide Launches Bipartisan Council to Boost US-Mexico Ties
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Former Harris Aide Launches Bipartisan Council to Boost US-Mexico Ties
A new bipartisan group, the American Mexican Leadership Council, aims to strengthen US-Mexico relations and advocate for
Fox News Poll Shows Democrats Now Lead GOP on Economic Trust for First Time Since 2010
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Fox News Poll Shows Democrats Now Lead GOP on Economic Trust for First Time Since 2010
For the first time since 2010, a Fox News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans on economic trust, 52% to 48%, giving
Erika Kirk Condemns WHCA Dinner Shooting as 'Political Violence'
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Erika Kirk Condemns WHCA Dinner Shooting as 'Political Violence'
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, decried the shooting near the WHCA dinner as another traumatic instance of political
Crow Presses Secret Service on Unimplemented Security Reforms After WHCA Dinner Attack
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Crow Presses Secret Service on Unimplemented Security Reforms After WHCA Dinner Attack
Rep. Jason Crow is pressing the Secret Service and Trump administration for answers on why more than 30 security recomme
Graham Leads GOP Push for $400M White House Ballroom, Citing Security After Dinner Attack
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Graham Leads GOP Push for $400M White House Ballroom, Citing Security After Dinner Attack
Sen. Lindsey Graham and GOP allies propose a $400 million White House ballroom, calling it a national security necessity
Kean Jr. Cites Medical Issue for Extended Absence as Colleagues Seek Answers
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Kean Jr. Cites Medical Issue for Extended Absence as Colleagues Seek Answers
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) acknowledged a personal medical issue behind his absence from Congress since March 5, vowing
Charlie Crist Enters St. Petersburg Mayoral Race, Challenging Incumbent Welch
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Charlie Crist Enters St. Petersburg Mayoral Race, Challenging Incumbent Welch
Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor and longtime political figure, has filed to run for mayor of St. Petersburg,