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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.

3,555 articles published

FBI Probes Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances of 11 Scientists Since 2022
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FBI Probes Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances of 11 Scientists Since 2022
At least 11 scientists with ties to government research have died or disappeared since 2022, prompting an FBI investigat
DNC Chair Ken Martin Warns Trump Will Try to Suppress Vote Ahead of Midterms
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DNC Chair Ken Martin Warns Trump Will Try to Suppress Vote Ahead of Midterms
DNC Chair Ken Martin warns that President Trump may attempt to suppress the vote ahead of the midterms, as the party pla
Congress: A Toxic Institution Beyond Accountability?
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Congress: A Toxic Institution Beyond Accountability?
Allegations of misconduct against lawmakers, insider trading by the wealthy, and partisan gridlock fuel public disgust.
Trump Makes First WH Correspondents' Dinner Appearance as President, Citing 250th Birthday
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Trump Makes First WH Correspondents' Dinner Appearance as President, Citing 250th Birthday
President Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president, after boycotting it
Independent Voters Poised to Upend Two-Party System as 45% Abandon Party Labels
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Independent Voters Poised to Upend Two-Party System as 45% Abandon Party Labels
Nearly half of American voters now identify as independents, and new third-party movements are beginning to win local el
DeSantis Challenges Jeffries Over Florida Redistricting: 'Bring It On'
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DeSantis Challenges Jeffries Over Florida Redistricting: 'Bring It On'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to 'bring it on' as the GOP pushes a redistricting
Sen. Murphy Pledges to Break Up Media Giants as Paramount Deal Sparks Outrage
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Sen. Murphy Pledges to Break Up Media Giants as Paramount Deal Sparks Outrage
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) pledged to dismantle major media conglomerates, targeting Paramount CEO David Ellison after a c
New York Times Podcast Defends Violence and Theft, Sparking Outrage
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New York Times Podcast Defends Violence and Theft, Sparking Outrage
The New York Times podcast 'The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?' defends violence and theft, sparking out
OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Failing to Report Shooter's ChatGPT Posts to Police
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OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Failing to Report Shooter's ChatGPT Posts to Police
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a public apology to Tumbler Ridge, Canada, for not alerting law enforcement about ChatGPT m
Iran Rejects Direct Talks as U.S. Envoys Land in Pakistan for Mediation
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Iran Rejects Direct Talks as U.S. Envoys Land in Pakistan for Mediation
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Islamabad for Pakistani-mediated talks with Iran, but Tehran has reje
Teen Surrenders in Louisiana Mall Shooting That Killed High School Girl; Second Suspect on Run
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Teen Surrenders in Louisiana Mall Shooting That Killed High School Girl; Second Suspect on Run
Markel Lee, 17, turned himself in Friday for the Mall of Louisiana shooting that killed a high school girl and injured f
Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Court Maps After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
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Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Court Maps After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves will convene a special legislative session 21 days after the Supreme Court rules on Louisia
Restaurants in World Cup Host Cities Plan Mandatory 20% Gratuities
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Restaurants in World Cup Host Cities Plan Mandatory 20% Gratuities
Restaurants in Kansas City and Boston are planning mandatory 20% gratuities during the FIFA World Cup to ensure tipped w
Texas Rejects Camp Mystic's Safety Plan After Fatal Flood That Killed 27
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Texas Rejects Camp Mystic's Safety Plan After Fatal Flood That Killed 27
Texas health officials rejected Camp Mystic's emergency plan, citing missing floodplain data and inadequate procedures,
Burgum Touts 'American Flag Blue' Reflecting Pool Renovation as Trump's D.C. Beautification Push Continues
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Burgum Touts 'American Flag Blue' Reflecting Pool Renovation as Trump's D.C. Beautification Push Continues
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shared an update on the installation of an 'American flag blue' floor in the Lincoln Memo
Frost Demands Probe After 31 Sloths Die in Orlando Warehouse
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Frost Demands Probe After 31 Sloths Die in Orlando Warehouse
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) is demanding answers after 31 sloths died in a frigid, unpowered warehouse linked to the pla
Maine Governor Mills Blocks Statewide Data Center Moratorium, Citing Local Project
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Maine Governor Mills Blocks Statewide Data Center Moratorium, Citing Local Project
Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed legislation Friday that would have imposed an 18-month ban on large data centers, sparing
Amnesty and ACLU Warn World Cup Travelers of US Deportation Risks
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Amnesty and ACLU Warn World Cup Travelers of US Deportation Risks
Amnesty International and the ACLU have issued a travel advisory warning foreign citizens attending the FIFA World Cup i