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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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Murkowski Opposes Blanche, Tightening Senate Confirmation Math
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Murkowski Opposes Blanche, Tightening Senate Confirmation Math
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Friday she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, jo
China's New Playbook: Amplifying US AI Infrastructure Disputes
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China's New Playbook: Amplifying US AI Infrastructure Disputes
China is adapting its influence operations to amplify domestic US disputes over AI infrastructure, aiming to slow Americ
GOP's Midterm Focus Shaken by Fresh Abuse Claims Against Lawmakers
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GOP's Midterm Focus Shaken by Fresh Abuse Claims Against Lawmakers
A wave of abuse and harassment allegations against GOP lawmakers is complicating Republicans' midterm strategy, with Dem
Trump's attacks may unify Michigan Democrats after divisive primary
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Trump's attacks may unify Michigan Democrats after divisive primary
Michigan Democrats are closing ranks behind Abdul El-Sayed after a tight primary, with Trump's low approval and attacks
Trump's Endorsement Loses Again as Ogles Falls in Tennessee Primary
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Trump's Endorsement Loses Again as Ogles Falls in Tennessee Primary
Rep. Andy Ogles lost his Tennessee primary to Charlie Hatcher, a setback for Trump's endorsement record. The race also h
Molder Secures Democratic Nod to Challenge Ogles in Tennessee's 5th
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Molder Secures Democratic Nod to Challenge Ogles in Tennessee's 5th
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder won the Democratic primary in Tennessee's 5th District, setting up a general election clash w
Trump-backed Ogles ousted in Tennessee GOP primary after redistricting
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Trump-backed Ogles ousted in Tennessee GOP primary after redistricting
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) was defeated in his primary by Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, in a
Tennessee GOP's Taylor to Face Democrat Pearson in Redrawn 9th District
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Tennessee GOP's Taylor to Face Democrat Pearson in Redrawn 9th District
Brent Taylor clinched the GOP nod in Tennessee's 9th District, setting up a fall showdown with Democrat Justin Pearson i
Hagerty and Bradshaw to Face Off Again in Tennessee Senate Race
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Hagerty and Bradshaw to Face Off Again in Tennessee Senate Race
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty and Democrat Marquita Bradshaw are set for a November rematch in Tennessee's Senate race, w
Blackburn clinches Tennessee GOP governor primary, set to succeed Lee
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Blackburn clinches Tennessee GOP governor primary, set to succeed Lee
Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial primary, setting her up to succeed Gov. Bill Lee and pote
Duke Law Accused of Racial Bias in Admissions by DOJ
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Duke Law Accused of Racial Bias in Admissions by DOJ
The DOJ says Duke Law illegally considered race in admissions for three years, favoring Black applicants over better-qua
National Gallery Unveils Safety Measures for IndyCar Race Near Art
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National Gallery Unveils Safety Measures for IndyCar Race Near Art
The National Gallery is preparing for the Freedom 250 IndyCar race by studying vibration effects on its art, implementin
Senate leaders seek deal on spending and recess as Trump allies push for more
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Senate leaders seek deal on spending and recess as Trump allies push for more
Senate leaders are close to a deal on government funding and the August recess, but Trump allies want budget votes and m
Democrat: Trump Ally Installed at Interior Watchdog Office
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Democrat: Trump Ally Installed at Interior Watchdog Office
Rep. Jared Huffman alleges the Trump administration placed political appointee Dennis Kirk at the Interior Department's
GOP Hemp Ban Delay Stalls Spending Bill as Senate GOP Splits
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GOP Hemp Ban Delay Stalls Spending Bill as Senate GOP Splits
A GOP internal battle over intoxicating hemp products is delaying the government funding bill, as Sen. Ted Budd pushes f
Project 2025 co-author placed in Interior watchdog role, Dem charges
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Project 2025 co-author placed in Interior watchdog role, Dem charges
Rep. Jared Huffman alleges Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 co-author, was installed in the Interior Department's inspector g
Tennessee Senate primary sets up potential Hagerty-Bradshaw rematch
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Tennessee Senate primary sets up potential Hagerty-Bradshaw rematch
Tennessee's Senate primary ends Thursday. Hagerty unopposed for GOP; Bradshaw faces four Democrats for a rematch chance.
Tennessee GOP governor primary: Blackburn and Rose face tight finish
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Tennessee GOP governor primary: Blackburn and Rose face tight finish
Tennessee's GOP gubernatorial primary pits Sen. Marsha Blackburn against Rep. John Rose, with late polls suggesting a ti