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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.

3,557 articles published

GOP Eyes Potential Alito Retirement as Midterm Lifeline for Senate Majority
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GOP Eyes Potential Alito Retirement as Midterm Lifeline for Senate Majority
Republican senators hope a potential Supreme Court retirement could rally conservative voters in November, drawing paral
Pope Leo, Vance Downplay Trump Tensions, Blame Media Narrative for Feud
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Pope Leo, Vance Downplay Trump Tensions, Blame Media Narrative for Feud
Pope Leo XIV and Vice President J.D. Vance moved to de-escalate perceived tensions with President Trump, arguing the med
Shreveport Domestic Shooting Leaves Eight Children Dead; Suspect Fatally Wounded by Police
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Shreveport Domestic Shooting Leaves Eight Children Dead; Suspect Fatally Wounded by Police
A domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead and two women wounded. The suspect, identified as
Poll: Majority of Voters Hold Trump Responsible for Surging Gas Prices
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Poll: Majority of Voters Hold Trump Responsible for Surging Gas Prices
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows a majority of registered voters blame President Trump for current high gas prices
House Faces Dual Expulsion Crisis as Ethics Panel Prepares Florida Lawmaker Sanctions
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House Faces Dual Expulsion Crisis as Ethics Panel Prepares Florida Lawmaker Sanctions
The House of Representatives confronts a new expulsion crisis targeting Florida lawmakers from both parties over serious
Hilton Dismisses Trump's California Unpopularity as Irrelevant to Governor's Race
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Hilton Dismisses Trump's California Unpopularity as Irrelevant to Governor's Race
California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says President Trump's low approval rating in the state won't impact
Rick Scott Demands FISA Overhaul, Citing Personal Surveillance Experience
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Rick Scott Demands FISA Overhaul, Citing Personal Surveillance Experience
Senator Rick Scott is calling for significant reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702, citing
Stefanik Defends Trump's Iran 'Civilization' Threat in Heated CNN Exchange with Tapper
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Stefanik Defends Trump's Iran 'Civilization' Threat in Heated CNN Exchange with Tapper
Rep. Elise Stefanik defended President Trump's social media threat that Iran's 'whole civilization will die' during a he
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead After Police Pursuit
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Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead After Police Pursuit
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead in what police describe as a domestic disturbance. Th
Swalwell Resignation Exposes Democratic Complicity in Years of Ignored Allegations
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Swalwell Resignation Exposes Democratic Complicity in Years of Ignored Allegations
Congressman Eric Swalwell resigned after four women accused him of sexual assault, exposing how Democratic leaders ignor
Salazar Defies GOP Critics, Challenges Hardliners to Debate Dignity Act
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Salazar Defies GOP Critics, Challenges Hardliners to Debate Dignity Act
Florida Republican Maria Salazar is defiantly challenging conservative critics of her Dignity Act, a border security and
Mamdani Cites 'Honest, Direct' Working Dynamic with Trump Despite Public Feud
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Mamdani Cites 'Honest, Direct' Working Dynamic with Trump Despite Public Feud
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani characterized his working relationship with President Trump as 'honest, direct, and p
Trump's War Rhetoric Fuses Profanity, Christian Nationalism, and Xenophobia, Critics Warn
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Trump's War Rhetoric Fuses Profanity, Christian Nationalism, and Xenophobia, Critics Warn
President Trump's use of profane threats, Christian nationalist language, and racial insults is creating a uniquely dang
Obama, Mamdani Forge Alliance in Bronx Preschool Visit Amid Trump Criticism
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Obama, Mamdani Forge Alliance in Bronx Preschool Visit Amid Trump Criticism
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held their first meeting at a South Bronx preschool
FBI Director Patel Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Conduct Allegations
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FBI Director Patel Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Conduct Allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel has vowed to sue The Atlantic over a report detailing alleged excessive drinking, unexplained ab
Walz Accuses Trump of 'Fascist-Curious' Actions, Warns of Democratic Backslide at Global Summit
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Walz Accuses Trump of 'Fascist-Curious' Actions, Warns of Democratic Backslide at Global Summit
Governor Tim Walz condemned President Trump's military actions against Iran and warned of authoritarian consolidation in
Appeals Court Permits Trump Ballroom Construction Through June, Reversing Lower Court
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Appeals Court Permits Trump Ballroom Construction Through June, Reversing Lower Court
A federal appeals court panel granted the Trump administration a stay, permitting construction on the controversial Whit
Bill Maher Condemns Eric Swalwell as 'Creep' Following Sexual Assault Allegations
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Bill Maher Condemns Eric Swalwell as 'Creep' Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Bill Maher sharply criticized former Rep. Eric Swalwell, calling him a 'creep' and questioning why Democrats supported h