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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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Court Revives Transgender Student Policy Lawsuits Against Education Dept.
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Court Revives Transgender Student Policy Lawsuits Against Education Dept.
A split appeals court ruled that Fairfax and Arlington school boards can proceed with lawsuits against the Education Dep
Cruz ex-aide warns of GOP wipeout as midterm enthusiasm lags
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Cruz ex-aide warns of GOP wipeout as midterm enthusiasm lags
Rick Tyler, a former Cruz campaign spokesperson, predicts a 'bad night' for Republicans in the midterms, citing Democrat
Cruz Aide Warns of GOP Losses as Enthusiasm Gap Widens
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Cruz Aide Warns of GOP Losses as Enthusiasm Gap Widens
Former Cruz spokesperson Rick Tyler says Republicans face a 'bad night' in the midterms, with Democrats holding an enthu
Nebraska Senate Race: Independent Osborn Draws Attention
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Nebraska Senate Race: Independent Osborn Draws Attention
Independent Dan Osborn is shaking up Nebraska's Senate race, drawing national attention. The Hill and Decision Desk HQ a
Nebraska Senate Race Draws National Attention as Independent Gains Ground
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Nebraska Senate Race Draws National Attention as Independent Gains Ground
Independent candidate Dan Osborn is making Nebraska's Senate race unexpectedly competitive, drawing national attention a
Ossoff claims Georgia Republicans privately oppose Trump campaign visit
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Ossoff claims Georgia Republicans privately oppose Trump campaign visit
Sen. Jon Ossoff claims Georgia Republicans privately oppose Trump's campaign visit, citing the president's unpopularity
Ossoff: Georgia GOP privately wants Trump to stay away
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Ossoff: Georgia GOP privately wants Trump to stay away
Sen. Jon Ossoff says Georgia Republicans privately don't want President Trump to campaign there, citing his unpopularity
NOAA Forecast: Winter Split Between Warm, Dry South and Wet, Cold North
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NOAA Forecast: Winter Split Between Warm, Dry South and Wet, Cold North
NOAA's latest seasonal forecast shows a stark regional divide for late 2026 and early 2027, with the South likely warmer
Trump publicly backs Wiles after report of chief of staff tensions
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Trump publicly backs Wiles after report of chief of staff tensions
President Trump dismissed reports that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles's job is in jeopardy, issuing a statement
Election offices in three states hit by suspicious white powder packages
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Election offices in three states hit by suspicious white powder packages
Election offices in Ohio, Oklahoma, and Louisiana received suspicious white powder packages this week, prompting evacuat
Suspicious Powder Mailings Target Election Offices in Three States
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Suspicious Powder Mailings Target Election Offices in Three States
Election offices in three states received suspicious white powder packages this week, prompting evacuations and federal
UChicago bans suspect in frat house sexual assault as police probe continues
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UChicago bans suspect in frat house sexual assault as police probe continues
A person of interest in a sexual assault at a University of Chicago fraternity house has been identified and banned from
UChicago police identify suspect in fraternity assault, ban from campus
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UChicago police identify suspect in fraternity assault, ban from campus
University of Chicago officials say a person of interest has been identified in a sexual assault reported at a fraternit
House Democrats quietly draft plans to reclaim power in January
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House Democrats quietly draft plans to reclaim power in January
While most lawmakers campaign, a handful of House Democrats are quietly drafting plans to reclaim congressional power an
House Democrats quietly plot aggressive oversight agenda for 2025
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House Democrats quietly plot aggressive oversight agenda for 2025
If Democrats retake the House, they plan to use oversight and new legislation to rein in presidential powers and address
Federal agents seize Ilhan Omar's phone, subpoena relatives in fraud probe
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Federal agents seize Ilhan Omar's phone, subpoena relatives in fraud probe
Federal authorities seized Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone and subpoenaed relatives in a grand jury probe of alleged immigration
AARP Poll Shows Democrats Leading by 3 Points in Competitive Districts
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AARP Poll Shows Democrats Leading by 3 Points in Competitive Districts
AARP's latest poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 3 points among likely voters in competitive districts, as Trum
Judge Extends Halt on Trump Ads Paid by Taxpayers Through Election Day
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Judge Extends Halt on Trump Ads Paid by Taxpayers Through Election Day
A federal judge extended a temporary block on Trump's taxpayer-funded ad campaign until after the midterms, rejecting DO