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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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South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
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South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions Wednesday, citing misconduct
Becerra Edges Ahead in Crowded California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
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Becerra Edges Ahead in Crowded California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra takes a narrow lead in the California governor race, polling at 19% ahead of Steve H
Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Evacuated After Bomb Threat at Macon Rally
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Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Evacuated After Bomb Threat at Macon Rally
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was evacuated from a Macon campaign event after a credible bomb threat, fo
Bass Slams Pratt's AI Ads as 'Violent Trend' in LA Mayor Race
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Bass Slams Pratt's AI Ads as 'Violent Trend' in LA Mayor Race
Mayor Karen Bass (D) condemned Spencer Pratt's (R) AI ads as a 'violent trend,' showing her as a Joker-like figure. Prat
Poll: 77% Say Trump's Policies Raised Living Costs, Iran War Blamed
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Poll: 77% Say Trump's Policies Raised Living Costs, Iran War Blamed
A CNN survey reveals 77% of U.S. adults believe President Trump's policies have increased the cost of living, with 75% p
Appeals Court Pauses Trump's $83.3M Payment to Carroll Pending Supreme Review
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Appeals Court Pauses Trump's $83.3M Payment to Carroll Pending Supreme Review
The 2nd Circuit granted Trump a temporary reprieve from paying the $83.3 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll whi
How Voters Can Disrupt Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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How Voters Can Disrupt Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 Midterms
With states redrawing congressional maps for partisan gain, voters have a tool to fight back: contaminate the voting dat
House GOP Leaders Hold Presser as June 1 Deadline Looms for Immigration Funding Bill
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House GOP Leaders Hold Presser as June 1 Deadline Looms for Immigration Funding Bill
House GOP leaders address reporters as they race to meet Trump's June 1 deadline for an immigration enforcement funding
Louisiana Abortion Pill Case Threatens to Redefine Fetal Personhood Nationwide
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Louisiana Abortion Pill Case Threatens to Redefine Fetal Personhood Nationwide
A Louisiana challenge to mail-order abortion pills may force the Supreme Court to confront fetal personhood, a concept t
Capito Crushes GOP Primary Field in West Virginia Senate Race
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Capito Crushes GOP Primary Field in West Virginia Senate Race
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secured a decisive victory in the West Virginia Republican Senate primary, capturing 66.5% of
Burgum Faces House Grilling Over Trump's $15.9B Interior Budget Cuts
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Burgum Faces House Grilling Over Trump's $15.9B Interior Budget Cuts
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum testifies Wednesday on Trump's $15.9 billion Interior budget request, a 12.9% cut from 20
Democrats' Aging Leaders Face a 'Silver Ceiling' as Young Challengers Surge
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Democrats' Aging Leaders Face a 'Silver Ceiling' as Young Challengers Surge
Voters increasingly back younger candidates over aging incumbents, forcing Democrats to confront a 'silver ceiling' that
Trump Calls for Firing of GOP Aide Over McConnell Hearing Incident
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Trump Calls for Firing of GOP Aide Over McConnell Hearing Incident
President Trump called for a GOP staffer to be fired after the aide approached Sen. Mitch McConnell during a hearing, an
Trump Administration Signals Imminent End for Cuba's Communist Regime
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Trump Administration Signals Imminent End for Cuba's Communist Regime
With U.S. military exercises, surveillance flights, and sanctions intensifying, the Trump administration is moving close
Fifth Circuit Ruling on Texas Ten Commandments Law Undermines Religious Freedom
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Fifth Circuit Ruling on Texas Ten Commandments Law Undermines Religious Freedom
The Fifth Circuit's 9-8 ruling upholds a Texas law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools, raising concer
Distrust in Mainstream Media Fuels Explosive Growth of Citizen Journalism
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Distrust in Mainstream Media Fuels Explosive Growth of Citizen Journalism
With trust in mainstream media at historic lows, citizen journalists are stepping in to hold power accountable, using ca
Cassidy Faces Uphill Battle in Louisiana GOP Primary Against Trump-Backed Letlow
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Cassidy Faces Uphill Battle in Louisiana GOP Primary Against Trump-Backed Letlow
Sen. Bill Cassidy is struggling to hold his Louisiana Senate seat as Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasure
Trump and Senate GOP Turn Up Heat on House to Pass Stalled Housing Bill
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Trump and Senate GOP Turn Up Heat on House to Pass Stalled Housing Bill
President Trump and Senate Republicans are escalating pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a housing bill that