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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.

5,776 articles published

China's Homelessness Crisis Deepens as Youth Unemployment Soars
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China's Homelessness Crisis Deepens as Youth Unemployment Soars
China reports 47.5 million homeless, five times pre-pandemic levels, with youth unemployment driving many to party-run c
Texas lawmakers push Abbott to halt border work at Big Bend
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Texas lawmakers push Abbott to halt border work at Big Bend
Dozens of Texas lawmakers from both parties have called on Gov. Greg Abbott to stop border barrier construction at Big B
Appeals court revives Texas mail-in ballot ID rules
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Appeals court revives Texas mail-in ballot ID rules
A federal appeals court has reinstated Texas' mail-in ballot ID requirements, part of the state's 2021 election integrit
Europe's immigration pivot aligns with Trump policies despite low approval
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Europe's immigration pivot aligns with Trump policies despite low approval
Europeans overwhelmingly dislike Trump, yet their governments are adopting his hardline immigration stance as right-wing
DSA Faces Final Primary Test in Florida After Wisconsin Setback
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DSA Faces Final Primary Test in Florida After Wisconsin Setback
The DSA's last major midterm primary test unfolds in Florida, where Oliver Larkin challenges Rep. Jared Moskowitz, follo
Supreme Court Faces Emergency Pleas on Voting Rules and White House Project
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Supreme Court Faces Emergency Pleas on Voting Rules and White House Project
The Supreme Court's summer recess is interrupted by Trump's emergency requests on mail ballots and the White House ballr
AOC's 2028 odds surge as progressives gain momentum
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AOC's 2028 odds surge as progressives gain momentum
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tops early 2028 betting markets, but polls still favor Harris and Newsom. Progressives see
Tiffany dodges question on Trump campaign help in Wisconsin governor race
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Tiffany dodges question on Trump campaign help in Wisconsin governor race
Rep. Tom Tiffany avoided saying whether Trump would campaign with him in the Wisconsin governor's race, citing Trump's f
Minnesota, Wisconsin Primaries Set Stage for Fierce November Battles
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Minnesota, Wisconsin Primaries Set Stage for Fierce November Battles
Primary contests in Minnesota and Wisconsin are setting up competitive November races, while Democrats criticize conditi
Tuberville turns to ChatGPT for policy chats during Alabama road trips
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Tuberville turns to ChatGPT for policy chats during Alabama road trips
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) told the Washington Post he uses ChatGPT to pass time on long drives, asking about Medica
Alaska Senate Race Tightens as Peltola Challenges Sullivan
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Alaska Senate Race Tightens as Peltola Challenges Sullivan
Alaska's Senate race is unexpectedly competitive as former Rep. Mary Peltola challenges GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan, with poll
Ohio Poll: Brown and Acton Edge GOP Rivals in Senate, Governor Races
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Ohio Poll: Brown and Acton Edge GOP Rivals in Senate, Governor Races
A new poll finds Democrats Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton narrowly ahead in Ohio's Senate and gubernatorial contests, thoug
Immigration Reset Needed for Next 250 Years, Advocate Urges
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Immigration Reset Needed for Next 250 Years, Advocate Urges
Jennie Murray, president of The Forum, urges bipartisan action on immigration, citing economic, family, and security nee
Trust Collapses Across Generations as Americans View Each Other as Morally Bankrupt
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Trust Collapses Across Generations as Americans View Each Other as Morally Bankrupt
Marquette Law School and Pew Research data reveal a sharp generational decline in trust, with most Americans now viewing
Trump Family Crypto Venture Gets Conditional Bank Charter Approval
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Trump Family Crypto Venture Gets Conditional Bank Charter Approval
World Liberty Trust Co., backed by the Trump family, received preliminary approval for a national trust bank charter fro
Democrats Slam $20M ICE Electric Shock Glove Purchase
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Democrats Slam $20M ICE Electric Shock Glove Purchase
Democrats are outraged over ICE's plan to purchase $20 million in electric shock gloves, citing recent shootings and con
Forensic Science Funding Cuts Threaten Justice System, Experts Warn
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Forensic Science Funding Cuts Threaten Justice System, Experts Warn
Violent crime is down, but forensic science funding is shrinking. Former NIJ director Nancy La Vigne warns that without
Peltola Pushes Back on Harris Endorsement Ahead of Alaska Primary
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Peltola Pushes Back on Harris Endorsement Ahead of Alaska Primary
Former Rep. Mary Peltola is distancing herself from Kamala Harris's endorsement ahead of Alaska's primary, as Republican