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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.

5,856 articles published

Senators Bipartisan Bill Targets Trump's Eased Russia Oil Sanctions
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Senators Bipartisan Bill Targets Trump's Eased Russia Oil Sanctions
A bipartisan Senate duo unveils legislation to tighten congressional control over Russia sanctions after Trump loosened
Moreno Proposes Senate Ban on Prediction Market Trading Amid Insider Trading Fears
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Moreno Proposes Senate Ban on Prediction Market Trading Amid Insider Trading Fears
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution Friday to ban senators from prediction markets, citing insider tradi
Union Demands Worker Protections in Any Spirit Airlines Federal Bailout
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Union Demands Worker Protections in Any Spirit Airlines Federal Bailout
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers insists any federal relief for bankrupt Spirit Airline
Rob Reiner's Son Describes Parents' Deaths as 'Living Nightmare' in Heartbreaking Substack Post
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Rob Reiner's Son Describes Parents' Deaths as 'Living Nightmare' in Heartbreaking Substack Post
Jake Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, calls his parents' deaths a 'living nightmare' in a personal Substack post,
Survey Reveals $6,000 Debt Pushes Average American Household to Brink of Bankruptcy
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Survey Reveals $6,000 Debt Pushes Average American Household to Brink of Bankruptcy
A national survey finds that an additional $6,000 in debt could push the average U.S. household into bankruptcy, highlig
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Asylum Ban at Southern Border
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Asylum Ban at Southern Border
A federal appeals court struck down President Trump's attempt to bar migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asy
Rove Warns Florida GOP Redistricting Plan Could Backfire
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Rove Warns Florida GOP Redistricting Plan Could Backfire
Karl Rove warns Florida Republicans that their redistricting push could cost them seats, while Democrats celebrate recen
Global Democracy in Crisis: Why Rigid Institutions Fail and Peer Support Offers a Path Forward
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Global Democracy in Crisis: Why Rigid Institutions Fail and Peer Support Offers a Path Forward
Democracy is faltering globally due to rigid implementation detached from local cultures. Rudina Hajdari calls for peer
Colbert Skips WH Correspondents' Dinner, Questions Why Others Attend
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Colbert Skips WH Correspondents' Dinner, Questions Why Others Attend
Stephen Colbert says he will skip the White House Correspondents' Dinner, questioning why others attend. He criticizes T
Beyond the Glamour: Why This Year's WH Correspondents' Dinner Matters for Press Freedom
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Beyond the Glamour: Why This Year's WH Correspondents' Dinner Matters for Press Freedom
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner is more than a Washington spectacle; it's a vital affirmation of press fre
White House Press Secretary Leavitt Set for Second Child Next Week
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White House Press Secretary Leavitt Set for Second Child Next Week
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to give birth to her second child next week, with no permanent
Thaddeus Stevens' Legacy: How the GOP Betrayed Its Abolitionist Roots
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Thaddeus Stevens' Legacy: How the GOP Betrayed Its Abolitionist Roots
A new museum honors Thaddeus Stevens, a GOP founder and abolitionist. His legacy contrasts with the party's shift from r
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman Amid Concerns Over Editorial Independence
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Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman Amid Concerns Over Editorial Independence
The Pentagon fired Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman for Stars and Stripes, after she reported to Congress about threats t
Trump's Economic Approval Sinks as Inflation, Hiring Woes Mount Ahead of Midterms
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Trump's Economic Approval Sinks as Inflation, Hiring Woes Mount Ahead of Midterms
President Trump's economic approval has cratered among independents to 25%, as inflation stalls, hiring slows, and his p
GOP Lawmaker Seeks to Absorb Virginia Cities Into D.C. After Redistricting Defeat
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GOP Lawmaker Seeks to Absorb Virginia Cities Into D.C. After Redistricting Defeat
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) introduced legislation to cede Arlington and Alexandria to D.C., reversing an 1846 law, foll
DOJ Inspector General to Audit Epstein Records Release After Durbin Push
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DOJ Inspector General to Audit Epstein Records Release After Durbin Push
Sen. Dick Durbin praised the DOJ inspector general's decision to audit the release of Jeffrey Epstein records, calling i
Pirro Drops Fed Probe, Clears Path for Warsh; Iran Ceasefire Holds
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Pirro Drops Fed Probe, Clears Path for Warsh; Iran Ceasefire Holds
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped the probe into Fed headquarters costs, smoothing the way for Kevin Warsh's confirmat
DOJ Closes Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell, Removing Hurdle for Warsh Confirmation
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DOJ Closes Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell, Removing Hurdle for Warsh Confirmation
The DOJ ended its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell's renovation handling, removing a key obstacle to Kevin Wa