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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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Minnesota DFL Lawmakers Stage Sit-In After GOP Blocks Gun Reform Vote
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Minnesota DFL Lawmakers Stage Sit-In After GOP Blocks Gun Reform Vote
Minnesota DFL lawmakers are staging a sit-in inside the House chambers after a party-line vote blocked a gun reform bill
White House Prayer Push Violates First Amendment, Critics Charge
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White House Prayer Push Violates First Amendment, Critics Charge
The White House is facing backlash for launching "America Prays" and a May 17 prayer rally, which critics say violate th
USPS Unveils Bald Eagle Stamp Series for Nation's 250th Anniversary
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USPS Unveils Bald Eagle Stamp Series for Nation's 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Postal Service released a special edition stamp series featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday, s
Cohen to Challenge Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Memphis District
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Cohen to Challenge Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Memphis District
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) will hold a press conference Friday to announce legal challenges after Tennessee Republicans
Trump Picks West Potomac Park for National Garden of American Heroes
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Trump Picks West Potomac Park for National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump announced West Potomac Park as the location for his National Garden of American Heroes, reviving a proje
GOP’s SAVE Act Stalls Amid Poor Strategy on Voter Roll Cleanup
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GOP’s SAVE Act Stalls Amid Poor Strategy on Voter Roll Cleanup
Republicans are failing to advance the SAVE Act despite strong public backing for voter security measures, revealing a g
Senate Parliamentarian Deals Blow to GOP Immigration Bill, Strikes Key Funding Provisions
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Senate Parliamentarian Deals Blow to GOP Immigration Bill, Strikes Key Funding Provisions
Senate parliamentarian ruled several parts of GOP immigration funding bill fail Byrd Rule, forcing Republicans to rewrit
Terry Crews to Host Food Network's Largest Home Cook Competition '100 Cooks'
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Terry Crews to Host Food Network's Largest Home Cook Competition '100 Cooks'
Terry Crews will host Food Network's '100 Cooks,' a massive home cook competition where 100 contestants compete for $250
DOJ's Case Against SPLC: A Politicized Attack on Anti-Hate Work
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DOJ's Case Against SPLC: A Politicized Attack on Anti-Hate Work
The DOJ's indictment of the SPLC for paying informants in hate groups is based on a discredited legal theory, echoing pa
Trump Workforce Cuts Threaten Wildfire Response as Season Looms
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Trump Workforce Cuts Threaten Wildfire Response as Season Looms
As wildfire season approaches, lawmakers raise alarm over Trump administration cuts to the Forest Service workforce, tho
Murdaugh Retrial Joins List of High-Profile Cases That Got a Second Chance
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Murdaugh Retrial Joins List of High-Profile Cases That Got a Second Chance
South Carolina's high court overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, citing juror tampering. He's not alone—
Trump Declares No Taiwan Pledge in Xi Summit, Leaving Arms Sale Hanging
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Trump Declares No Taiwan Pledge in Xi Summit, Leaving Arms Sale Hanging
President Trump stated he made no commitment on Taiwan during his summit with Xi Jinping, declining to clarify U.S. defe
Mamdani's NYC Budget Fix Draws Scrutiny as Deficit Claims Questioned
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Mamdani's NYC Budget Fix Draws Scrutiny as Deficit Claims Questioned
Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims to have erased NYC's deficit, but critics cite state bailouts and unrealistic savings, warni
Systemic Decay: U.S. Schools Churn Out Unprepared Voters Amid Global Tech Race
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Systemic Decay: U.S. Schools Churn Out Unprepared Voters Amid Global Tech Race
New Stanford data reveals American students are falling further behind in reading and math, signaling decades of systemi
Trump Sets September 2028 Opening for New White House Ballroom
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Trump Sets September 2028 Opening for New White House Ballroom
President Trump announced a September 2028 targeted opening for the White House ballroom, touting it as superior to Chin
Seven Reasons the 2026 Midterms Could Be the Most Volatile Yet
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Seven Reasons the 2026 Midterms Could Be the Most Volatile Yet
The 2026 midterm election is shaping up to be the most dramatic and dangerous in U.S. history, driven by President Trump
Defining the Outsider: Who Could Be the 2028 Political Disruptor?
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Defining the Outsider: Who Could Be the 2028 Political Disruptor?
With the 2028 election cycle heating up, voters are looking for the next outsider candidate. But what exactly defines an
Mystery Surrounds Absences of Kean and Wilson as House Margins Tighten
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Mystery Surrounds Absences of Kean and Wilson as House Margins Tighten
Two House members—Tom Kean Jr. and Frederica Wilson—have missed weeks of votes, raising concerns as party leaders push f