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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.

3,502 articles published

California Candidates Embrace Nuclear Power, Leaving Environmental Groups Behind
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California Candidates Embrace Nuclear Power, Leaving Environmental Groups Behind
At the May 6 gubernatorial debate, every candidate backed extending Diablo Canyon's life, reflecting a broader shift amo
Trump's Sway Tested in South Carolina, Maine Primaries: Key Races Tuesday
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Trump's Sway Tested in South Carolina, Maine Primaries: Key Races Tuesday
Tuesday's primaries in South Carolina and Maine will test Trump's endorsement power after a loss in Iowa, while a Maine
California’s Slow Vote Count Risks Chaos in Future Contests
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California’s Slow Vote Count Risks Chaos in Future Contests
California's slow vote counting, exemplified by the unresolved LA mayoral primary, threatens public confidence and could
OpenAI's Altman Struggles to Shed Super PAC Ties as Spending Fight Intensifies
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OpenAI's Altman Struggles to Shed Super PAC Ties as Spending Fight Intensifies
OpenAI and Sam Altman are under fire over their links to the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future, as the industry's elec
Vance Casts Doubt on LA Mayoral Primary, Claims Mail-In Ballot Irregularities
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Vance Casts Doubt on LA Mayoral Primary, Claims Mail-In Ballot Irregularities
Vice President Vance questioned the integrity of the Los Angeles mayoral primary, suggesting mail-in ballot counts unfai
Becerra and Trump-Backed Hilton Head to General Election for California Governor
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Becerra and Trump-Backed Hilton Head to General Election for California Governor
Former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra and former Fox News host Steve Hilton are set to face off in California's g
Wiles Dismisses Departure Reports: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'
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Wiles Dismisses Departure Reports: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'
Susie Wiles, President Trump's chief of staff, forcefully denied a Daily Mail report that she intends to leave the White
Late Democratic Ballots Propel Raman Past Pratt in LA Mayor Race, DDHQ Shows
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Late Democratic Ballots Propel Raman Past Pratt in LA Mayor Race, DDHQ Shows
Late-arriving Democratic ballots pushed LA Councilmember Nithya Raman past Spencer Pratt for second place in the mayoral
New Poll: Share of Americans Who See Democracy as Core to US Identity Drops 10 Points
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New Poll: Share of Americans Who See Democracy as Core to US Identity Drops 10 Points
A new AP-NORC poll shows only 66% of Americans view democracy as central to US identity, a 10-point drop from 2024. The
DC Mayoral Race: Democratic Socialist Lewis-George Leads by Double Digits, Poll Shows
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DC Mayoral Race: Democratic Socialist Lewis-George Leads by Double Digits, Poll Shows
City Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George, a Democratic socialist, holds a double-digit lead over rival Kenyan McDuffie in
Thune Pushes FISA Renewal as Pulte Appointment Stalls Bipartisan Support
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Thune Pushes FISA Renewal as Pulte Appointment Stalls Bipartisan Support
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pressing for a FISA extension by week's end, but bipartisan opposition to Bill Pult
Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino Launches 2028 White House Exploratory Committee
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Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino Launches 2028 White House Exploratory Committee
Gregory Bovino, former Border Patrol commander-at-large, has launched an exploratory committee for a 2028 presidential b
Blanche Nomination for Attorney General Heads to Senate Amid GOP Revolt
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Blanche Nomination for Attorney General Heads to Senate Amid GOP Revolt
President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche to be attorney general, but the pick faces GOP fury over a $1.776 billio
Trump Demands Thune Oust Senate Parliamentarian to Push Voter ID Bill
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Trump Demands Thune Oust Senate Parliamentarian to Push Voter ID Bill
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire the Senate parliamentarian, claiming she obstructs the S
Jeffries Blocks FISA Renewal Unless Trump Removes Pulte as Intel Chief
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Jeffries Blocks FISA Renewal Unless Trump Removes Pulte as Intel Chief
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refuses to back FISA renewal while Bill Pulte remains acting DNI, labeling the Tru
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it was an unconstitutional tax that us
Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Collapses as Artists Cite Partisan Agenda
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Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Collapses as Artists Cite Partisan Agenda
A concert series meant to celebrate America's 250th birthday has unraveled after most artists dropped out, accusing orga
Trump Abruptly Ends Meet the Press Interview After Pressing on 2020 Claims
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Trump Abruptly Ends Meet the Press Interview After Pressing on 2020 Claims
Donald Trump ended a contentious Meet the Press interview early after moderator Kristen Welker repeatedly challenged him