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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

Time for a 'Take Back America' Movement to Reclaim Stolen Ideals
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Time for a 'Take Back America' Movement to Reclaim Stolen Ideals
A new 'Take Back America' movement urges citizens to reclaim stolen ideals, symbols, and institutions from far-right ext
Supreme Court Rulings on Gerrymandering Highlight Legal Nuance, Not Partisan Bias
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Supreme Court Rulings on Gerrymandering Highlight Legal Nuance, Not Partisan Bias
The Supreme Court's contrasting rulings on Alabama and Virginia redistricting maps are legally distinct, not evidence of
Redistricting Chaos in Southern States Reshapes Congressional Races
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Redistricting Chaos in Southern States Reshapes Congressional Races
Southern states' rushed redistricting, fueled by a Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, is upending cam
GOP Faces Dual Deadlines on Immigration Funding and FISA Renewal
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GOP Faces Dual Deadlines on Immigration Funding and FISA Renewal
Republicans face a legislative crunch week with an immigration funding bill and FISA renewal on the line, as Democrats b
GOP Lawmakers Openly Defy Trump on Multiple Fronts as Midterms Loom
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GOP Lawmakers Openly Defy Trump on Multiple Fronts as Midterms Loom
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are breaking with President Trump on key votes, signaling deepening intra-party
House Freedom Caucus Faces Overhaul as Six Key Members Exit
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House Freedom Caucus Faces Overhaul as Six Key Members Exit
Six high-profile members of the House Freedom Caucus are leaving Congress, prompting a transformation that will test the
Ex-Yankee Teixeira Looms Over Congressional Baseball as Dems Seek First Win Since 2019
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Ex-Yankee Teixeira Looms Over Congressional Baseball as Dems Seek First Win Since 2019
Democrats face an uphill battle to snap a five-game losing streak at the Congressional Baseball Game, with the GOP's pot
Bob Packwood, Oregon Senator Ousted in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93
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Bob Packwood, Oregon Senator Ousted in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93
Former Sen. Bob Packwood (R-Ore.), forced to resign in 1995 amid sexual misconduct allegations, died Saturday at 93. The
Bass and Raman Advance to November Runoff in LA Mayor's Race
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Bass and Raman Advance to November Runoff in LA Mayor's Race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman will compete in the November runoff after finishing fir
Raman Surges to Within 1 Point of Pratt in Tight LA Mayoral Race
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Raman Surges to Within 1 Point of Pratt in Tight LA Mayoral Race
Councilmember Nithya Raman has cut Spencer Pratt's lead to just over 1% in the LA mayoral primary, trailing 27.32% to 26
Democrats Plan Immediate Investigations, Potential Prosecutions of Trump Officials
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Democrats Plan Immediate Investigations, Potential Prosecutions of Trump Officials
House Democrats are preparing to investigate and potentially prosecute Trump administration officials for alleged crimes
Himes Blasts Pulte as Trump's 'Worst and Most Dangerous' Intelligence Pick
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Himes Blasts Pulte as Trump's 'Worst and Most Dangerous' Intelligence Pick
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) slammed Bill Pulte as Trump's 'worst and most dangerous' appointment, warning his politicizatio
GOP Lawmaker McCaul Blasts Hegseth for 'Inappropriate' D-Day Remarks on Migration
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GOP Lawmaker McCaul Blasts Hegseth for 'Inappropriate' D-Day Remarks on Migration
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) on Sunday condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making 'inappropriate' comments at the
Khanna Defends Platner, Says Maine Voters Knew of 'Dark' Past
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Khanna Defends Platner, Says Maine Voters Knew of 'Dark' Past
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defended his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid new allegations, saying vo
Trump Taps Housing Regulator Bill Pulte as Acting DNI, Sparking Bipartisan Alarm
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Trump Taps Housing Regulator Bill Pulte as Acting DNI, Sparking Bipartisan Alarm
Trump names Bill Pulte, the housing finance regulator with zero national security background, as acting director of nati
School Closures Hit Black Students Hardest, New Data Shows
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School Closures Hit Black Students Hardest, New Data Shows
School closures disproportionately impact Black and low-income students, with majority-Black schools closing at twice th
Warner Blasts Democrats as 'Too Bureaucratic' Amid Polling Woes
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Warner Blasts Democrats as 'Too Bureaucratic' Amid Polling Woes
Sen. Mark Warner said Democrats have been 'too bureaucratic' and need a pro-growth strategy, not just anti-Trump messagi
Despite Trump Fund Collapse, Jan. 6 Defendants Eye FTCA Route for Payouts
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Despite Trump Fund Collapse, Jan. 6 Defendants Eye FTCA Route for Payouts
The end of Trump's anti-weaponization fund won't stop payouts to those claiming government wrongdoing; they now eye the