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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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Senate Democrats sink GOP stock trading ban, cite loopholes
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Senate Democrats sink GOP stock trading ban, cite loopholes
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to restrict congressional stock trading on Wednesday, arguing it was too weak
Senate Democrats Derail GOP Stock Trading Ban, Cite Weak Reforms
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Senate Democrats Derail GOP Stock Trading Ban, Cite Weak Reforms
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed bill to curb congressional stock trading, calling it a 'permission slip for
Sanders' anti-welfare ad sparks conservative backlash over target
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Sanders' anti-welfare ad sparks conservative backlash over target
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' re-election ad attacking welfare recipients has backfired, with conservatives obje
Sanders' anti-welfare ad sparks backlash from conservatives over target
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Sanders' anti-welfare ad sparks backlash from conservatives over target
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' re-election ad aimed at welfare recipients has backfired with conservatives, who say it unf
Trump Hosts Hispanic Heritage Event as Both Parties Court Key Voters
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Trump Hosts Hispanic Heritage Event as Both Parties Court Key Voters
President Trump hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, spotlighting GOP efforts to r
Trump Hosts Hispanic Heritage Event as Both Parties Court Key Voters
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Trump Hosts Hispanic Heritage Event as Both Parties Court Key Voters
President Trump will host a Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, as both parties intensify
Crystal Ball moves 11 House races toward Democrats as enthusiasm gap widens
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Crystal Ball moves 11 House races toward Democrats as enthusiasm gap widens
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted 11 House races toward Democrats, pointing to stronger Democratic enthusiasm and competitiv
Trump's AI pledge letter misspells 'United States' in presidential title
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Trump's AI pledge letter misspells 'United States' in presidential title
President Trump's AI safety pledge letter, posted Tuesday, contains a typo misspelling 'United States.' The voluntary ac
Democrats Demand DHS Answers on Trump Ad Spending
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Democrats Demand DHS Answers on Trump Ad Spending
Two Senate Democrats are pressing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin for details on how department funds were used for pro-T
UMich Halts Pass-Fail Plan for Freshmen Amid Grade Inflation Uproar
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UMich Halts Pass-Fail Plan for Freshmen Amid Grade Inflation Uproar
University of Michigan pauses a plan to replace letter grades with pass-fail for freshmen, following criticism that it s
Snapchat Messages Central to Cornell Rape Case as Grand Jury Looms
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Snapchat Messages Central to Cornell Rape Case as Grand Jury Looms
Snapchat messages among Cornell fraternity members could be key evidence in Jane Doe's rape case, which heads to a grand
Snapchat thread may bolster Cornell rape case against fraternity members
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Snapchat thread may bolster Cornell rape case against fraternity members
Snapchat messages allegedly sent by Cornell fraternity members after an alleged gang rape could become pivotal evidence
Judge Altman's Use of Chambers for Paid Interviews Was Within Rules
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Judge Altman's Use of Chambers for Paid Interviews Was Within Rules
Joshua Mitts defends Judge Roy Altman's use of chambers for paid interviews, arguing the conduct rules were followed and
Why the Altman Complaint Was Properly Dismissed: A Legal Rebuttal
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Why the Altman Complaint Was Properly Dismissed: A Legal Rebuttal
Joshua Mitts rebuts claims that Judge Roy Altman's conduct warranted a special committee, explaining that the disputed i
Eiffel Tower chief quits after women barred from Hindu visit
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Eiffel Tower chief quits after women barred from Hindu visit
The head of the Eiffel Tower operator is stepping down after an order to keep female staff out of sight during a Hindu g
Inflation's Cooling Mask: Why Voters Still Feel the Squeeze
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Inflation's Cooling Mask: Why Voters Still Feel the Squeeze
August's 3.4% inflation rate looks tame next to the pandemic peak, but cumulative price hikes since 2019 have eroded pur
October's Shrinking Daylight: How Much Sun Your State Loses This Month
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October's Shrinking Daylight: How Much Sun Your State Loses This Month
October brings a noticeable loss of daylight across the US, with most areas shedding at least an hour. See how your regi
Paxton Says Dallas GOP Convention Set Back His Senate Bid
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Paxton Says Dallas GOP Convention Set Back His Senate Bid
Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton said the Dallas midterm convention 'dropped our numbers,' leaving him trailing Democ