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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.

7,710 articles published

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
Paxton Blames Dallas GOP Convention for Slumping Polls
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Paxton Blames Dallas GOP Convention for Slumping Polls
Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton said the GOP's Dallas convention dropped his poll numbers, complicating his bid against
Trump's Venezuelan Oil Fund Sparks Constitutional Standoff
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Trump's Venezuelan Oil Fund Sparks Constitutional Standoff
Trump's unilateral control of Venezuelan oil revenue has triggered a constitutional crisis, with Democrats demanding tra
Trump's Control of Venezuelan Oil Funds Sparks Constitutional Showdown
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Trump's Control of Venezuelan Oil Funds Sparks Constitutional Showdown
Trump's administration is collecting billions in Venezuelan oil money without clear congressional authority, prompting D
Iran's IRGC Urges US Voters to Oust Trump in Midterms
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Iran's IRGC Urges US Voters to Oust Trump in Midterms
Iran's IRGC urged Americans to vote against Trump in the midterms, framing the election as a chance to shift US policy.
Newsom signs ban on shock gloves as California escalates immigration fight
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Newsom signs ban on shock gloves as California escalates immigration fight
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a ban on electric shock gloves for law enforcement, citing concerns over ICE's use o
Insurgent Democrats Face Governing Test After Midterm Wins
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Insurgent Democrats Face Governing Test After Midterm Wins
Democratic insurgents have won primaries promising bold reform, but translating that energy into legislative wins will b
Senate votes on trading ban, data centers; tariff case argued in court
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Senate votes on trading ban, data centers; tariff case argued in court
Senate votes on stock trading and data center bills; trade court hears tariff case; Hegseth announces 20% cut in flag of
Raskin: Schmitt 'Disgraced Himself' in Botched Smith Grilling
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Raskin: Schmitt 'Disgraced Himself' in Botched Smith Grilling
Raskin says Schmitt's questioning of Smith was a humiliating stunt that backfired, highlighting the senator's confusion
Raskin Slams Schmitt's Hawks-Hawkeyes Blunder in Smith Hearing
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Raskin Slams Schmitt's Hawks-Hawkeyes Blunder in Smith Hearing
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) criticized Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) for mixing up basketball teams during Jack Smith's testim
Poll: Americans Back Press Curbs on Security, With Caveats
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Poll: Americans Back Press Curbs on Security, With Caveats
A new survey finds Americans support press restrictions for national security, but draw the line when such claims appear
Schmitt Defends Hawks-Hawkeyes Questioning of Smith
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Schmitt Defends Hawks-Hawkeyes Questioning of Smith
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) defended his line of questioning during Jack Smith's Senate hearing after confusing the Atlant
Brookings Data Shows Border Surge Drove Up Rents, Trimmed Wages
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Brookings Data Shows Border Surge Drove Up Rents, Trimmed Wages
A Brookings study confirms that the post-pandemic migration surge raised rents and trimmed average wages, while cartel p
Nvidia's Huang Emerges as Trump's Key AI Ally Amid Safety Debate
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Nvidia's Huang Emerges as Trump's Key AI Ally Amid Safety Debate
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become one of President Trump's strongest allies on AI, supporting rapid development and opp
Huang Emerges as Trump's Key AI Partner Amid Safety Debate
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Huang Emerges as Trump's Key AI Partner Amid Safety Debate
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become a staunch ally of President Trump on AI, dismissing safety concerns and boosting the
Schmitt's Hawks-Hawkeyes Mix-Up Derails Smith Grilling
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Schmitt's Hawks-Hawkeyes Mix-Up Derails Smith Grilling
Sen. Eric Schmitt's questioning of Jack Smith backfired after he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes, unde