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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.

3,532 articles published

Clinton Jabs Trump Over Reported Plans for $250 Bill with His Portrait
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Clinton Jabs Trump Over Reported Plans for $250 Bill with His Portrait
Hillary Clinton ridiculed reports that Trump officials pushed for a $250 bill with his image, quipping on X that it woul
Becerra Pulls Ahead in California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
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Becerra Pulls Ahead in California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
A new PPIC poll shows Xavier Becerra leading the California gubernatorial field with 23% support, widening his advantage
Whitmer Rules Out 2028 White House Bid, Eyes Post-Governorship Break
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Whitmer Rules Out 2028 White House Bid, Eyes Post-Governorship Break
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will not seek the presidency in 2028, taking herself out of a likely cr
House Dems Move to Block Trump's 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
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House Dems Move to Block Trump's 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
House Democrats are introducing the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act to block Trump's 250-foot arch,
Thune Rebuffs Trump's Call to Fire Senate Parliamentarian Over White House Ballroom Funding
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Thune Rebuffs Trump's Call to Fire Senate Parliamentarian Over White House Ballroom Funding
President Trump's push to fire the Senate parliamentarian for blocking $1 billion in White House ballroom security fundi
Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Poll as Senate Races Intensify
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Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Poll as Senate Races Intensify
Pete Buttigieg leads a new 2028 Democratic presidential poll. Senate races in Texas and Michigan, plus the California go
Moulton Backs Platner in Maine Senate Race Despite Nazi-Linked Tattoo Controversy
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Moulton Backs Platner in Maine Senate Race Despite Nazi-Linked Tattoo Controversy
Rep. Seth Moulton defended Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner over a controversial tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, say
Trump-Backed July 4 Bash Loses Multiple Acts as Artists Deny Ties
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Trump-Backed July 4 Bash Loses Multiple Acts as Artists Deny Ties
Multiple artists slated for a Trump-linked July 4 celebration on the National Mall have publicly withdrawn, claiming the
House Democrats Form New Anti-Corruption Caucus Targeting Trump's Ethics Record
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House Democrats Form New Anti-Corruption Caucus Targeting Trump's Ethics Record
Reps. Jason Crow, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Mike Levin have formed a new caucus to combat corruption in Washington,
Trump's Primary Wins Could Backfire as Murkowski Flirtation Looms
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Trump's Primary Wins Could Backfire as Murkowski Flirtation Looms
Trump's primary wins over Cornyn and Cassidy may weaken GOP Senate prospects. Lisa Murkowski could switch parties, flipp
White House Marks Harambe's Birthday with Tribute, Drawing Mockery from Harris Allies
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White House Marks Harambe's Birthday with Tribute, Drawing Mockery from Harris Allies
The White House posted a tribute to Harambe on the gorilla's birthday, calling him a 'legend' and 'true patriot,' a move
Federal Judge Upholds Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Amid Democratic Legal Fight
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Federal Judge Upholds Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Amid Democratic Legal Fight
A federal judge rejected Democratic lawsuits challenging Trump's March executive order on mail-in ballots, finding the c
Talarico Hauls $3M in 24 Hours After Paxton's GOP Senate Win, Signaling Democratic Surge
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Talarico Hauls $3M in 24 Hours After Paxton's GOP Senate Win, Signaling Democratic Surge
James Talarico's campaign raised $3 million in 24 hours after Ken Paxton's GOP runoff win, signaling a surge in Democrat
Ex-CIA Officer Charged in $40M Gold Bar Theft from Federal Government
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Ex-CIA Officer Charged in $40M Gold Bar Theft from Federal Government
David Rush, a former CIA officer, faces charges for allegedly stealing 300 gold bars worth over $40 million. The FBI sei
DNC Launches Vulgar Attack on Stephen Miller After Texas Senate Spat
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DNC Launches Vulgar Attack on Stephen Miller After Texas Senate Spat
The Democratic National Committee posted a profanity-laced attack on Stephen Miller after he mocked Texas Senate candida
Beto O'Rourke Endorses James Talarico as Texas Senate Candidate, Calls Him 'Best I've Seen'
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Beto O'Rourke Endorses James Talarico as Texas Senate Candidate, Calls Him 'Best I've Seen'
Beto O'Rourke endorsed James Talarico for U.S. Senate, calling him the best candidate in Texas politics. Talarico will f
Redistricting Chaos Clouds GOP House Hopes Ahead of Midterms
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Redistricting Chaos Clouds GOP House Hopes Ahead of Midterms
This week's court decisions and legislative votes in multiple states have scrambled the redistricting math, leaving both
Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Draws Fire from Critics
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Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Draws Fire from Critics
Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, part of his tax leak settlement, aims to compensate citizens harmed by fed