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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.

7,756 articles published

Vance Praises 'Emily in Paris' as Millennial Critique
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Vance Praises 'Emily in Paris' as Millennial Critique
Vice President JD Vance lauded 'Emily in Paris' as a 'masterwork of American television' and a 'massive cultural critici
Yellowstone's 2026 haul: 20,000 pieces of trash and a Pokémon card
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Yellowstone's 2026 haul: 20,000 pieces of trash and a Pokémon card
Yellowstone National Park's geology team has pulled over 20,100 items from hydrothermal areas this year, including hats,
GOP's Dallas convention pivots to fear as voters focus on costs
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GOP's Dallas convention pivots to fear as voters focus on costs
Republicans gathered in Dallas to brand Democrats as radicals, but a new poll shows voters are far more concerned about
Patel Testifies Amid Spending Scrutiny; Supreme Court Blocks Mail-In Voting Order
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Patel Testifies Amid Spending Scrutiny; Supreme Court Blocks Mail-In Voting Order
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid scrutiny of expenditures, while the Supreme
Patel Defends Travel and Vehicle Costs Ahead of Senate Showdown
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Patel Defends Travel and Vehicle Costs Ahead of Senate Showdown
FBI Director Kash Patel pushes back on travel and vehicle spending allegations ahead of a Senate Judiciary hearing, citi
UT students hit back at GOP nominee's 'racist' graduation post
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UT students hit back at GOP nominee's 'racist' graduation post
UT students denounce Bo French's racist post targeting South Asian graduates. Texas GOP leaders condemn it, but French r
Ossoff: Trump's AI stance compromised by family investments
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Ossoff: Trump's AI stance compromised by family investments
Sen. Jon Ossoff accused President Trump of being compromised on AI regulation due to family investments, urging voters t
Patel Faces Senate Grilling on FBI Shakeups and Travel Spending
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Patel Faces Senate Grilling on FBI Shakeups and Travel Spending
FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing, with lawmakers expected
Lonnie Bunch's Smithsonian Exit Signals Trump's Grip on Cultural Institutions
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Lonnie Bunch's Smithsonian Exit Signals Trump's Grip on Cultural Institutions
Lonnie Bunch steps down as Smithsonian Secretary after Trump's sustained attacks on the institution's content, signaling
Canada tariff fight threatens GOP hold on key Senate seats
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Canada tariff fight threatens GOP hold on key Senate seats
President Trump's trade war with Canada is hammering key industries in Republican-leaning states, putting GOP Senate sea
David Popp: The Strategist Behind McConnell's Post-Leadership Influence
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David Popp: The Strategist Behind McConnell's Post-Leadership Influence
David Popp, a longtime McConnell aide, now steers messaging for the senator's defense and rules committees, amplifying h
From Classroom to Capitol: Leah Hill's Path to Shaping Booker's Agenda
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From Classroom to Capitol: Leah Hill's Path to Shaping Booker's Agenda
Leah Hill, legislative director for Sen. Cory Booker, reflects on her path from teaching to politics and the unseen labo
Georgia Aide Recalls Afghanistan Evacuation 'Holy Calling'
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Georgia Aide Recalls Afghanistan Evacuation 'Holy Calling'
Jessica Hayes, now a senior adviser to Rep. Andrew Clyde, reflects on her 'holy calling' during the Afghanistan evacuati
House GOP's Marcus Towns on Herding Cats in Appropriations
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House GOP's Marcus Towns on Herding Cats in Appropriations
Marcus Towns, the House Appropriations Committee's member services director, manages Republican factions and keeps membe
From Minnesota Pig Farm to Hill Power: Julia Bartusek's Ascent
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From Minnesota Pig Farm to Hill Power: Julia Bartusek's Ascent
Julia Bartusek, who grew up on a Minnesota pig farm, now leads the House Democratic Women's Caucus, expanding its reach
Behind Jordan's Judiciary Panel, Swinson Bridges Hill and Outside Allies
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Behind Jordan's Judiciary Panel, Swinson Bridges Hill and Outside Allies
AJ Swinson, the House Judiciary Committee's coalitions and outreach director, navigates high expectations and outside gr
Shaheen's chief of staff winds down as senator exits
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Shaheen's chief of staff winds down as senator exits
Alison MacDonald, chief of staff to retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), prepares to leave the Hill as the senator finis
Schumer's Top Policy Aide Brings Rare Dual-Chamber Experience to Affordability Push
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Schumer's Top Policy Aide Brings Rare Dual-Chamber Experience to Affordability Push
Raymond O'Mara, now Schumer's top policy aide, brings rare experience across both chambers and key committees to lead De