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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.

3,536 articles published

Cornyn Concedes Trump Endorsement Unlikely in Texas Runoff
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Cornyn Concedes Trump Endorsement Unlikely in Texas Runoff
Sen. John Cornyn acknowledged Monday that President Trump likely won't endorse him in the Texas GOP Senate runoff, as ea
Trump's Silence on Taiwan During Xi Visit Signals Strategic Retreat
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Trump's Silence on Taiwan During Xi Visit Signals Strategic Retreat
President Trump's visit to China ended with Xi Jinping dominating the agenda on Taiwan, while Trump's silence may be rea
Bennet Slams DOJ's $1.78B Fund for Trump Allies as 'Worst Presidency'
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Bennet Slams DOJ's $1.78B Fund for Trump Allies as 'Worst Presidency'
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) excoriated the DOJ's $1.78 billion fund for Trump allies, calling it 'shameful' and compar
Blanche Opens $1.776B Fund to All; Massie Fights Trump in Kentucky Primary
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Blanche Opens $1.776B Fund to All; Massie Fights Trump in Kentucky Primary
Acting AG Todd Blanche testified on Tuesday that any American can apply to a $1.776 billion fund for those claiming harm
Trumpflation Sticks: Tariffs and War Keep Prices High Through 2025
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Trumpflation Sticks: Tariffs and War Keep Prices High Through 2025
Inflation hit 3.8% in April 2025, reversing the post-Biden disinflation trend. Trump's tariffs and the Iran war are keep
Bennet Slams Polis for Commuting Election Denier's Sentence, Calls It 'Disqualifying'
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Bennet Slams Polis for Commuting Election Denier's Sentence, Calls It 'Disqualifying'
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted Gov. Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of former clerk Tina Peters, calling i
Why a Landslide in 2028 Could Restore American Democracy
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Why a Landslide in 2028 Could Restore American Democracy
The U.S. has not seen a true landslide election since 1984. A decisive win in 2028 could break the partisan stalemate an
Trump’s Slipping Approval, Vance’s Press Room Debut, and Fetterman’s Democratic Headache: Join Our 2028 Live Chat
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Trump’s Slipping Approval, Vance’s Press Room Debut, and Fetterman’s Democratic Headache: Join Our 2028 Live Chat
President Trump’s approval ratings are declining, Vice President Vance is set to address the White House press corps, an
Raskin Blasts Trump's $1.78B Fund as 'Private Militia' Slush Fund
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Raskin Blasts Trump's $1.78B Fund as 'Private Militia' Slush Fund
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) slammed President Trump's new $1.78 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' as a slush fund for a 'p
House GOP Pulls SCORE Act After Black Caucus Objects Over Voting Rights
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House GOP Pulls SCORE Act After Black Caucus Objects Over Voting Rights
House Republican leaders scrapped a planned vote on the SCORE Act after the Congressional Black Caucus raised objections
California's Jungle Primary: A Case Study in Electoral Chaos
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California's Jungle Primary: A Case Study in Electoral Chaos
California's jungle primary, with 61 candidates for governor, is drawing criticism for sowing confusion and potentially
DOJ Unveils $1.78B Fund for Trump Allies Claiming Biden-Era Persecution
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DOJ Unveils $1.78B Fund for Trump Allies Claiming Biden-Era Persecution
The Department of Justice has established a $1.776 billion compensation fund for allies of President Trump who claim the
Trump FCC Targets 'The View' in First Amendment Showdown Over Airtime Rules
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Trump FCC Targets 'The View' in First Amendment Showdown Over Airtime Rules
The Trump administration is escalating its war on media critics, with the FCC probing ABC's 'The View' over equal-time r
The Hill Launches Live Primary Night Coverage Across Six States on May 19
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The Hill Launches Live Primary Night Coverage Across Six States on May 19
The Hill presents three hours of live primary night coverage on May 19, covering six states with real-time results and e
Kasich Launches SiriusXM Show to Promote Bipartisan Dialogue, First Guest Manchin
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Kasich Launches SiriusXM Show to Promote Bipartisan Dialogue, First Guest Manchin
John Kasich's new SiriusXM program seeks to offer a break from partisan shouting matches, featuring calm interviews with
Acting AG Blanche Faces Senate Grilling Over Trump’s $40.8B DOJ Budget and New ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
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Acting AG Blanche Faces Senate Grilling Over Trump’s $40.8B DOJ Budget and New ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before a Senate panel on Trump's $40.8 billion DOJ budget request, with s
NOAA Warns of 82% El Niño Chance by Mid-2026, Raising Flood Risks Along US Coasts
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NOAA Warns of 82% El Niño Chance by Mid-2026, Raising Flood Risks Along US Coasts
NOAA forecasts an 82% chance of El Niño by July 2026, with high-tide flooding likely along the West Coast and increased
How Therapy Culture Is Reshaping American Politics and Democracy
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How Therapy Culture Is Reshaping American Politics and Democracy
Jonathan Alpert's new book 'Therapy Nation' contends that mental health culture is making Americans less resilient and m