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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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Banks introduces bill to enshrine Trump's birthright citizenship order into law
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Banks introduces bill to enshrine Trump's birthright citizenship order into law
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Citizenship Act of 2026, seeking to codify President Trump's executive order that r
Magaziner Slams Mullin on ICE Shootings: 'You're Back on the Front Page'
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Magaziner Slams Mullin on ICE Shootings: 'You're Back on the Front Page'
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) excoriated DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday over two fatal ICE shootings, accusing h
Newsom Blames Trump's California Aversion for Veto of Bipartisan Housing Bill
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Newsom Blames Trump's California Aversion for Veto of Bipartisan Housing Bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of rejecting a bipartisan housing bill because it mirrors Californi
Ben McKenzie Presses Senate Democrats to Reject Crypto Bill Over Trump Ethics Loophole
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Ben McKenzie Presses Senate Democrats to Reject Crypto Bill Over Trump Ethics Loophole
Actor Ben McKenzie called on Senate Democrats to oppose the Clarity Act, arguing it lacks ethics rules to limit Presiden
Senate Democrats Press Pentagon to Release Iran School Strike Probe by July 20
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Senate Democrats Press Pentagon to Release Iran School Strike Probe by July 20
Led by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 25 Senate Democrats are demanding the Pentagon release by July 20 the full, unredacted i
Warsh Promises Fed Independence, Overhaul of Inflation Strategy in Debut Hearing
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Warsh Promises Fed Independence, Overhaul of Inflation Strategy in Debut Hearing
In his first congressional hearing, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh detailed sweeping reforms to inflation policy, affirmed the ce
Pentagon Extends D.C. National Guard Mission Through 2029 Inauguration
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Pentagon Extends D.C. National Guard Mission Through 2029 Inauguration
The Pentagon intends to maintain a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., through the next presidential inaugurati
Supreme Court Justices Split on Need for Independent Ethics Enforcement
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Supreme Court Justices Split on Need for Independent Ethics Enforcement
During a House hearing, Justice Elena Kagan voiced support for an independent ethics enforcement mechanism, while Justic
Darline Graham Nordone Sworn In to Fill Late Brother's Senate Seat
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Darline Graham Nordone Sworn In to Fill Late Brother's Senate Seat
Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in Tuesday to finish the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, who died at 7
Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Voting Machines, Election Integrity Claims
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Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Voting Machines, Election Integrity Claims
Former President Trump says his Thursday primetime address will reveal 'big news' about voting machines and election int
Kagan Recalls Graham's Cross-Party Vote That Sealed Her Supreme Court Confirmation
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Kagan Recalls Graham's Cross-Party Vote That Sealed Her Supreme Court Confirmation
Justice Elena Kagan paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, crediting his cross-party vote and memorable exchange
Balogun: Trump's Red Card Intervention Fueled 'Outside Noise' Before USMNT World Cup Exit
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Balogun: Trump's Red Card Intervention Fueled 'Outside Noise' Before USMNT World Cup Exit
Folarin Balogun revealed that the controversy surrounding President Trump's intervention to overturn his red card added
Kagan and Barrett Face Senate Grilling on Supreme Court’s $225M Budget Request
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Kagan and Barrett Face Senate Grilling on Supreme Court’s $225M Budget Request
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee to defend t
Johnson Retreats From Doubts on McConnell Hospital Photo
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Johnson Retreats From Doubts on McConnell Hospital Photo
Sen. Ron Johnson retracted his earlier skepticism about a recently released photo of Mitch McConnell, calling for the sp
Trump Dismisses FBI Probe into Graham's Death, Cites Health Issues
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Trump Dismisses FBI Probe into Graham's Death, Cites Health Issues
President Trump said the FBI is wasting time investigating Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, attributing it to health problem
Wyden Demands Probe Into RFK Jr.'s Alleged Hatch Act Violations in Iowa Races
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Wyden Demands Probe Into RFK Jr.'s Alleged Hatch Act Violations in Iowa Races
Sen. Ron Wyden is calling for an investigation into whether HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. violated the Hatch Act b
Denver DSA Meeting Photo Sparks Mockery Over Persistent Mask Use in 2026
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Denver DSA Meeting Photo Sparks Mockery Over Persistent Mask Use in 2026
A July 2026 photo of Denver Democratic Socialists of America members wearing COVID masks has gone viral, drawing mockery
House GOP blockade cracks as holdouts signal support for attaching voter ID bill to must-pass legislation
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House GOP blockade cracks as holdouts signal support for attaching voter ID bill to must-pass legislation
Republican holdouts who paralyzed House floor action for two weeks are softening, with key members signaling they may ba