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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

DOJ Creates $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund After Trump's IRS Lawsuit Settlement
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DOJ Creates $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund After Trump's IRS Lawsuit Settlement
The Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund Monday, settling President Trump's $10 billion
Kash Patel's FBI Tenure Marred by VIP Perks and Ethics Questions
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Kash Patel's FBI Tenure Marred by VIP Perks and Ethics Questions
New reporting reveals FBI Director Kash Patel used government resources for personal trips, concerts, and security detai
Brookings: Over 145K US Citizen Kids Separated from Parents in Trump Immigration Crackdown
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Brookings: Over 145K US Citizen Kids Separated from Parents in Trump Immigration Crackdown
A new Brookings Institution report estimates over 145,000 U.S. citizen children have been separated from parents detaine
Massie vs. Trump: Kentucky Primary Tests President's Grip on GOP
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Massie vs. Trump: Kentucky Primary Tests President's Grip on GOP
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) faces a tough primary against a Trump-backed challenger, with record $35 million in spending
Democrats' Leadership Vacuum Fuels Rise of Individual Candidates
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Democrats' Leadership Vacuum Fuels Rise of Individual Candidates
Democratic leaders' refusal to take clear policy stands is driving individual candidates to rise in popularity, revealin
Redistricting Wars: Why Voters Must End the Race to the Bottom
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Redistricting Wars: Why Voters Must End the Race to the Bottom
The mid-decade redistricting wars are a race to the bottom. Voters must demand reforms like independent commissions to s
Trump Pushes for New White House Helipad to Protect South Lawn from Modern Marine One
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Trump Pushes for New White House Helipad to Protect South Lawn from Modern Marine One
President Trump is planning to construct a permanent helipad at the White House for the new Marine One VH-92A Patriot he
Villaraigosa: California's Woes Aren't All Trump's Fault
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Villaraigosa: California's Woes Aren't All Trump's Fault
Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says Democrats must own California's failures, including homelessness and high cost
Hogan Says GOP Never Recovered from Trump, Hopes Midterms Spark Change
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Hogan Says GOP Never Recovered from Trump, Hopes Midterms Spark Change
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the GOP never 'got back to sanity' after Trump's 2024 win, and he hopes the midter
Hegseth Stumps for Trump-Backed Challenger in Kentucky Primary, Pentagon Defends Move
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Hegseth Stumps for Trump-Backed Challenger in Kentucky Primary, Pentagon Defends Move
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to campaign for Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's GOP primary, spa
Hochul Blames Trump for LIRR Strike as New York Commuters Face Disruption
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Hochul Blames Trump for LIRR Strike as New York Commuters Face Disruption
Gov. Kathy Hochul accuses the Trump administration of enabling the LIRR strike by releasing unions from mediation, spark
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Ex-Rep. Buyer's Insider Trading Appeal
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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Ex-Rep. Buyer's Insider Trading Appeal
The Supreme Court rejected former Rep. Stephen Buyer's appeal to throw out his insider trading conviction, leaving the 2
Supreme Court to Decide if School Employees Can Sue Under Title IX
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Supreme Court to Decide if School Employees Can Sue Under Title IX
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether employees of federally funded schools can sue for sex discrimination under Ti
GOP’s Racial Politics Deepen: From Text Slurs to Supreme Court Rollbacks
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GOP’s Racial Politics Deepen: From Text Slurs to Supreme Court Rollbacks
From racist text groups to Supreme Court rulings dismantling Black voting power, the GOP's embrace of racial politics is
GOP Fractures Over Trump's $1B Ballroom Demand; Cassidy Ousted in Primary
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GOP Fractures Over Trump's $1B Ballroom Demand; Cassidy Ousted in Primary
Senate Republicans are battling over Trump's $1 billion ballroom security request, blocked by the parliamentarian. In a
LA Arsonist's Fiery Protest Exposes Deepening Class Rage in America
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LA Arsonist's Fiery Protest Exposes Deepening Class Rage in America
A worker's arson in Los Angeles, filmed as a protest against low wages, crystallizes the class anger simmering across Am
Senate Control Up for Grabs as Democrats Seize Opening in Red States
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Senate Control Up for Grabs as Democrats Seize Opening in Red States
Once considered a long shot, Democrats now have a genuine opportunity to retake the Senate, driven by Trump's low approv
Trump Escalates Campaign to Oust Kentucky GOP Rep. Massie in Primary
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Trump Escalates Campaign to Oust Kentucky GOP Rep. Massie in Primary
President Trump doubled down on his push to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie, calling him a 'weak and pathetic RINO' and endors