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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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Virginia Governor Blasts Supreme Court After Redistricting Defeat
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Virginia Governor Blasts Supreme Court After Redistricting Defeat
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger excoriated the Supreme Court for declining to reinstate the state's new congressional m
Education Gap in Voter Turnout Undermines Both Parties' Reform Strategies
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Education Gap in Voter Turnout Undermines Both Parties' Reform Strategies
New research reveals that education level is the strongest predictor of voter turnout, challenging both parties' assumpt
Steve Cohen Bids Emotional Farewell After GOP Redistricting Tears Apart His Memphis District
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Steve Cohen Bids Emotional Farewell After GOP Redistricting Tears Apart His Memphis District
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) tearfully announced his retirement after Tennessee Republicans carved up his majority-Black 9th
Oklahoma High Court Strikes Down Anti-ESG Pension Law as Unconstitutional
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Oklahoma High Court Strikes Down Anti-ESG Pension Law as Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a law requiring pension funds to blacklist financial firms tied to fossil fuel bo
Trump Stands By Iran War Focus Amid Soaring US Gas Prices and Inflation
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Trump Stands By Iran War Focus Amid Soaring US Gas Prices and Inflation
President Trump doubled down on his refusal to consider affordability in Iran negotiations, even as gas prices top $4.52
Fetterman's Fox News Pivot Stirs Democratic Backlash Ahead of 2026
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Fetterman's Fox News Pivot Stirs Democratic Backlash Ahead of 2026
Sen. John Fetterman's recent Fox News appearances defending Trump and criticizing Democrats have sparked frustration wit
Warren, Shaheen Demand Trump End Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver
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Warren, Shaheen Demand Trump End Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Jeanne Shaheen called on the Trump administration to let a Russian oil sanctions waiver expir
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Revive Congressional Map
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Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Revive Congressional Map
The Supreme Court refused Virginia Democrats' emergency plea to restore their congressional map, effectively ending the
Polis Commutes Sentence of Election Clerk Tina Peters, Sparking New Debate
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Polis Commutes Sentence of Election Clerk Tina Peters, Sparking New Debate
Former Colorado election clerk Tina Peters will be released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence
Comer Announces 2027 Kentucky Governor Bid, Eyes Beshear's Open Seat
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Comer Announces 2027 Kentucky Governor Bid, Eyes Beshear's Open Seat
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) confirmed he intends to run for Kentucky governor in 2027, aiming to succeed term-limited Democr
Sen. Duckworth Secures Release of Army Wife from ICE Custody
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Sen. Duckworth Secures Release of Army Wife from ICE Custody
Deisy Rivera Ortega, married to a U.S. Army sergeant, was freed from ICE detention after a month, following Sen. Tammy D
Trump Admin Seeks 1,500 More National Guard Troops for DC 'Summer Surge' Ahead of July 4th
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Trump Admin Seeks 1,500 More National Guard Troops for DC 'Summer Surge' Ahead of July 4th
The Trump administration wants 1,500 more National Guard troops deployed to D.C., part of a summer surge before July 4th
Kean Sr. Says Son's Health Issue Won't Linger, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Still Absent
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Kean Sr. Says Son's Health Issue Won't Linger, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Still Absent
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said Friday his son, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., will recover fully from an undisclosed medic
Veterans Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban Affecting 5.8 Million
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Veterans Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban Affecting 5.8 Million
Minority Veterans of America sues the Trump administration over its VA abortion ban, arguing the policy violates federal
Texas High Court Rejects Abbott's Bid to Penalize Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled Over Redistricting
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Texas High Court Rejects Abbott's Bid to Penalize Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled Over Redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott's effort to penalize Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to bl
Hispanic Business Owners Seek Tax Certainty, Not Political Slogans
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Hispanic Business Owners Seek Tax Certainty, Not Political Slogans
Hispanic business owners want concrete policies, not political rhetoric, as Republicans highlight permanent small busine
Texas Children's Hospital Settles Paxton Suit, Launches First Detransition Clinic
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Texas Children's Hospital Settles Paxton Suit, Launches First Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital agreed to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and fire five physicians
DOJ Formally Seeks Death Penalty for Israeli Embassy Killings Suspect
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DOJ Formally Seeks Death Penalty for Israeli Embassy Killings Suspect
The Justice Department formally notified a federal judge Friday it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accu