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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

Olivia and Liam Hold Top Baby Names in Most States, SSA Data Shows
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Olivia and Liam Hold Top Baby Names in Most States, SSA Data Shows
Olivia and Liam retained their spots as the top baby names nationally in 2025, though state-level data shows shifts in a
Oklahoma Judge Grants Bond to Richard Glossip After Decades on Death Row
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Oklahoma Judge Grants Bond to Richard Glossip After Decades on Death Row
Richard Glossip, who survived nine execution dates and three last meals, will be released on bond as he awaits a new tri
Gillibrand Clashes With HUD Chief Over Homelessness Record in Heated Hearing
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Gillibrand Clashes With HUD Chief Over Homelessness Record in Heated Hearing
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed HUD Secretary Scott Turner on homelessness numbers, cutting him off repeatedly as he def
Burgum Unveils Fazio-Designed East Potomac Golf Overhaul, Sparks Legal Fight
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Burgum Unveils Fazio-Designed East Potomac Golf Overhaul, Sparks Legal Fight
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum unveiled plans for a Fazio-designed renovation of East Potomac Golf Links, vowing afforda
Luna Escalates Push for CIA MKUltra Files, Alleges Document Seizure by Agency
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Luna Escalates Push for CIA MKUltra Files, Alleges Document Seizure by Agency
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is pushing for declassification of CIA MKUltra files, alleging the agency removed releva
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks Resigns, Touts Border Security Gains
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Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks Resigns, Touts Border Security Gains
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks announced his retirement, claiming the southern border is the most secure in history
Omar Claims Many Lawmakers Smoke Pot, Urges Federal Legalization
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Omar Claims Many Lawmakers Smoke Pot, Urges Federal Legalization
Rep. Ilhan Omar said Wednesday that 'a lot of people' in Congress smoke marijuana, while urging federal legalization ami
Four Dead in New Mexico Medical Plane Crash Near Capitan Mountain
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Four Dead in New Mexico Medical Plane Crash Near Capitan Mountain
A King Air medical aircraft crashed in New Mexico, killing all four on board. The plane was en route from Roswell to Sie
D.C. Circuit Judges Grill Trump Admin Over Law Firm Executive Orders
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D.C. Circuit Judges Grill Trump Admin Over Law Firm Executive Orders
A D.C. Circuit panel sharply questioned both sides in a case over Trump's executive orders that penalize law firms for r
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Transgender Youth Records at Rhode Island Hospital
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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Transgender Youth Records at Rhode Island Hospital
A federal judge has halted the Justice Department's demand for transgender minors' medical records from Rhode Island Hos
Super El Niño Odds Surge: 82% Chance by Mid-2024, Forecasters Warn
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Super El Niño Odds Surge: 82% Chance by Mid-2024, Forecasters Warn
The National Weather Service now gives El Niño an 82% chance of arriving between May and July, with odds of a 'super' ev
Obama's Call for Independent Justice Department Faces Uphill Battle Under Trump
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Obama's Call for Independent Justice Department Faces Uphill Battle Under Trump
Former President Barack Obama called for codifying Justice Department independence, but Trump's pressure on attorneys ge
DOJ Sues DC Bar Over Discipline of Trump Allies Clark and Martin
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DOJ Sues DC Bar Over Discipline of Trump Allies Clark and Martin
The Justice Department has filed suit against the D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel, claiming it is targeting Trump al
Ramaswamy's Hindu Identity Faces Deeper Test Beyond Political Rhetoric
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Ramaswamy's Hindu Identity Faces Deeper Test Beyond Political Rhetoric
Vivek Ramaswamy's use of Hindu identity in his campaign raises questions about whether he embodies the tradition's call
Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day; Proper Protocol Explained
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Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day; Proper Protocol Explained
President Trump has ordered all U.S. flags to fly at half-staff on Friday for Peace Officers Memorial Day. Here's the pr
Vance to Pitch Trump Economy, Anti-Fraud Push in Maine Speech
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Vance to Pitch Trump Economy, Anti-Fraud Push in Maine Speech
Vice President Vance speaks in Maine on the Trump economy and anti-fraud efforts, a day after the administration withhel
Giuliani Back on Air After Viral Pneumonia Hospitalization, Vows Full Recovery
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Giuliani Back on Air After Viral Pneumonia Hospitalization, Vows Full Recovery
Rudy Giuliani returned to his show after a hospitalization for viral pneumonia, thanking supporters and President Trump
Miami Residents Challenge Trump Library Land Transfer in Federal Suit
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Miami Residents Challenge Trump Library Land Transfer in Federal Suit
Miami residents sue Trump and Florida officials over a land donation for his presidential library, claiming the transfer