Breaking
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.

9,054 articles published

Trump addresses nation from White House construction site post-election
Politics
Trump addresses nation from White House construction site post-election
President Trump spoke from the White House ballroom construction site, his first public remarks since Election Day, amid
Trump addresses nation from White House construction site after midterm losses
Politics
Trump addresses nation from White House construction site after midterm losses
President Trump spoke from a White House ballroom construction site, addressing the nation after Election Day setbacks t
Bonck flips Texas 38th, defeats McDonough in open seat race
Politics
Bonck flips Texas 38th, defeats McDonough in open seat race
Republican Jon Bonck defeats Democrat Melissa McDonough in Texas' 38th District, keeping the seat red after Rep. Wesley
Lewis George projected to win DC mayor, beating moderate rival
Politics
Lewis George projected to win DC mayor, beating moderate rival
Janeese Lewis George is projected to become DC's next mayor, defeating a moderate rival. The Democratic socialist will l
Democrats Flip Three GOP-Held North Carolina House Seats
Politics
Democrats Flip Three GOP-Held North Carolina House Seats
Democrats unseated Republican Reps. Brad Knott, Timothy Moore, and Addison McDowell in North Carolina, contributing to a
Public Citizen attorney previews court fight over Trump's arch project
Politics
Public Citizen attorney previews court fight over Trump's arch project
Public Citizen attorney Nick Sansone joins The Gavel to discuss the legal fight against Trump's arch project, with a rul
Hines Flips Michigan's 10th District, Boosting Democratic House Wave
Politics
Hines Flips Michigan's 10th District, Boosting Democratic House Wave
Democrat Christina Hines has flipped Michigan's 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican Mike Bouchard and expa
Climate Activist Lawrence Ousts Barrett in Michigan's 7th
Politics
Climate Activist Lawrence Ousts Barrett in Michigan's 7th
Democrat William Lawrence, a climate activist, unseats Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District, flipping
Burnham: US Vote Offers Global Opening to Tackle Cost of Living
Politics
Burnham: US Vote Offers Global Opening to Tackle Cost of Living
UK PM Andy Burnham sees Democrats' midterm sweep as a global opening to tackle cost-of-living, linking it to resolving t
Scalise enters minority leader race, setting up Jordan clash
Politics
Scalise enters minority leader race, setting up Jordan clash
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced his bid for minority leader, setting up a contest against Judiciary Chair
Democrats Vow AI Crackdown and Tech Probes After Congress Sweep
Politics
Democrats Vow AI Crackdown and Tech Probes After Congress Sweep
Democrats are set to prioritize AI regulation and tech probes after sweeping Congress, with lawmakers vowing to hold Big
Vance pins GOP midterm rout on Iran war, dismisses other factors
Politics
Vance pins GOP midterm rout on Iran war, dismisses other factors
Vice President Vance attributed the Republican Party's sweeping midterm losses to the ongoing Iran war, dismissing other
Johnson Vows 2028 House Comeback as Democrats Cement Control
Politics
Johnson Vows 2028 House Comeback as Democrats Cement Control
Speaker Mike Johnson predicts a Republican House comeback in 2028 despite Democrats' midterm sweep, as he bows out of th
Peltola Edges Ahead of Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
Politics
Peltola Edges Ahead of Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
Democrat Mary Peltola has taken a narrow lead over Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, with ranked-cho
WSJ Editorial Board Blames Trump for GOP's Midterm 'Rout'
Politics
WSJ Editorial Board Blames Trump for GOP's Midterm 'Rout'
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board blames Trump for the GOP's midterm 'rout,' citing his tariffs and erratic gove
Ojeda Unseats NRCC Chair Hudson in North Carolina Upset
Politics
Ojeda Unseats NRCC Chair Hudson in North Carolina Upset
Democrat Richard Ojeda has defeated NRCC Chair Richard Hudson in North Carolina's 9th District, marking the first Democr
Democrats flip long-held GOP Nevada House seat amid scandal
Politics
Democrats flip long-held GOP Nevada House seat amid scandal
Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson flips Nevada's 2nd District, defeating Republican David Flippo after his Bronze Star sc
Ford Beats Lombardo in Nevada, Marking Democratic Wave
Politics
Ford Beats Lombardo in Nevada, Marking Democratic Wave
Democrat Aaron Ford has unseated Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, becoming the state's first Black governor and highlighting a