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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.

1,596 articles published

Judge Criticizes Harsh Jail Conditions for WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect
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Judge Criticizes Harsh Jail Conditions for WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect
A federal magistrate judge expressed deep concern Monday over the harsh jail conditions of Cole Allen, the suspect in th
The Hill's Decision Desk 2026: Live Primaries in Indiana and Ohio
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The Hill's Decision Desk 2026: Live Primaries in Indiana and Ohio
The Hill presents live, real-time coverage of the 2026 Indiana and Ohio primaries, anchored by Cory Smith and Chris Stir
Comey Seashell Indictment: Trump's DOJ Stretches Law to Settle Scores
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Comey Seashell Indictment: Trump's DOJ Stretches Law to Settle Scores
The indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell arrangement on Instagram is widely seen as a retributive overreach
Howard's Cardi B Course Sparks Debate on Academic Rigor and HBCU Legacy
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Howard's Cardi B Course Sparks Debate on Academic Rigor and HBCU Legacy
Howard University's new course on Cardi B's entrepreneurial skills ignites controversy, with critics arguing it undermin
Platner's Rise Fuels Democratic Debate: Can an Outsider Win in 2028?
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Platner's Rise Fuels Democratic Debate: Can an Outsider Win in 2028?
Graham Platner's victory over Maine Gov. Janet Mills in the Senate primary reignites a Democratic debate: Is an outsider
Murkowski Leads Republican Push for Iran War Vote Amid Internal GOP Rift
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Murkowski Leads Republican Push for Iran War Vote Amid Internal GOP Rift
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is leading a Republican effort to force a vote on authorizing military force against Iran, but Senat
Spirit Airlines Shutdown After Bailout Failure Hits Fliers, Spurs Price Hike Fears
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown After Bailout Failure Hits Fliers, Spurs Price Hike Fears
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after failed bailout negotiations with the Trump administration, triggering concerns o
Voter Enthusiasm Gap Widens as Democrats Eye Midterm Gains
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Voter Enthusiasm Gap Widens as Democrats Eye Midterm Gains
With six months until the midterms, Democrats hold a clear edge in voter enthusiasm and generic ballot polling, while Tr
Trump's Indiana Primary Play Tests His Grip on the GOP
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Trump's Indiana Primary Play Tests His Grip on the GOP
Tuesday's Indiana state Senate primaries will test President Trump's clout as he targets seven Republican incumbents who
Federal Title IX Probe Targets Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
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Federal Title IX Probe Targets Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
The Education Department opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women, arguing the
Trump Denies Calling ABC's Karl After WHCA Dinner Shooting
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Trump Denies Calling ABC's Karl After WHCA Dinner Shooting
President Trump denied calling ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl after the WHCA dinner shooting, calling Karl's account 'v
Obama Explains Why He Doesn't Criticize Trump More Often
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Obama Explains Why He Doesn't Criticize Trump More Often
Barack Obama argues that more frequent attacks on Donald Trump would diminish his influence, positioning himself as a po
Alito and Jackson Clash as Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Louisiana Redistricting
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Alito and Jackson Clash as Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Louisiana Redistricting
The Supreme Court immediately enforced its decision invalidating Louisiana's congressional map, prompting a sharp disput
Jeffries' Trump Feud: Balancing Attack and Agenda for Midterms
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Jeffries' Trump Feud: Balancing Attack and Agenda for Midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is walking a tightrope in his feud with Trump, using the president's attacks to en
Musk Pays $1.5M to Settle SEC Claims Over Late Twitter Stake Disclosure
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Musk Pays $1.5M to Settle SEC Claims Over Late Twitter Stake Disclosure
Elon Musk will pay $1.5 million to settle SEC charges that he delayed reporting his Twitter stake, allowing him to under
Buttigieg, Duffy Clash Over Who Caused Spirit Airlines' Demise
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Buttigieg, Duffy Clash Over Who Caused Spirit Airlines' Demise
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his successor Sean Duffy exchanged sharp accusations over the collaps
Cuba Vows to Resist US Pressure, Open to Talks on Equal Terms
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Cuba Vows to Resist US Pressure, Open to Talks on Equal Terms
Cuba's UN envoy Ernesto Soberón Guzmán declared Havana prepared to defend itself against attack, as the US tightens sanc
Trump's Sinking Approval Ratings Threaten GOP's Midterm Prospects
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Trump's Sinking Approval Ratings Threaten GOP's Midterm Prospects
With Trump's disapproval rating at a new high of 62% and poor marks on the economy and Iran, the GOP's midterm outlook i