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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

Secret Service Shooting Near National Mall Sparks Security Scare
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Secret Service Shooting Near National Mall Sparks Security Scare
One individual was shot by law enforcement near the National Mall on Monday, prompting a swift emergency response and pr
Bezos as Met Gala Chair Sparks Boycotts and Celebrity No-Shows
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Bezos as Met Gala Chair Sparks Boycotts and Celebrity No-Shows
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's role as honorary Met Gala chairs has triggered boycotts and celebrity no-shows, with act
DOJ Moves to Void Rulings on Fed Chair Subpoenas as Probe Concludes
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DOJ Moves to Void Rulings on Fed Chair Subpoenas as Probe Concludes
The DOJ filed to vacate rulings that quashed subpoenas in the closed probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, citing mootness
Monroe County Democrats Denounce Fetterman as 'Traitor' Over GOP Support
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Monroe County Democrats Denounce Fetterman as 'Traitor' Over GOP Support
Monroe County Democrats branded Sen. John Fetterman a 'traitor' after he supported Trump Cabinet nominees and criticized
How 'Christ is King' Became a Dog Whistle for Far-Right Extremists
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How 'Christ is King' Became a Dog Whistle for Far-Right Extremists
Far-right groups have co-opted 'Christ is King' as coded hate speech. Journalist Joslin Joseph argues the best reply is
Florida Trafficking Sting Nets 266; MAGA Influencer, Jan. 6 Pardonee Among Those Charged
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Florida Trafficking Sting Nets 266; MAGA Influencer, Jan. 6 Pardonee Among Those Charged
A Florida human trafficking sting led to 266 arrests, including a MAGA influencer and a Jan. 6 Capitol rioter pardoned b
Spirit Airlines Collapse: Warren, Biden Blamed for Blocking Merger
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Spirit Airlines Collapse: Warren, Biden Blamed for Blocking Merger
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, and critics are pointing fingers at Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden for blocking a
How Institutional Hedging Is Corrupting Political Prediction Markets
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How Institutional Hedging Is Corrupting Political Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are being co-opted by institutional hedges and special interests, making it impossible to distinguish
Giuliani Hospitalized with Pneumonia, 9/11-Related Lung Condition Complicates Recovery
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Giuliani Hospitalized with Pneumonia, 9/11-Related Lung Condition Complicates Recovery
Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition with pneumonia, complicated by a restrictive airway disea
DeSantis Signs Florida House Map That Could Give GOP 4 More Seats
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DeSantis Signs Florida House Map That Could Give GOP 4 More Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law on Monday that could increase the GOP's House seat
Pence Defends Iran Conflict as Public Opinion Turns Against Operation
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Pence Defends Iran Conflict as Public Opinion Turns Against Operation
Former Vice President Mike Pence argued the US military operation against Iran was inevitable, even as a new poll shows
Midterm Battle Tightens: Democrats See House Opening, Senate Uphill
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Midterm Battle Tightens: Democrats See House Opening, Senate Uphill
Democrats lead by 10 points in generic House polling six months before the 2026 midterms, but the Senate remains a harde
Trump's Grip on GOP May Prove Fatal as Party Faces Existential Crisis
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Trump's Grip on GOP May Prove Fatal as Party Faces Existential Crisis
The Republican Party has weathered wars and scandals, but Donald Trump's assault on democratic institutions may be an ex
Trump's EEOC Moves to Sue New York Times Over White Male Employee's Bias Claim
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Trump's EEOC Moves to Sue New York Times Over White Male Employee's Bias Claim
The EEOC under Trump is suing the New York Times after a white male employee alleged he was denied promotion due to his
Iran Conflict Casts Pall Over Housing Market as Sales Hit 2025 Low
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Iran Conflict Casts Pall Over Housing Market as Sales Hit 2025 Low
Existing home sales dropped 3.6% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, the lowest since June 20
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules States Can't Demand Donor Lists From Nonprofits
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Supreme Court Unanimously Rules States Can't Demand Donor Lists From Nonprofits
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that state officials cannot demand private donor information from nonprofits without
Espaillat Backs Jeffries as Trump Calls for Impeachment Over Supreme Court Critique
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Espaillat Backs Jeffries as Trump Calls for Impeachment Over Supreme Court Critique
Rep. Adriano Espaillat defended Hakeem Jeffries after Trump called for his impeachment over criticism of a Supreme Court
Schumer Demands House and White House Ban Prediction Market Bets, Citing National Security
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Schumer Demands House and White House Ban Prediction Market Bets, Citing National Security
Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the House and White House to prohibit officials from betting on prediction markets, citing