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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.

6,812 articles published

Maine Democrats Flood Senate Race After Platner's Scandal Withdrawal
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Maine Democrats Flood Senate Race After Platner's Scandal Withdrawal
A wave of Maine Democrats entered the Senate race after Graham Platner suspended his campaign following sexual misconduc
House GOP Revolt Derails Agenda as SAVE Act Stalls Again
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House GOP Revolt Derails Agenda as SAVE Act Stalls Again
House Republicans suffered a major procedural setback when a rule bundling the SAVE Act with defense funding was defeate
House Republicans Demand WNBA Probe into Caitlin Clark's On-Court Treatment
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House Republicans Demand WNBA Probe into Caitlin Clark's On-Court Treatment
House Republicans are pressing the WNBA to investigate physical fouls against Caitlin Clark, warning of potential federa
Olympian David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Damage Case
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Olympian David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Damage Case
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty Thursday to a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly da
Fetterman Hails Platner's Exit: 'The Trash Took Itself Out'
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Fetterman Hails Platner's Exit: 'The Trash Took Itself Out'
Sen. John Fetterman praised the suspension of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign, calling him 'trash' and
Supreme Court's Cellphone Ruling: A Win for Privacy, But Don't Celebrate Yet
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Supreme Court's Cellphone Ruling: A Win for Privacy, But Don't Celebrate Yet
The Supreme Court's Chatrie decision limits geofence warrants, but history suggests police will exploit other exceptions
Troy Jackson Enters Maine Senate Race After Platner's Scandal-Driven Exit
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Troy Jackson Enters Maine Senate Race After Platner's Scandal-Driven Exit
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson jumped into the Senate race Wednesday after Democratic nominee Graham Platner suspe
Trump Flies on Older Air Force One Amid Iran Escalation; Maine Dems Seek New Candidate
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Trump Flies on Older Air Force One Amid Iran Escalation; Maine Dems Seek New Candidate
President Trump flew back from Turkey on an older Air Force One jet after Secret Service flagged security risks with his
Why Congress Must Block Trump's Plan to Sell F-35s to Erdogan's Authoritarian Turkey
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Why Congress Must Block Trump's Plan to Sell F-35s to Erdogan's Authoritarian Turkey
President Trump wants to sell F-35s to Turkey's Erdogan, but the move would reward authoritarianism, risk NATO tech secu
Trump Vows to Seek Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship After Defeat
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Trump Vows to Seek Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship After Defeat
President Trump announced plans to petition the Supreme Court for a rehearing on birthright citizenship after the high c
Ex-NASA Official Says Agency Fueled UFO Stigma, Not Cover-Ups
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Ex-NASA Official Says Agency Fueled UFO Stigma, Not Cover-Ups
Michael Gold, a former NASA associate administrator, says the space agency helped entrench a stigma around UFO research
McConnell, Kean Absences Ignite Debate on Lawmaker Health Transparency
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McConnell, Kean Absences Ignite Debate on Lawmaker Health Transparency
Extended absences by Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. have reignited debate over how much transparency lawmake
Trump's Turkey Sanctions Pledge Sparks Capitol Hill Clash Over F-35s
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Trump's Turkey Sanctions Pledge Sparks Capitol Hill Clash Over F-35s
President Trump's announcement to lift sanctions on Turkey and potentially reinstate Ankara into the F-35 program has ig
Trump's Collapsing Iran Ceasefire Threatens Senate Agenda on Defense Bills
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Trump's Collapsing Iran Ceasefire Threatens Senate Agenda on Defense Bills
The collapse of Trump's Iran peace deal threatens Republican plans for defense bills, as Democrats prepare war powers vo
Trump's 250-Foot Arch Plan Faces New Hurdle as Federal Staff Demand Design Changes
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Trump's 250-Foot Arch Plan Faces New Hurdle as Federal Staff Demand Design Changes
President Trump's planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial faces another federal review, with NCPC staff recommen
Trump Casts Doubt on Rape Accuser's Credibility in Platner Case
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Trump Casts Doubt on Rape Accuser's Credibility in Platner Case
President Trump questioned the credibility of the woman accusing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of rape, s
Dempsey Rules Out Senate Run, Urges New Democratic Direction in Maine
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Dempsey Rules Out Senate Run, Urges New Democratic Direction in Maine
Actor Patrick Dempsey says he won't run for Senate in Maine, urging a new approach to governance as Democrats grapple wi
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Probe After ICE Killing of Houston Immigrant
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Democratic Lawmakers Demand Probe After ICE Killing of Houston Immigrant
Democratic lawmakers are demanding a full investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salg