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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.

6,815 articles published

The Voter Choosing Between Gas and Groceries Will Decide the Midterms
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The Voter Choosing Between Gas and Groceries Will Decide the Midterms
A man parked outside a grocery store, forced to choose between filling his gas tank or his cart, represents the voter wh
Heat Dome to Scorch July Fourth Celebrations Across Eastern US
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Heat Dome to Scorch July Fourth Celebrations Across Eastern US
Millions celebrating the nation's 250th birthday will face a heat dome stretching from the East Coast to the Midwest, wi
Douglass' 1852 Warning Echoes as Racial Justice Progress Faces Political Pushback
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Douglass' 1852 Warning Echoes as Racial Justice Progress Faces Political Pushback
Frederick Douglass' 1852 Fourth of July speech denouncing slavery's hypocrisy still echoes as Black Americans face econo
Kennedy Center Markets $25K VIP Fireworks Package Amid Renovation Legal Battle
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Kennedy Center Markets $25K VIP Fireworks Package Amid Renovation Legal Battle
The Kennedy Center is selling $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July Fourth fireworks, following a court-ordered halt to i
John Brennan Defends Lawsuit Against Trump as Warning to Others
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John Brennan Defends Lawsuit Against Trump as Warning to Others
Former CIA Director John Brennan defends his lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling it a clear signal of his
Poll: Only 45% of Democrats Feel Pride in American Citizenship
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Poll: Only 45% of Democrats Feel Pride in American Citizenship
Just 45% of Democrats say they are proud to be American, compared to 93% of Republicans, according to a new NPR/PBS News
New Poll Shows Democrat Turek Leading Hinson by 4 Points in Iowa Senate Race
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New Poll Shows Democrat Turek Leading Hinson by 4 Points in Iowa Senate Race
Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson by 4 points in Iowa's Senate race, according to a new Fox News p
Bannon Praises Left-Wing Insurgents for Avoiding Trump in Campaigns
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Bannon Praises Left-Wing Insurgents for Avoiding Trump in Campaigns
Steve Bannon called insurgent left candidates 'very smart' for avoiding Trump in campaigns, warning that the movement is
July 4 Holiday: Which Stores and Restaurants Are Open for America's 250th
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July 4 Holiday: Which Stores and Restaurants Are Open for America's 250th
Forget the hot dogs? Need a road snack? Many stores and restaurants will be open July 4, though hours may vary. Banks an
Federal Judge Blocks USPS Plan to Restrict Mail-In Ballot Delivery
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Federal Judge Blocks USPS Plan to Restrict Mail-In Ballot Delivery
A federal judge has blocked USPS's proposed changes to mail-in ballot delivery, ruling they violate a 2021 settlement an
Senate Reverses Course on Iran War Powers After Trump Confronts GOP Defectors
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Senate Reverses Course on Iran War Powers After Trump Confronts GOP Defectors
The Senate voted to restrict Iran military action, then reversed the next day after Trump confronted GOP defectors. A co
Trump Demands Faster Oil Price Drop as Jobs Data Misses Mark
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Trump Demands Faster Oil Price Drop as Jobs Data Misses Mark
Trump pressures for faster oil price decline after jobs report misses expectations. Iran deal at two-week mark, Ukraine
Ocasio-Cortez Backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Boosting Progressive Bid
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Ocasio-Cortez Backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Boosting Progressive Bid
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, giving the progressive
Supreme Court Sides with Monsanto, Limits State Failure-to-Warn Claims
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Supreme Court Sides with Monsanto, Limits State Failure-to-Warn Claims
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal EPA approval of Roundup's label preempts state failure-to-warn claims, limiting
Polis Fires Two Clemency Board Members After Tina Peters Commutation Backlash
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Polis Fires Two Clemency Board Members After Tina Peters Commutation Backlash
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two members of his clemency board after they publicly opposed his commutation of Tina Pe
June Jobs Report Disappoints: Only 57K Added as Inflation Bites
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June Jobs Report Disappoints: Only 57K Added as Inflation Bites
The US added only 57,000 jobs in June, well below the expected 110,000, while inflation rose to its highest in over thre
ABA Membership Plummets as Partisan Stance Drives Lawyers Away
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ABA Membership Plummets as Partisan Stance Drives Lawyers Away
A veteran attorney ends decades of ABA membership, arguing the organization has become politically extreme and out of to
Trump Seizes on Kavanaugh's Birthright Opinion as Path for Congress
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Trump Seizes on Kavanaugh's Birthright Opinion as Path for Congress
President Trump claims a concurring opinion by Justice Kavanaugh offers a legislative avenue to restrict birthright citi