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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.

6,817 articles published

Trump Blames Vandalism for Reflecting Pool Algae and Peeling Paint
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Trump Blames Vandalism for Reflecting Pool Algae and Peeling Paint
President Trump alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, blaming radicals for algae and peeling paint
Democrats Urge FCC to Block Paramount-Warner Merger Over Foreign Ownership Risks
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Democrats Urge FCC to Block Paramount-Warner Merger Over Foreign Ownership Risks
Three Democratic senators are pressing the FCC to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, warning that foreign investor
DOJ Launches Religious Discrimination Probe Into MLB Over Pride Night Uniform Policy
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DOJ Launches Religious Discrimination Probe Into MLB Over Pride Night Uniform Policy
The DOJ is investigating MLB for possible religious discrimination after three Giants pitchers were warned for wearing c
Public Trust in Federal Government Hits Record Low, Fox News Poll Shows
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Public Trust in Federal Government Hits Record Low, Fox News Poll Shows
A Fox News poll shows public trust in the federal government has fallen to 25%, the lowest in over 20 years, with 74% ex
Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Hit by Algae Bloom, Peeling Paint, and Soaring Costs
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Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Hit by Algae Bloom, Peeling Paint, and Soaring Costs
The Trump administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is under fire after algae blooms and peeli
Trump Escalates Feud with Meloni Over G7 Photo Dispute and Iran
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Trump Escalates Feud with Meloni Over G7 Photo Dispute and Iran
Trump doubles down on attacks against Italy's Meloni, alleging she sought a photo at the G7, while she denies the claim
Bipartisan House Caucus Launches to Defend Free Enterprise as Consensus Frays
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Bipartisan House Caucus Launches to Defend Free Enterprise as Consensus Frays
House leaders from the Republican Study Committee, Blue Dog Coalition, Republican Governance Group, and New Democrat Coa
LePage-Dunlap Showdown Set for Maine's Open 2nd District Seat
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LePage-Dunlap Showdown Set for Maine's Open 2nd District Seat
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) will face state auditor Matthew Dunlap (D) in November for the open 2nd Congressional
How Voters Enable Political Misconduct: The Platner-Paxton Pattern
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How Voters Enable Political Misconduct: The Platner-Paxton Pattern
Maine Democrats chose Graham Platner, a candidate with a Nazi tattoo and other controversies, while Texas Republicans pi
New Research Shifts Juneteenth's First Celebration from Galveston to Houston
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New Research Shifts Juneteenth's First Celebration from Galveston to Houston
Newly published research shows the first Juneteenth anniversary celebration took place in Houston in 1866, challenging t
HBCUs Remain Cornerstone of Black Advancement, Juneteenth Reflection Shows
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HBCUs Remain Cornerstone of Black Advancement, Juneteenth Reflection Shows
An HBCU graduate argues that these institutions are vital for closing the Black-white education gap and calls for more f
GOP Rep. Fine Blasts Vance's Israel Remarks as 'Disgusting' as Party Rift Widens
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GOP Rep. Fine Blasts Vance's Israel Remarks as 'Disgusting' as Party Rift Widens
Republican Rep. Randy Fine (Fla.) excoriated Vice President Vance for his sharp criticism of Israel, calling his comment
Graham: Iran weaker after war, calls nuclear deal critics 'delusional'
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Graham: Iran weaker after war, calls nuclear deal critics 'delusional'
Sen. Lindsey Graham dismissed claims Iran is stronger after the war, calling them 'delusional' and an insult to the U.S.
Trump's Final Flight Aboard Retiring Air Force One 747-200 Marks End of an Era
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Trump's Final Flight Aboard Retiring Air Force One 747-200 Marks End of an Era
President Trump was the last president to fly on one of the VC-25A Boeing 747-200s operating as Air Force One, as it com
Juneteenth and the 250th: A Call for Honest Reckoning Over America's Dual Legacy
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Juneteenth and the 250th: A Call for Honest Reckoning Over America's Dual Legacy
As Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary approach, Donna Brazile urges Americans to honestly reckon with the nation's dua
Ben-Gvir Calls for Lebanon to 'Burn' as Ceasefire Unravels
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Ben-Gvir Calls for Lebanon to 'Burn' as Ceasefire Unravels
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared Friday that 'all of Lebanon must burn' after clashes with He
Carville: Trump's Iran Deal Is 'Instrument of Surrender' as U.S. Nears 250th
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Carville: Trump's Iran Deal Is 'Instrument of Surrender' as U.S. Nears 250th
James Carville calls Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding an 'instrument of surrender,' arguing the U.S. lost a war
Trump's Iran Approval Stays Low Despite New Deal, Poll Shows
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Trump's Iran Approval Stays Low Despite New Deal, Poll Shows
A new AP-NORC poll shows 65% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, with skepticism