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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

FCC Chair Carr Denies White House Pressure in Disney License Review Amid Kimmel Controversy
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FCC Chair Carr Denies White House Pressure in Disney License Review Amid Kimmel Controversy
FCC Chair Brendan Carr denied White House pressure in opening an early review of Disney-owned stations, which came after
Supreme Court Narrows Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Case
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Supreme Court Narrows Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Case
The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in a Louisiana case tightens how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act can be used, making i
DNC Chair Ken Martin Withholds 2024 Election Autopsy, Fueling Speculation
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DNC Chair Ken Martin Withholds 2024 Election Autopsy, Fueling Speculation
DNC Chair Ken Martin is keeping the party's 2024 election post-mortem under wraps, prompting critics to question whether
Trump Blames Cassidy for Surgeon General Pick's Collapse, Warns of Primary Challenge
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Trump Blames Cassidy for Surgeon General Pick's Collapse, Warns of Primary Challenge
President Trump withdrew Casey Means as his surgeon general nominee, blaming Sen. Bill Cassidy for blocking her confirma
Trump Pressures Tennessee Gov. Lee to Redraw Congressional Map for GOP Gain
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Trump Pressures Tennessee Gov. Lee to Redraw Congressional Map for GOP Gain
President Trump claimed Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee promised to redraw the state's congressional map, aiming to flip a Democ
Johnson Urges States to Redraw Maps After Supreme Court Axes Louisiana's Racial Gerrymander
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Johnson Urges States to Redraw Maps After Supreme Court Axes Louisiana's Racial Gerrymander
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging states to redraw unconstitutional congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midt
House Passes Partial DHS Funding Bill, Ending 75-Day Stalemate
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House Passes Partial DHS Funding Bill, Ending 75-Day Stalemate
The House passed a bill to fund most of DHS, excluding Border Patrol and ICE, ending a record 75-day shutdown. The bill
Trump Drops Casey Means as Surgeon General Pick, Taps Fox's Saphier
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Trump Drops Casey Means as Surgeon General Pick, Taps Fox's Saphier
President Trump pulled Casey Means' surgeon general nomination on Thursday, citing GOP resistance, and named Fox News's
Platner Vows to 'Tear Down the System' After Mills Exits Maine Senate Race
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Platner Vows to 'Tear Down the System' After Mills Exits Maine Senate Race
After Governor Janet Mills exited the Senate race citing a cash shortfall, Graham Platner is all but assured the Democra
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Seven Democratic House Seats
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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Seven Democratic House Seats
Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball identify seven Democratic districts at risk of being redrawn to favor th
Meuser Curses Out TMZ Reporter Over DHS Funding Stalemate
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Meuser Curses Out TMZ Reporter Over DHS Funding Stalemate
Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) cursed at a TMZ reporter who questioned him about the House's inability to pass a DHS funding bi
DOJ Charges SPLC in Controversial Case; Critics Allege Political Weaponization
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DOJ Charges SPLC in Controversial Case; Critics Allege Political Weaponization
The Justice Department has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over payments to informants in hate groups
Mark Sanford Abandons House Comeback Bid, Launches Anti-Debt Nonprofit
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Mark Sanford Abandons House Comeback Bid, Launches Anti-Debt Nonprofit
Mark Sanford dropped his bid for his old House seat Thursday, announcing a new nonprofit to pressure Washington on the n
Amazon Eyes Trump Jr. to Host Possible 'Apprentice' Reboot on Prime Video
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Amazon Eyes Trump Jr. to Host Possible 'Apprentice' Reboot on Prime Video
Amazon is in early internal discussions about reviving 'The Apprentice' with Donald Trump Jr. as host, though no approac
David Scott's Daughter Enters Race for Georgia Congressional Seat
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David Scott's Daughter Enters Race for Georgia Congressional Seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late Rep. David Scott, announced she will run in the special election to succeed him, vowi
House Approves Rotisserie Chicken for SNAP Purchases in Farm Bill Amendment
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House Approves Rotisserie Chicken for SNAP Purchases in Farm Bill Amendment
The House passed a bipartisan amendment to the farm bill on Thursday, allowing SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisseri
WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect Agrees to Stay Jailed Before Trial
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WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect Agrees to Stay Jailed Before Trial
Cole Allen, the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' dinner, will stay in jail until trial after agreeing t
Thune Proposes 45-Day FISA Extension as House GOP Adds CBDC Ban, Risking Shutdown
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Thune Proposes 45-Day FISA Extension as House GOP Adds CBDC Ban, Risking Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has proposed a 45-day extension of FISA's Section 702 surveillance powers to