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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.

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Hegseth to Face Senate Grilling as Iran War Nears 60 Days; Voting Rights Ruling Jolts Midterms
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Hegseth to Face Senate Grilling as Iran War Nears 60 Days; Voting Rights Ruling Jolts Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of congressional scrutiny amid the Iran war and a $1.5 trillion defens
Trump Threatens Major Troop Cut in Germany as Iran Rift with Merz Escalates
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Trump Threatens Major Troop Cut in Germany as Iran Rift with Merz Escalates
President Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, citing tensions with Chancellor Merz over Iran.
Luna's House Task Force Schedules May Hearing on CIA's MKUltra Mind Control Program
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Luna's House Task Force Schedules May Hearing on CIA's MKUltra Mind Control Program
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said Wednesday her House Oversight task force will hold a hearing on May 13 into the CIA
Washington's Vision of Restraint Challenges Modern Presidential Power
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Washington's Vision of Restraint Challenges Modern Presidential Power
George Washington's 1789 inaugural address defined the presidency by restraint, not power—a lesson for modern leaders wh
Charles and Trump: A Tale of Two Kings as Global Threats Mount
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Charles and Trump: A Tale of Two Kings as Global Threats Mount
King Charles III's visit to the White House mirrors his grandfather's 1939 trip amid global peril. He presses Trump and
GOP Celebrates Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Ruling as Midterm Game-Changer
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GOP Celebrates Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Ruling as Midterm Game-Changer
The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling has upended the 2026 midterms, with Republicans celebrating a potential gai
Comey Seashell Indictment Sparks GOP Unease, Critics Call It Political Revenge
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Comey Seashell Indictment Sparks GOP Unease, Critics Call It Political Revenge
The DOJ's indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell photo allegedly threatening Trump's life is drawing skepticis
Democrats Seize on White House Ballroom Plan to Attack GOP on Affordability
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Democrats Seize on White House Ballroom Plan to Attack GOP on Affordability
Democrats are using the White House ballroom controversy to hammer Republicans on affordability, with key figures callin
Becerra and Steyer Jostle for Lead in California Governor's Race After Swalwell Exit
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Becerra and Steyer Jostle for Lead in California Governor's Race After Swalwell Exit
Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer clashed in a California governor debate, but no candidate broke out as ballots go out next
John James Surges to Lead in Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Primary Poll
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John James Surges to Lead in Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Primary Poll
U.S. Rep. John James has taken a commanding lead in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial primary, according to a new Glengariff
Miranda Rights Violation Forces Dismissal of Trump Threat Charges in West Virginia
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Miranda Rights Violation Forces Dismissal of Trump Threat Charges in West Virginia
Prosecutors in Jackson County, West Virginia, have dropped charges against Morgan Morrow, citing a failure to properly a
IAEA Chief: Russia Still Open to Removing Iran's Weapons-Grade Uranium
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IAEA Chief: Russia Still Open to Removing Iran's Weapons-Grade Uranium
IAEA head Rafael Grossi said Tuesday that Russia remains open to removing highly enriched uranium from Iran, a key step
Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Overturn $83M Carroll Defamation Verdict
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Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Overturn $83M Carroll Defamation Verdict
A federal appeals court declined to rehear Donald Trump's challenge to an $83.3 million defamation verdict for E. Jean C
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Actively Shun Trump News, Poll Finds
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Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Actively Shun Trump News, Poll Finds
A Media Insight Project poll shows 63% of Americans avoid news about President Trump, with 31% often actively skipping c
Supreme Court Ruling Sparks New Redistricting Battles Across Southern States
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Supreme Court Ruling Sparks New Redistricting Battles Across Southern States
The Supreme Court's decision to curtail Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has reignited redistricting wars, with Republ
Pritzker Vows Fight After Supreme Court Narrows Voting Rights Act
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Pritzker Vows Fight After Supreme Court Narrows Voting Rights Act
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker condemned the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down Louisiana's majority-Black district,
Mamdani Blasts Supreme Court for 'Assault' on Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Ruling
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Mamdani Blasts Supreme Court for 'Assault' on Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Ruling
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani slammed the Supreme Court's ruling against Louisiana's majority-Black district, calli
Napolitano Predicts Comey Indictment Will Be Dismissed as Frivolous
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Napolitano Predicts Comey Indictment Will Be Dismissed as Frivolous
Former Judge Andrew Napolitano says the indictment against James Comey for a seashell photo is frivolous and protected s