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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.

6,858 articles published

Memorial Day 2026: Holiday Hours and What's Open for Last-Minute Shoppers
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Memorial Day 2026: Holiday Hours and What's Open for Last-Minute Shoppers
Memorial Day 2026 arrives early, catching some off guard. Most stores and restaurants remain open, but banks, post offic
Tillis Calls DOJ's $1.8B Fund 'Payout Pot for Punks,' Sparks GOP Revolt
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Tillis Calls DOJ's $1.8B Fund 'Payout Pot for Punks,' Sparks GOP Revolt
Sen. Thom Tillis escalates criticism of the DOJ's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization fund,' calling it a 'payout pot for punks' a
Trump Uses Memorial Day Wreath-Laying to Attack 'Dumocrats' Over Military
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Trump Uses Memorial Day Wreath-Laying to Attack 'Dumocrats' Over Military
President Trump delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, taking a swipe at critics he called 'Dumo
Blanche Uses White House Shooting to Push Trump's $400M Ballroom Project
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Blanche Uses White House Shooting to Push Trump's $400M Ballroom Project
Acting AG Todd Blanche argues a weekend shooting near the White House underscores the need for Trump's $400M ballroom pr
Trump Pressures Gulf States to Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
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Trump Pressures Gulf States to Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
President Trump called on Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords as US-Iran talks advance on a ceasefire and nuclear de
Becerra's Press Fears Raise Questions for California Governor Bid
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Becerra's Press Fears Raise Questions for California Governor Bid
Xavier Becerra's request to avoid 'gotcha' questions during a TV interview raises concerns about his commitment to press
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Urges Global AI Regulation, Slower Tech Adoption
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Urges Global AI Regulation, Slower Tech Adoption
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical Monday, warning world leaders to slow AI adoption and establish regulatory to
Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Accusations of Corruption and Racial Bias
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Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Accusations of Corruption and Racial Bias
The Supreme Court's ruling to let states redraw congressional districts after primary voting began has ignited a firesto
National Park Deaths Top 200 in 2025; Drownings and Vehicle Crashes Lead Causes
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National Park Deaths Top 200 in 2025; Drownings and Vehicle Crashes Lead Causes
More than 200 visitors died in U.S. national parks last year, with drownings and vehicle crashes the leading causes. Lak
At 250, America Faces Its Gravest Test Since the Civil War: Will the Republic Survive?
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At 250, America Faces Its Gravest Test Since the Civil War: Will the Republic Survive?
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the republic faces its most serious threat since the Civil War, with
Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics Over Emerging Iran Deal
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Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics Over Emerging Iran Deal
President Trump slammed Republican and Democratic critics of his emerging Iran deal, calling them 'losers' as reports de
Media's Founding Document Illiteracy Undermines Political Coverage
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Media's Founding Document Illiteracy Undermines Political Coverage
From MSNBC's Katy Tur to Politico's Heidi Przybyla, political journalists repeatedly botch basic civics, confusing the D
GOP Divided Over Trump's $1.8B 'Lawfare' Fund as Immigration Bill Stalls
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GOP Divided Over Trump's $1.8B 'Lawfare' Fund as Immigration Bill Stalls
House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, with Senate leaders abando
Bystander Wounded in White House Shootout; Gunman Identified as 21-Year-Old with Prior Warnings
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Bystander Wounded in White House Shootout; Gunman Identified as 21-Year-Old with Prior Warnings
Secret Service Director Sean Curran expressed concern for a bystander wounded in Saturday's shootout near the White Hous
Trump Goes All In for Paxton, Blasts Cornyn as Disloyal in Texas Senate Runoff
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Trump Goes All In for Paxton, Blasts Cornyn as Disloyal in Texas Senate Runoff
President Trump threw his full support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate runoff, attacking Sen. Joh
Don Lemon Blasts White House Press Corps: 'Have Some Dignity and a Backbone'
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Don Lemon Blasts White House Press Corps: 'Have Some Dignity and a Backbone'
Don Lemon called on White House reporters to show dignity and backbone when covering President Trump, using Stephen Colb
Trump Promises 'Good and Proper' Iran Deal, Blasts Obama's 2015 Pact
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Trump Promises 'Good and Proper' Iran Deal, Blasts Obama's 2015 Pact
President Trump vowed Sunday that any deal his team reaches with Iran will be 'good and proper,' contrasting it with the
Donalds Defends $1.78B DOJ Fund Amid GOP Backlash Over Jan. 6 Payout Fears
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Donalds Defends $1.78B DOJ Fund Amid GOP Backlash Over Jan. 6 Payout Fears
Rep. Byron Donalds defends the DOJ's $1.78 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing Obama-era precedent. GOP senators rev