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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.

6,860 articles published

Trump's Endorsement of Paxton Risks Senate GOP Backlash, Warn Lawmakers
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Trump's Endorsement of Paxton Risks Senate GOP Backlash, Warn Lawmakers
President Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn has GOP senators warning that his retribution campaign
Trump's Primary Purge Backfires as Lame-Duck GOP Lawmakers Defy Him
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Trump's Primary Purge Backfires as Lame-Duck GOP Lawmakers Defy Him
Trump's primary purge of GOP critics has backfired: defeated incumbents like Cassidy and Massie are now voting against h
Emmer's Emotional Whip Strategy Holds GOP Together Amid Leadership Buzz
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Emmer's Emotional Whip Strategy Holds GOP Together Amid Leadership Buzz
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer relies on emotional management and personal relationships to unite a thin GOP majority, wh
Five Major Hurdles Awaiting Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve
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Five Major Hurdles Awaiting Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh steps into the Fed chair amid Trump's demands for rate cuts, rising inflation from the Iran conflict, a smal
Surgeon General Declares Children's Screen Use a Public Health Crisis
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Surgeon General Declares Children's Screen Use a Public Health Crisis
The Surgeon General's new advisory labels harmful screen use among children a public health concern, citing sleep disrup
Scott Predicts Cuban Uprising, Rules Out U.S. Military Intervention
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Scott Predicts Cuban Uprising, Rules Out U.S. Military Intervention
Sen. Rick Scott said the U.S. won't need military force in Cuba, predicting a popular uprising instead, as DOJ charges R
Trump IRS Settlement Blocks Audits, Creates $1.776B Fund for Jan. 6 Claims
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Trump IRS Settlement Blocks Audits, Creates $1.776B Fund for Jan. 6 Claims
The IRS settlement with President Trump permanently shields his prior tax returns from audits and establishes a $1.776 b
Adams Quote Projected on DOJ Building in Protest of Trump's 'Slush Fund'
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Adams Quote Projected on DOJ Building in Protest of Trump's 'Slush Fund'
A protest group projected John Adams' famous quote onto the DOJ building Tuesday night, condemning Trump's new $1.78 bil
Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Networks for Fentanyl Trafficking
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Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Networks for Fentanyl Trafficking
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on more than 12 entities and individuals tied to the Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl
Gallego Accuses GOP of Inventing Pretext for Another War in Cuba
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Gallego Accuses GOP of Inventing Pretext for Another War in Cuba
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) accused GOP lawmakers of fabricating a reason for a regime change war in Cuba, citing new o
Trump Targets Fox News Reporter Over Fiancé's Voting Record
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Trump Targets Fox News Reporter Over Fiancé's Voting Record
President Trump mocked Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich over her fiancé Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's record of voting again
Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Hit With Lawsuit From Jan. 6 Officers
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Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Hit With Lawsuit From Jan. 6 Officers
Former Capitol Police officers have sued to block Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, labeling it a 'slush fun
GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick Pledges to Block Trump's $1.78B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
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GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick Pledges to Block Trump's $1.78B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) vowed Wednesday to block Trump's nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, calling i
Massie Warns Trump's Purging of GOP Critics Risks Party's Midterm Chances
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Massie Warns Trump's Purging of GOP Critics Risks Party's Midterm Chances
Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary to a Trump-endorsed challenger and warned that purging GOP critics risks th
Trump Slams Cuba's Regime on Independence Day, DOJ Indicts Raúl Castro
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Trump Slams Cuba's Regime on Independence Day, DOJ Indicts Raúl Castro
President Trump marked Cuban Independence Day with a sharp rebuke of Havana's regime, as the DOJ indicted Raúl Castro fo
Trump Rules Out Military Action Against Cuba After DOJ Charges Raúl Castro
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Trump Rules Out Military Action Against Cuba After DOJ Charges Raúl Castro
President Trump dismissed the need for escalation against Cuba after the DOJ indicted Raúl Castro for a 1996 attack, say
VA Secretary Collins Faces Senate Grilling on $144B Budget Request
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VA Secretary Collins Faces Senate Grilling on $144B Budget Request
VA Secretary Doug Collins testifies before the Senate on President Trump's $144 billion FY2027 budget request, with prio
Senators Grill Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets Over Marketing and Youth Risks
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Senators Grill Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets Over Marketing and Youth Risks
Lawmakers pressed gaming and prediction market officials on aggressive marketing and consumer protections during a tense