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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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Public Trust in Government Hits Historic Lows Amid Polarization and Policy Failures
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Public Trust in Government Hits Historic Lows Amid Polarization and Policy Failures
Approval of Congress has sunk to 10%, and public trust in government is at 17%, with polarization, broken promises, and
House Dems Hold Press Conference Amid Redistricting Fight and WHCA Shooting Fallout
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House Dems Hold Press Conference Amid Redistricting Fight and WHCA Shooting Fallout
House Democrats hold a press conference Tuesday as a Virginia redistricting victory boosts their midterm hopes, while a
Menendez Blasts GOP Ballroom Push: 'No One Gives a S—'
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Menendez Blasts GOP Ballroom Push: 'No One Gives a S—'
Rep. Rob Menendez dismissed GOP efforts to fund a $400M White House ballroom as a misaligned priority amid an affordabil
NASA Chief Isaacman Faces Senate Grilling on $18.8B Budget, Moon Mission Plans
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NASA Chief Isaacman Faces Senate Grilling on $18.8B Budget, Moon Mission Plans
NASA chief Jared Isaacman defends a proposed $5.6 billion budget cut before the Senate Appropriations Committee, citing
Rosen Signals Openness to Trump's $400M White House Ballroom, Citing Safety Concerns
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Rosen Signals Openness to Trump's $400M White House Ballroom, Citing Safety Concerns
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) said Monday that lawmakers can discuss the need for a $400 million White House ballroom pushed
McMahon Defends Trump's Education Budget Cuts in Senate Hearing
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McMahon Defends Trump's Education Budget Cuts in Senate Hearing
Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced Senate questions Tuesday over President Trump's $76.5 billion fiscal 2027 budget
DOJ Presses Judge to Lift White House Ballroom Blockade After Hilton Attack
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DOJ Presses Judge to Lift White House Ballroom Blockade After Hilton Attack
The DOJ filed an emergency motion Monday, arguing the judge's block on the White House ballroom endangers the president
Clooney Backs Kimmel Amid Trump Fury Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke
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Clooney Backs Kimmel Amid Trump Fury Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke
George Clooney defended Jimmy Kimmel after President Trump and Melania Trump called for his firing over an 'expectant wi
Hinckley Blasts Hilton Security After WHCD Shooting; Gunman Charged
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Hinckley Blasts Hilton Security After WHCD Shooting; Gunman Charged
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan outside the Washington Hilton in 1981, says the hotel is unsafe after a gunman breach
Rubio Dismisses Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal Without Nuclear Concessions
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Rubio Dismisses Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal Without Nuclear Concessions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Iran's reported proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting nuclear talk
GOP Infighting Over DHS Funding Intensifies After Trump Assassination Bid
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GOP Infighting Over DHS Funding Intensifies After Trump Assassination Bid
After a shooting at the WHCA dinner, GOP leaders face internal divisions over DHS funding and a looming pay freeze, whil
Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassification, Stops Short of Full Legalization
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Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassification, Stops Short of Full Legalization
Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a historic shift in federal pol
After WHCA Dinner Attack, Conspiracy Theories Eclipse Reality
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After WHCA Dinner Attack, Conspiracy Theories Eclipse Reality
The foiled attack at the WHCA dinner was a real threat, but within hours, conspiracy theories claiming it was staged dom
Chavez-DeRemer's Exit Tests GOP-Labor Alliance: What's Next for Trump's Union Outreach?
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Chavez-DeRemer's Exit Tests GOP-Labor Alliance: What's Next for Trump's Union Outreach?
Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation as Labor secretary amid misconduct allegations tests the GOP's fledgling alliance with
Kimmel Defends 'Expectant Widow' Joke as Age-Based, Not a Call to Violence
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Kimmel Defends 'Expectant Widow' Joke as Age-Based, Not a Call to Violence
Jimmy Kimmel defends his 'expectant widow' joke about Melania Trump as a light roast about age difference, rejecting cla
Meta's Zuckerberg Prioritizes Growth Over Child Safety, Critics Say
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Meta's Zuckerberg Prioritizes Growth Over Child Safety, Critics Say
Despite apologies to Congress, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta continues to prioritize growth over child safety, with internal do
Inside the WHCA Dinner Attack: Media Narcissism and the Dangerous Excusing of Violence
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Inside the WHCA Dinner Attack: Media Narcissism and the Dangerous Excusing of Violence
The WHCA dinner shooting exposed media narcissism and a dangerous trend of excusing political violence, as seen in Hasan
GOP Civil War Over DHS Funding: Thune vs. Johnson After Trump Assassination Attempt
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GOP Civil War Over DHS Funding: Thune vs. Johnson After Trump Assassination Attempt
A shooting at the Washington Hilton has intensified the GOP standoff over DHS funding, with Senate Republicans urging Ho