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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.

9,058 articles published

Trump to Close Midterm Campaign with Reflecting Pool Address
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Trump to Close Midterm Campaign with Reflecting Pool Address
President Trump will make his final pre-election pitch Monday at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, using the landmar
Fake Local News Sites Flood Voters With Partisan Ads
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Fake Local News Sites Flood Voters With Partisan Ads
A new study reveals 1,200 'pink slime' sites masquerading as local news, spending millions on social ads to sway voters,
Cancer Crisis Shakes Iowa Politics as MAHA Movement Reshapes 2026 Races
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Cancer Crisis Shakes Iowa Politics as MAHA Movement Reshapes 2026 Races
Iowa's cancer crisis is becoming a pivotal issue in the 2026 midterms, with candidates across parties blaming farm pollu
Five Key Dynamics Shaping the 2026 Midterm Outcome
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Five Key Dynamics Shaping the 2026 Midterm Outcome
With Democrats favored to flip the House and Senate, the 2026 midterms hinge on turnout, polling accuracy, Latino voters
Midterms Could Shape Pace of Public School Closures Across US
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Midterms Could Shape Pace of Public School Closures Across US
With enrollment falling nationwide, school closures are accelerating. Midterm elections could influence the pace, as vot
Democrats Wrestle With Post-Election Strategy for Trump Probes
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Democrats Wrestle With Post-Election Strategy for Trump Probes
Democrats anticipate big midterm wins but disagree on how aggressively to investigate Trump, weighing impeachment, corru
Dingell: Stevens' CNN defense of Rogers endorsement was 'painful'
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Dingell: Stevens' CNN defense of Rogers endorsement was 'painful'
Rep. Debbie Dingell said Stevens' CNN defense of her Rogers endorsement was 'one of the most painful interviews I've eve
Stevens' Cross-Party Endorsement Sparks Heated Exchange on CNN
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Stevens' Cross-Party Endorsement Sparks Heated Exchange on CNN
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) defended her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race during a heate
Democrats Lead in Seven Senate Races, But Most Are Statistical Dead Heats
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Democrats Lead in Seven Senate Races, But Most Are Statistical Dead Heats
Democrats hold nominal leads in seven competitive Senate races, but only Michigan and Texas are outside the margin of er
Newsom Warns of Possible Democratic Wave as GOP Pushback Mounts
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Newsom Warns of Possible Democratic Wave as GOP Pushback Mounts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Democratic 'tsunami' could hit on Election Day, with momentum to reclaim the House a
Stevens' Cross-Party Endorsement Shakes Michigan Senate Race
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Stevens' Cross-Party Endorsement Shakes Michigan Senate Race
Rep. Haley Stevens' last-minute endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate
Newsom Calls Stevens' GOP Endorsement 'Sub-Optimal' Ahead of Michigan Vote
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Newsom Calls Stevens' GOP Endorsement 'Sub-Optimal' Ahead of Michigan Vote
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Say
Trump Welcomes Democrat's Cross-Party Endorsement in Michigan Senate Race
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Trump Welcomes Democrat's Cross-Party Endorsement in Michigan Senate Race
President Trump said he'd 'love to have' Rep. Haley Stevens join the Republican Party after she endorsed GOP Senate cand
Midterms Set to Decide Congress as GOP Braces for Leadership Fight
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Midterms Set to Decide Congress as GOP Braces for Leadership Fight
Forecasters see Democrats likely winning the House and possibly the Senate. Republicans face a leadership scramble if th
Supreme Court to Weigh Colorado Preschool Case Clashing Religious and LGBTQ Rights
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Supreme Court to Weigh Colorado Preschool Case Clashing Religious and LGBTQ Rights
The Supreme Court hears a Colorado case testing whether publicly funded preschools must admit children of same-sex coupl
Bacon Predicts Internal GOP Fight Over Trump's Agenda if Midterms Falter
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Bacon Predicts Internal GOP Fight Over Trump's Agenda if Midterms Falter
Rep. Don Bacon warns that a weak GOP midterm performance will spark an internal debate over the future of the MAGA movem
Sanders Calls Alaska Decoy Tactic 'Pretty Dumb' as Probe Widens
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Sanders Calls Alaska Decoy Tactic 'Pretty Dumb' as Probe Widens
Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed Democrats' Alaska decoy-candidate strategy as 'pretty dumb,' as GOP investigates Peltola's r
RNC Chair Concedes GOP Faces Turnout Gap as Democrats Surge Early
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RNC Chair Concedes GOP Faces Turnout Gap as Democrats Surge Early
RNC Chair Joe Gruters acknowledged a Republican turnout problem, blaming Democratic early voting while insisting the GOP