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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

Vance Sharpens 2028 Pitch on Midterm Trail
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Vance Sharpens 2028 Pitch on Midterm Trail
Vice President Vance is using the midterm campaign circuit to refine a message that could anchor a 2028 presidential bid
Five State Supreme Court Races to Watch as Voters Decide Judicial Balance
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Five State Supreme Court Races to Watch as Voters Decide Judicial Balance
State Supreme Court elections in two dozen states could reshape judicial power and set the stage for 2028, with Michigan
Midterms: Candidates Make Final Push as Economy Dominates Voter Concerns
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Midterms: Candidates Make Final Push as Economy Dominates Voter Concerns
Candidates are making their closing arguments ahead of Tuesday's midterms, with the economy topping voter concerns. Cont
West Virginia's AI Land Grab: Rural Communities Fight Back
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West Virginia's AI Land Grab: Rural Communities Fight Back
A 2025 West Virginia law fast-tracks data centers and power plants, stripping local control. Residents in Tucker County
Olivia Rodrigo Backs Acton With Flowers and Concert Shoutout
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Olivia Rodrigo Backs Acton With Flowers and Concert Shoutout
Olivia Rodrigo showed support for Amy Acton at a Columbus concert, handing her flowers and wearing a campaign shirt. The
Six Toss-Up Races Set to Determine Senate Majority
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Six Toss-Up Races Set to Determine Senate Majority
Control of the Senate hinges on six GOP-held toss-up races. Democrats have a 60% chance of flipping the chamber, with Te
Democrats Eye Midterm Gains as Trump Looms Over GOP Prospects
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Democrats Eye Midterm Gains as Trump Looms Over GOP Prospects
Recent polls suggest Democrats are poised to retake the House and have a competitive chance at the Senate, driven by ant
Appeals Court Blocks Idaho Ruling on Abortion Health Exceptions
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Appeals Court Blocks Idaho Ruling on Abortion Health Exceptions
A federal appeals court has halted a district judge's order that would have permitted abortions in Idaho for health reas
Ricketts Holds 6-Point Edge Over Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race
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Ricketts Holds 6-Point Edge Over Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race
A new NYT/Siena poll shows Sen. Pete Ricketts leading independent Dan Osborn by 6 points in Nebraska's Senate race, as T
Elias Firm Tied to Alaska Decoy Candidate as Investigations Expand
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Elias Firm Tied to Alaska Decoy Candidate as Investigations Expand
The Elias Law Group is implicated in an alleged Democratic effort to run a decoy candidate in Alaska's Senate race, draw
Trump Administration Moves to Deport Afghan Refugees via Pakistan
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Trump Administration Moves to Deport Afghan Refugees via Pakistan
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan, where they may be sent to A
Trump to Hold Virtual Rallies in 19 States Ahead of Midterms; G20 Talks Resume
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Trump to Hold Virtual Rallies in 19 States Ahead of Midterms; G20 Talks Resume
Trump will address supporters via telerallies in 19 states, his final campaign push before Election Day. Meanwhile, G20
Grade Inflation and Falling Effort Undermine the Value of a College Degree
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Grade Inflation and Falling Effort Undermine the Value of a College Degree
Grade inflation and declining student effort have diluted the informational value of college degrees, raising concerns a
El-Sayed hits back at Stevens over Israel ad apology demand
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El-Sayed hits back at Stevens over Israel ad apology demand
Abdul El-Sayed pushes back against Haley Stevens' demand for an apology over his Israel comments, urging focus on beatin
Eskamani's Orlando Bid Tests Progressive Playbook in Florida
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Eskamani's Orlando Bid Tests Progressive Playbook in Florida
Anna Eskamani's Orlando mayoral bid brings the Mamdani grassroots model to Florida, with a $1.4M war chest and a progres
Heating Oil Spike Becomes Flashpoint in Key Senate Races
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Heating Oil Spike Becomes Flashpoint in Key Senate Races
Senate Democrats in Maine, Alaska, and New Hampshire are hammering Republicans over soaring home heating prices, tying t
Hegseth Eyes Tennessee Senate Seat as Blackburn Runs for Governor
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Hegseth Eyes Tennessee Senate Seat as Blackburn Runs for Governor
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is quietly positioning for a potential Senate run in Tennessee, with sources saying he's
Court Halts DOJ Threats Against Election Officials in Noncitizen Voting Crackdown
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Court Halts DOJ Threats Against Election Officials in Noncitizen Voting Crackdown
A California federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's threats of prosecutio