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.

119 articles published

DHS Shutdown Cripples Airport Security, Paralyzes PreCheck and CLEAR Lanes
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DHS Shutdown Cripples Airport Security, Paralyzes PreCheck and CLEAR Lanes
Expedited security programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are failing at critical airports as a DHS shutdown leaves TSA se
Frozen Since 1929: The Constitutional Case for Expanding the US House of Representatives
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Frozen Since 1929: The Constitutional Case for Expanding the US House of Representatives
Legal scholars and reformers argue the 1929 law freezing House membership at 435 has distorted American politics, and th
Trump Shifts Stance, Opening Path to End DHS Shutdown as Airport Chaos Mounts
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Trump Shifts Stance, Opening Path to End DHS Shutdown as Airport Chaos Mounts
Senate Republicans see a potential path to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after President Trump appeared to
Texas Democrat Talarico Tests Party's Strategy for White Male Candidates in Senate Bid
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Texas Democrat Talarico Tests Party's Strategy for White Male Candidates in Senate Bid
Texas Democrat James Talarico's Senate run exemplifies the party's ongoing search for white male candidates who can appe
Florida Special Election Tests Democratic Momentum in Trump's Palm Beach District
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Florida Special Election Tests Democratic Momentum in Trump's Palm Beach District
A special election for a Florida House seat covering President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort serves as a critical test of De
Beshear Escalates Attacks on Vance, Positioning for 2028 Democratic Primary
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Beshear Escalates Attacks on Vance, Positioning for 2028 Democratic Primary
Governor Andy Beshear is making Vice President JD Vance his primary political target, using sharp personal criticism to
Democratic Leaders Publicly Reject AIPAC Funding Amid Electoral Intervention Backlash
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Democratic Leaders Publicly Reject AIPAC Funding Amid Electoral Intervention Backlash
Key Democratic figures are openly criticizing and rejecting support from AIPAC following the group's heavy spending in r
Trump Signals Willingness to Accept DHS Funding Deal Without Full ICE Money
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Trump Signals Willingness to Accept DHS Funding Deal Without Full ICE Money
President Trump has signaled a potential shift toward accepting a Department of Homeland Security funding deal that woul
Bannon Frames Airport ICE Deployments as 'Test Run' for 2026 Election Security
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Bannon Frames Airport ICE Deployments as 'Test Run' for 2026 Election Security
Steve Bannon described the deployment of ICE officers to airports as a 'test run' for using the agency at polling locati
Mullin Confirmed to Lead DHS Amid Shutdown, Scrutiny Over Temperament
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Mullin Confirmed to Lead DHS Amid Shutdown, Scrutiny Over Temperament
The Senate confirmed Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, with two Democrats joining R
Professional Cornhole Player Dayton Webber Charged with Murder Following Maryland Shooting
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Professional Cornhole Player Dayton Webber Charged with Murder Following Maryland Shooting
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooti
TSA Staffing Crisis Deepens as DHS Shutdown Forces ICE Airport Deployment
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TSA Staffing Crisis Deepens as DHS Shutdown Forces ICE Airport Deployment
A deepening TSA staffing crisis at major airports is intensifying pressure on Congress to end the Department of Homeland
Georgia Runoff Debate: Harris and Fuller Split on Iran War, Economic Priorities
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Georgia Runoff Debate: Harris and Fuller Split on Iran War, Economic Priorities
Candidates for Georgia's 14th District debated U.S. involvement in Iran and domestic economic concerns ahead of the Apri
Democrats Detail $220M Noem Ad Contract: $60K Signing Bonus, $20K Horse Rentals
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Democrats Detail $220M Noem Ad Contract: $60K Signing Bonus, $20K Horse Rentals
Democratic senators revealed a subcontractor for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $220 million ad campaign rece
DeSantis Hints at 2028 Presidential Run, Cites Timing as Key Obstacle in 2024
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DeSantis Hints at 2028 Presidential Run, Cites Timing as Key Obstacle in 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has left the door open for another presidential campaign in 2028, telling Sean Hannity 'we
Carlson-Kent Alliance Exposes GOP Rift Over Iran War Skepticism
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Carlson-Kent Alliance Exposes GOP Rift Over Iran War Skepticism
Tucker Carlson and former counterterrorism official Joe Kent are drawing establishment ire for their vocal skepticism of
Trump Visits Graceland, Signs Elvis Guitar While Promoting Memphis Crime Initiative
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Trump Visits Graceland, Signs Elvis Guitar While Promoting Memphis Crime Initiative
President Trump visited Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, signing a guitar and citing his admiration for the singer
Career Prosecutor Robert Frazer Appointed to Lead New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office After Legal Turmoil
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Career Prosecutor Robert Frazer Appointed to Lead New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office After Legal Turmoil
A career federal prosecutor with over twenty years of service, Robert Frazer, has been appointed to lead the U.S. Attorn