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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.

6,693 articles published

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Deal Draws SEC, NBA Scrutiny of Daktronics
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Deal Draws SEC, NBA Scrutiny of Daktronics
The SEC and NBA are probing Daktronics' ties to Kawhi Leonard's Clippers deal, with the company confirming it received i
Malliotakis aide recounts lightning strike survival on Staten Island
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Malliotakis aide recounts lightning strike survival on Staten Island
Thomas Fahmy, a congressional staffer for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, was struck by lightning on Staten Island last week, m
USPS Whistleblower: New Mail Ballot System Could Disenfranchise Voters
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USPS Whistleblower: New Mail Ballot System Could Disenfranchise Voters
A USPS whistleblower alleges a rushed digital system could reject tens of thousands of mail ballots, threatening midterm
Talarico's 2020 remarks on capitalism, oil resurface in Texas Senate race
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Talarico's 2020 remarks on capitalism, oil resurface in Texas Senate race
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico is under scrutiny after 2020 comments surfaced where he tied capitalism to white sup
Massie Names Epstein Associates on House Floor, Survivors Skeptical of DOJ Action
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Massie Names Epstein Associates on House Floor, Survivors Skeptical of DOJ Action
Rep. Thomas Massie read a list of alleged Epstein co-conspirators on the House floor, but survivors' attorney Arick Fuda
Record 89% of Americans See Widespread Government Corruption, Gallup Finds
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Record 89% of Americans See Widespread Government Corruption, Gallup Finds
A new Gallup poll finds 89% of Americans believe corruption is widespread in the U.S. government, a record high and a 10
Trump convenes travel industry leaders at White House as Duffy joins
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Trump convenes travel industry leaders at White House as Duffy joins
President Trump hosted a group of U.S. travel executives at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, with Transportation
Trump-backed nonprofit launches first midterm ad blitz
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Trump-backed nonprofit launches first midterm ad blitz
The Trump-aligned nonprofit Securing American Greatness debuted its first general election ads, spending nearly $1 milli
House Democrats mull rule changes after two centrists side with GOP
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House Democrats mull rule changes after two centrists side with GOP
House Democrats are weighing changes to party rules after centrists Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez helped Repu
NRCC floods Dallas convention with free tickets as GOP candidates stay away
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NRCC floods Dallas convention with free tickets as GOP candidates stay away
The NRCC has handed out more than 2,000 tickets for its Texas midterm convention, yet many GOP candidates are staying aw
Trump to Host At-Risk GOP Lawmakers at White House Dinner
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Trump to Host At-Risk GOP Lawmakers at White House Dinner
Trump will host vulnerable GOP lawmakers at a White House dinner Wednesday, with attendees including Reps. Van Orden, Co
House Panel Weighs Legislative Pushback on Birthright Citizenship
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House Panel Weighs Legislative Pushback on Birthright Citizenship
A House Judiciary panel convenes Wednesday to scrutinize the Supreme Court's June decision upholding birthright citizens
Montana Republican: Trump's beef tariff pause already hurt ranchers
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Montana Republican: Trump's beef tariff pause already hurt ranchers
Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) says President Trump's decision to pause tariffs on beef imports has already hurt the market
Woods Accepts Plea Deal, Loses License for Five Years After Florida Crash
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Woods Accepts Plea Deal, Loses License for Five Years After Florida Crash
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving on Wednesday, resulting in a five-year license suspension and $1,500
US Mint Releases Trump $1 Coin Ahead of Semiquincentennial
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US Mint Releases Trump $1 Coin Ahead of Semiquincentennial
The US Mint launched 250,000 $1 coins with Trump's likeness, a historic move for a living president, ahead of the 250th
Gerrymandering, not voter fraud, is the real election threat for 2026
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Gerrymandering, not voter fraud, is the real election threat for 2026
While politicians hype voter fraud, gerrymandered maps quietly decide elections. The real threat to democracy is visible
Trump's messaging dominance threatens GOP's 2026 midterm hopes
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Trump's messaging dominance threatens GOP's 2026 midterm hopes
A former Republican National Committee official warns that President Trump's messaging dominance is endangering GOP pros
Kennedy Center pulls landmark sculpture amid Trump renovation clash
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Kennedy Center pulls landmark sculpture amid Trump renovation clash
The Kennedy Center removed the 24-foot sculpture 'Blue' from its grounds Wednesday, part of broader changes under Trump'