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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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Jeffries Presses DHS Funding Fight, Warns Florida GOP on Redistricting
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Jeffries Presses DHS Funding Fight, Warns Florida GOP on Redistricting
Jeffries speaks Thursday as the DHS funding fight continues and after Virginia voters approved a Democratic-friendly red
Cruz Blasts Trump's Spirit Airlines Bailout as 'Terrible Idea'
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Cruz Blasts Trump's Spirit Airlines Bailout as 'Terrible Idea'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the Trump administration's potential bailout of Spirit Airlines, calling it a 'terrible ide
Lutnick Faces House Panel on $9.2B Commerce Budget with Cuts to Climate Grants
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Lutnick Faces House Panel on $9.2B Commerce Budget with Cuts to Climate Grants
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defends Trump's $9.2B fiscal 2027 budget request before House Appropriations, a $1.3B
House Ethics Committee Weaponized to Shield Powerful Members, History Suggests
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House Ethics Committee Weaponized to Shield Powerful Members, History Suggests
The House Ethics Committee is under fire for protecting powerful members, a pattern that echoes the 1987 reprimand of Re
Senate GOP Passes Budget for DHS Funding; Trump Threatens Iran Vessels
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Senate GOP Passes Budget for DHS Funding; Trump Threatens Iran Vessels
Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution early Thursday to fund DHS, with Murkowski and Paul opposing. Trump escala
DHS Funding Crisis, Trump's Iran Pivot, and Heated Primaries: What to Watch
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DHS Funding Crisis, Trump's Iran Pivot, and Heated Primaries: What to Watch
The Hill's editorial team will host a live discussion on DHS funding battles, Trump's Iran policy reversal, and growing
SAVE America Act Threatens Voter Access in Disaster Zones
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SAVE America Act Threatens Voter Access in Disaster Zones
The SAVE America Act's proof-of-citizenship mandate could block voting for millions in disaster zones where documents ar
DeSantis Dares Jeffries to Campaign in Florida Amid Redistricting War
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DeSantis Dares Jeffries to Campaign in Florida Amid Redistricting War
Gov. Ron DeSantis challenged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Florida after Jeffries warned of 'maxi
Cartel Loophole Persists: 2008 Law Fuels Child Smuggling Despite Border Crackdown
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Cartel Loophole Persists: 2008 Law Fuels Child Smuggling Despite Border Crackdown
The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 remains a magnet for cartel child smu
Political Groups Drive Nearly All Book Challenges as ALA Reports Near-Record 4,235 Titles Targeted in 2025
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Political Groups Drive Nearly All Book Challenges as ALA Reports Near-Record 4,235 Titles Targeted in 2025
The American Library Association found 4,235 unique titles were challenged in 2025, barely missing the 2023 record. Poli
GOP Scrambles After Virginia Redistricting Loss, Eyes Florida to Counter Midterm Risks
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GOP Scrambles After Virginia Redistricting Loss, Eyes Florida to Counter Midterm Risks
Democrats' redistricting win in Virginia could net them up to four House seats, forcing Republicans to counter in Florid
FISA 702 Renewal Stalls as Bipartisan Talks Yield No Breakthrough on Warrant Debate
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FISA 702 Renewal Stalls as Bipartisan Talks Yield No Breakthrough on Warrant Debate
Congressional negotiations to renew FISA Section 702 remain stuck as bipartisan talks replace failed GOP leadership effo
Bipartisan Push to Overhaul House Ethics Amid Resignation Wave
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Bipartisan Push to Overhaul House Ethics Amid Resignation Wave
A surge in House resignations has sparked bipartisan calls to overhaul the chamber's ethics process, with lawmakers dema
White House Reconsiders Anthropic Ban After Powerful New AI Model Draws Federal Interest
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White House Reconsiders Anthropic Ban After Powerful New AI Model Draws Federal Interest
Anthropic's Mythos AI model has softened the Trump administration's stance, spurring White House meetings and agency req
Murkowski and Paul Defy GOP on Budget Resolution Over DHS Funding
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Murkowski and Paul Defy GOP on Budget Resolution Over DHS Funding
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Rand Paul broke ranks on a Senate budget resolution that could end the DHS shutdown, opposi
Senate GOP Passes Budget Blueprint for Immigration Funding After Overnight Session
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Senate GOP Passes Budget Blueprint for Immigration Funding After Overnight Session
Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution early Thursday, setting up a reconciliation process to fund immigration
GOP Senators Block Effort to Attach Voting Restrictions to Budget Package
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GOP Senators Block Effort to Attach Voting Restrictions to Budget Package
An amendment to embed key provisions of the SAVE America Act into a budget reconciliation package failed after four GOP
California Gubernatorial Debate Fails to Produce Clear Frontrunner as Field Narrows
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California Gubernatorial Debate Fails to Produce Clear Frontrunner as Field Narrows
The first major debate in California's gubernatorial race yielded no breakout candidate, with Democrats largely avoiding