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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.

9,061 articles published

Progressive Businesses Face Financial Reality as Ideals Clash with Profitability
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Progressive Businesses Face Financial Reality as Ideals Clash with Profitability
From Denver to Philadelphia, progressive businesses are shuttering, highlighting the tension between ideological mission
Jeffries Warns Democrats Will Force Hegseth Out if Trump Won't
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Jeffries Warns Democrats Will Force Hegseth Out if Trump Won't
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if Trump doesn't, with
2026 Midterms Plunge to New Lows as Candidates Peddle Lies and Smears
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2026 Midterms Plunge to New Lows as Candidates Peddle Lies and Smears
The 2026 midterms have descended into gutter politics, with candidates using despicable lies, Islamophobia, and even chi
Clock Change Stalemate: Three Paths to Ending Time Shifts, All Unfinished
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Clock Change Stalemate: Three Paths to Ending Time Shifts, All Unfinished
Lawmakers floated three ways to end the twice-yearly clock shift, but none became law. Clocks will fall back next month
Voter Roll-Off Could Tip Close Texas Down-Ballot Races
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Voter Roll-Off Could Tip Close Texas Down-Ballot Races
Voter roll-off—where voters skip down-ballot races—could be decisive in competitive Texas contests this year, per Rice U
McConnell: Trump's Russia strategy will fail, warns of prolonged war
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McConnell: Trump's Russia strategy will fail, warns of prolonged war
Sen. Mitch McConnell warns that Trump's approach to Russia and Ukraine is 'certain to fail,' citing strategic naivety an
McConnell: Trump's Ukraine Strategy 'Certain to Fail'
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McConnell: Trump's Ukraine Strategy 'Certain to Fail'
Mitch McConnell warns Trump's approach to Russia-Ukraine war, including coddling Putin and limiting aid, is 'certain to
Trump and Vance Rally GOP Base in Red States as Legal Battles Intensify
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Trump and Vance Rally GOP Base in Red States as Legal Battles Intensify
President Trump heads to Mississippi to boost Sen. Hyde-Smith, while VP Vance rallies in Montana and Kansas. Legal fight
Trump, Vance Rally Red-State Base as Democrats See Opening in Mississippi
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Trump, Vance Rally Red-State Base as Democrats See Opening in Mississippi
Trump and Vance hit reliably red states to boost GOP turnout, while Democrats pour money into Mississippi and legal batt
Ocasio-Cortez's 2028 Hopes Ride on Michigan Senate Race
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Ocasio-Cortez's 2028 Hopes Ride on Michigan Senate Race
AOC's heavy investment in Michigan's Senate race makes the outcome a pivotal test for her 2028 ambitions and the progres
Ocasio-Cortez's Political Future Hangs on Michigan Senate Race
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Ocasio-Cortez's Political Future Hangs on Michigan Senate Race
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's heavy investment in Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid makes the race a key test for h
Lula Secures Fourth Term as Brazil's President, Bolsonaro Rejects Result
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Lula Secures Fourth Term as Brazil's President, Bolsonaro Rejects Result
Brazil's leftist leader Lula wins a fourth term, defeating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The loser rejects the
Boycott push targets firms bankrolling Trump's political machine
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Boycott push targets firms bankrolling Trump's political machine
A new campaign urges Americans to boycott corporations that fund Trump, divest from fossil fuels, and build a public dat
House Intel Withholds Havana Syndrome Report, Victims Cry Betrayal
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House Intel Withholds Havana Syndrome Report, Victims Cry Betrayal
The House Intelligence Committee has completed a report on pulsed microwave attacks but refuses to release it, betraying
Fake Polls Expose Media's Vulnerability to Disinformation
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Fake Polls Expose Media's Vulnerability to Disinformation
A fake polling firm tricked major outlets, highlighting how easily disinformation spreads. From phony polls to junk scie
Trump's Mississippi Rally Tests GOP Turnout as Senate Race Tightens
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Trump's Mississippi Rally Tests GOP Turnout as Senate Race Tightens
President Trump's visit to Mississippi highlights GOP efforts to boost turnout in a tightening Senate race, while Democr
State Supreme Court Races to Shape Key Policy Battles in November
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State Supreme Court Races to Shape Key Policy Battles in November
Beyond Congress, voters in 24 states will decide state Supreme Court races that could shape abortion, voting, and enviro
Dual US-Israel Citizens Face Logistical Hurdles to Vote in Both Elections
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Dual US-Israel Citizens Face Logistical Hurdles to Vote in Both Elections
Dual U.S.-Israeli citizens are flying to Israel to vote in the Oct. 27 election, driven by the high stakes of the race a