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

Trump Administration Repeats 1960s-Era Policy Failures on War, Energy, and Environment
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Trump Administration Repeats 1960s-Era Policy Failures on War, Energy, and Environment
The Trump administration is repeating major policy errors from the 1960s and 1970s regarding military intervention, ener
Missouri Police Recover Fentanyl-Laced Barbie Dolls from Discount Store
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Missouri Police Recover Fentanyl-Laced Barbie Dolls from Discount Store
Police in Independence, Missouri, have recovered all five Barbie dolls sold from a local discount store after testing co
Early Morning Shooting Near Illinois State University Hospitalizes Six, Including Two Students
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Early Morning Shooting Near Illinois State University Hospitalizes Six, Including Two Students
A shooting in Normal, Illinois, early Sunday morning left six people hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Po
Media's Accountability Failure: How Narrative Enforcement Replaces Scrutiny of Power
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Media's Accountability Failure: How Narrative Enforcement Replaces Scrutiny of Power
Major news organizations increasingly enforce ideological conformity rather than scrutinizing powerful institutions, pro
Ex-FBI Analyst Launches Integrity PAC to Back Anti-Trump Former Officials in Elections
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Ex-FBI Analyst Launches Integrity PAC to Back Anti-Trump Former Officials in Elections
Former FBI analyst John Sullivan has launched Integrity PAC, a hybrid political action committee aimed at supporting for
Trump's FISA 702 Reversal Splits GOP, Forcing Hardline Critics to Reconsider
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Trump's FISA 702 Reversal Splits GOP, Forcing Hardline Critics to Reconsider
Former President Trump's call to renew FISA's warrantless surveillance authority pressures House GOP critics to abandon
Republican Unity Frays Over DHS Shutdown Strategy as Airport Chaos Mounts
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Republican Unity Frays Over DHS Shutdown Strategy as Airport Chaos Mounts
Fissures are emerging among Senate Republicans as the Homeland Security shutdown drags on, with some members advocating
Trump Deploys ICE to Airports Indefinitely Amid Shutdown, Links to Voter ID Demands
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Trump Deploys ICE to Airports Indefinitely Amid Shutdown, Links to Voter ID Demands
President Trump said ICE agents will assist at airports indefinitely during the partial government shutdown, while decla
Luna Condemns Graham's 'Expendable Cattle' Remarks on U.S. Troops in Iran Conflict
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Luna Condemns Graham's 'Expendable Cattle' Remarks on U.S. Troops in Iran Conflict
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Sen. Lindsey Graham of treating U.S. troops as 'expendable cattle' fol
Bessent Defends Trump's Mueller Remarks, Cites Mar-a-Lago Raid Trauma
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Bessent Defends Trump's Mueller Remarks, Cites Mar-a-Lago Raid Trauma
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged understanding for President Trump's statement about Robert Mueller's death, citin
Manchin Calls on Democrats to Defend Filibuster Against GOP Push for Elimination
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Manchin Calls on Democrats to Defend Filibuster Against GOP Push for Elimination
Joe Manchin challenged Senate Democrats to publicly commit to preserving the legislative filibuster, arguing it protects
Colorado Governor Faces Democratic Revolt Over Potential Clemency for Convicted Election Clerk
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Colorado Governor Faces Democratic Revolt Over Potential Clemency for Convicted Election Clerk
Colorado Governor Jared Polis faces mounting pressure from fellow Democrats as he considers clemency for Tina Peters, th
GOP Voter ID Bill Stalls as DHS Funding Impasse Deepens Ahead of Recess
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GOP Voter ID Bill Stalls as DHS Funding Impasse Deepens Ahead of Recess
The Senate's debate on the SAVE America Act enters a second week with the bill poised to fail, as a separate impasse ove
Johnson Warns DHS Shutdown Has 'No End in Sight,' Blames Democrats for Impasse
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Johnson Warns DHS Shutdown Has 'No End in Sight,' Blames Democrats for Impasse
Sen. Ron Johnson stated the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security shows 'no end in sight,' blaming Dem
Murphy Sidesteps Leadership Ambition Questions as Schumer Faces Internal Challenge
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Murphy Sidesteps Leadership Ambition Questions as Schumer Faces Internal Challenge
Sen. Chris Murphy avoided confirming support for Sen. Chuck Schumer's continued leadership, as reports detail a progress
Senate Clears Path for Mullin DHS Nomination Amid Democratic Divisions
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Senate Clears Path for Mullin DHS Nomination Amid Democratic Divisions
The Senate voted 54-37 to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, securing cr
Kiley Criticizes ICE Airport Deployment as Congress Deadlocks on DHS Funding
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Kiley Criticizes ICE Airport Deployment as Congress Deadlocks on DHS Funding
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley criticized using ICE officers to relieve airport security wait times as a temporary fix, ca
Shapiro Defines Centrist Israel Stance Amid Democratic Divide, 2028 Speculation
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Shapiro Defines Centrist Israel Stance Amid Democratic Divide, 2028 Speculation
Governor Josh Shapiro is publicly articulating a measured, pro-Israel stance, directly engaging with progressive critics