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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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Duckworth Urges FAA to Block Trump's Proposed Triumphal Arch Near Lincoln Memorial
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Duckworth Urges FAA to Block Trump's Proposed Triumphal Arch Near Lincoln Memorial
Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged the FAA to reject the White House's plan for a 259-foot triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memor
FTC and FBI Warn of 'Jury Duty' Phone Scam Targeting Americans
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FTC and FBI Warn of 'Jury Duty' Phone Scam Targeting Americans
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement to demand payment for missed jury duty, threatening arrest. The FTC and FBI o
Vance Faces GOP Backlash Over Iran Deal Amid Deepening Party Rift
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Vance Faces GOP Backlash Over Iran Deal Amid Deepening Party Rift
Vice President Vance struggles to calm GOP unrest over the U.S.-Iran interim deal, facing sharp criticism from Republica
Poll: Majority of Americans Now Doubt Anyone Can Achieve the American Dream
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Poll: Majority of Americans Now Doubt Anyone Can Achieve the American Dream
A new Milken Center-Gallup poll reveals 54% of Americans now disagree that everyone can achieve the American Dream, up f
Cook Report Moves 7 House Races Toward Democrats as GOP Defenses Weaken
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Cook Report Moves 7 House Races Toward Democrats as GOP Defenses Weaken
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved seven House races toward Democrats on Thursday, with six GOP-held seats now
Kean Jr. Plans Return to Capitol June 30 After Months-Long Medical Absence
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Kean Jr. Plans Return to Capitol June 30 After Months-Long Medical Absence
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. is slated to return to Washington for votes on June 30, ending a months-long absence tied to an und
GOP Senator Ernst Warns Against 'JCPOA 2.0' in New Iran Agreement
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GOP Senator Ernst Warns Against 'JCPOA 2.0' in New Iran Agreement
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) voiced concerns over the new US-Iran agreement, calling it 'JCPOA 2.0' and demanding clarity on a
Judge Narrows Challenge to Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions in Midterms
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Judge Narrows Challenge to Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions in Midterms
A federal judge will only consider challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order for the 2026 midterms, citing the tight ti
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Costs Surge to $14.7 Million Amid Algae Crisis
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Costs Surge to $14.7 Million Amid Algae Crisis
The cost of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool contract has swelled to $14.7 million, with new charges emerging amid a
Vance Defends Iran MOU as GOP and Israel Push Back, Warns Against Attacking Trump
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Vance Defends Iran MOU as GOP and Israel Push Back, Warns Against Attacking Trump
Vice President Vance defended the Trump administration's preliminary Iran deal against growing GOP and Israeli criticism
Pelosi Blasts Trump's Iran MOU as Costly 'Gift' That Hurt Americans
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Pelosi Blasts Trump's Iran MOU as Costly 'Gift' That Hurt Americans
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding as a 'gift to the Iranians,' saying it cost
Appeals Court Rules Trump Admin Can Remove Philadelphia Slavery Exhibit
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Appeals Court Rules Trump Admin Can Remove Philadelphia Slavery Exhibit
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling that blocked the Trump administration from altering a sla
Vance Warns Israel: Don't Attack Trump, Your 'Only Powerful Ally'
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Vance Warns Israel: Don't Attack Trump, Your 'Only Powerful Ally'
Vice President Vance cautioned Israeli officials against attacking the Trump-Iran peace deal, reminding them the U.S. is
Top Senate Democrat Blasts Trump's Iran Deal as 'Catastrophic'
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Top Senate Democrat Blasts Trump's Iran Deal as 'Catastrophic'
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, slammed the reported U.S.-Iran deal as
Ossoff Warns Pulte Intelligence Role Risks Terror Attack
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Ossoff Warns Pulte Intelligence Role Risks Terror Attack
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) sharply criticized President Trump for naming Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligenc
Wicker Blasts Iran Strait Deal, Warns $300B Fund Undermines Trump's Gains
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Wicker Blasts Iran Strait Deal, Warns $300B Fund Undermines Trump's Gains
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) criticized the U.S.-Iran MOU, arguing the $300 billion fund undermines Operation Epic Fury a
Slotkin Bill Seeks Congressional OK for Troops at Polling Sites
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Slotkin Bill Seeks Congressional OK for Troops at Polling Sites
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require congressional approval before the presiden
Vance’s Attack on Democratic Patriotism Misses the Point of Dissent
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Vance’s Attack on Democratic Patriotism Misses the Point of Dissent
Vice President Vance accused Democrats of ingratitude toward America, but critics say dissent is patriotic. The clash hi