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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.

9,054 articles published

Jeffries Vows Democrats Will Hold Vance Accountable for Iran War Stance
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Jeffries Vows Democrats Will Hold Vance Accountable for Iran War Stance
Jeffries warns Democrats will not let Vance dodge his Iran war support, calling him a 'cheerleader' for a conflict that
Democratic Wave Rewrites Midterm Playbook as Voter Fury Targets Trump
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Democratic Wave Rewrites Midterm Playbook as Voter Fury Targets Trump
Democrats turned voter fury into a historic midterm wave, flipping deep-red seats and exposing the limits of GOP gerryma
Democratic Wave Rewrites Map as Trump's Coalition Cracks
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Democratic Wave Rewrites Map as Trump's Coalition Cracks
Democrats channeled widespread voter frustration into historic wins in deep-red territory, challenging GOP redistricting
Slotkin hits Vance for playing blame game on Iran war losses
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Slotkin hits Vance for playing blame game on Iran war losses
Sen. Slotkin blasted Vance for blaming Iran war for GOP losses, saying leaders must end conflict, not cover themselves.
Melania Trump Hosts Russia, Ukraine Officials for Ceasefire Talks
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Melania Trump Hosts Russia, Ukraine Officials for Ceasefire Talks
First lady Melania Trump brings Russian and Ukrainian officials together at the White House to build on a six-day ceasef
Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial
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Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. H
Ex-Trump Aide Urges Wiles to Step Down After Midterm Losses
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Ex-Trump Aide Urges Wiles to Step Down After Midterm Losses
Former Trump staffer Caroline Sunshine says Chief of Staff Susie Wiles should resign after the GOP's midterm losses, cit
Ex-Trump Aide Demands Wiles Resign After GOP Midterm Losses
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Ex-Trump Aide Demands Wiles Resign After GOP Midterm Losses
Former Trump staffer Caroline Sunshine publicly urged Susie Wiles to resign as chief of staff, blaming her for the GOP's
Trump Backs Hegseth but Eyes Easier Confirmation Window Before Senate Flips
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Trump Backs Hegseth but Eyes Easier Confirmation Window Before Senate Flips
Trump affirmed support for Hegseth but acknowledged a new Pentagon chief could be confirmed more easily before Democrats
House Clerk Loophole: Can a Rogue Official Block Seating?
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House Clerk Loophole: Can a Rogue Official Block Seating?
Recent speculation suggests a rogue clerk could refuse to seat members-elect, but historical precedents and House rules
Can a House Clerk Thwart the New Congress? History Says Maybe
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Can a House Clerk Thwart the New Congress? History Says Maybe
Robert Rubin warns of a clerk loophole that could block seating Democrats on Jan. 3. Historical precedents show clerks h
Melania Trump Hosts Russia, Ukraine Talks; Senate Races Unresolved
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Melania Trump Hosts Russia, Ukraine Talks; Senate Races Unresolved
First lady Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian representatives to discuss a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, while
Women's Health Initiative Could Have Prevented Decades of Fertility Struggle
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Women's Health Initiative Could Have Prevented Decades of Fertility Struggle
After two decades without a period, a nurse discovers the root cause and backs new federal efforts to improve women's re
Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Record-Setting Portugal Career at 41
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Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Record-Setting Portugal Career at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year Portugal career with a record 1
Trump's Midterm Gamble Backfires: GOP Faces 2026 Wipeout
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Trump's Midterm Gamble Backfires: GOP Faces 2026 Wipeout
President Trump's second-term strategy backfired spectacularly, costing Republicans at least 24 House seats and seven Se
Trump's Midterm Strategy Backfires: GOP Faces Historic Losses
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Trump's Midterm Strategy Backfires: GOP Faces Historic Losses
President Trump's second-term strategy backfired spectacularly, costing Republicans at least 24 House seats and seven Se
El-Sayed Declares Victory, Says Michigan Rejected Hateful Politics
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El-Sayed Declares Victory, Says Michigan Rejected Hateful Politics
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim American senator and declaring
DeSantis: Midterm losses were a clear rebuke of Trump and GOP Congress
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DeSantis: Midterm losses were a clear rebuke of Trump and GOP Congress
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the midterm elections were a clear rebuke of President Trump and the Republican Congress,