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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.

6,718 articles published

Miss North Carolina USA sues pageant organizers over ouster citing conservative views
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Miss North Carolina USA sues pageant organizers over ouster citing conservative views
Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA, has filed a lawsuit claiming pageant organizers conspired ag
Trump Defends Endorsement Record Despite Primary Setbacks
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Trump Defends Endorsement Record Despite Primary Setbacks
Trump claims his endorsements are 'stronger than ever' despite recent primary losses, citing a 97% success rate. Key run
Scott Backs Graham in SC Runoff, Calls Her 'Ready for Primetime'
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Scott Backs Graham in SC Runoff, Calls Her 'Ready for Primetime'
Sen. Tim Scott says he's 'very confident' Darline Graham will win South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff, praising her Senat
Democratic Socialists' Hardline Stances Hand Trump a 2026 Opening
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Democratic Socialists' Hardline Stances Hand Trump a 2026 Opening
DSA's radical positions on ICE, borders, and prisons give Trump ammunition, but Democratic voters are shifting center fo
Labor Day 2025 Falls on Latest Possible Date, Extending Summer
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Labor Day 2025 Falls on Latest Possible Date, Extending Summer
Labor Day 2025 falls on September 1, the latest possible date, giving Americans an extended unofficial summer. Here's ho
Trump to Visit Irish Golf Resort for Open as Political and Financial Interests Converge
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Trump to Visit Irish Golf Resort for Open as Political and Financial Interests Converge
President Trump will visit Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg course, marking another instance of his presidency
Arbitrator rules Post wrongfully fired columnist over Kirk posts
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Arbitrator rules Post wrongfully fired columnist over Kirk posts
An arbitrator ruled The Washington Post wrongfully terminated opinion columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts
MAGA's New Normal: Abuse Claims and Wild Tales Don't Cost GOP Nominations
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MAGA's New Normal: Abuse Claims and Wild Tales Don't Cost GOP Nominations
Rep. Max Miller and Colorado gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx retain GOP backing despite serious allegations and dubiou
California Bill Redefines Jewish Identity as Race, Stirring Debate
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California Bill Redefines Jewish Identity as Race, Stirring Debate
California is set to become the first state to legally recognize Jewish identity as ethnic and racial, not merely religi
Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game After Heated Exchange
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Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game After Heated Exchange
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a heated exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natash
Bessent unveils Iran sanctions as trade war with Canada escalates
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Bessent unveils Iran sanctions as trade war with Canada escalates
Treasury Secretary Bessent unveils new Iran sanctions in 'economic D-Day' push, while U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalat
Alaska Senate Race Emerges as Key Test for Democratic Strategy
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Alaska Senate Race Emerges as Key Test for Democratic Strategy
Mary Peltola's lead over Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race offers Democrats a potential pickup, while progressive nom
Redefining Presidential Strength: Beyond the Gender Question
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Redefining Presidential Strength: Beyond the Gender Question
With the 2028 race looming, the real question isn't whether America is ready for a female president, but whether voters
Bessent: Economic 'D-Day' on Iran marks final phase of Trump's pressure campaign
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Bessent: Economic 'D-Day' on Iran marks final phase of Trump's pressure campaign
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previewed a massive economic campaign against Iran, calling it the 'endgame' and an 'ec
Democrats quietly abandon Senate tickets in four red states
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Democrats quietly abandon Senate tickets in four red states
In four Republican-leaning states, Democratic Senate nominees are dropping out to clear the field for independents, a st
Midterm Battle: 'Radical' Becomes the Defining Attack Word of 2026
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Midterm Battle: 'Radical' Becomes the Defining Attack Word of 2026
Republicans and Democrats are both using 'radical' to attack opponents, framing the midterms as a battle between mainstr
Iowa Senate Race Turns to Cancer Crisis as Toss-Up Nears
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Iowa Senate Race Turns to Cancer Crisis as Toss-Up Nears
Iowa's Senate race tightens as candidates address the state's second-highest cancer rate, focusing on environmental risk
Kirkwood Wins Historic DC Grand Prix as Trump Takes Ceremonial Lap
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Kirkwood Wins Historic DC Grand Prix as Trump Takes Ceremonial Lap
Kyle Kirkwood won the IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, with President Trump taking a ceremonial lap a