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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.

9,062 articles published

Senate Democrats demand Musk testify over Ukraine Starlink slowdown
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Senate Democrats demand Musk testify over Ukraine Starlink slowdown
Senate Democrats are demanding Elon Musk testify under oath about his reported order to slow Starlink service in Ukraine
Lander says IDF detained him during West Bank olive harvest
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Lander says IDF detained him during West Bank olive harvest
Brad Lander, a Democratic congressional candidate in New York, says he was detained by the IDF during an olive harvest i
Trump Signs Bill Designating Arizona's Chiricahua as 64th National Park
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Trump Signs Bill Designating Arizona's Chiricahua as 64th National Park
President Trump signed legislation Tuesday elevating Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument to national park status, mak
Witkoff's 'humanitarian' praise for Putin draws GOP rebuke
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Witkoff's 'humanitarian' praise for Putin draws GOP rebuke
Steve Witkoff's praise of Putin as a 'humanitarian' after a prisoner release drew fierce GOP backlash, underscoring tens
Democrats widen midterm lead to 10 points as Trump hits new low
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Democrats widen midterm lead to 10 points as Trump hits new low
A new CNN/SSRS poll finds Democrats leading by 10 points on the generic ballot, with President Trump's approval at a rec
Abortion rights drive midterm wins, yet Democrats avoid the issue
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Abortion rights drive midterm wins, yet Democrats avoid the issue
Polling shows strong support for abortion rights, but Democratic candidates avoid the issue. With midterms near, silence
Democrats Dodge the 'A-Word' Despite Abortion's Proven Electoral Pull
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Democrats Dodge the 'A-Word' Despite Abortion's Proven Electoral Pull
With reproductive rights under attack, Democrats still sidestep the word 'abortion' on the trail, ignoring evidence that
Kagan Blasts Conservative Court Rulings for Fueling Polarization
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Kagan Blasts Conservative Court Rulings for Fueling Polarization
Justice Elena Kagan criticized recent Supreme Court rulings on campaign finance and voting rights, arguing they have dee
Becerra Leads California Governor Race by 27 Points, Poll Shows
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Becerra Leads California Governor Race by 27 Points, Poll Shows
A new Emerson College poll shows Xavier Becerra leading Steve Hilton by 27 points in California's gubernatorial race, wi
Gen Z swings hard to Democrats as GOP loses youth gains
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Gen Z swings hard to Democrats as GOP loses youth gains
Swing-state polls show Gen Z voters abandoning Republicans by a 30-point margin, reversing Trump's 2024 gains and threat
Trump Touts Russia Release, Vance Hits Ohio Trail as Midterms Heat Up
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Trump Touts Russia Release, Vance Hits Ohio Trail as Midterms Heat Up
Trump praises Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard without a swap, while Vance hits the trail with Ramas
Trump Defends Sanctions Waiver as Key to Hubbard's Release
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Trump Defends Sanctions Waiver as Key to Hubbard's Release
President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it was crucial to securing the release of American Step
Trump Defends Sanctions Waiver as Key to Hubbard's Release from Russia
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Trump Defends Sanctions Waiver as Key to Hubbard's Release from Russia
President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, claiming it was crucial to securing the release of American St
Russia frees Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard after seven-year mercenary sentence
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Russia frees Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard after seven-year mercenary sentence
Russia released American teacher Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after he served part of a seven-year sentence for alleged
GOP-aligned PAC pours $1.2M into boosting socialist in Ohio Senate race
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GOP-aligned PAC pours $1.2M into boosting socialist in Ohio Senate race
Enough Promises Ohio, a GOP-aligned PAC, has spent $1.2M on media and mail to boost socialist Greg Levy, potentially spl
GOP-aligned super PAC spends $1.2M to lift socialist in Ohio race
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GOP-aligned super PAC spends $1.2M to lift socialist in Ohio race
A GOP-aligned PAC, Enough Promises Ohio, has poured $1.2M into boosting socialist Greg Levy, a move to undercut Democrat
Childcare Costs Emerge as Key Midterm Issue in Battleground Districts
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Childcare Costs Emerge as Key Midterm Issue in Battleground Districts
Childcare costs are a major concern for voters, especially in battleground districts, as both parties offer contrasting
Childcare Costs Emerge as Key Midterm Issue in Pennsylvania Swing District
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Childcare Costs Emerge as Key Midterm Issue in Pennsylvania Swing District
Childcare costs are a major concern for voters in Pennsylvania's 7th District, where the race could help decide control