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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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2026 Governor Races: Seven Battlegrounds That Could Reshape State Power
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2026 Governor Races: Seven Battlegrounds That Could Reshape State Power
With 36 governorships up in 2026, DDHQ's forecast shows Democrats favored in 21 races and four toss-ups. Seven key conte
Seven Governor Races That Could Define the 2026 Midterms
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Seven Governor Races That Could Define the 2026 Midterms
Early voting is open in several states, and 36 governorships are up for grabs. Decision Desk HQ's forecast shows Democra
Warren Demands Probe Into Who Capped Ukraine's Starshield Access
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Warren Demands Probe Into Who Capped Ukraine's Starshield Access
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers on who ordered limits to Ukraine's Starshield access, warning that one man co
Trump's Second Term Breaks With Conservative Doctrine
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Trump's Second Term Breaks With Conservative Doctrine
President Trump's second term has seen him abandon long-held Republican principles on governance, trade, alliances, and
Senate's Next Class Faces Social Security's 2032 Cliff
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Senate's Next Class Faces Social Security's 2032 Cliff
With Social Security set to run dry by 2032, the next Senate class faces tough choices. Battleground races in Iowa, Main
GOP senators push back on Trump's plan for trilateral summit with Putin and Xi
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GOP senators push back on Trump's plan for trilateral summit with Putin and Xi
President Trump's openness to a trilateral summit with Putin and Xi to decide Ukraine's fate draws sharp GOP criticism,
Vance's defense of Trump on corruption tests his 2028 ambitions
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Vance's defense of Trump on corruption tests his 2028 ambitions
VP Vance's defense of Trump against corruption allegations conflicts with polls showing most Americans, including many R
Poll: Americans increasingly see tech CEOs as Republicans
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Poll: Americans increasingly see tech CEOs as Republicans
A new poll shows Americans are more likely to view tech CEOs as Republicans, signaling a lasting political rebranding of
Judge Allows North Carolina's Strict Mail-In Ballot Rules to Stand for Midterms
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Judge Allows North Carolina's Strict Mail-In Ballot Rules to Stand for Midterms
Judge Thomas D. Shroeder ruled that North Carolina's stricter mail-in ballot rules will remain in effect for the midterm
Kyle Kennedy, RFK Granddaughter and Disability Advocate, Dies at 42
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Kyle Kennedy, RFK Granddaughter and Disability Advocate, Dies at 42
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, died Sept. 21 at her Massachusetts home. She was 42
Crockett Insists She's All-In for Talarico Despite PAC Snub
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Crockett Insists She's All-In for Talarico Despite PAC Snub
Rep. Jasmine Crockett insists she's backing James Talarico for Senate, but her PAC's endorsement list still omits him as
Trump Claims $300M Already Spent on Midterms, Pledges $400M by Election Day
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Trump Claims $300M Already Spent on Midterms, Pledges $400M by Election Day
President Trump announced Tuesday that his political operation has already spent over $300 million on the midterms, with
Meghan McCain Slams 'Dastardly' Ad Featuring Acton's Estranged Mother
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Meghan McCain Slams 'Dastardly' Ad Featuring Acton's Estranged Mother
Meghan McCain called a political ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother 'dastardly,' while Acton's brother accused Vi
CNN Warns DOJ of New Suit Over White House Press Access
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CNN Warns DOJ of New Suit Over White House Press Access
CNN's attorney warns the DOJ of more lawsuits if the White House continues barring the network from press pool rotations
Prince Harry Signals Desire for Family Reconciliation in New Interview
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Prince Harry Signals Desire for Family Reconciliation in New Interview
Prince Harry says he wants to mend his strained relationship with his family, calling reconciliation 'the most important
Trump Ties French Unrest to Midterm Stakes as GOP Faces Economic Headwinds
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Trump Ties French Unrest to Midterm Stakes as GOP Faces Economic Headwinds
Trump is using French riots as a closing midterm argument, but some Republicans worry it distracts from economic issues
Trump Sidesteps Vance 2028 Endorsement Talk: 'It's Early'
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Trump Sidesteps Vance 2028 Endorsement Talk: 'It's Early'
Trump refused to commit to endorsing VP Vance for 2028, saying they haven't talked about it and it's early. Vance had sa
Democratic Super PAC Drops $1.2M in Mississippi Senate Race
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Democratic Super PAC Drops $1.2M in Mississippi Senate Race
Senate Majority PAC is spending $1.2 million on TV and digital ads for Scott Colom, challenging Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in