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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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Trump hints at possible military escalation in Iran amid rising gas prices
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Trump hints at possible military escalation in Iran amid rising gas prices
President Trump says he is weighing whether to 'annihilate' Iran's regime, as the U.S. conflict there drives up gas pric
Piker's terrorism comparison draws bipartisan fire
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Piker's terrorism comparison draws bipartisan fire
Hasan Piker argued the U.S. causes more terrorist deaths than al-Qaeda, sparking bipartisan criticism and a defense from
Patrick Clancy breaks silence, leans on deceased children for strength
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Patrick Clancy breaks silence, leans on deceased children for strength
Patrick Clancy, in his first public interview since his testimony, said he talks to his deceased children for support, w
Salazar breaks with Trump over immigration crackdown in new ad
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Salazar breaks with Trump over immigration crackdown in new ad
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) released an ad accusing Trump of going too far on immigration, saying Hispanics who b
Jon Kyl, Arizona GOP Stalwart and Former Senate Whip, Dies at 84
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Jon Kyl, Arizona GOP Stalwart and Former Senate Whip, Dies at 84
Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in the Senate for nearly two decades and later returned temporarily to fill John McCain
Democratic Leaders Threaten Discipline Over Defections on GOP Rule
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Democratic Leaders Threaten Discipline Over Defections on GOP Rule
Two moderate Democrats face potential committee removal after voting with Republicans on a procedural rule that also con
Trump Reviews Kennedy Center Demolition Placard Amid Legal Standoff
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Trump Reviews Kennedy Center Demolition Placard Amid Legal Standoff
New photos show Trump viewing a placard of the Kennedy Center's demolition while courts block his naming and renovation
Lawmakers Eye Federal Rules for License Plate Surveillance as State Patchwork Fails
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Lawmakers Eye Federal Rules for License Plate Surveillance as State Patchwork Fails
A patchwork of state laws governs automated license plate readers, but with 120,000 cameras and cross-state data sharing
Preservation Groups Demand Kennedy Center Leadership Step Down or Face Receivership
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Preservation Groups Demand Kennedy Center Leadership Step Down or Face Receivership
Eight preservation groups urged Kennedy Center leaders to resign or accept a receiver, warning the iconic building faces
Kennedy Center's week-long shutdown draws legal fire from Democrats
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Kennedy Center's week-long shutdown draws legal fire from Democrats
The Kennedy Center's main building is closed for at least a week over safety concerns, but Democrats say the move defies
Trump calls rising gas prices 'inexpensive price' for Iran war
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Trump calls rising gas prices 'inexpensive price' for Iran war
President Trump told supporters that higher gas prices are a small price for the Iran war, even as analysts warn of unce
Poll: 77% of Voters Say the Wealthy Pay Too Little in Taxes
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Poll: 77% of Voters Say the Wealthy Pay Too Little in Taxes
A new survey shows broad bipartisan agreement that wealthy Americans and corporations dodge their fair share, underminin
Poll: 77% Say Wealthy Underpay Taxes as Democracy Faith Wanes
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Poll: 77% Say Wealthy Underpay Taxes as Democracy Faith Wanes
A new poll shows 77% of voters think the rich pay too little in taxes, and 86% say wealth has too much political power,
Peltola Takes 5-Point Lead Over Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race, AARP Poll Shows
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Peltola Takes 5-Point Lead Over Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race, AARP Poll Shows
An AARP poll finds Democrat Mary Peltola leading Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan 46% to 41% in Alaska's Senate race, with P
Kaepernick Says He Rejected Trump Meeting Brokered by Van Jones
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Kaepernick Says He Rejected Trump Meeting Brokered by Van Jones
Colin Kaepernick said Van Jones attempted to broker a meeting with Trump via a 'Black Summit' invite, which he rejected
Kaepernick Reveals Van Jones Attempted to Arrange Trump Meeting
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Kaepernick Reveals Van Jones Attempted to Arrange Trump Meeting
Colin Kaepernick disclosed that Van Jones attempted to arrange a meeting with President Trump, but he immediately reject
Jeffries and House Democrats to Pitch Affordability Agenda as Recess Looms
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Jeffries and House Democrats to Pitch Affordability Agenda as Recess Looms
House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, will address reporters Thursday morning as they sharpen their m
Democrats Hold Press Conference as Midterm Race Tightens
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Democrats Hold Press Conference as Midterm Race Tightens
House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, hold a press conference Thursday to make their case to voters a