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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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GOP senators challenge Trump, Hegseth on Russia as midterms loom
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GOP senators challenge Trump, Hegseth on Russia as midterms loom
GOP senators are increasingly critical of Trump and Hegseth's handling of Russia-Ukraine policy, with a sanctions waiver
GOP senators escalate criticism of Trump, Hegseth over Russia policy
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GOP senators escalate criticism of Trump, Hegseth over Russia policy
A growing number of GOP senators are criticizing President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the administrat
Putin seeks trilateral summit with Trump, Xi to reshape Ukraine talks
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Putin seeks trilateral summit with Trump, Xi to reshape Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine, a move Kyiv reje
Record 71% of Americans Say U.S. on Wrong Track Ahead of Midterms
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Record 71% of Americans Say U.S. on Wrong Track Ahead of Midterms
A new poll finds 71% of Americans say the U.S. is on the wrong track, the highest level in Trump's second term, as econo
Record 71% of Americans Say U.S. on Wrong Track Ahead of Midterms
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Record 71% of Americans Say U.S. on Wrong Track Ahead of Midterms
A new poll finds 71% of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, the highest mark of Trump's sec
Congress readies probes into Trump aides' corruption and conflicts
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Congress readies probes into Trump aides' corruption and conflicts
With midterms near, Congress is set to investigate alleged corruption and misconduct by Trump appointees and associates,
GOP investigators set sights on Trump aides as corruption fears top voter concerns
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GOP investigators set sights on Trump aides as corruption fears top voter concerns
As corruption becomes a top voter issue, Congress prepares to investigate Trump appointees and family members over finan
McConaughey Urges Voters to Consider Independents in Midterms
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McConaughey Urges Voters to Consider Independents in Midterms
Matthew McConaughey released a video urging voters to support independent candidates, arguing they can pull politics bac
Trump's approval sinks to new low as midterm discontent grows
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Trump's approval sinks to new low as midterm discontent grows
President Trump's approval rating has hit a record low of 33% in a new poll, with Democrats holding an 8-point lead amon
Guilfoyle's Exit Shifts Scrutiny but Doesn't End It
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Guilfoyle's Exit Shifts Scrutiny but Doesn't End It
Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation as U.S. ambassador to Greece doesn't automatically halt investigations into her conduct
Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Pause as GOP Lawmakers Push Back
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Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Pause as GOP Lawmakers Push Back
Trump delays Russia sanctions to preserve Ukraine peace talks, but Republicans like Sens. Graham and Tillis demand enfor
GOP pressure mounts on Trump over Russia sanctions waiver as he heads to Kansas
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GOP pressure mounts on Trump over Russia sanctions waiver as he heads to Kansas
President Trump is defending his decision to delay new Russia sanctions, citing peace talks, but Republicans are increas
Democratic Senate wins in 2026 could complicate 2028 hopes
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Democratic Senate wins in 2026 could complicate 2028 hopes
Democratic Senate wins in 2026, powered by anti-Trump sentiment, could push the party left and hurt 2028 chances, as nar
Democratic Senate Wins in 2026 Could Reshape 2028 Primary Battle
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Democratic Senate Wins in 2026 Could Reshape 2028 Primary Battle
Democratic Senate hopes in 2026 rest on progressive candidates with thin leads, raising questions about the party's 2028
Graham Breaks with Trump on Russia Sanctions, Citing Distrust of Putin
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Graham Breaks with Trump on Russia Sanctions, Citing Distrust of Putin
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said she would keep sanctions on Russia, disagreeing with Trump's waiver. She cited distrus
Congress must reclaim war powers and end the Iran conflict
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Congress must reclaim war powers and end the Iran conflict
The next Congress must end the Iran War if President Trump hasn't by January. Voters must elect representatives with the
Judge Reyes Denies DOJ Recusal Bid in Trump Golf Course Tree-Clearing Case
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Judge Reyes Denies DOJ Recusal Bid in Trump Golf Course Tree-Clearing Case
Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Justice Department's recusal request in the East Potomac Park golf course lawsuit, calling
Media's Self-Congratulatory Corrections Under Fire
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Media's Self-Congratulatory Corrections Under Fire
Journalists often treat correcting errors as a badge of honor, but critics say it's the bare minimum. The pattern, seen