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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.

9,064 articles published

Trump Defends Paxton Endorsement, Claims Cornyn Would Have Lost Texas Race
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Trump Defends Paxton Endorsement, Claims Cornyn Would Have Lost Texas Race
Trump stands by his endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, insisting John Cornyn would have lost. He also t
Trump Stands by Paxton Endorsement, Insists Cornyn Was Doomed
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Trump Stands by Paxton Endorsement, Insists Cornyn Was Doomed
Trump says he has no regrets endorsing Ken Paxton over John Cornyn, insisting the senator would have lost. The race rema
Trump's Governing Failures Erode His 2024 Coalition
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Trump's Governing Failures Erode His 2024 Coalition
New polling shows Trump's policies are backfiring, with disapproval across tariffs, Iran, and inflation, and his 2024 vo
Trump's Second Term Unravels as Voters Abandon His Agenda
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Trump's Second Term Unravels as Voters Abandon His Agenda
Trump's second term is collapsing under tariffs, inflation, and foreign policy chaos. His 2024 coalition is fraying, and
Inflation's Grip: Voter Gloom Persists Despite Strong Growth
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Inflation's Grip: Voter Gloom Persists Despite Strong Growth
Fresh inflation figures show prices accelerating, deepening voter pessimism and threatening Republican midterm prospects
Jackson Tells Collins to 'Shut Up' as Maine Debate Turns Hostile
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Jackson Tells Collins to 'Shut Up' as Maine Debate Turns Hostile
Troy Jackson told Susan Collins to 'shut up' during a heated debate, as tensions spike with two weeks to Election Day.
Cornell assault case renews push for Campus Accountability and Safety Act
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Cornell assault case renews push for Campus Accountability and Safety Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand calls for the Campus Accountability and Safety Act after a Cornell student's sexual assault alle
Bezos for President? A 2028 Trial Balloon Floats
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Bezos for President? A 2028 Trial Balloon Floats
A new report suggests Lauren Bezos is pushing her husband toward a 2028 presidential run. But any bid would face Trump's
Senate Democrats Map Out Agenda if They Flip Majority
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Senate Democrats Map Out Agenda if They Flip Majority
With a 56% chance of winning the Senate, Democrats are planning oversight, cost-cutting, and healthcare moves despite a
Gen Z shifts back to Democrats as GOP struggles on affordability
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Gen Z shifts back to Democrats as GOP struggles on affordability
Democrats hold a 35-point lead among Gen Z voters, reversing Trump's 2024 gains. Economic worries fuel the shift, while
Cornell case exposes limits of campus assault prevention efforts
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Cornell case exposes limits of campus assault prevention efforts
The alleged gang rape at Cornell has reignited debate over campus sexual assault prevention, with experts noting trainin
Press Secretary Admits She Never Passed the Bar Exam
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Press Secretary Admits She Never Passed the Bar Exam
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed Thursday she never passed the bar exam, after facing scrutiny over
Massie urges Trump to fire Hegseth pre-impeachment vote
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Massie urges Trump to fire Hegseth pre-impeachment vote
Rep. Thomas Massie urged President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth before a House impeachment vote, citing
Collins and Jackson Clash Over Trump Ties and War Funding in Maine Debate
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Collins and Jackson Clash Over Trump Ties and War Funding in Maine Debate
Collins and Jackson traded sharp attacks in their last debate, with Jackson tying Collins to Trump and Collins defending
Noem's Envoy Role Ends, State Dept. Confirms
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Noem's Envoy Role Ends, State Dept. Confirms
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is out as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas initiative, per State Dept. She
Oregon Elementary School Shooting: Gunman Dead, Two Hospitalized
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Oregon Elementary School Shooting: Gunman Dead, Two Hospitalized
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left the suspected gunman dead and two people hospitalized,
Omar's Biden-Era Probe Could Undercut Claims of Trump Vendetta, CNN Analyst Says
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Omar's Biden-Era Probe Could Undercut Claims of Trump Vendetta, CNN Analyst Says
Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a criminal immigration fraud investigation after federal agents raided her D.C. home. A CNN analys
Ex-FBI Agents Sue DOJ, Claim Mar-a-Lago Probe Firings Were Retribution
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Ex-FBI Agents Sue DOJ, Claim Mar-a-Lago Probe Firings Were Retribution
Nine former FBI agents filed suit against the Justice Department, claiming they were unlawfully terminated for investiga