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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.

9,054 articles published

Trump's Midterm Losses Signal Legacy Crisis as Democrats Sweep
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Trump's Midterm Losses Signal Legacy Crisis as Democrats Sweep
Democrats won sweeping victories in the House and Senate, dealing a major blow to Trump's legacy and raising questions a
GOP House Incumbents Lose 27 Seats as Democrats Sweep Midterms
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GOP House Incumbents Lose 27 Seats as Democrats Sweep Midterms
Democrats won control of the House in a historic wave, defeating 27 GOP incumbents and gaining ground in previously safe
D.C. Man Freed After Arrest for Simulated Gun Gesture Near White House
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D.C. Man Freed After Arrest for Simulated Gun Gesture Near White House
A man arrested for pointing a finger gun at a National Guard member near the White House has been released pending trial
Stevens Stands by Rogers Endorsement Despite El-Sayed Win
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Stevens Stands by Rogers Endorsement Despite El-Sayed Win
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) reiterated her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, despite Dem
Democrats Sweep Statehouses, Seize Trifectas in Five States
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Democrats Sweep Statehouses, Seize Trifectas in Five States
Democrats flipped at least a dozen state legislative chambers, clinching trifectas in five states and cracking GOP stron
Cornyn: GOP's Midterm Rout Rooted in Broken Coalition Politics
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Cornyn: GOP's Midterm Rout Rooted in Broken Coalition Politics
Sen. John Cornyn says Republicans lost the midterms because they abandoned coalition-building, candidate quality, and in
Prediction Markets Nailed Midterm Results, Outpacing TV Networks
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Prediction Markets Nailed Midterm Results, Outpacing TV Networks
Prediction markets proved highly accurate in the midterms, calling races hours before TV networks, as trading volume sur
Trever Nehls Wins Texas House Race, Succeeding Twin Brother Troy
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Trever Nehls Wins Texas House Race, Succeeding Twin Brother Troy
Trever Nehls, a retired Army colonel, is projected to win Texas' 22nd Congressional District, succeeding his twin brothe
Christie: Vance's backing of Ramaswamy ad will define his legacy
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Christie: Vance's backing of Ramaswamy ad will define his legacy
Chris Christie said Vice President Vance will be remembered for endorsing a controversial ad by Vivek Ramaswamy that fea
Mamdani's Ballot Measures Sweep NYC, Streamlining Housing and Safety
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Mamdani's Ballot Measures Sweep NYC, Streamlining Housing and Safety
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured victories on all five ballot measures he supported, aimed at accelerating hou
Poll: 73% of Young Voters Backed Democrats in Midterm Landslide
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Poll: 73% of Young Voters Backed Democrats in Midterm Landslide
A new SSRS poll finds 73% of young voters backed Democratic House candidates in the 2026 midterms, helping the party win
Trump Showcases White House Ballroom in First Post-Midterm Remarks
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Trump Showcases White House Ballroom in First Post-Midterm Remarks
In his first public remarks since Republicans lost both chambers, Trump highlighted the White House ballroom, acknowledg
GOP's Redistricting Gambit Falls Flat as Democrats Hold Key Seats
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GOP's Redistricting Gambit Falls Flat as Democrats Hold Key Seats
Republican redistricting efforts largely backfired on election night, with Democrats flipping multiple redrawn seats and
Trump backs Hegseth for Tennessee Senate, dismisses Pentagon exit talk
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Trump backs Hegseth for Tennessee Senate, dismisses Pentagon exit talk
President Trump dismissed speculation he would replace Pete Hegseth, saying the Pentagon chief is doing well and would b
Democratic Midterm Sweep Reignites Battle Over Party's 2028 Strategy
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Democratic Midterm Sweep Reignites Battle Over Party's 2028 Strategy
Tuesday's sweeping Democratic victories have ignited a debate over the party's future direction, with centrists and prog
Democratic Midterm Sweep Reignites Battle Over Party's 2028 Strategy
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Democratic Midterm Sweep Reignites Battle Over Party's 2028 Strategy
Tuesday's Democratic sweep has ignited a fierce debate over the party's future direction, pitting centrists against prog
Kiley Concedes California 6th District Race to Democrat Pan
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Kiley Concedes California 6th District Race to Democrat Pan
Rep. Kevin Kiley conceded defeat to Democrat Richard Pan in California's redrawn 6th District, ending his two-term House
Kiley's Independent Bid Falls Short in California's 6th District
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Kiley's Independent Bid Falls Short in California's 6th District
Rep. Kevin Kiley, who left the GOP over gerrymandering, lost his reelection bid to Democrat Richard Pan in California's