
The Docket
Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, citing shadow over JFK's grave
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, citing shadow over JFK's grave.
Claire Fontaine · Nov 11, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, citing shadow over JFK's grave.
Claire Fontaine · Nov 11, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ex-CIA officer on UK investigations into alleged Iran, Russia threats.
Marcus Hale · Nov 11, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets.
Marcus Hale · Nov 11, 2026

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Close Trump ally to lead House Republicans next year.
Amrita Shah · Nov 11, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: House votes to end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth.
Lila Okada · Nov 11, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mixed results from ballot measures on abortion and trans issues.
Peter Lang · Nov 11, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Steve Inskeep talks to ex-CIA analyst about alleged Nvidia Chinese spy case.
Lila Okada · Nov 11, 2026

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Michel Martin speaks to Republican advisor about GOP leadership vote.
Amrita Shah · Nov 11, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ex-GOP lawmaker, turned California Independent, talks reelection bid defeat.
Peter Lang · Nov 11, 2026
The Washington Briefing
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The Briefing
The Prime Minister’s visit, as Washington staged it — flags, motorcade, the South Lawn handshake. The bureau’s read is in the Canada–U.S. file.
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The Trump Effect
Tariffs, USMCA, the embassy circuit and the files that will show up in an Ottawa briefing note.

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Campaign 2026
House, Senate, money and the mood that will decide whether Congress stays a veto or becomes a partner.

Campaign 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat.
Peter Lang · Nov 10, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?.
Peter Lang · Nov 10, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How Medicaid affected one California House race.
Peter Lang · Nov 9, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump questions midterm elections integrity after previously accepting results.
Peter Lang · Nov 9, 2026
Statecraft
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Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: USS Nimitz Trains New, Returning Naval Aviators.
Lila Okada · Nov 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK.
Lila Okada · Nov 10, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth, Polish Counterpart Announce Intent to Boost Military Cooperation.
Marcus Hale · Nov 10, 2026

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning.
David Chen · Nov 10, 2026

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Anthropic set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning.
David Chen · Nov 10, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth: Impeachment Over Policy Disagreement Sends Wrong Signal to Adversaries.
Marcus Hale · Nov 10, 2026
The Big Idea
Longer reads from the desk — not a briefing, a case.
Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as their next leader.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: House GOP faults the federal government for failing to hold Epstein accountable.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: House GOP report critical of Epstein investigation.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon home.
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The presidency, the staff and the daily contest to set Washington’s agenda. 356 stories in the file.

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Dana White declines Trump’s offer to be White House press secretary.
James Whitfield · Nov 9, 2026

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On the Hill
The House, the Senate and the legislation that actually moves. 315 stories in the file.

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Biden says Trump should carry weight of US Capitol riot 'to his grave' in new book.
Amrita Shah · Nov 9, 2026

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The Border
Asylum, enforcement and the northern frontier Washington keeps misreading. 413 stories in the file.

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: California police investigate after 27 fall ill at half-marathon running event.
Nadia Rahman · Nov 10, 2026


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Oil & Power
Crude, refining, the grid and a continent that still runs on the same pipes. 301 stories in the file.

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Iran denies it was behind cyber fridge attacks targeting France.
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Public Health
Agencies, drug policy and the American health fight Canadians cannot ignore. 284 stories in the file.

Public Health
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Army Medical Center Tests Emergency Readiness During Mass Casualty Exercise.
Rachel Okonkwo · Nov 3, 2026

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The Age of AI
Platforms, chips and the rules Washington wants to write for everyone else. 341 stories in the file.

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Anthropic heads for lower than expected $1.3 trillion valuation in stock market debut.
David Chen · Nov 10, 2026

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Lila Okada
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Marcus Hale
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Marcus Hale reports on the Pentagon, NORAD, procurement and the defence pressure campaign directed at Ottawa.
Claire Fontaine
Courts Correspondent
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Nadia Rahman
Immigration Correspondent
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Owen MacLeod
Energy Correspondent
Owen MacLeod covers oil, gas, nuclear and the continental energy system that still binds Ottawa to Washington.
Sophie Tremblay
Canada–U.S. Correspondent
Sophie Tremblay is the bureau’s Canada–U.S. correspondent, covering tariffs, USMCA, autos, dairy and the embassy circuit.
Rachel Okonkwo
Health Correspondent
Rachel Okonkwo covers HHS, the FDA, drug prices and public-health decisions that spill across the border.
David Chen
Technology Correspondent
David Chen covers AI policy, chips, platforms and the American industrial strategy now colliding with Canadian tech.
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