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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth confirms additional firings of top-ranking US military.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026

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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth confirms additional firings of top-ranking US military.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026

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The Border
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The Docket
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Statecraft
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The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting.
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Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen.
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The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth expected to fire more top ranking US military.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026
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