
Campaign 2026
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges.
Peter Lang · Oct 27, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges.
Peter Lang · Oct 27, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again.
Lila Okada · Oct 26, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What's In a Name: 'War' Sends Clarifying Message to Adversaries About Departmental Mission.
Marcus Hale · Oct 26, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time.
Lila Okada · Oct 26, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: When an invasive fish is also tasty, Maryland schoolkids can help 'eat the problem'.
Lila Okada · Oct 26, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: INVASIVE SPECIES ON SCHOOL MENUS.
Lila Okada · Oct 26, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Junior ROTC Cadets Test Teamwork, Endurance at National Raider Challenge.
Lila Okada · Oct 26, 2026

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's media bans 'deprive the public', press freedom groups argue.
James Whitfield · Oct 26, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 26, 2026
The Washington Briefing
Not only the file — the picture. Briefings from the White House, the Hill, the border and the alliance, playing on this site.
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: Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them.
Peter Lang · Oct 26, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally.
Peter Lang · Oct 25, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their way.
Peter Lang · Oct 25, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections.
Peter Lang · Oct 24, 2026
Statecraft
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West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges.
James Whitfield · Oct 26, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump administration's new visa task force worries families in border cities.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 26, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 26, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: An inside look of the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart.
Lila Okada · Oct 25, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: New Colorado library helps people check out nature, not just books.
Lila Okada · Oct 25, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Horror fans on the movies that still scare them.
Lila Okada · Oct 25, 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: Political consultant on the impact of Republicans' gerrymandering efforts.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Four Corners region faces flood threat after days of heavy rain.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How AI is transforming hurricane forecasts.
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The presidency, the staff and the daily contest to set Washington’s agenda. 345 stories in the file.

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why Wisconsin's tight governor's race matters.
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On the Hill
The House, the Senate and the legislation that actually moves. 279 stories in the file.

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Independent candidates sense a moment. Some Democrats hope they're right.
Amrita Shah · Oct 25, 2026

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The Border
Asylum, enforcement and the northern frontier Washington keeps misreading. 370 stories in the file.

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Big name campaign surrogates make final overtures to voters as Election Day nears.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 25, 2026

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Oil & Power
Crude, refining, the grid and a continent that still runs on the same pipes. 289 stories in the file.

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump defers federal diesel taxes to help farmers, but states issue warnings.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 18, 2026

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Public Health
Agencies, drug policy and the American health fight Canadians cannot ignore. 281 stories in the file.

Public Health
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: North Carolina and Georgia are research hubs. How Trump's cuts have affected them.
Rachel Okonkwo · Oct 20, 2026


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The Age of AI
Platforms, chips and the rules Washington wants to write for everyone else. 321 stories in the file.

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance.
David Chen · Oct 19, 2026

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Elena Voss runs the Maclean’s Washington Bureau. She previously covered Parliament Hill and the U.S. State Department, and writes on the alliance, the presidency and the Canadian interest in American power.
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White House Correspondent
James Whitfield covers the White House, the West Wing staff and the president’s daily attempt to dominate the American news cycle — and the Canadian one.
Amrita Shah
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Peter Lang
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Peter Lang covers U.S. elections, polling and the campaign machinery now aimed at the 2026 midterms.
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Economy Correspondent
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Lila Okada
World Affairs Correspondent
Lila Okada covers U.S. foreign policy, the State Department and the wars Washington is fighting in Canada’s name as an ally.
Marcus Hale
Pentagon Correspondent
Marcus Hale reports on the Pentagon, NORAD, procurement and the defence pressure campaign directed at Ottawa.
Claire Fontaine
Courts Correspondent
Claire Fontaine covers the Supreme Court, the federal bench and the Justice Department.
Nadia Rahman
Immigration Correspondent
Nadia Rahman covers immigration, asylum and the Canada–U.S. border from Washington and the northern ports of entry.
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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