
Statecraft
Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building.
Lila Okada · Nov 5, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building.
Lila Okada · Nov 5, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrat leads by just over 1,000 votes surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race.
Marcus Hale · Nov 5, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races.
Peter Lang · Nov 5, 2026

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on the Democratic Party's agenda for the next Congress.
Amrita Shah · Nov 5, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction.
Claire Fontaine · Nov 5, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election.
Peter Lang · Nov 5, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards.
Lila Okada · Nov 5, 2026

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats will control Congress. Will it change Trump's approach to foreign policy?.
Amrita Shah · Nov 5, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats will take control of Congress next year. What does it mean for the economy?.
Peter Lang · Nov 5, 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.
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Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats 'got their wish': Voters react to midterm results.
Peter Lang · Nov 4, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats sweeping victories mean big changes for Trump's final two years in office.
Nadia Rahman · Nov 4, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms.
Peter Lang · Nov 4, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party.
Peter Lang · Nov 4, 2026

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave.
Amrita Shah · Nov 4, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now.
Peter Lang · Nov 4, 2026
The Big Idea
Longer reads from the desk — not a briefing, a case.
On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Rahm Emanuel maps out a vision for what Democrats can achieve after taking Congress.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms.
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The presidency, the staff and the daily contest to set Washington’s agenda. 349 stories in the file.

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ohio elects Amy Acton first woman governor.
James Whitfield · Nov 3, 2026


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On the Hill
The House, the Senate and the legislation that actually moves. 306 stories in the file.

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate.
Amrita Shah · Nov 4, 2026

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Amrita Shah · Nov 4, 2026
The Border
Asylum, enforcement and the northern frontier Washington keeps misreading. 395 stories in the file.

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral.
Nadia Rahman · Nov 4, 2026

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Nadia Rahman · Nov 3, 2026
Oil & Power
Crude, refining, the grid and a continent that still runs on the same pipes. 296 stories in the file.

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 31, 2026

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Public Health
Agencies, drug policy and the American health fight Canadians cannot ignore. 283 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. 328 stories in the file.
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Elena Voss
Washington Bureau Chief
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.
James Whitfield
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
Congressional Correspondent
Amrita Shah reports on the House and Senate, including trade, spending and the committee rooms where Canadian files go to live or die.
Peter Lang
Politics Editor
Peter Lang covers U.S. elections, polling and the campaign machinery now aimed at the 2026 midterms.
Thomas Bergeron
Economy Correspondent
Thomas Bergeron covers the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, Wall Street and the North American factory floor.
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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