
Statecraft
The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 2026

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 10, 2026

Public Health
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution.
Rachel Okonkwo · Oct 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Eight killed in mass shooting at Pennsylvania home.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Nine dead in mass shooting at Pennsylvania home.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 2026

Public Health
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Christa Pike discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers say.
Rachel Okonkwo · Oct 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court.
Lila Okada · Oct 10, 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: Michigan Senate debate spotlights increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as midterms race heats up.
Peter Lang · Oct 9, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat.
Peter Lang · Oct 9, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A congressman wants his House colleagues to pledge to accept election results.
Peter Lang · Oct 8, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'.
Peter Lang · Oct 7, 2026
Statecraft
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The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's Affordable Suit.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 9, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Billionaire, also the U.S. president, spotted in Jos. A. Bank suit.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 9, 2026

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary.
James Whitfield · Oct 9, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'.
Lila Okada · Oct 9, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 9, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence.
Lila Okada · Oct 9, 2026
The Big Idea
Longer reads from the desk — not a briefing, a case.
Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: ICE shooting in NYC fuels tension between New York officials and Trump administration.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'.
Continue reading →West Wing
The presidency, the staff and the daily contest to set Washington’s agenda. 319 stories in the file.

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack.
James Whitfield · Oct 8, 2026

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On the Hill
The House, the Senate and the legislation that actually moves. 268 stories in the file.

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84.
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The Border
Asylum, enforcement and the northern frontier Washington keeps misreading. 330 stories in the file.

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 9, 2026

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Oil & Power
Crude, refining, the grid and a continent that still runs on the same pipes. 278 stories in the file.

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Supreme Court starts a new term with a case about who pays for climate damage.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 4, 2026

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Public Health
Agencies, drug policy and the American health fight Canadians cannot ignore. 277 stories in the file.

Public Health
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt.
Rachel Okonkwo · Oct 9, 2026

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The Age of AI
Platforms, chips and the rules Washington wants to write for everyone else. 314 stories in the file.

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems.
David Chen · Oct 9, 2026

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James Whitfield
White House Correspondent
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Amrita Shah
Congressional Correspondent
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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
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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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