The Docket
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 30, 2026
2026
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Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults
Sep 30, 2026
Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
Sep 30, 2026
Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives
Sep 30, 2026
Massachusetts residents compete to be the 'Voice of Logan' airport
Sep 30, 2026
'Clowns out, cowboys in,' says Hegseth as a fifth of generals and admirals are fired
Sep 30, 2026
Watch: Why was the US execution of Christa Pike halted?
Sep 30, 2026
The Pentagon
Hegseth confirms additional firings of top-ranking US military
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth confirms additional firings of top-ranking US military.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026
The Borderline
Two dead after vehicle struck pedestrians at Canada truth and reconciliation event
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Two dead after vehicle struck pedestrians at Canada truth and reconciliation event.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 30, 2026
The Borderline
Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 30, 2026
The Border
Government AI Models Advancing, Increasing Productivity
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Government AI Models Advancing, Increasing Productivity.
Nadia Rahman · Sep 30, 2026
The Pentagon
'We Want to Hear From You,' Hegseth Tells Troops at Early Morning PT Session
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'We Want to Hear From You,' Hegseth Tells Troops at Early Morning PT Session.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026
The Docket
Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Army Nears Crucial Brain Health Testing Milestone
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Army Nears Crucial Brain Health Testing Milestone.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
The Pentagon
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
The Pentagon
Hegseth expected to fire more top ranking US military
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth expected to fire more top ranking US military.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Watch: Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Claire Fontaine · Sep 30, 2026