The Pentagon
FBI records point to possible congressional pay-for-play scheme
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI records point to possible congressional pay-for-play scheme.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
2026
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DOJ tells the judge that White House access is a privilege
Sep 23, 2026
Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit
Sep 23, 2026
Trump and Xi meet at moment of global consequence
Sep 23, 2026
Republican support for the war is falling where it used to be a reflex
Sep 23, 2026
Last Warthog Clears Nellis Air Force Base Runway
Sep 23, 2026
Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?
Sep 23, 2026
The Pentagon
Joint Navy-Marine Corps Osprey Test Advances Future Fleet Anti-Submarine Capability
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Joint Navy-Marine Corps Osprey Test Advances Future Fleet Anti-Submarine Capability.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
Campaign 2026
PBS, NPR and Marist just handed Democrats the affordability file
Voters now prefer Democrats on the economy, gas and foreign policy. Immigration is no longer a Republican lock.
Peter Lang · Sep 23, 2026
The Age of AI
From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi.
David Chen · Sep 23, 2026
Statecraft
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
The Age of AI
Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI.
David Chen · Sep 23, 2026
Oil & Power
Wright tells refiners he wants more diesel, not a smaller market
“Maximum flows of gasoline and jet fuel” is the new official sentence. It is not a ban.
Owen MacLeod · Sep 23, 2026
The Age of AI
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit.
David Chen · Sep 23, 2026
Statecraft
It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
West Wing
The White House spends Wednesday unsaying the diesel ban
A spokesperson called the 90-day plan fake news. Energy Secretary Wright said nobody was considering a flat ban.
James Whitfield · Sep 23, 2026
Statecraft
Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
Statecraft
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
Oil & Power
Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil.
Owen MacLeod · Sep 23, 2026
Trump touts his economy and U.S. actions in Iran in UNGA address
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump's foreign policy
Owen MacLeod · Sep 23, 2026
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
Claire Fontaine · Sep 23, 2026
Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court
Claire Fontaine · Sep 23, 2026