West Wing
The motorcade is already pointing at New York
UN week is the last global stage before November. The war is coming with him.
James Whitfield · Sep 16, 2026
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White House Correspondent
James Whitfield
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.
329 stories in the Washington archive
Recent work
Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free
Sep 16, 2026
Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free
Sep 16, 2026
Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13
Sep 16, 2026
Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies
Sep 16, 2026
The West Wing wanted a quiet Tuesday. The House had other plans
Sep 15, 2026
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
Sep 14, 2026
The file
West Wing
President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister.
James Whitfield · Sep 12, 2026
West Wing
Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'.
James Whitfield · Sep 12, 2026
West Wing
Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg.
James Whitfield · Sep 12, 2026
West Wing
Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy.
James Whitfield · Sep 11, 2026
West Wing
A last-minute bargain over a photo-op with refiners
On September 10, 2026, the presidency turned a photo-op with refiners into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
NYC firefighters want answers after release of post-9/11 air quality documents
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: NYC firefighters want answers after release of post-9/11 air quality documents.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
Trump officials revive a bid to alter the U.S. census and reshape voting maps
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump officials revive a bid to alter the U.S. census and reshape voting maps.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
Missouri clerk on what the battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Missouri clerk on what the battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
West Wing
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention.
James Whitfield · Sep 9, 2026
West Wing
Anchorage cannot look away from the gasoline file
On September 9, 2026, the presidency turned the gasoline file into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Sep 9, 2026
West Wing
Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight.
James Whitfield · Sep 9, 2026
West Wing
Grand Rapids cannot look away from the Canadian foil
On September 8, 2026, the presidency turned Canada into a foil in a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Sep 8, 2026
West Wing
In Spokane, a West Wing shake-up sidelines the map
On September 7, 2026, the presidency turned a West Wing shake-up into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Sep 7, 2026
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