West Wing
Canada’s stake in the midterm message just got larger
On March 25, 2026, the presidency turned the midterm message into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 25, 2026
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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.
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West Wing
Sioux Falls cannot look away from the midterm message
On March 18, 2026, the presidency turned the midterm message into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 18, 2026
West Wing
What 43 per cent in Tucson says about a late-night tariff threat
On March 17, 2026, the presidency turned a late-night tariff threat into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 17, 2026
West Wing
What 44 per cent in Wilmington says about Canada as a foil
On March 16, 2026, the presidency turned Canada into a foil in a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 16, 2026
West Wing
Canada’s stake in a West Wing shake-up just got larger
On March 15, 2026, the presidency turned a West Wing shake-up into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 15, 2026
West Wing
Canada’s stake in Washington’s foil just got larger
On March 14, 2026, the presidency turned Canada into a foil in a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 14, 2026
West Wing
Bill 1940 and the problem of a late-night tariff threat
On March 13, 2026, the presidency turned a late-night tariff threat into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 13, 2026
West Wing
Homeland Security turns to the gasoline file as Boise watches
On March 12, 2026, the presidency turned the gasoline file into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 12, 2026
West Wing
What 45 per cent in Anchorage says about a late-night tariff threat
On March 10, 2026, the presidency turned a late-night tariff threat into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 10, 2026
West Wing
Bill 1892 and the problem of a sudden pardon rumour
On March 9, 2026, the presidency turned a sudden pardon rumour into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 9, 2026
West Wing
The an energy emergency resolution hiding inside the gasoline file
On March 8, 2026, the presidency turned the gasoline file into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 8, 2026
West Wing
In Little Rock, the mail-in ballot order walks back the map
On March 7, 2026, the presidency turned the mail-in ballot order into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 7, 2026
West Wing
Canada’s stake in a sudden pardon rumour just got larger
On March 6, 2026, the presidency turned a sudden pardon rumour into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 6, 2026
West Wing
An unfinished bargain over a West Wing shake-up
On March 5, 2026, the presidency turned a West Wing shake-up into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 5, 2026
West Wing
K Street stays late on a late-night tariff threat
On March 4, 2026, the presidency turned a late-night tariff threat into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 4, 2026
West Wing
What 43 per cent in Green Bay says about Canada as a foil
On March 3, 2026, the presidency turned Canada into a foil in a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 3, 2026
West Wing
Foggy Bottom stays late on a Cabinet loyalty test
On March 2, 2026, the presidency turned a Cabinet loyalty test into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 2, 2026
West Wing
Capitol Hill stays late on a Cabinet loyalty test
On March 1, 2026, the presidency turned a Cabinet loyalty test into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
James Whitfield · Mar 1, 2026
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