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What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Lila Okada
Lila Okada covers U.S. foreign policy, the State Department and the wars Washington is fighting in Canada’s name as an ally.
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Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 15-16, 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 15-16, 2026.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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UK pharmacy chain Boots sold in $8.9bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: UK pharmacy chain Boots sold in $8.9bn deal to Canadian billionaire family.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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'Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuse
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuse.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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5 things civil rights data says about public schools
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 5 things civil rights data says about public schools.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Deep in Appalachia, a rail-to-trail project builds bipartisan support for a bridge
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Deep in Appalachia, a rail-to-trail project builds bipartisan support for a bridge.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Former Tennessee prisons chief also oversaw botched executions in Arizona
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Former Tennessee prisons chief also oversaw botched executions in Arizona.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Trump, Hegseth Announce New Maryland Shipyard
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump, Hegseth Announce New Maryland Shipyard.
Lila Okada · Oct 6, 2026
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What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you.
Lila Okada · Oct 6, 2026
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Drinking and consent
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Drinking and consent.
Lila Okada · Oct 6, 2026
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How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws.
Lila Okada · Oct 6, 2026
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Ex-US spy who stashed gold bars in his home admits to $200m scam
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ex-US spy who stashed gold bars in his home admits to $200m scam.
Lila Okada · Oct 6, 2026
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Ex-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ex-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud.
Lila Okada · Oct 6, 2026
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