The Pentagon
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base.
Marcus Hale · Oct 18, 2026
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Marcus Hale
Marcus Hale reports on the Pentagon, NORAD, procurement and the defence pressure campaign directed at Ottawa.
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The file
The Pentagon
Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed.
Marcus Hale · Oct 15, 2026
The Pentagon
For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate.
Marcus Hale · Oct 15, 2026
The Pentagon
USS Abraham Lincoln returns home as Navy navigates lengthy deployments among crews
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: USS Abraham Lincoln returns home as Navy navigates lengthy deployments among crews.
Marcus Hale · Oct 15, 2026
The Pentagon
Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream.
Marcus Hale · Oct 14, 2026
The Pentagon
Labor Department to release latest inflation report
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Labor Department to release latest inflation report.
Marcus Hale · Oct 14, 2026
The Pentagon
Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?.
Marcus Hale · Oct 13, 2026
The Pentagon
Training Prepares Soldier to Save Lives During Accident
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Training Prepares Soldier to Save Lives During Accident.
Marcus Hale · Oct 13, 2026
The Pentagon
Soldiers Act Fast, Save Lives During Vehicle Accident
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Soldiers Act Fast, Save Lives During Vehicle Accident.
Marcus Hale · Oct 13, 2026
The Pentagon
Centcom Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Blockade
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Centcom Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Blockade.
Marcus Hale · Oct 13, 2026
The Pentagon
Yale Law expert on Hegseth's plans to livestream execution
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Yale Law expert on Hegseth's plans to livestream execution.
Marcus Hale · Oct 12, 2026
The Pentagon
Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal.
Marcus Hale · Oct 10, 2026
The Pentagon
Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago.
Marcus Hale · Oct 10, 2026
The Pentagon
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he would not watch it
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he would not watch it.
Marcus Hale · Oct 9, 2026
The Pentagon
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After 10-Month Combat Deployment
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After 10-Month Combat Deployment.
Marcus Hale · Oct 9, 2026
The Pentagon
The U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that.
Marcus Hale · Oct 9, 2026
The Pentagon
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it.
Marcus Hale · Oct 9, 2026
The Pentagon
Autonomous Surface Craft Help Patrol Panamanian Waters
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Autonomous Surface Craft Help Patrol Panamanian Waters.
Marcus Hale · Oct 9, 2026
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