The Pentagon
The U.S. military withdraws from Iraq over 2 decades after its invasion
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The U.S. military withdraws from Iraq over 2 decades after its invasion.
Marcus Hale · Sep 30, 2026
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Marcus Hale reports on the Pentagon, NORAD, procurement and the defence pressure campaign directed at Ottawa.
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The file
The Pentagon
As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table.
Marcus Hale · Sep 27, 2026
The Pentagon
As former athletes, some Senators have extra say on the college sports reform bill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: As former athletes, some Senators have extra say on the college sports reform bill.
Marcus Hale · Sep 27, 2026
The Pentagon
Killer Christa Pike to be executed within days
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Killer Christa Pike to be executed within days.
Marcus Hale · Sep 26, 2026
The Pentagon
NORAD will still be the Canadian file after the midterms, whoever wins the House
Wars reveal cupboards. This one revealed an Arctic gap Washington expects Ottawa to help close.
Marcus Hale · Sep 25, 2026
The Pentagon
With primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President Trump
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: With primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President Trump.
Marcus Hale · Sep 25, 2026
The Pentagon
Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead.
Marcus Hale · Sep 25, 2026
The Pentagon
Trump and China's Xi discuss AI, trade and Iran war during state visit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump and China's Xi discuss AI, trade and Iran war during state visit.
Marcus Hale · Sep 25, 2026
The Pentagon
In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war.
Marcus Hale · Sep 24, 2026
The Pentagon
Riyadh says it shot down Houthi missiles on the same morning
The war’s second waterway is still live. The UN week did not adjourn it.
Marcus Hale · Sep 24, 2026
The Pentagon
Tucker Carlson on the war with Iran and why he worries about the spread of tribalism
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Tucker Carlson on the war with Iran and why he worries about the spread of tribalism.
Marcus Hale · Sep 24, 2026
The Pentagon
Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
The Pentagon
A red carpet and military flyover
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A red carpet and military flyover.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
The Pentagon
Watch: What messages did the US and Iran send about the war?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: What messages did the US and Iran send about the war?.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
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
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
The Pentagon
Trump touts his economy and U.S. actions in Iran in UNGA address
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump touts his economy and U.S. actions in Iran in UNGA address.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
The Pentagon
There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections.
Marcus Hale · Sep 23, 2026
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