Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated.

Lila Okada · Oct 16, 2026

Campaign 2026

Watch: 'A dollar on gas won't change our vote'

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: 'A dollar on gas won't change our vote'.

Peter Lang · Oct 16, 2026

The Border

Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting.

Nadia Rahman · Oct 15, 2026

The Border

Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander.

Nadia Rahman · Oct 15, 2026

The Borderline

Canada PM warns 'stakes are high' as Alberta separation vote nears

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Canada PM warns 'stakes are high' as Alberta separation vote nears.

Sophie Tremblay · Oct 15, 2026

The Border

US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir.

Nadia Rahman · Oct 15, 2026

Oil & Power

Tip-off foiled US teen's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Tip-off foiled US teen's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say.

Owen MacLeod · Oct 15, 2026

Statecraft

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Marks One Year of Accelerating Counter-UAS Capabilities

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Marks One Year of Accelerating Counter-UAS Capabilities.

Lila Okada · Oct 15, 2026

The Pentagon

Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices.

Marcus Hale · Oct 15, 2026

West Wing

The planned public execution has been canceled, but what message did it send?

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The planned public execution has been canceled, but what message did it send?.

James Whitfield · Oct 15, 2026

The Pentagon

Navy Demonstrates Successful Drone Ship Landing Without GPS

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Navy Demonstrates Successful Drone Ship Landing Without GPS.

Marcus Hale · Oct 15, 2026

The Pentagon

Hegseth Welcomes U.K. Counterpart to Pentagon

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth Welcomes U.K. Counterpart to Pentagon.

Marcus Hale · Oct 15, 2026

The Border

Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation.

Nadia Rahman · Oct 15, 2026

Campaign 2026

Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices.

Peter Lang · Oct 15, 2026

On the Hill

U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history.

Amrita Shah · Oct 15, 2026