Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash.

Lila Okada · Sep 17, 2026

Statecraft

A law requiring U.S.-made materials is slowing the construction of affordable homes

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A law requiring U.S.-made materials is slowing the construction of affordable homes.

Lila Okada · Sep 17, 2026

The Age of AI

Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft.

David Chen · Sep 17, 2026

The Age of AI

Tech treating AI like humans is 'mistaken and misguided', Microsoft boss tells BBC

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Tech treating AI like humans is 'mistaken and misguided', Microsoft boss tells BBC.

David Chen · Sep 17, 2026

The Border

Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds.

Nadia Rahman · Sep 17, 2026

Statecraft

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash.

Lila Okada · Sep 17, 2026

The Age of AI

OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents.

David Chen · Sep 16, 2026

Statecraft

Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy.

Lila Okada · Sep 16, 2026

The Fed

Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates.

Thomas Bergeron · Sep 16, 2026

Statecraft

Top Democrat opposes US sale of heavy bombs to Israel

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Top Democrat opposes US sale of heavy bombs to Israel.

Lila Okada · Sep 16, 2026

The Borderline

House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk.

Sophie Tremblay · Sep 16, 2026

The Fed

Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?.

Thomas Bergeron · Sep 16, 2026

The Pentagon

Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf.

Marcus Hale · Sep 16, 2026

The Border

You'd expect homeowners to save their stuff. Federal policy pays them to leave it

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: You'd expect homeowners to save their stuff. Federal policy pays them to leave it.

Nadia Rahman · Sep 16, 2026

The Border

Why people are leaving entire houses to fall into the ocean

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why people are leaving entire houses to fall into the ocean.

Nadia Rahman · Sep 16, 2026

The Border

Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress.

Nadia Rahman · Sep 16, 2026