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In North Carolina, the president discovers the war might be ending
“Iran is very much wanting to make a deal,” he said. The Hill has heard that sentence before.
James Whitfield · Sep 17, 2026
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday.
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President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister.
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Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'.
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Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg.
James Whitfield · Sep 12, 2026
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Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy.
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A last-minute bargain over a photo-op with refiners
On September 10, 2026, the presidency turned a photo-op with refiners into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
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How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars.
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Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest.
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NYC firefighters want answers after release of post-9/11 air quality documents
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: NYC firefighters want answers after release of post-9/11 air quality documents.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
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One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
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Trump officials revive a bid to alter the U.S. census and reshape voting maps
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump officials revive a bid to alter the U.S. census and reshape voting maps.
James Whitfield · Sep 10, 2026
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Missouri clerk on what the battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Missouri clerk on what the battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters.
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A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast.
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Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention.
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Anchorage cannot look away from the gasoline file
On September 9, 2026, the presidency turned the gasoline file into a test of discipline, loyalty and the midterm calendar.
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Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight.
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Grand Rapids cannot look away from the Canadian foil
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