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US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath.
Marcus Hale · Nov 13, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath.
Marcus Hale · Nov 13, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports.
Lila Okada · Nov 13, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans.
Lila Okada · Nov 13, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Agencies extend comment period for proposed third-party risk management guidance.
Lila Okada · Nov 13, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Naval Academy Honors Marine Aviators With Harrier Display.
Marcus Hale · Nov 13, 2026

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: DEM SENATE LEADER FIGHT.
Amrita Shah · Nov 13, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The government says it will close a beloved D.C. park Sunday. Will a judge step in?.
Claire Fontaine · Nov 13, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: U.S., Colombian Armies Expand Cooperation.
Lila Okada · Nov 13, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: How the Microsoft outage affected North America.
Lila Okada · Nov 13, 2026
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Investigation into what cause deadly Brooklyn building collapse continues.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy.
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Rachel Okonkwo covers HHS, the FDA, drug prices and public-health decisions that spill across the border.
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