
The Borderline
Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 30, 2026

The Borderline
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 30, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: ICE agent charged for hitting Texas immigrant with vehicle during pursuit.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 30, 2026

The Pentagon
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
Marcus Hale · Oct 30, 2026

The Borderline
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Manhunt under way after Toronto CEO and family violently attacked in home invasion.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 30, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 30, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Judge orders an inquiry into potential DOJ misconduct in Trump's golf course case.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 30, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 30, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Judge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovations.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 30, 2026
The Washington Briefing
Not only the file — the picture. Briefings from the White House, the Hill, the border and the alliance, playing on this site.
The Briefing
The Prime Minister’s visit, as Washington staged it — flags, motorcade, the South Lawn handshake. The bureau’s read is in the Canada–U.S. file.
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The Trump Effect
Tariffs, USMCA, the embassy circuit and the files that will show up in an Ottawa briefing note.

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Campaign 2026
House, Senate, money and the mood that will decide whether Congress stays a veto or becomes a partner.

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Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your community.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026
Editor’s Picks

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Cities across the country report spike in ICE activity ahead of midterm elections.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 30, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86.
Lila Okada · Oct 29, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: New York police will now investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor says.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 29, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport.
Lila Okada · Oct 29, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats have an identity crisis.
Peter Lang · Oct 29, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump returns to South Carolina as Senate race tightens.
Peter Lang · Oct 29, 2026
The Big Idea
Longer reads from the desk — not a briefing, a case.
The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services.
Continue reading →West Wing
The presidency, the staff and the daily contest to set Washington’s agenda. 345 stories in the file.

West Wing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's media bans 'deprive the public', press freedom groups argue.
James Whitfield · Oct 26, 2026

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On the Hill
The House, the Senate and the legislation that actually moves. 282 stories in the file.

On the Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress.
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The Border
Asylum, enforcement and the northern frontier Washington keeps misreading. 385 stories in the file.

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Some rural Republicans in California say redistricting has left them without a voice.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 29, 2026

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Oil & Power
Crude, refining, the grid and a continent that still runs on the same pipes. 295 stories in the file.

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Alaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 29, 2026


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Public Health
Agencies, drug policy and the American health fight Canadians cannot ignore. 281 stories in the file.

Public Health
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: North Carolina and Georgia are research hubs. How Trump's cuts have affected them.
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The Age of AI
Platforms, chips and the rules Washington wants to write for everyone else. 327 stories in the file.

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales.
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Elena Voss
Washington Bureau Chief
Elena Voss runs the Maclean’s Washington Bureau. She previously covered Parliament Hill and the U.S. State Department, and writes on the alliance, the presidency and the Canadian interest in American power.
James Whitfield
White House Correspondent
James Whitfield covers the White House, the West Wing staff and the president’s daily attempt to dominate the American news cycle — and the Canadian one.
Amrita Shah
Congressional Correspondent
Amrita Shah reports on the House and Senate, including trade, spending and the committee rooms where Canadian files go to live or die.
Peter Lang
Politics Editor
Peter Lang covers U.S. elections, polling and the campaign machinery now aimed at the 2026 midterms.
Thomas Bergeron
Economy Correspondent
Thomas Bergeron covers the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, Wall Street and the North American factory floor.
Lila Okada
World Affairs Correspondent
Lila Okada covers U.S. foreign policy, the State Department and the wars Washington is fighting in Canada’s name as an ally.
Marcus Hale
Pentagon Correspondent
Marcus Hale reports on the Pentagon, NORAD, procurement and the defence pressure campaign directed at Ottawa.
Claire Fontaine
Courts Correspondent
Claire Fontaine covers the Supreme Court, the federal bench and the Justice Department.
Nadia Rahman
Immigration Correspondent
Nadia Rahman covers immigration, asylum and the Canada–U.S. border from Washington and the northern ports of entry.
Owen MacLeod
Energy Correspondent
Owen MacLeod covers oil, gas, nuclear and the continental energy system that still binds Ottawa to Washington.
Sophie Tremblay
Canada–U.S. Correspondent
Sophie Tremblay is the bureau’s Canada–U.S. correspondent, covering tariffs, USMCA, autos, dairy and the embassy circuit.
Rachel Okonkwo
Health Correspondent
Rachel Okonkwo covers HHS, the FDA, drug prices and public-health decisions that spill across the border.
David Chen
Technology Correspondent
David Chen covers AI policy, chips, platforms and the American industrial strategy now colliding with Canadian tech.
The Bureau
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