
The Docket
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 31, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 31, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Devastating storms continue to hit Southwest 'Four Corners' region.
Lila Okada · Oct 31, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What a midterm race in Kentucky says about how Democrats may do in Trump strongholds.
Peter Lang · Oct 31, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Election officials worry about DOJ monitoring of Tuesday's vote.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 31, 2026

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 31, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The Healthcare Election: Florida.
Peter Lang · Oct 31, 2026

The Docket
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Politics, norms and the DOJ's unprecedented pre-election headlines.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 31, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Meet Mia Moroz, the Culver City high school senior fighting for teen voting rights.
Lila Okada · Oct 31, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Swept away: The artisan magic of Meckley Brooms in Pennsylvania.
Lila Okada · Oct 31, 2026
The Washington Briefing
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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.

Campaign 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026

Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?.
Peter Lang · Oct 30, 2026
Statecraft
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The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn.
David Chen · Oct 30, 2026

The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: ICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 30, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister.
Lila Okada · Oct 30, 2026

The Age of AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US tech stocks see sharp falls over AI cost fears.
David Chen · Oct 30, 2026

Statecraft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution.
Lila Okada · Oct 30, 2026

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.
David Chen · Oct 30, 2026
The Big Idea
Longer reads from the desk — not a briefing, a case.
The Border
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: ICE agent charged for hitting Texas immigrant with vehicle during pursuit.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Returns Home After Lengthy Northern Patrol.
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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.
Amrita Shah · Oct 28, 2026

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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: For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves.
Nadia Rahman · Oct 30, 2026

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Oil & Power
Crude, refining, the grid and a continent that still runs on the same pipes. 296 stories in the file.

Oil & Power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general.
Owen MacLeod · Oct 30, 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.
Rachel Okonkwo · Oct 20, 2026


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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.
David Chen · Oct 29, 2026


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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.
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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
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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.
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