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Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 26, 2026
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Trump must sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit, judge rules
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump must sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit, judge rules.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 23, 2026
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Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 22, 2026
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Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 22, 2026
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The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 21, 2026
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New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 21, 2026
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Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 21, 2026
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DOJ's noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: DOJ's noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 21, 2026
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Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 21, 2026
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Some on DOJ's 20,000 'likely' noncitizen list in California appear to be U.S.-born
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Some on DOJ's 20,000 'likely' noncitizen list in California appear to be U.S.-born.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026
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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026
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Supreme Court recusals over books raise questions about policy
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Supreme Court recusals over books raise questions about policy.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026
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Mississippi AG says officers did not use excessive force in toddler death
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mississippi AG says officers did not use excessive force in toddler death.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026
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DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026
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Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 19, 2026
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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 19, 2026
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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 19, 2026
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