West Wing
Trump's media bans 'deprive the public', press freedom groups argue
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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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.
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West Wing
Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle.
James Whitfield · Oct 18, 2026
West Wing
What does a White House press secretary do?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What does a White House press secretary do?.
James Whitfield · Oct 18, 2026
West Wing
What role does the White House Press Secretary play in the Trump era?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What role does the White House Press Secretary play in the Trump era?.
James Whitfield · Oct 18, 2026
West Wing
President Trump's widening stamp on D.C. landmarks
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: President Trump's widening stamp on D.C. landmarks.
James Whitfield · Oct 17, 2026
West Wing
Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job.
James Whitfield · Oct 17, 2026
West Wing
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says.
James Whitfield · Oct 16, 2026
West Wing
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says.
James Whitfield · Oct 16, 2026
West Wing
How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knows
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knows.
James Whitfield · Oct 16, 2026
West Wing
The planned public execution has been canceled, but what message did it send?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The planned public execution has been canceled, but what message did it send?.
James Whitfield · Oct 15, 2026
West Wing
White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials.
James Whitfield · Oct 15, 2026
West Wing
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials.
James Whitfield · Oct 14, 2026
West Wing
A rocky first press briefing for a rookie White House press secretary
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A rocky first press briefing for a rookie White House press secretary.
James Whitfield · Oct 14, 2026
West Wing
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct.
James Whitfield · Oct 14, 2026
West Wing
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following misconduct allegations
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following misconduct allegations.
James Whitfield · Oct 14, 2026
West Wing
Former White House ethics lawyer on Kimberly Guilfoyle's alleged ethics violations
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Former White House ethics lawyer on Kimberly Guilfoyle's alleged ethics violations.
James Whitfield · Oct 14, 2026
West Wing
How did Katie Zacharia do at her first
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How did Katie Zacharia do at her first.
James Whitfield · Oct 13, 2026
West Wing
Watch: Inside Katie Zacharia's very brief White House briefing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Inside Katie Zacharia's very brief White House briefing.
James Whitfield · Oct 13, 2026
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