Statecraft
25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion.
Lila Okada · Oct 9, 2026
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Lila Okada covers U.S. foreign policy, the State Department and the wars Washington is fighting in Canada’s name as an ally.
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Statecraft
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
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Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
First Hurricane of the Atlantic season due to hit the Gulf coast
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: First Hurricane of the Atlantic season due to hit the Gulf coast.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
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People along the Gulf Coast prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: People along the Gulf Coast prepare for Hurricane Isaias.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
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Teen arrested for alleged shooting plot at the Mall of America, authorities say
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Teen arrested for alleged shooting plot at the Mall of America, authorities say.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
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FBI teams that investigate foreign espionage hit by cuts, NPR finds
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI teams that investigate foreign espionage hit by cuts, NPR finds.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
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Cornell students call for change amid reopened investigation into alleged assault
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Cornell students call for change amid reopened investigation into alleged assault.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
A look at the legal fight ahead following Christa Pike's botched execution
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A look at the legal fight ahead following Christa Pike's botched execution.
Lila Okada · Oct 8, 2026
Statecraft
Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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Trump wants a new Camp David retreat at his posh Florida golf club
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump wants a new Camp David retreat at his posh Florida golf club.
Lila Okada · Oct 7, 2026
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