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Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike.
Lila Okada · Oct 1, 2026
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Lila Okada
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
Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Watch: Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
FBI hunting the hackers who stole its employees' sensitive data
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI hunting the hackers who stole its employees' sensitive data.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
FBI investigating massive data breach of the bureau's job portal
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI investigating massive data breach of the bureau's job portal.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Prosecutor continues probe into reopened Cornell fraternity rape case as campus reels
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Prosecutor continues probe into reopened Cornell fraternity rape case as campus reels.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest.
Lila Okada · Sep 30, 2026
Statecraft
Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries.
Lila Okada · Sep 29, 2026
Statecraft
Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife.
Lila Okada · Sep 29, 2026
Statecraft
Anger mounts over Cornell's response to student's sexual assault allegations
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Anger mounts over Cornell's response to student's sexual assault allegations.
Lila Okada · Sep 29, 2026
Statecraft
Would you pay for this robot to clean your house?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Would you pay for this robot to clean your house?.
Lila Okada · Sep 29, 2026
Statecraft
N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific'
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific'.
Lila Okada · Sep 29, 2026
Statecraft
75th Field Artillery Brigade, Singapore Complete Monthlong Exercise
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Singapore Complete Monthlong Exercise.
Lila Okada · Sep 29, 2026
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