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Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false.
Lila Okada · Sep 25, 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
Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
Statecraft
Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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Rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran fallout.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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Idaho Army National Guard Conducts 3 Search, Rescue Missions in 3 Days
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Idaho Army National Guard Conducts 3 Search, Rescue Missions in 3 Days.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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“Economic D-Day” cancels the flights to Dubai
The secondary-sanctions deadline on Iran’s airlines arrived. The region felt it before the podium did.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
Statecraft
Here's why Trump's been so keen on Xi's visit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Here's why Trump's been so keen on Xi's visit.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
Statecraft
What's at stake during the meeting between Trump and Xi
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What's at stake during the meeting between Trump and Xi.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
Statecraft
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
Statecraft
The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent.
Lila Okada · Sep 24, 2026
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FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
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FBI investigates apparent theft of its personnel data by hackers
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FBI investigates apparent theft of its personnel data by hackers.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
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The pool cameras stay dark while Xi is welcomed at Andrews
A press ban became an allied embarrassment in a single tarmac shot that was not taken.
Lila Okada · Sep 23, 2026
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