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Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media.
Lila Okada · Oct 13, 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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US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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BBC on the scene as agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: BBC on the scene as agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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US Homeland Security chief denies plan for livestreamed execution could fuel radicalisation
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Homeland Security chief denies plan for livestreamed execution could fuel radicalisation.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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NEWSBRIEF: TRUMP RUSSIA UKRAINE, TRUMP PRIORITIES, SAUDI AIRPORT STRIKES
The Washington Bureau’s full report on NEWSBRIEF: TRUMP RUSSIA UKRAINE, TRUMP PRIORITIES, SAUDI AIRPORT STRIKES.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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Texas' 15th Congressional District provides clues to state's Latino vote
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Texas' 15th Congressional District provides clues to state's Latino vote.
Lila Okada · Oct 12, 2026
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Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plants
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plants.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim welcomed by Zelensky but Russia silent
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim welcomed by Zelensky but Russia silent.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Demand rising for death doulas, who help with end-of-life care
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Demand rising for death doulas, who help with end-of-life care.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat.
Lila Okada · Oct 11, 2026
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