The Pentagon
The war-powers clock and the war clock are no longer the same instrument
Sixty days was the statute. Seven months is the fact.
Marcus Hale · Sep 22, 2026
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Pentagon Correspondent
Marcus Hale
Marcus Hale reports on the Pentagon, NORAD, procurement and the defence pressure campaign directed at Ottawa.
419 stories in the Washington archive
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The file
The Pentagon
Watch: Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran if no deal reached
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran if no deal reached.
Marcus Hale · Sep 22, 2026
The Pentagon
USS Stout Departs Norfolk for Deployment Operations
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: USS Stout Departs Norfolk for Deployment Operations.
Marcus Hale · Sep 22, 2026
The Pentagon
Military Spouse Commission Holds First Meeting, Identifies Top Issues
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Military Spouse Commission Holds First Meeting, Identifies Top Issues.
Marcus Hale · Sep 21, 2026
The Pentagon
Hormuz math does not care about a UN reception
Carrier groups still have a job. Insurance desks still have a night shift.
Marcus Hale · Sep 21, 2026
The Pentagon
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN.
Marcus Hale · Sep 21, 2026
The Pentagon
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and weaponry
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and weaponry.
Marcus Hale · Sep 21, 2026
The Pentagon
The president looked at a Saudi strike on the Houthis and blinked
A Sunday option died before the cameras. The pipeline did not.
Marcus Hale · Sep 20, 2026
The Pentagon
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones.
Marcus Hale · Sep 20, 2026
The Pentagon
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital.
Marcus Hale · Sep 19, 2026
The Pentagon
Meritocracy at Center of Military Service, Hegseth Tells Cadets at Texas A&M
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Meritocracy at Center of Military Service, Hegseth Tells Cadets at Texas A&M.
Marcus Hale · Sep 19, 2026
The Pentagon
The Houthi file is the war Washington keeps trying to subcontract
A pipeline, a waterway, and a rebel group the president says he is “in constant communication” with.
Marcus Hale · Sep 19, 2026
The Pentagon
Week in Politics: Trump bans news outlets; Iran War; mail-in voting; interest rates
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Week in Politics: Trump bans news outlets; Iran War; mail-in voting; interest rates.
Marcus Hale · Sep 19, 2026
The Pentagon
Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'.
Marcus Hale · Sep 19, 2026
The Pentagon
'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth Tells Parents of Enlistees in Texas
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: 'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth Tells Parents of Enlistees in Texas.
Marcus Hale · Sep 18, 2026
The Pentagon
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill.
Marcus Hale · Sep 18, 2026
The Pentagon
Hegseth, Caine Honor Nation's POW/MIAs
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hegseth, Caine Honor Nation's POW/MIAs.
Marcus Hale · Sep 18, 2026
The Pentagon
Watch: Sixth batch of UFO files includes orbs from 1952
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: Sixth batch of UFO files includes orbs from 1952.
Marcus Hale · Sep 18, 2026
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