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Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 26, 2026
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 20, 2026

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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Supreme Court recusals over books raise questions about policy.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mississippi AG says officers did not use excessive force in toddler death.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate.
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