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What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base.
Marcus Hale · Oct 18, 2026
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that.
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