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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A red carpet and military flyover.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Watch: What messages did the US and Iran send about the war?.
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Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections.
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