Interesting Alex Ovechkin defends pro-Putin video appearance: ‘I support my country’ The Capitals captain, who turned 41 on Thursday ahead of his 22nd NHL season, recently appeared in a campaign video for United Russia. September 17, 2026
Interesting What to know about the Kennedy Center closing under Trump His allies have warned that it could be permanent if his name is not added to the iconic arts venue. September 17, 2026
Interesting Senator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) halted passage of a proposal that had passed the House by an overwhelming margin. September 17, 2026
Interesting U.S. will let Iranian leaders attend U.N. General Assembly in New York Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the annual gathering of world leaders on Wednesday. September 17, 2026
Interesting Democrats seize on House GOP’s decision to leave town early The Republican-led chamber has no more workdays scheduled in Washington before the November midterms. September 17, 2026
Interesting Mike Pence says he has ‘no plans’ to run for president in 2028 Mike Pence says he has no plans to run for president in 2028. September 17, 2026
Interesting The Pollwatcher: Inside The Washington Post-Schar School poll on Michigan Plus: AI layoff fears and measles vaccine trust. September 17, 2026
Interesting Why Karl Rove, a father of the modern Texas GOP, is voting for a Democrat How Texas Republicans abandoned their immigrant-welcoming tradition. September 17, 2026
Interesting Democrats demand to know where Venezuelan oil revenue is going The Trump administration seized control of Venezuelan oil after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in January. September 17, 2026
Interesting Poll finds close Michigan Senate race. Here’s how El-Sayed lags his party. A Post-Schar School finds 53 percent of Michigan’s likely voters say they want Democrats to control the Senate, but 48 percent support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate race. September 17, 2026