Interesting Trump says he has an off-ramp to his biggest political problem. He refuses to take it. There is nothing holding back Republican political fortunes this year more than the war that President Donald Trump started with Iran. September 28, 2026
Interesting As Nationals wrap up season, they have plenty of reason for optimism Washington’s win over the New York Mets sealed its best record since the 2019 championship season. September 28, 2026
Interesting Marcus Mariota leads Commanders to upset of Super Bowl champion Seahawks Winless and without Jayden Daniels, Washington held on for a stunning 33-31 victory. September 28, 2026
Interesting The Commanders couldn’t buy a turnover. Bring on the Super Bowl champion. Washington upset Seattle with the help of two interceptions and a tone-setting fumble recovery. September 28, 2026
Interesting Turnovers plague the Mystics in opening playoff loss to the Dream Washington loses Game 1 of the WNBA first-round series after matching a season high with 22 giveaways in a 92-77 defeat. September 28, 2026
Interesting In Knoxville, cheers for Trump — and some quiet doubts The president, booed at other big sporting events this year, drew mostly cheers at Neyland Stadium. In the parking lots, some of his own voters had misgivings. September 28, 2026
Interesting White House expands taxpayer-paid ad campaign boosting Trump The taxpayer-funded campaign borrows the president’s political rhetoric as the White House defends the spots as “public service” announcements. September 28, 2026
Interesting This Texas crooner could help Democrats win Congress, one quinceañera at a time Bobby Pulido would be the only member of Congress with a Latin Grammy to his name. That comes with its upsides and downsides. September 27, 2026
Interesting Soaring diesel prices are clobbering Trump’s MAGA faithful, exposing rifts Pain at the pump for rural Republicans is shifting the political map. September 27, 2026
Interesting Athletes are taking GLP-1s. Anti-doping regulators are watching. Serena Williams’s praise of weight-loss drugs highlights a debate playing out among researchers: Should the medications be banned for most athletes? September 27, 2026