Politics

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shooting the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shooting the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skating with the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waiting for a pass during the third period of an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looking into the crowd during the third period of an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shooting the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) on the ice during pre-game warmups before an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) fighting for position with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek (55) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 7, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Gavin Newsom's nightmare ticket ... (Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times)

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Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks at a campaign event on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Spartanburg, S.C. Kennedy wrapped up a four-day swing through the early-voting state as he challenges President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic nomination. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

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Between campaigning from high profile candidates, rallies and an upcoming presidential election, "first in the nation' New Hampshire is often the center of the American political universe. Vivek Ramaswamy is headed there this weeked. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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SEMI President Ajit Manocha (Andrew Salmon'The Washington Times)

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SEMI President Ajit Manocha (Andrew Salmon'Washington Times)

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Desperate for recruits, Army moves to professional ‘talent acquisition specialists’ (horizontal)

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Desperate for recruits, Army moves to professional ‘talent acquisition specialists’

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... to spite their face (Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times)

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with fairgoers after taking part in a Fair-Side Chat with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Iowa State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with fairgoers after taking part in a Fair-Side Chat with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Iowa State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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Pastor Brian Williams of the Hope City House of Prayer in Columbus, Ohio, led a letter released Oct. 3, 2023, by 110 Black faith and community leaders in opposition to Ohio Issue 1, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Photo courtesy Hope City Media.