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Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) jumps for the game’s opening tip-off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Will Riley (27) dribbles away from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles (7) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles past Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the second quarter at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) dribbles through defensive pressure by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) floats a shot over center Rudy Gobert (27) and Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III (35) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) accelerates past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) to bring the ball up the court at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) pulls up for a jumper at the free-throw line before Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) has time to react at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) wrestle for positioning in the paint at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) leaps towards the rim for an uncontested dunk attempt against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks the ball with authority against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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China listening to changes in the United States of America's foreign policy illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Vice President JD Vance speaks during a briefing at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Victims of mob violence illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe carries a folio marked "Top Secret" as he arrives for a classified briefing with senators on the situation in Venezuela, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)