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President Barack Obama returns a salute prior to boarding Air Force One before his departure from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Oct. 9, 2015. Obama will keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office in 2017, according to senior administration officials, casting aside his promise to end the war on his watch and instead ensuring he hands the conflict off to his successor. (Associated Press) **FILE**

President Barack Obama returns a salute prior to boarding Air Force One before his departure from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Oct. 9, 2015. Obama will keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office in 2017, according to senior administration officials, casting aside his promise to end the war on his watch and instead ensuring he hands the conflict off to his successor. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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Jayden Daniels gets first NFL win as Commanders beat Giants

Led by a single-game franchise-record seven field goals from kicker Austin Seibert, the Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-18 at Northwest Stadium, Landover, Md., September 15, 2024. (Photos by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)