Perspective by Barry Svrluga: For the Capitals to have a chance at putting a dent in their 2-0 playoff deficit, their captain and offensive pulse needs to find a way to get going. wapo.st/49SmR7u

A number of military horses, one of them apparently covered in blood, escaped their keepers and galloped through central London on Wednesday morning during rush hour.

“A number of military working horses became loose during routine exercise this morning. All of the horses have

Wednesday briefing:

- The Senate approved aid for Ukraine and Israel.
- A former tabloid boss testified in Donald Trump’s criminal trial yesterday.
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments today about emergency room abortions. wapo.st/44aS44N

Wednesday briefing:

- The Senate approved aid for Ukraine and Israel.
- A former tabloid boss testified in Donald Trump’s criminal trial yesterday.
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments today about emergency room abortions. wapo.st/49Qcb9u

Five or even six quarterbacks could come off the board in the opening round of this year’s NFL draft, which means extra scrutiny for everyone involved. wapo.st/4b7twf7

Congress passed legislation Tuesday to ban or force a sale of TikTok in the United States, amid concerns that the Chinese-owned platform could be used to monitor and manipulate Americans. Here's what to know about TikTok's parent company, Bytedance. wapo.st/4aMmZHb

Elections from India to Europe have been assailed by AI deepfakes that spread quickly and are no longer easy to debunk — leaving voters vulnerable. wapo.st/3WbrGFT

Columbia University has been in talks with organizers behind protests of Israel’s actions in Gaza — part of a wave of demonstrations at colleges across the country that have led to arrests — to clear an encampment on Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus. wapo.st/3WewGK2

Rep. Summer Lee, a Democrat who has been critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza, prevailed in Pennsylvania’s primary, which served as a test of voters’ attitudes towards the war. Pennsylvania will play a pivotal role in the rematch between Biden and Trump. wapo.st/3xNJflg

Ukraine is aiming to curtail citizen services for men who could be home helping to defend against Russia’s ongoing invasion. wapo.st/4d9nqg2

Analysis by Des Bieler: Tight ends haven’t often provided good returns on first-round NFL draft investments, but a pair of analysts say the Georgia star is well worth a high pick.

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Analysis by Philip Bump: Voters are unusually not interested in the presidential race. This year, more than most, that might determine who wins. wapo.st/3UsW8tN

Review by Ron Charles: A courageous young nurse resists romance to save others from the Nazis. wapo.st/49VDajT

This is more than just a draft for Adam Peters and the rebuilt Washington Commanders front office. It’s a high-stakes exam. wapo.st/3WcuUJs

Opinion by Hugh Hewitt: Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on Israel, followed by Israel’s targeted response less than a week later, might have changed Donald Trump’s calculus for selecting a running mate. wapo.st/4b4CRV2

The U.N. called for “a credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops. Israel’s military actions in Gaza have killed over 34,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials. wapo.st/3JxwgXt

From Any Tan’s new book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” drawings and observations about attracting and befriending birds. wapo.st/4d6PeSr

Analysis by Philip Bump: During Trump’s criminal trial, the former head of the tabloid described how he’d worked with Trump’s attorney on stories — as Cruz alleged when he was a target. wapo.st/3xMjEcp

Everything TikTok users need to know about a possible ban wapo.st/3xQqY6Q

The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, delivering billions of dollars in weapons and funds to Israel and Ukraine. “Israel does not have the right to go to war against the entire Palestinian people,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said ahead of the vote. wapo.st/44l5MSD