The Washington Examiner’s John Keim (JK) takes questions from fans about his future with the Washington Post (starting July 1), the defensive backfield, rookie potential and more in this installment of “Redskins Mailbag.” It’ll be his final mailbag before joining the Post in July. It was rather long so we broke this one up into two parts. Thank you for the questions

The Washington Examiner’s John Keim (JK) takes questions from fans about the Redskins’ chances of repeating, how they’ll use the tight ends and his future with the Washington Post (starting July 1), the defensive backfield, rookie potential and more in this installment of “Redskins Mailbag.” It’ll be his final mailbag before joining the Washington Post in July. It was rather long so we broke this one up into two parts. Thank you for the questions

1. Robert Griffin III says “without a doubt” the start of training camp is a realistic goal for his return. He did walk with a slight limp at one point Thursday.

Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time this offseason. The main topic: the three rookie defensive backs and what to expect at safety. Here are some highlights:

Scientists modified Toxoplasma gondii to deliver a potential Rett Syndrome therapeutic to the mouse brain. 

Scientists advance Parkinson’s disease biomarker research one sniff at a time.

A team of researchers developed a technique, ACE, to improve the ability to study low-abundance proteins using mass cytometry.

A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.

This handbook is designed to empower both new and seasoned flow cytometry users who are curious about the unique capabilities of HTS cytometry.

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 

Discover how automation increases the efficiency and reliability of blood-based liquid biopsy assays.

Optical density can be affected by sample conditions, the state of the measuring vessel, and instrument configuration.

Cellular oxygen consumption in the brain may shed new light on Alzheimer’s disease onset, progression, and treatment.

By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts.

Infrastructure expansion will enable rapid ingestion, homogenization of new multi-omics and real-world data for accelerated delivery of multidimensional insights to inform drug development

Alexander Fleming’s 1928 discovery of a mold with antibacterial properties was only the first serendipitous event on the long road to penicillin as a life-saving drug.

Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential treatment strategies. 

In this symposium, an expert panel will discuss how sequencing and omics technologies enable unprecedented exploration of health and disease, from genetic disorders to cancer. 

Scientists are reimagining the food system, turning to fungal fermentation as a sustainable method for transforming food byproducts into tasty treats.

Zymo Research believes that Qiagen’s lawsuit is part of a larger strategy to misuse litigation as a tool to stifle innovation and delay the adoption of groundbreaking technologies that benefit the scientific and medical communities.  

The nation's capital Washington, D.C., is the least festive of the United States, according to a study.

The British Embassy in Washington donated 2,500 Paddington books to schools based in Washington, D.C., just in time for Christmas.

In 2023, vehicle theft became an epidemic in the Washington, D.C., area as the rate soared, with more than 6,000 cars stolen this year in the capital city.

The Wizards found out last week they will have the eighth-best odds (3.5 percent) to win next month's draft lottery after losing a tiebreaker with the Detroit Pistons. While they could leapfrog to the first, second or third pick, in an unlikely scenario they could fall as far as 11th.

On the court, Louisville's Russ Smith is known for his impetuousness. But in remaining with the Cardinals for his senior year, Smith has made a measured decision that undoubtedly pleases and surprises coach Rick Pitino. After the Cardinals won the national championship, Smith's dad declared his son ready for the NBA Draft. Isn't completing his eligibility the last thing to expect from a guy nicknamed Russdiculous?

The Redskins will have a chance to draft LSU corner Tyrann Mathieu. Two years ago, that would have been an exciting possibility. Now? After missing last season because he was kicked off the team, reportedly for multiple positive drug tests? It's far from a no-brainer and, really, it depends on your philosophy.

The scene is all too familiar now. The long and tortured Stanley Cup playoff history of the Capitals means little to the current generation of players. None of them were born or raised here, after all.

How rare was Jordan Zimmermann’s complete game shutout in Friday’s 1-0 win over the Reds? It was just the eighth for the Nats since moving to D.C. in 2005 and was the first complete-game one-hit shutout. Here are the Nats pitchers who have pitched complete-game shutouts.

The locker sat empty in the happy clubhouse, its contents packed away and its occupant gone. Danny Espinosa has been a key contributor to the Nationals since his first promotion from the minor leagues late in the 2010 season. He has played 390 games for Washington, most of them at second base. But on Tuesday he was absent, a glaring void next to his normal spot alongside teammate Ian Desmond’s stall. Around the room loud music blasted from the stereo system after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Espinosa wasn’t there to enjoy it.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg did not throw a bullpen session as hoped this week and instead was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with a strained lat muscle.

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa underwent MRIs on both his left shoulder and his right wrist on Wednesday.

The Nationals let another game slip away on Saturday afternoon and suddenly a frustrating first two months to the 2013 season is looking a lot worse.

BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire — Former Vice President Mike Pence met with local New Hampshire politicians during his crisscrossing of the Granite State on Wednesday as speculations mount over his 2024 ambitions.

(The Center Square) – Whether a county can have more control over renewable energy projects like wind farms is under consideration by Illinois lawmakers in the final hours of lame-duck session.

A former top aide to the mayor of Washington D.C. sexually harassed a female employee, according to an internal probe.

(The Center Square) — A legislative task force "to study the dissolution or absorption of fiscally distressed municipalities" set the tone in its first meeting with a vote to change its name.

Rasika West End was overflowing with D.C. newsmakers Tuesday night. First, President Obama's nominee for national security adviser, Susan Rice, dined at one table with her family. Then, at another table, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer had a meal with PBS' Jim Lehrer. And finally, Shaun Donovan, secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, ate at a third table, a restaurant rep tells Yeas & Nays.

The Newsbabes -- those pink-clad broads of broadcasting -- are back again this year with their annual breast cancer fundraising, this year raising money for the Howard University Cancer Center. The event, in its fifth year, will be taking place June 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton in downtown D.C. Tickets cost $75. The host committee consists of WJLA's Rebecca Cooper, NBC4's Angie Goff, CNN's Brianna Keilar and more.

We surveyed the Yeas & Nays alumni association -- Politico's Patrick Gavin, Urban Daddy's Jeff Dufour, Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Kiki Ryan, the New York Post's Tara Palmeri, Clyde's Restaurant Group's Katy Adams and Washington City Paper's Jenny Rogers -- to give you, loyal readers, some of our favorite items that appeared in the newspaper:

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is holding a hearing examining the General Service Administration's site selection for the FBI's new headquarters.

On Tuesday, Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that includes massive layoffs and dozens of service cuts as the agency faces a $750 million deficit.

An alliance of top automakers urged President Joe Biden to reconsider rules that would prop up electric vehicles at the expense of gas-powered ones.

An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to return to Portland, Oregon, on Friday, after a window on the Boeing blew off midflight.

The Washington Redskins will change their team name.

The Washington Commanders announced on Thursday that its marching band would make a return for the 2022 season.

After former team owner Daniel Snyder sold the Washington Commanders, many people foolishly hoped that the new ownership group would entertain the idea of returning the longtime Redskins name to the franchise. This wishful thinking was egged on after a group known as the Native American Guardian’s Association created a petition that has nearly 131,000 signatures to bring back the glorious Redskins moniker.

A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders after the team alleged the group, which is advocating that the team revert to its "Redskins" title, was "fake."

A tech conference meant to be the largest gathering of female technologists faced backlash when biological men identifying as "nonbinary" were seen attending the event.

The United States Coast Guard says it has recovered the remaining debris from the site of the Titan submersible that imploded four months ago while visiting the site of the RMS Titanic shipwreck.

The Senate confirmed Harry Coker Jr. as the new national cyber director.