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"Monumental Deal Secures Capitals and Wizards in D.C., Sparks Entertainment District Growth"
1 year ago•Source: The Washington Post
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"RFK Jr. Considers Aaron Rodgers as Running Mate Amid VP Speculation"
Rumors of Aaron Rodgers potentially running for vice president have gone viral, with ESPN's Mike Greenberg poking fun at the situation. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed that Rodgers is among his top picks for the VP spot. The New York Jets had acquired Rodgers in 2023, but his season was cut short due to an Achilles injury. Kennedy is set to announce his running mate on March 26 and has approached several individuals, including Rodgers, for the position. Both Rodgers and Kennedy have faced controversy over their skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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"Proposed Potomac Yard Arena Deal Sours Powerful Va. Democrat and Disrupts Walkable Route 1 Plan"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
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