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The 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington D.C., according to multiple reports. Axois was the first to report the news.
An official announcement is expected Monday at the White House. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris will reportedly be joined by President Donald Trump, who has an unspecified sports-related announcement scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Monday.
The 2027 draft announcement will come a week after the Commanders revealed intentions to build a new stadium on the old RFK stadium site. Plans for the 65,000-seat venue still requires the approval of the District of Columbia city council.
After the 2025 NFL Draft was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2026 event is slated to be held in Pittsburgh. More than 600,000 fans attended the draft in Green Bay, which was held over the course of three days on April 24-26.
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Multiple people including at least two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, leaving the troops in critical condition and the suspect injured.
At least one National Guard soldier was shot in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
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CNN noted “several people” were shot Wednesday in Washington, with AP reporting a suspect in custody was also shot and has injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
President Donald Trump said both National Guard troops were “critically wounded” and transported to separate hospitals, calling the shooting suspect an “animal.”
The Metropolitan Police Department reported a shooting Wednesday afternoon at 17th and I streets NW, just blocks from the White House.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Rockport Elementary students chosen to help decorate National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC
ROCKPORT, Ind. (WFIE) – Officials with Rockport Elementary say the school has been selected to be part of the 2025 America Celebrates display at the National Tree Lighting in Washington, DC.
They say it’s part of a national program in collaboration with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and the US Department of Education.
Officials say 59 schools created original ornament designs that reflect the culture and landmarks of their home state or territory.
Rockport Elementary’s contributions are now featured in the State Ornaments collection for Indiana.
Officials say each ornament was designed by a student to tell a story of our community and state and celebrate our heritage.
Eighteen ornaments were created to be displayed on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington, DC, surrounding the National Christmas Tree during the 2025 lighting ceremony.
“It is a tremendous honor for our students to represent Rockport Elementary on a national stage. Being selected is an experience our students and our whole school community will always remember. We were thrilled to learn that our designs were chosen to represent not only Rockport Elementary and Spencer County, but the entire state of Indiana. The opportunity shines a spotlight on the creativity, hard work, and pride that our students bring to everything they do. I’m so excited to see their art showcased at the national level, said Art teacher, Veralyn Neal.
The public is invited to view the America Celebrates display during the December viewing season, December 6 through January 1, 2026.
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