This Day in History: Booker T. Washington was born

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April 5, 2026

This Day in History: Booker T. Washington was born

(WDBJ) – April 5, 1856:

Booker T. Washington was born in Franklin County, Virginia.

Washington would later gain fame for championing humanitarian efforts for African Americans, establishing the Tuskegee Institute, a school for African Americans, in 1881.

Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our country called “We the People”.

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Washington Nationals Give Back to U.S. Military Community Through Club-Led Initiatives

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May 22, 2026

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Washington Nationals Give Back to U.S. Military Community Through Club-Led Initiatives

As part of the Washington Nationals’ commitment to supporting U.S. military member outreach and engagement and in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Club hosted a number of programs for service members and their families to start the 2026 season, including the continuation of year-round initiatives and the launch of

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Republicans flee Washington after flap on Trump's 'weaponization fund' and ballroom spending

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May 21, 2026

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Republicans flee Washington after flap on Trump's 'weaponization fund' and ballroom spending

U.S. Senate Republicans abandoned plans to vote on an ICE funding bill on Thursday in ‌an act of revolt over one of President Donald Trump’s priorities: a $1.8 billion fund for victims of government “weaponization,” including those convicted of crimes during the riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Washington Capitals re-sign Timothy Liljegren to a 2-year, $6.5 million contract

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May 20, 2026

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Washington Capitals re-sign Timothy Liljegren to a 2-year, .5 million contract

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million.

General manager Chris Patrick announced the deal Wednesday. Liljegren will count $3.25 million against the salary cap next season and in 2027-28.

The right-handed-shooting Swede played just four games for the Capitals after they acquired him from San Jose at the trade deadline in early March. He could have a bigger role next season as part of a blue line that is not expected to have John Carlson back after Washington sent the pending free agent to Anaheim on the eve of the deadline.

Now 27, Liljegren has 94 points in 324 regular season and playoff games in the NHL, with the vast majority of that time spent with Toronto.

The biggest question of the offseason for Patrick and the front office is the status of longtime captain, face of the franchise and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin, who has not yet declared whether he’ll return for a 22nd season at age 41.

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