Overview

• President Donald Trump said he would have kept the Redskins name and suggested that winning could make the Commanders moniker acceptable, but he still favors restoring the historic brand.
• Owner Josh Harris reiterated that the franchise is committed to the Washington Commanders identity and has no plans to revert to the Redskins name.
• D.C. Council faces a July 15 deadline to approve the $3.8 billion RFK redevelopment deal or risk voiding the agreement that would bring the team back to Washington.
• Trump offered to use federal authority over the RFK site to help secure the stadium land if D.C. Council delays jeopardize the project.
• Senator Steve Daines said he will support the stadium plan only if the team and NFL agree to honor the old Redskins logo and identity.