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Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

The Washington Commanders' plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared another significant hurdle

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Trump Demands Washington Commanders 'Immediately' Return To Previous Name Or He'll Sink RFK Stadium Deal

President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to torpedo Washington's planned RFK Stadium redevelopment unless the NFL franchise now called the Commanders revives its former Redskins nickname.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

Washington Commanders: Trump Pushes for 'Redskins' Name, Threatens Stadium Restrictions

Trump calls for Commanders name change back to Redskins and threatens to halt RFK stadium redevelopment amid political backlash.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21, 2025

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Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site

Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Trump Mulls Taking Over DC Government In New Interview

President Trump discusses potential government takeover of DC, RFK Stadium, and past presidents in recent interview.

President Biden signs RFK Stadium bill, opening door for Commanders’ return to D.C.

The Commanders are one step closer to a new stadium in Washington.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2025

President Biden Signs Bill For RFK Stadium Redevelopment

President Biden signs bill transferring RFK Stadium land to D.C., potentially bringing back the Washington Commanders. Mayor Bowser excited for redevelopme...

Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that transfers the land that includes the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to city control

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Congress Passes Bill Giving DC Control Of RFK Stadium

Congress passes a bill granting DC control of RFK Stadium, potentially bringing back the Washington Commanders.

Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Good news for the Commanders: RFK Stadium bill passes in shocking turn of events

Some good news for Washington, D.C. and the Commanders.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2024

RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

DC Mayor Corrects Elon Musk's Misinformation On Stadium Funding

DC Mayor Bowser clarifies misinformation about Congress' spending bill impact on Commanders' stadium and celebrates renovation project for Capitals and Wiz...

DC Mayor corrects misinformation over RFK Stadium land after celebrating start of arena renovations

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser took a break from celebrating the start of an $800 million arena renovation project to correct misinformation circulating on social media about another major Washington sports project that is suddenly in jeopardy

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital

NFL Commissioner And Washington Commanders Owner Meet On Capitol Hill

NFL Commissioner and Washington Commanders owner discuss RFK Stadium access with lawmakers. Senate committee passes RFK Stadium revitalization act.

Roll Call · Nov 18, 2024

Burgundy and hold: What’s next for the RFK stadium site bill? - Roll Call

Some want to bring the Commanders back to D.C., but their hopes rest with the Senate, where Steve Daines continues his logo push.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2024

RFK Stadium is approved for demolition by National Park Service

Another hurdle removed for a potential new stadium in the District.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2023

Report: Commanders lobbying federal government to hand control of RFK site to D.C. government

The Commanders under new ownership will have options for a new stadium. But it's clear the RFK Stadium site is No. 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

Throwback Thursday: Giants fall to Washington at snowy RFK in 1982

At a snowy RFK Stadium during the strike-shortened season of 1982, the New York Giants let one slip away against the Washington Redskins.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022

If Daniel Snyder sells the Commanders, the RFK Stadium site could be back in play

Will the RFK Stadium site be back in play for the Commanders if Snyder sells the team?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5, 2022

RFK Stadium on Fire, Several Fires in Below Grade Levels, per DC Fire

Smoke was seen coming out of the D.C. based venue on Tuesday.

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