Republican activist Scott Presler is pushing voter registration and turnout efforts in New Jersey in hopes of flipping the governorship red in November.Presler focused his 2024 efforts for the election on the neighboring battleground state of Pennsylvania, which went red, but said his group Early Vote Action is focusing on the Garden State based on promising numbers for Republicans in recent years."So, I think the best place to start is a lot of people think that New Jersey is blue. However, look at 2021, and I think that context is Jack Ciattarelli, who is our Trump-endorsed Republican candidate this November, just narrowly lost the governorship in 2021, four years prior by 84,000 votes, and that was a much less favorable environment for the Republican Party, for Donald Trump, etc.," Presler said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And so the fact that we were still close back then shows the appetite that it's not just a Democrat state."DEMOCRAT MIKIE SHERRILL WINS NJ GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY, SETTING UP SHOWDOWN WITH TRUMP-BACKED GOP WINNERIn 2024, President Donald Trump lost the state by a narrower margin than expected, as he garnered 46% of the vote, compared with just over 41% in 2020. In 2021, Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who is the nominee again, lost to Gov. Phil Murphy by just over 84,000 votes, which was a much tighter race than the 2017 gubernatorial election. This year, Rep. Mikie Sherrill is the Democratic nominee as Murphy is wrapping up two consecutive terms in office.Presler said that team is "very diverse," and theyre doing a variety of outreach efforts to not only boost turnout in deep-red areas of the state, but also to connect with key communities in the state, including Jewish, Muslim, Hispanic and Black Americans."I definitely think that the America First emblem or the America First motto, that has been key to saying, Listen, why are we the personal piggy bank of the rest of the world? Why aren't we investing in the infrastructure and education here in our country?' Whereas Democrats wanna put the rest of the globe first and not American citizens," Presler said.TRUMP-BACKED JACK CIATTARELLI CAPTURES GOP NOMINATION FOR NEW JERSEY GOVERNORHe noted that in many areas of the state that border Pennsylvania, there are "shared values" that help better understand the electorate."Our strategy is we want sky-high voter turnout in the rural areas. Therefore, Hunterdon, Salem, Warren, Sussex, those are going to be key to our victory. And sure, the margins of the vote population aren't huge there," he said. "But in a state that was decided by 84,000 votes four years ago, you betcha that a thousand here or a thousand there is gonna make a difference."The race, along with other off-year contests, could be an earlier indicator of the political environment headed into the midterm election and the 2028 presidential race. The activist noted that in New Jersey, touting key Trump policies, like the creation of a major tax deduction on tips, could be crucial to getting out the vote.TRUMP NOT ON BALLOT, BUT PRESIDENT FRONT AND CENTER IN NEW JERSEY'S PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR"You have our beautiful casinos over there," Presler said of Atlantic City. "What did President Trump and the Republican Party just put forth with the BBB? No tax on tips, no tax on overtime. A lot of New Jersey is tourist-centered, and a lot of it is working class in the hospitality industry. I think there's going to be a direct correlation between the economy getting better and the people of New Jersey, especially independent voters coming over for President Trump," he said.The general election in the Garden State is Nov. 4. Virginia is the only other state with a gubernatorial election this year.

Tourism in Las Vegas continues to decline as many visitors are calling out the once-packed Sin City for its high prices.The latest statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) show that only 3.1 million people visited in June, which is down 11.3% compared to last year.The hotel industry is feeling the burn of fewer visitors, with occupancy dropping 6.5% while average daily room rates have lowered to $163.64 down 6.6%, according to the LVCVA.VEGAS VISITORS SHOCKED BY 'ABSURD' RESORT PRICES THAT ARE TURNING TOURISTS INTO 'SPECTATORS'Even the Harry Reid Airport has shown a decline, dropping 4.1% in year-to-date decline compared to the same time last year, according to the website.Tom Reeg, Caesars Entertainment CEO, shared that it would be a "soft summer" on a recent earnings call, according to local reports.A recent X user claimed to have family members living in Las Vegas. The person posted, "They say casinos are empty People are being laid off There is no tourism."Another X user shared a photo of an empty casino, captioning the post, "Las Vegas is dead, bro."In April,three lawsuits were filed against two resorts on the Las Vegas strip for incidents that occurred in the summer of 2024, Fox News Digital previously reported.LOCALS RANT THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD NOW 'LIKE DISNEYLAND' AS POST-OLYMPICS TOURISM SURGESAttorney Brian Virag, founder and CEO of My Bed Bug Lawyer, is representing the plaintiffs in these cases and commented on the situation."We wanted to not only make sure to represent them, but also to bring awareness that bedbugs in Las Vegas hotels are a real problem," Virag told Fox News Digital recently.Many Reddit users have drawn attention to tourism issues in Sin City, posting thoughts in the "r/lasvegas" forum."While the economy is going downhill, the strip nickel and diming folks [sic] is gonna result in this, and its gonna get worse," wrote one user.Another person said, "Slow season in Vegas, no people, no conferences in summer, and its hot."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"I think it's worth noting [that] last June, the NHL awards and NHL draft were both in town," one user pointed out. "I went to both and met a ton of people and none of them were from Vegas, so that would account for a lot of tourism during that time."Another Redditor declared, "Vegas will never recover."Mallory Dumond, Travelmation adviser and supervisor, recently told Fox News Digital the cost of visiting Vegas has increased over the past year."Despite the high price tags, with proper planning, you can still ensure value, comfort and memorable moments if youre thinking of visiting Vegas," she said.Dumond shared a few tips for those seeking to visitthe Gambling Capital of the World.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Opt for a Sunday through Thursday stay if your schedule will allow. Often, you can find 5-star rooms at half the weekend rate! Same suite, same view, smarter timing."Dumond said that hittingnice restaurantscan be more affordable during the day for lunch as opposed to dinner and that visitors should take advantage of tasting menus or happy hours."For those who don't want to stomach the bloated costs in Las Vegas, I encourageclients to consider Atlantic City, New Jersey, for a more affordablecasino-and-beachalternative with major resort brands and entertainment," said Drummond."Napa Valley, California, is ideal for a laid-back, elevated vacation experience with delicious wine and Michelin-stardining."Drummond also suggested, "if your top priority is a high-end luxury resort, check outCabo San Lucas, Mexico, for ocean-front extravagance, spas, yacht charters and 5-star all-inclusives that offer a better value than Vegas."

American Eagle has broken its silence after the company's Sydney Sweeney "great jeans" campaign sparked backlash online.On Friday, the clothing company took to Instagram and shared an official statement."'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' is and always was about the jeans. Her Jeans. Her Story. We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way."APP USERS CLICK HERE"Great jeans look good on everyone," the statement concluded.SYDNEY SWEENEY FROLICS WITH MYSTERY MAN AS AMERICAN EAGLE DROPS PROVOCATIVE NEW ADMany users praised the company for doubling down on their campaign."Kudos to yall for sticking to your guns!!" a user wrote."LETS GOOOOOOO AE FOR THE WIN!!!!!" another user commented.Another added, "Dont cater to the woke - keep making great denim AE."However, not everyone was thrilled with American Eagle's statement."It's the lack of empathy for me.." one user commented."didnt think the response could be even worse than the ad but it somehow was," another added.Fox News Digital reached out to American Eagle for additional comment.This week, American Eagle released their latest campaign with the "Euphoria" actress, titled "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans." Following the launch, there has been a mix of reactions on social media.Some dubbed the campaign as "tone-deaf" due to the alleged racial undertones, others have praised the actress for killing "woke" advertising.In a promo video posted to the brand's Instagram, the 27-year-old walked toward an AE billboard featuring her and the tagline "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes." Sweeney crossed out "Genes" and replaced it with "Jeans" before walking away.APP USERS CLICK HEREAccording to Salon, the term "great genes" was historically used to "celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness."In a second ad, Sweeney is seen laying down and fastening her jeans while saying, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color." The camera then panned up to her blue eyes. "My jeans are blue."Fans were quick to share their disappointment over the ad.WATCH: JD Vance mocks Dem reaction to Sydney Sweeney ad on 'Ruthless' podcast"Entirely tone-deaf," one user commented on Instagram."This is what happens when you have no [people] of color in a room. Particularly in a time like this. This ad campaign got so caught up in this clever play on words and this stunt the [people] in the room missed what was so blatantly obvious to anyone not White," another wrote.Some others in the comments called out the ad for allegedly being "Nazi propaganda.""Oh cute shes in her Nazi propaganda era," one user wrote.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHowever, some were quick to come to the brand, and the "Euphoria" star's defense. "It doesnt hurt ANYONE. Thats the point. Its literally an advertisement for jeans. Not for nazism," one person wrote."I dont get why people dont like this? Its cute and clever," another added."Woke advertising is dead. Sydney Sweeney killed it," one user wrote on X.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy put out a statement praising President Donald Trumps efforts to broker peace and calling for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin."We see and support President Trumps efforts to end Russias war, to stop the killing, and to achieve a dignified and lasting peace. We are grateful to everyone around the world who supports peace efforts and helps us protect lives," Zelenskyy wrote on X."We understand who makes the decisions in Russia and who must end this war. The whole world understands this too. Ukraine calls for moving beyond the exchange of statements and technical-level meetings to talks between leaders. The United States has proposed this. Ukraine has supported it. What is needed is Russias readiness," the Ukrainian leader added.THIS IS PUTIN'S 'LAST CHANCE' TO GET A GOOD CEASEFIRE DEAL, SAYS NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYSTTrump also announced on Friday that he was repositioning two nuclear submarines after a "highly provocative" conversation with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev."Based on the highly provocative statements of the former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences. I hope this will not be one of those instances," Trump wrote on Truth Social.Zelenskyys message comes as Putin has just one week to meet Trumps deadline for ending the three-and-a-half-year war. Acting U.S. Representative John Kelley announced the deadline at a United Nations Security Council briefing on "Threats to International Peace and Security."Trump, who has consistently voiced his desire to end the war, recently said Russias actions against Ukraine were "disgusting.""Both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace. It is time to make a deal. President Trump has made clear this must be done by August 8. The United States is prepared to implement additional measures to secure peace," Kelley said.Kelley reiterated the U.S.s support of Ukraines right to defend itself in the face of Russian attacks.TRUMP BRUSHES BACK RUSSIA'S MEDVEDEV AFTER 'WAR' WARNING: 'WATCH HIS WORDS'"Our support for Ukraines defense cannot be compared to the supply of arms and material to Russia, which enables Russia to continue its full-scale invasion and occupation of Ukrainian territory," Kelley said. "Last week, we called on all UN Member States to help bring the war to an end by ceasing any and all support to Russias war efforts. We do so again today."The American diplomat explicitly named North Korea, China, and Iran as countries that have helped Russia both directly and indirectly. He said that while Beijing has not directly provided Moscow with weapons, it has acted as a "decisive enabler" by "being the most important supplier of Russias war industrial machine."It seems unlikely that Russia would come to the negotiating table as it carried out a deadly airstrike against Kyiv and its representatives at the U.N. appeared to double down on Moscows desire to retake Ukraine."We are not seeking to destroy [Ukraine], its culture or its identity. We would like Ukrainian [and] Russian cultures coexist in this country, as it used to be for decades without any problems or conflicts," Russias Mission to the U.N. wrote on X.In the early hours of Thursday, Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight missiles that hit residential areas in Kyiv. On Friday, Ukraine mourned after 31 were killed in the strike, which was the deadliest air attack carried out by Moscow this year. The death toll includes five children, one of whom was just two years old, according to Reuters. Additionally, more than 150 people were wounded, including 16 children.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared Thursday that she was taking a break from running for office because she doesn't want to be a part of Americas "broken system."During her appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Harris explained why she ruled out running for governor of California, stating she believes Americas political system is "broken" and she does not want to be a part of it at the moment."Recently, I made the decision that I just for now, I dont want to go back in the system. I think its broken," she told host Stephen Colbert after he asked about her declining a potential gubernatorial run.CALIFORNIA DEM DOUBTS SOMEONE FROM THEIR STATE COULD WIN PRESIDENCY SINCE THEY'RE THOUGHT OF AS 'CRAZY PEOPLE'Since Harris lost the White House to President Donald Trump in 2024, there has been much speculation about whether shed run to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., once his current term ends.Harris, the former California Attorney General and U.S. senator from the state, was seen as a leading contender for the office. Sources close to Harris told Fox News Digital in March that the former presidential candidate was seriously considering a run and that she would make her decision by the end of summer.Harris posted a statement to X on Wednesday declaring that she would not be running to replace Newsom this year."For now, my leadership - and public service - will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans," Harris wrote.SUCCEEDING TRUMP IN 2028: SIX REPUBLICANS TO KEEP YOUR EYES ONThe former VP told Colbert what shed rather do instead of running for office this year."For now, I dont want to go back in the system. I want to travel the country. I want to listen to people. I want to talk with people, and I dont want it to be transactional where Im asking for their vote," she said, as the audience applauded.Colbert circled back to her "broken system" remarks, pointing out that for someone who has been in such high office as she has, that statement is "harrowing.""Well, but its also evident, isnt it?" she asked in reply."It is," Harris continued, "But it doesnt mean we give up. Thats not my point."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREColbert admitted he felt she was hinting at giving up the fight. "Oh, absolutely not," she shot back. "I am always going to be a part of the fight. That is not going to change."Although Harris is out of the California governors race, she is still considered a top contender for the 2028 White House race.If Harris eventually does launch a 2028 presidential campaign, she would start her ride on the road to the White House as the most recognizable Democrat in what's expected to be a large field of contenders. And she would also come equipped with a broad fundraising network that she built up last cycle."She would certainly be a very serious candidate in the primary in 2028, if she runs," a Democratic strategist and veteran of multiple White House campaigns told Fox News Digital.

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Senate Republicans are still trying to hash out a deal with their Democratic counterparts to push through a package of President Donald Trumps nominees as their scheduled departure from Washington has come and gone.Republicans are under pressure from the White House, and their own members, to find a path forward, but Senate Democrats have largely dug their heels into the dirt in opposition in a bid to slow down the confirmation process. Lawmakers are still in town hammering toward a deal, while growing frustrations and weariness simmer in the upper chamber.SENATE GOP EYES RULES REVOLT AS DEMS STONEWALL TRUMP NOMINEESSen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., appeared more upbeat about the state of affairs, despite rumblings that negotiations were faltering."Democrats aren't negotiating with us, we're negotiating among ourselves," he told Fox News Digital. "I think we found, I think we may have found a landing spot."Underscoring negotiations with Senate Democrats are threats of rule changes to the confirmation process, which could speed things up but drive a partisan wedge even deeper between the aisles.Trump had initially called on Senate Republicans to consider canceling their August recess to ram through as many of his nominees as possible. But late Thursday night, he took a more stern tone.'ALL THE OPTIONS': GOP EYES CUTTING AUGUST RECESS TO MOVE DOZENS OF TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY DEMS"The Senate must stay in Session, taking no recess, until the entire Executive Calendar is CLEAR!!! We have to save our Country from the Lunatic Left," Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social. "Republicans, for the health and safety of the USA, DO YOUR JOB, and confirm All Nominees. They should NOT BE FORCED TO WAIT. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has been locked in negotiations with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., throughout the week to hammer out a deal that would allow lawmakers to vote on a tranche of nominees quickly.He told reporters Friday evening that he didnt have a "report that adds any certainty to the question of schedule at the moment.""It's still in flux," he said.Senate Republicans have moved at a rapid pace to add more and more nominees to the calendar, and so far have placed nearly 160 onto the schedule. Should a deal not be reached, and the GOP adheres to Trumps demands, leaving Washington to return to their home states until early September may be out of the question.THUNE VOWS TO 'GRIND DOWN' DEMOCRATS AS TRUMP'S NOMINEES FACE 'UNPRECEDENTED' SENATE OBSTRUCTIONWhile most Republicans are on board with trying to ram through Trumps picks, the desire to leave Capitol Hill after a blistering seven-month stretch where lawmakers have already confirmed over 120 of the presidents nominees is palpable.Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., said that the idea that lawmakers would leave town in the next few days "seems to have disappeared.""Grumpiness is here already, as you can hear from my tone, but we're still here. We know the factor of weariness and other commitments outside of Washington, D.C., they work, but there is still a whole set of nominations that need to be completed," he said. A bright spot for Republicans is that the resistance to advancing nominees and confirming them is not across the board among Senate Democrats.Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Fox News Digital that he has plans for recess, but hes ready to cancel those if need be."My hope is that we'll move a number of nominees through and get out fairly soon," he said. "But I'm not the one doing the negotiating."

Iran still has the capabilities to enrich uranium despite U.S. and Israeli strikes and could restart its nuclear program if it wanted to, Tehrans foreign minister claimed.While the U.S. struck three key Iranian nuclear sites, Israel destroyed much of its air defenses, took out top military commanders and killed at least 13 nuclear scientists and more than 1,000 people, according to figures put out by Tehran. Israel claims it killed 30 senior security officials and 11 top nuclear scientists."Buildings can be rebuilt. Machines can be replaced, because the technology is there. We have plenty of scientists and technicians who used to work in our facilities," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a recent interview with the Financial Times."But when and how we restart our enrichment depends on the circumstances."IRAN WILL NOT GIVE UP NUCLEAR ENRICHMENT, TOP OFFICIAL CONFIRMS IN EXCLUSIVE FOX NEWS INTERVIEWWashington maintains that it inflicted significant damage to Irans two main uranium enrichment sites, Fordow and Natanz, and fired missiles that rendered the Isfahan facility essentially inoperable, setting Irans nuclear program back "years."Now, the world is watching to see whether Iran and the West will be able to come to a deal that ensures Iran does not work towards a nuclear weapon in exchange for sanctions relief.Araghchi said the U.S. must offer funds to Iran to compensate for last months strikes in order to move forward with negotiations."They should explain why they attacked us in the middle of . . . negotiations, and they have to ensure that they are not going to repeat that [during future talks]," Araghchi said. "They have to compensate [Iran for] the damage that they have done."Araghchi claimed the so-called 12-Day War "proved there is no military solution for Irans nuclear program."Araghchi also said the strikes had prompted calls from within the regime to weaponize Irans nuclear program but claimed Iran would continue to abide by a two-decade-old fatwa banning the production of nuclear weapons."Anti-negotiation feelings are very high," Araghchi said. "People are telling me, Dont waste your time anymore, dont be cheated by them . . . if they come to negotiations its only a cover-up for their other intentions."The minister repeated Irans insistence that it would not give up its ability to enrich uranium for civil purposes a sticking point for Washington. "With zero enrichment, we dont have a thing."IRANS NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES CRUSHED, BUT REGIMES DESIRE FOR THE BOMB MAY PERSISTThe White House could not immediately be reached for comment on Araghchis remarks.Israeli officials have admitted that some of Irans stockpile of highly enriched uranium did survive the attacks.European powers have threatenaed to trigger "snapback" United Nations sanctions against Iran if there isnt a breakthrough in nuclear talks.Any of the current members of the 2015 nuclear deal, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action France, the UK, Germany, China, and Russia - can invoke the snapback mechanism if they determine Iran hasnt held up its end of the deal. The U.S. cant trigger the sanctions because it pulled out of the deal and enacted unilateral "maximum pressure" sanctions under Trumps first administration.The U.S. heaped more pressure onto Tehran this week with new sanctions on the nations oil network and military drone enterprise.European diplomats have been meeting with Iran to relay how it could avoid snapback sanctions, including resuming cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to monitor its compliance with nuclear limits.Araghchi said Iran would stop negotiating with Europe if they were to trigger the sanctions. "If they do snap back, that means that this is the end of the road for them."

Country music star Jelly Roll is set for a tag-team match at SummerSlam with WWE star Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul this weekend.Jelly Roll appeared at WrestleMania 41 back in April, and as of late he was mixing it up in the ring as he tried to save Orton from McIntyre and Pauls assaults. The 6-foot-1 music star also took a dropkick to the face from McIntyre at Saturday Nights Main Event.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOn the penultimate "Friday Night SmackDown" before SummerSlam, Jelly Roll delivered a Black Hole Slam to Paul. It was one of the last licks to get in before his match.Make no mistake, Jelly Roll said, pro wrestling is as real as it gets."These men and women put their bodies through hell I really understand it now that I went in there. . . . Listen man, that wrestling-is-fake stuff gotta go out the door," he said Friday on ESPNs "Get Up." "Theres no fake way to land on a piece of plywood in-front of 60,000 people. Theres no fake way to go over a cable rope."I broke my pinkie week one of training by accident. Its a constant collision."Jelly Roll added that he wouldnt have had "any courage" to perform at SummerSlam if he didnt have Orton in his corner.WWE STAR NAOMI TALKS DEFENDING WORLD TITLE AGAINST THE 'BEST OF THE BEST' AT SUMMERSLAMOrton also gave Jelly Roll massive praise for how hes handled the increased spotlight in the last few weeks."I think its pretty much common knowledge that Jelly Roll is an amazing human being. He makes time for everybody no matter who you are. He met my wife while he was hosting the Jimmy Kimmel Show a few weeks ago," Orton said. "He was doing rehearsal, he was being pulled every which way, everyone needed a piece of Jelly Roll for rehearsal, but he made five minutes of time to meet my wife and gave her his time."Hes just an amazing human being and hes working as hard as anyone if not harder as anyone whos come into our world."SummerSlam is set for Saturday and Sunday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Washington Commanders pursuit of a playing field at the old RFK Stadium site in D.C. took a major step forward on Friday as President Donald Trump put pressure on the organization over its team nickname.The D.C. Council approved the bill by a vote of 9-3. But the legislation must be approved a second time by the council before being sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, who helped the Commanders execute the plan earlier this year. The second vote will come on Sept. 17.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBowser, team owner Josh Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced it reached an agreement with D.C. officials on the old RFK Stadium site back in April. The three then joined Trump in the Oval Office for a celebration after that.The approved proposal would support a $3.7 billion redevelopment project, featuring the new stadium, 6,000 housing units a retail space and parkland. The nations capital will also host an upcoming NFL Draft on the National Mall in 2027."Todays approval by the Council is transformational for D.C. and brings the Commanders back to our spiritual home, Harris said in a statement. "Like many fans, RFK was the site of memories that fueled my love for this team and this city. Now were closer than ever to reigniting that energy for a new generation."This is a historic moment. This project is about more than delivering a world-class stadium worthy of our players, fans and the region. Its about revitalizing a critical part of our city, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking long-term economic benefits for the district. We look forward to working with our fans, residents, community leaders and elected officials to deliver on this vision."CHARGERS ROUT LIONS IN HALL OF FAME GAME BEHIND STRONG TREY LANCE PERFORMANCE IN PRESEASON OPENERRFK Now!, an organization that rallied support for the Commanders to get clearance for the stadium, expressed its happiness with the council for its vote."We are pleased that the Council listened to DC residents and advanced a great deal for our city," Malcom Fox, the executive director of Opportunity DC and organizer of RFK Now!, said in a news release. "Just a few years ago, bringing the Commanders home seemed impossible. With todays vote, were on track to secure the largest private investment in DC history. This is an enormous win that will generate opportunity in Ward 7 and across the District for decades to come."A wrench was thrown into the vote in July when Trump took issue with the Commanders for refusing to revert to their Redskins name."I may put a restriction on them that if they dont change the name back to the original Washington Redskins, and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, Washington Commanders, I wont make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington. The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone," he wrote on Truth Social.Trump on Thursday expressed his displeasure with the name as he announced the re-establishment of the Presidential Fitness Test."I don't even know what the hell their last name is," Trump said. "It's Commanders or something? Is it Commanders? Commanders, it's not a good name."Harris has maintained that the Commanders name is here to stay.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.