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Even has rumors about the Dolphins acquiring Watson heat up the embattled QBs uncertain future remains a sticking point in any potential trade. 

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback began his peaceful protests against systemic anti-Black racism and police brutality at the beginning of the professional season in 2016. The posture of his protest–a kneel during the national anthem, emblematic of the grief felt by Black Americans amid ongoing injustices, was meant to show respect to the militarybut still subjected to scorn by right-wing owners and politicians including, former President Donald Trump.  American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU...

A group of lawmakers, including d.c.s eleanor holmes norton, has introduced legislation aimed at forcing change. >> i certainly think its a tipping point and the handwriting is on the wall. >> but for jeff bostic, its about holding onto a winning tradition. >> i think its a sense of pride. when we were fortunate enough to wear the burgundy and gold, we were proud to be called redskins, we were proud to represent our nations capitol. >> reporter: now, the redskins name is also facing a legal chal...

Americans. as correspondent reports, president obama has now been drawn into the debate. >> reporter: on the field they are fierce competitors with a faithful fan base. but off the gridiron, a different battle over the teams controversial name, redskins. in an interview released saturday, president obama weighed in for the first time. >> ive got to say if i were the owner of the team, and i knew that there was a name of my team, even if it had a storied history that was offending a sizeable grou...

President obama has now been drawn into the debate. >> reporter: on the field they are fierce competitors with a faithful fan base. but off the gridiron, a different battle over the teams controversial name, redskins. in an interview released saturday, president obama weighed in for the first time. >> ive got to say if i were the owner of the team, and i knew that there was a name of my team, even if it had a storied history that was offending a sizeable group of people, i would think about chan...

Name. lannie davis says he appreciates the presidents opinion, but the moniker is staying. >> the redskins name has been here for 80 years. the original coach was a native american. its not about disrespecting or disparaging anyone. >> reporter: that explanation isnt good enough for some native americans, like those in the united nation who have launched a campaign against the mascot. >> in any other group or other ethnic group would not tolerate this kind of language being used about them thats...

D.c.s eleanor holmes norton, has introduced legislation aimed at forcing change. >> i certainly think its a tipping point and the handwriting is on the wall. >> but for jeff bostic, its about holding onto a winning tradition. >> i think its a sense of pride. when we were fortunate enough to wear the burgundy and gold, we were proud to be called redskins, we were proud to represent our nations capitol. >> reporter: now, the redskins name is also facing a legal challenge and there is an effort und...

Lannie davis says he appreciates the presidents opinion, but the moniker is staying. >> the redskins name has been here for 80 years. the original coach was a native american. its not about disrespecting or disparaging anyone. >> reporter: that explanation isnt good enough for some native americans, like those in the united nation who have launched a campaign against the mascot. >> in any other group or other ethnic group would not tolerate this kind of language being used about them thats so de...

0 a residence in libya, and thats critical for out nithe united s. >> its a place thats lawless at times. >> the fact he felt safer going from iran to libya is very worrisome for the u.s. >> operation incredibly risky. why would they take that risk, and what do you make of the fact that it wasnt ultimately successful? >> the u.s. has targeted al-shabab for several years now, but were always nervous about going in. the reason we wanted to go after him is because he is leadership and hes the drive...

0 moment, but first lets turn to treasury secretary jack lew here in washington. mr. secretary, good to see you. >> good to be here. >> were six days in. has there been any permanent damage to the economy from this shutdown so far? >> savannah, the shutdown is harming people every day. i think were seeing that in the ironic actions of those who chose to shut the government down item by item, trying to reopen the government for things as they discover theres real pain out there. if the shutdown e...