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From Google's AI (As far as I can tell, this is all accurate. I'm posting this because it's a lot more succinct than posting a half dozen different articles.)

No, Congress does not need to approve a stadium deal in Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia has the authority to approve or reject a stadium deal for the Washington Commanders. While Congress initially granted D.C. control over the RFK Stadium site, it is now up to the D.C. Council to approve any specific redevelopment plan, including a new stadium.
Here's a breakdown:
Congress's Role:
Congress previously passed legislation giving D.C. control over the RFK Stadium site. This legislation, signed into law by President Biden in January, allowed the city to develop the site, including for a potential new stadium.
D.C. Council's Role:
The D.C. Council is the local legislative body responsible for making decisions about the city's land use and development. They are now considering the Commanders' proposal for a new stadium and related development.
No Congressional Approval Needed:
While Congress initially granted D.C. control, it does not need to approve any specific stadium plan. The D.C. Council has the final say on whether to move forward with the project, according to NPR.
Possible Congressional Influence:
Although not required, Congress could potentially exert some influence over the project through oversight or by attaching riders to future legislation. However, the primary decision-making power rests with the D.C. Council.
Recent Developments:
Recent news reports indicate that a Republican Congressman, James Comer, is urging the D.C. Council to approve the deal before their August recess. This shows a level of Congressional interest, but it does not mean they have the power to force approval.

The one thing Trump could do to scuttle a deal is to try to get DC Council to disapprove it. But you can see from above that Republican James Comer actually wants DC council to APPROVE the deal before August recess.

As for Trump tying things up in court for years, I doubt that. I would think any lawsuit brought by Trump would be dismissed relatively quickly. Trump has already admitted he would try to block a stadium deal solely because of his own frivolous and ridiculous personal wishes. He has no legal or other basis to block a deal.