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Kadarius Toney’s girlfriend was 7 months pregnant when he allegedly choked her, 911 call shows

The 911 call that led to the arrest of two-time Super Bowl champion Kadarius Toney shows his girlfriend claiming she was strangled while seven months pregnant.

TMZ obtained the audio in which the unidentified woman said she and the former Kansas City Chiefs receiver got into an “altercation,” which allegedly led to Toney getting physical with her.

The Jan. 14 incident occurred in Douglasville, Georgia.

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Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

“He put his hands on me while holding my daughter, and I’m seven months pregnant,” the woman says in the audio.

The woman also said she placed the call from a neighbor’s house after having to “run” from her own home.

The woman also mentioned that she and Toney, a first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2021, lived together.

KADARIUS TONEY, CHIEFS’ SUPER BOWL HERO, ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STRANGLING A WOMAN

According to TMZ Sports, Toney is accused of putting his hand around the woman’s throat and squeezing “with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe.”

He is also accused of taking the woman’s phone during the altercation so she couldn’t call for help. She is also said to have had marks on her neck and hemorrhaging in her eyes.

Jail records say Toney was charged with one count of aggravated assault-strangulation and another charge of obstructing/harassing 911 calls.

Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a 5-yard touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Fox News Digital reached out to a representative of Toney for comment but has not heard back.

Toney was the 20th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida after the Giants traded down from No. 11.

Despite showing small flashes of his shifty ability on the field in New York, he was traded to the Chiefs midway through his second NFL season, and it worked out in favor of his new squad.

Toney’s finest moment came during hte 2023 Super Bowl, when he had a record-breaking punt return and a fourth quarter touchdown to help the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles.

But Toney was left off last year’s Super Bowl roster, though he received a ring for his efforts during the regular season with the team. He did not play in the team’s final seven games, including the playoffs.

Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball for a touchdown on a play called back due to a penalty during the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

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Toney played just three games during the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns, never making a catch.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
NY Dems call Trump’s plan to shut down the DOE “illegal” and “unconstitutional.”

While the nation anticipates an executive order from President Donald Trump to dismantle the Department of Education, New York Democrats sparked a debate about its legality. The White House says cutting wasteful government funding is “not a crime in a court of law.”

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., held a press conference at a Manhattan public school this week, calling Trump’s plans for the Education Department “illegal” and “unconstitutional.” The White House said the Democrats are “gaslighting” Americans.

“Earlier this week, we learned that the Trump administration is drafting an executive order to shut down the Department of Education,” Gillibrand said on Sunday. “This would jeopardize thousands of New York jobs, and billions of dollars in federal funding for New York’s kids, teachers, families and schools. We’re here to show them that we are ready to fight for our kids, fight for our communities and fight for our schools.”

As Trump is expected to take steps this month to defund the Department of Education, Democrats began another week of Trump’s second term protesting the Department of Government Efficiency. The Trump administration dismissed the protests as an attempt “to recover from their embarrassing loss” in November.

MAXINE WATERS, HOUSE DEMS RIPPED FOR ‘UNHINGED’ CLASH WITH SECURITY GUARD AT EDUCATION DEPT

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about gun violence during the Clinton Global Initiative on Sept. 23, 2024, in New York City. (Alex Kent/Getty Images)

“The Democrats have no plan on how to recover from their embarrassing loss, and it shows. Instead of working to become a party that focuses on the will of the people, they are hell-bent on keeping their heads in the sand and gaslighting on the widely supported mission of DOGE. Slashing waste, fraud, and abuse, and becoming better stewards of the American taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars might be a crime to Democrats, but it’s not a crime in a court of law,” White House principal deputy press secretary, Harrison Fields told Fox News Digital in a statement.

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Gillibrand on Sunday reminded New Yorkers that dismantling the Department of Education would require congressional approval.

“What he’s doing is illegal. It’s unconstitutional. It’s unconstitutional and illegal. It’s unconstitutional because Congress is the only body that is allowed to decide how the taxpayer dollars that New Yorkers send to Washington is spent.”

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand and Gov. Kathy Hochul called Trump’s plans for the Education Department “illegal” and “unconstitutional.” (Getty/iStock)

Hochul warned New Yorkers that they will pick up the tab if Trump shuts down the Department of Education.

“The largest part of your local property tax bill is your school taxes,” Hochul said. “If that money evaporates from the federal government, where are they going to go? This is going to hit homeowners and businesses, and I want them to be aware of this consequence.”

Students board a school bus in Manhattan’s East Village in New York City. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Hochul said defunding the Department of Education could deny students Pell Grants, a federally funded program that helps low-income students pay for college, and New York City’s public school nutrition programs, which provide free breakfast, lunch and after-school meals for students. Hochul urged New York Republicans to speak up in Washington for New York’s public school students.

“This is an outrage,” Gillibrand added. “The Trump administration is stealing money from our kids, from our teachers and from our schools. These are New York tax dollars.”

House Democrats were blocked from entering the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2025. (Fox News)

The New York Democrats said shutting down the Department of Education could cost New York’s 2.6 million students almost $1 billion annually.

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Hochul and Gillibrand join a growing coalition of Democrats speaking out against Trump’s education plans. Democrats protested outside the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., on Friday, demanding an audience with acting Education Secretary Denise Carter. Carter is keeping Linda McMahon’s seat warm during her Senate confirmation process.

Deirdre Heavey is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.

February 11, 2025
Tom Brady disagrees with referees on controversial pass interference call against Eagles in Super Bowl LIX

The officiating in Super Bowl LIX has been a hot-button topic in the weeks and days leading up to the big game in New Orleans.

Earlier this week, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed claims that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs. He described the allegations as “ridiculous.” It took just a few minutes to tick off the game clock on Sunday before the referees took the spotlight once again.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni elected to go for it on fourth down in the first quarter. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found wide receiver A.J. Brown far down the right sideline.

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Tom Brady on the field before Super Bowl LIX (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

But Brown’s catch was negated when referees threw a penalty flag. Brown was assessed with an offensive pass interference penalty.

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Replays appeared to show some contact between Brown and Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie, who fell to the ground during the play. The referee’s call sparked some controversy, with some arguing Brown’s actions did not escalate to the level of pass interference.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie during the first half of Super Bowl LIX. (Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Seven-time Super Bowl winner and FOX Sports lead analyst Tom Brady was among those who took issue with the call.

“He’s a big, physical, strong receiver. Just getting off the press on McDuffie. Aw, don’t like that one bit. This is too critical of a game. The hand-fighting is going on down the field. What do you think, Mike?” Brady asked FOX Sports rules expert Mike Pereira, who is also a member of the broadcast team.

Mike Pereira (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

“Certainly I agree when you look at, there’s hand-fighting. There’s a little bit of shove at the end and a trip. I think it’s one that did not need to be called,” Pereira explained.

Brady followed Pereira’s comments by asserting that type of call shouldn’t happen in a game of this magnitude.

“I always thought in these games you let the players play. It should be decided on the field. Don’t like that call to start the game,” Brady finished.

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The Eagles went into the locker room at the Caesars Superdome with a 24-0 halftime lead. Hurts rushed for a touchdown and threw another in the first half. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ended the first two quarters with just 33 passing yards. He threw two interceptions, one of which Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean ran back for a touchdown.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 10, 2025
1st Super Bowl LIX controversial call goes Chiefs’ way, social media explodes

There was an early penalty flag in Super Bowl LIX that went the Chiefs’ way, and social media, right on cue, went ablaze.

On 4th-and-2, the Eagles opted to keep the offense on the field, and Jalen Hurts found A.J. Brown deep for a first down.

However, the referees were quick to throw a flag on Brown for offensive pass interference.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.

The flag bumped the Birds back 10 yards rather than put them in the red zone, and they had to punt instead.

Nick Sirianni was red-hot about what even FOX broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt said was “controversial,” and even rules analyst Mike Pereira said he didn’t see enough.

It seems like they spoke for most of social media.

The Eagles were able to force a punt, but it sure changed the dynamic of the start of the ballgame, even though it may have been the right call.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter of Super Bowl LIX. (Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

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There has been lots of chatter about the referees favoring the Chiefs throughout the season, and after a beneficial call late in the AFC title game against the Bills, the cries were even louder.

However, in a sense of potential makeup calls, Kansas City wound up being called for a personal foul for unnecessary roughness on third down on Philly’s next drive. It continued the Birds’ drive, and they took advantage of it with their patented tush push several plays later to go up 7-0 in the first.

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The Chiefs are aiming to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

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February 10, 2025
Kamala Harris receives icy reaction at Lakers game while fans call out unimpressive seats

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was spotted at a Los Angeles Lakers game this week and appeared to receive a rather icy reaction from fans in attendance on Thursday night.

Videos shared on social media showed Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, walking to their seats at the Crypto.com Arena for Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

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Social media users pointed out Harris’ seats, which appeared several rows up from the court, and the overall lack of reception as Harris and Emhoff made their way up.

Comedian Jeff Dye, who was in attendance, shared a video of Harris’ and Emhoff’s seats.

“Kamala Harris is at the Lakers Warriors game in like row 58. Should’ve saved some of that money. @KamalaHarris @DouglasEmhoff,” he said in a post shared on X. “lol. What a world.”

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“Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff arrive at the Lakers game. Pretty much nobody cared,” one user wrote on X.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

“Crowd is completely unfazed,” another commented.

“The crowd’s unenthusiastic response says it all,” one post read.

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Following Harris’ failed campaign, speculation about the former vice president’s future in politics has linked her to a possible California gubernatorial bid in 2026.

Prior to Thursday’s NBA game, Harris visited areas damaged by the Palisades wildfires and spoke with displaced residents at a Red Cross shelter.

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That same day, when speaking with reporters, Harris appeared to dodge the rumors about her future political endeavors.

Pacific Palisades, CA, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Former Vice President Kamala Harris tours a damaged neighborhood with LA County officials. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

“I have been home for two weeks and three days,” Harris said. “My plans are to be in touch with my community, to be in touch with the leaders and figure out what I can do to support them.”

When pressed further, Harris responded that she “would be here no matter what office I hold, because it is the right thing to do.”

Fox News Digital’s Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.

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February 8, 2025
Foreign policy experts split on whether Trump will follow through with Gaza takeover: ‘It’s a wakeup call’

Middle East and foreign policy experts are split on President Donald Trump’s eyebrow-raising call for the U.S. to “take over” Gaza, with some arguing it is a reversal of his “America First” policy and others saying it is just the catalyst required to secure lasting change in the region.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., led the charge opposing Trump’s proposal on Wednesday, declaring on X that taking over Gaza would be “yet another occupation to doom our treasure and spill our soldiers’ blood.” Some Middle East experts see Trump’s move differently, however.

James Carafano, a senior counselor at the Heritage Foundation, argued that Trump’s proposal was “dressing down to the entire international community.”

“[It’s] a wake up call that the world really needs to get serious. The notion that we could ever have a safe harbor in the Middle East where people can organize something like Oct. 7 again is unthinkable,” he told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. “We are not going back to the bad old days of a hellhole run by Hamas and funded by UNRWA, so people need to start putting some serious equity on the table.”

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Michael Singh, managing director at the Washington Institute for Near East policy, argued that Trump’s offer is meant to be a catalyst for the region, rather than a real plan for the U.S. to deploy in Gaza.

“President Trump obviously likes to be provocative, and his proposal on Gaza is certainly that,” Singh told Fox. “It will elicit strong reactions in the region, but at its heart are two principles that are spot on: America needs to take a leadership role in the Middle East on one hand, but our regional partners need to step up and do more on the other.”

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu answer questions during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 4, 2025. ( REUTERS/Leah Millis)

“I do not think the U.S. will take over Gaza; but if President Trump’s salvo prompts regional states to step forward with practical ideas of their own and to do more to address regional crises, it will have served its purpose,” he added.

TRUMP’S MIDDLE EAST ENVOY EXPLAINS GAZA TAKEOVER PROPOSAL: ‘MORE HOPE’ FOR PALESTINIANS’ FUTURES

While delivering remarks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu on Tuesday, Trump said that Palestinians should be settled outside the Gaza Strip, and that the U.S. will transform the region, which he described as a “demolition site.”

“The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip,” Trump declared, saying, “we’ll own it, and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site … level it out, create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area.”

“I do see a long term ownership position,” Trump said of the region.

Hamas gathers in a show of strength during a parade by the terror group in Gaza on Jan. 25, 2025. (TPS-IL)

Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies who focuses on Palestinian militant groups and Hezbollah, argues Trump is serious about his plan rather than using it as diplomatic posturing.

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“A plan to end the cycle of violence is in the United States’ interest and does not conflict with Trump’s America First policy,” Truzman told Fox, noting that the weakened state of Hamas and Iran’s terrorist proxies in the region present a unique opportunity.

“Trump is serious about his plan. Hamas, Iran, and other bad actors in the region who’ve been heavily invested in the conflict understand this. How they react in the coming days and weeks will be an important sign of what is in store for the region,” he added, predicting pushback from al-Qaeda and other groups that benefit from instability in the region.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to [email protected], or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.

February 5, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard explains why she won’t call Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ ahead of tough committee vote

Tulsi Gabbard is seeking to assuage senators’ concerns about her nomination in a new opinion piece explaining why she thought “traitor” was too harsh a word for Edward Snowden.

Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence (DNI), did not endorse Snowden’s whistleblowing actions during her confirmation hearing, but her refusal to call him a traitor left some Republicans unsettled.

She admitted that Snowden’s release of classified information to the media “harmed our national security” but also “revealed illegal and unconstitutional government programs that conducted mass surveillance of millions of Americans’ data.”

Gabbard elaborated in a Newsweek op-ed. “Given the interest by committee members about whether Edward Snowden should be called a ‘traitor,’ here’s what I shared with the Senate Intelligence Committee in the closed session about why I do not casually throw around that term: Treason is a capital offense, punishable by death, yet politicians like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former US Senator Mitt Romney have slandered me, Donald Trump Jr. and others with baseless accusations of treason.”

TOP SENATE INTELLIGENCE DEM GRILLS GABBARD IF EDWARD SNOWDEN IS ‘BRAVE’: ‘VERY TROUBLING’

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard gave testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Jan. 30, 2025. (AP)

“Snowden should have raised his concerns about illegal surveillance through authorized channels, such as the Inspector General or the Intelligence Committee, instead of leaking to the media,” she wrote.

Gabbard struck a different tone as a Democratic member of the House, when she introduced a resolution with former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., calling for all charges to be dropped against Snowden. She also put forth a bill that would have offered additional whistleblower protection for people like Snowden.

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“If it wasn’t for Snowden, the American people would never have learned the NSA was collecting phone records and spying on Americans,” she said on Joe Rogan’s podcast in 2019.

Snowden, who now lives in exile in Russia, leaked classified documents about global surveillance programs that pitted national security concerns against privacy concerns.

If confirmed as DNI, Gabbard said she would not protect those who go outside authorized whistleblower channels to leak classified information, but she would also establish a hotline directly to herself for whistleblowers.

Edward Snowden leaked classified documents about global surveillance programs that pitted national security concerns against privacy concerns. (Getty)

Gabbard added that she would institute proper oversight to protect against illegal intelligence collection programs and conduct security clearance reform to minimize access to highly classified intelligence.

She also promised to end “weaponization” of the intelligence community and pointed to the Iraq War as a prime “failure of intelligence.”

“This disastrous decision led to the deaths of thousands… And it led to the rise of ISIS, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other Islamist Jihadist groups, and the emboldening of Iran.”

TULSI GABBARD CONFIRMATION FATE TO BE TESTED WITH KEY COMMITTEE VOTE

As a Hawaii Democrat in the House, Tulsi Gabbard had supported dropping charges against Edward Snowden. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)

During her confirmation hearing, Gabbard was also pressed on her past meetings with then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, her previous Section 702 of FISA stance and her views on Russia.

While Intel Committee Chair Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has continued to promote Gabbard for the role. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., initially a skeptic, announced Tuesday morning he would support Gabbard’s confirmation in a committee vote after receiving written assurances about her perspective on whistleblowers.

Gabbard will likely need the support of every single Republican on the committee, assuming no Democrats vote in her favor. None of the Democratic senators have said they will vote to advance her nomination.

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She clinched support from other GOP skeptics – Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, after her hearing.

Gabbard still has not won the support of Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Jerry Moran, R-Kans., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and John Curtis, R-Utah.

Fox News’ Julia Johnson contributed to this report.

February 4, 2025
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes ‘excited’ for Tom Brady to be on call for Super Bowl LIX

Tom Brady will be on the call for Super Bowl LIX alongside Kevin Burkhardt as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a chance to do something Brady never did during his playing career – win three consecutive Super Bowl titles. The talk about Mahomes entering the same atmosphere as Brady will be immense.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes joins Super Bowl LIX Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Mahomes acknowledged his excitement for Brady to be on the call for his games. The Chiefs don’t usually play on FOX given that AFC teams usually play on CBS broadcasts.

“I have so much respect for Tom, and he’s been someone that’s given me so much advice in my career,” Mahomes said. “So, it’ll be really cool, and I’m sure he’ll break it down, and it’ll be a great game, and I’m excited for the fans to see it.”

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Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady greets Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after their game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA Today Sports)

Brady is considered the greatest NFL player of all time and Mahomes’ accolades are just starting to get up there to match the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star. Mahomes has been in the NFL for eight years, and he’s about to appear in his fifth Super Bowl.

But Brady had Mahomes’ number in the latter stages of his career. Brady and the Buccaneers topped Mahomes and Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Brady and the Patriots also defeated Mahomes and the Chiefs in the 2018 AFC Championship.

Mahomes had three playoff losses and Brady is responsible for two of them. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is the other.

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Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

This time, Brady will be up in the booth to see whether Mahomes can pull off history.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 4, 2025
President Trump continues call for ‘state-of-the-art’ Iron Dome missile system

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President Donald Trump said that the construction of an Iron Dome-like shield for the U.S. is a top priority for him on Monday, calling for “immediate” work to be done on the project before signing an executive order.

Trump made the remarks at a Republican dinner in Florida on Monday, while commending his recently-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. After landing at Joint Base Andrews that night, he confirmed that he signed an executive order regarding the Iron Dome on the plane.

“Pete Hegseth, who’s going to be great, by the way… I think he’s going to be fantastic,” Trump said at the event. “I know him very well. I think he’s going to be fantastic.”

“He’s what we need, to immediately begin the construction of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile defense shield, which will be able to protect Americans.”

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President Trump says that he will sign an EO authorizing an Iron Dome project. (Reuters)

The president added that Americans “protect other countries, but we don’t protect ourselves.” Trump also referenced that President Ronald Reagan was interested in the system during the Cold War, but Americans “didn’t have the technology.”

“And now we have phenomenal technology. You see that with Israel,” Trump continued. “So I think the United States is entitled to that. And everything will be made right here in the USA 100%.”

“We’re going next to ensure that we have the most lethal fighting force in the world.”

On Monday, the State Department said that a future Iron Dome is one of Hegseth’s many priorities.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

“Other areas the secretary will study include reinstating troops that were pushed out because of COVID-19 vaccination mandates and developing an Iron Dome anti-missile system for the United States,” the statement read.

This wasn’t Trump’s first mention of an Iron Dome for the U.S. At the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball on Jan. 20., Trump said that the project was on his radar.

“We’re also doing the Iron Dome all made in America,” Trump said. “We’re going to have a nice Iron Dome.”

The Republican leader also referenced the plan on the campaign trail in 2024.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

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“By next term we will build a great Iron Dome over our country,” Trump said during a West Palm Beach event on June 14. “We deserve a dome…it’s a missile defense shield, and it’ll all be made in America.”

January 28, 2025
Johnson considering Trump’s call to condition California wildfire aid on voter ID crackdown

DORAL, Fla. — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested Monday that he is open to conditioning California wildfire aid on forcing the state to embrace voter ID laws.

President Donald Trump floated the idea on Friday, the same day he visited flame-ravaged Los Angeles.

Johnson said he had not spoken with Trump personally about the issue yet but criticized the progressive stronghold’s handling of elections and other policy decisions that led to the fire.

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Speaker Mike Johnson suggested he could support President Trump’s call to condition wildfire aid to California (Getty Images/Shutterstock)

“Listen, there are a lot of issues going on in California, and we have been lamenting the lack of voter security there for some time,” Johnson said.

He then referenced three seats in California that Republicans lost in close House races this past November – though there have been no reports or instances of fraud detected in any of those match-ups.

“We saw three of our seats, frankly, slip away from us in the weeks that it took to continue counting ballots in California, when seemingly every other state in the nation, in America, can get it done. It’s inexcusable,” Johnson said. “[California Gov. Gavin Newsom] provides, I think, such a lack of leadership there in so many ways, and it was highlighted by the disaster with the fires.”

Newsom and Trump face off on the tarmac in Los Angeles. (Pool)

Democrats, including Newsom, have widely panned Republican suggestions of conditioning wildfire aid to California. Several have noted in their attacks that Johnson’s home state of Louisiana has been a recipient of federal aid through multiple hurricane seasons.

But Johnson said the discussions were “a common sense notion that is supported by the vast majority of the American people who do not want to subsidize crazy California leftist policies.”

“Now, what the terms are and the details of that, we will be working it out. But entwined in all of that is the concern about election security in California. And voter ID is a matter that, again, comports with common sense, that most American people see the value in,” Johnson said.

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People watch the smoke and flames from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Jan. 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images)

Johnson and other House GOP leaders held a press conference to kick off their annual issues conference at Trump’s golf course near Miami, Florida.

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They will be in South Florida through Wednesday discussing how to carry out Trump’s vision for an active first 100 days of his new administration.

Johnson also suggested that conditioning wildfire aid to California will be a topic of discussion when Trump meets with House Republicans during their retreat on Monday evening.

Newsom told reporters when asked about Trump’s suggestion, “I have all the confidence in the world we’ll work that out.”

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January 27, 2025