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Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault, Andrew Brunette disavow anthem booing: ‘Really don’t like it’

Nashville Predators star Jonathan Marchessault and head coach Andrew Brunette disavowed the booing of the American and Canadian national anthems, which has become a trend over the last few days.

Ottawa Senators fans booed “The Star-Spangled Banner” when it was sung over the weekend as Canadians responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs plan on Canada. In return, Predators fans booed “O, Canada” on Monday night when the Senators were in town.

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Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault, #81, is congratulated by teammates after a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

“I don’t think it should be said for any anthems,” Marchessault, a Quebec native, told reporters. “Honestly, the anthem is not made for political views. It’s made for respecting the veterans in both countries and I think that’s something that everybody … I think at the end of the day we’re respecting the veterans and people that live in our countries. It’s bigger than just trying to give a shout to the other country.”

Brunette, who is from Ontario, said he believed everyone’s political views should be put aside for the anthem.

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Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette, center, reacts behind players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, California, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

“I don’t like it, I don’t think we should boo either anthem either way,” he said, via The Tennessean. “The NHL has been around 100 years and the U.S. and Canada both share this game. I don’t really think there’s a place to be booing the anthem.

“You can have your political views and your ideas, but I just think both countries have been amicable for so long. They’ve been partners in the great game of hockey. I just don’t think it’s the right thing to do, I really don’t like it.”

The anthem booing also took place when the Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

President Donald Trump talks to reporters from the Resolute Desk after signing an executive order to appoint the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

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Earlier Monday, Trump announced a pause on tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 4, 2025
Caitlin Clark responds to critics ahead of Iowa jersey retirement: ‘I really don’t care’

Caitlin Clark has become one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports over the last year-plus.

Her popularity reached a peak nearly two years ago when she and Angel Reese duked it out in the national championship – and then, she became a household name.

Clark set numerous records in her senior year, including becoming the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, and parlayed it all into becoming the No. 1 overall pick.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark plays against the Dallas Wings in Indianapolis, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

But then came the culture wars that she found herself in the middle of, with many, including WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, saying that her race played a role in her popularity.

Clark was the victim of some hard fouls and trash talk throughout her rookie season, but it didn’t seem to faze her, as she set plenty of records in Year One.

Clark returned to Iowa on Sunday to see her No. 22 go into the rafters, and she was asked about the criticism she’s received recently.

“I think it’s just life. Everybody goes through some of the things that I’ve gone through, a lot of people go through a lot worse. I just try to remind myself every single day how grateful I am to be in the position I am, I want to treat everyone the same way that I would want to be treated. It speaks to the way I was raised and my parents raised me. There’s gonna be good days, there’s gonna be bad days. But it’s just, you go with the flow. I think having a good circle around me, a small circle around me of people that I really trust that I can always count on and lean on is what’s been so important for me over this past year,” Clark told reporters on Sunday.

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after drawing a foul in the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 25, 2024, in Iowa City. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

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“But also, I’ve said this before, I feel like one of my greatest skills is I really don’t care. Like, I don’t. I don’t care. I believe in myself, I’m confident in myself, I’m confident in my teammates, I try to instill that in them, I’m confident in the coaching staff of whatever team I was on, whether that was [at Iowa], whether that’s at the Fever now. You just rely on those people. Nobody gets to step inside your locker room… Everybody thinks they know everything and have an answer, but that’s just not reality. That goes for all of professional sports, that goes for all of you as well and people in life.”

As Clark’s rookie season progressed, there were allegations of racism from both Fever and Iowa fans, a claim made by the aforementioned Reese.

But Clark’s appearances in games brought historic viewership to both the college and pro levels. The final three games of her college career were the most-watched women’s college basketball games ever. She also had several of her regular-season games draw more viewers than WNBA playoff games, and her WNBA matchups with Reese were some of the most-viewed WNBA games ever.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark works to the basket against Dallas Wings guard Sevgi Uzun, Sept. 1, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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WNBA teams even had to move to larger arenas simply because of the ticket demand Clark drew; the Fever sold 90 times more tickets this past year than in 2023.

Clark was named the Rookie of the Year for her historic campaign during which she set the record for the most assists in one season in league history. She carried the Fever to a playoff appearance after a slow start, and she quickly became a double-double machine. She even set a single-game record with 19 assists. She also became the first rookie to record a triple-double, registering two of them.

She received the most votes for the All-Star Game and was just the fifth rookie in league history to make the All-WNBA first-team.

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February 2, 2025
Don’t fall for the Elon Musk energy-saving device scam

Elon Musk, known for leading companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and X.AI and buying and rebranding Twitter as X, often finds his name linked to innovation and futuristic ideas. But his reputation also makes him a prime target for scammers.

In the past, fraudsters have used Musk’s name in cryptocurrency schemes. Now, a new scam is making the rounds. This time, scammers are promoting bogus “energy-saving” devices, falsely associating Musk with these products to gain credibility. These devices, which don’t work as advertised, are being marketed as revolutionary solutions, duping people into spending money on what is essentially a scam.

We received this email from Rick in Wilkesboro, North Carolina:

“I’ve been receiving emails offering an energy-saving device developed by Elon Musk. It claims the device can reduce energy bills by 50%. I never attempted to contact anyone associated with Elon Musk, nor have I done any internet searches for such a device. Are these emails legit or another attempt by scammers hoping I click on their links?”

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Rick, it sounds like those emails are likely scams. There have been numerous reports of scammers using Elon Musk’s name to promote fake energy-saving devices. These scams often claim that the device can drastically reduce energy bills, but there is no evidence that Elon Musk or any of his companies are involved in such products.

Let’s dive into how this scam works and share some ways you can stay safe.

Illustration of a scammer at work (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

How does Elon Musk’s energy-saving scam work?

The Elon Musk energy-saving scam works by using flashy online ads, unsolicited emails and other deceptive tactics to lure victims. Scammers promote so-called “revolutionary” devices through social media, pop-ups, emails and even search engine ads, claiming the products are backed by Musk.

These ads often include fake customer reviews, exaggerated claims of slashing electricity bills by 50% or more and time-limited discounts to create urgency. Names of devices advertised in these scams include the Power Pro Save, Heunwa Power Save, Stop Watt, Miracle Watt, True Watt, Real Watt, Watt Rescue, Esaver Watt, Pro Power Save, Voltmod and more.

Clicking on these ads leads you to sales websites designed to look legitimate. They feature fake logos, doctored before-and-after photos and bogus celebrity endorsements to build trust. The sites throw around pseudo-scientific jargon like “stabilizing electrical currents” or “rebalancing loads” to sound convincing. They also use tactics like showing inflated “regular” prices crossed out to make the current offer seem like a huge bargain.

If you look closely, though, the red flags are clear. These sites lack basic details like a company address, contact number or business registration information. Instead, they push you to place an order through an online form, demanding full payment upfront via credit card or PayPal.

After paying, customers might receive a cheap, non-functional plastic device, or sometimes nothing at all. These devices don’t reduce electricity usage. They might even waste more power. But by the time you realize it, the scammers have already pocketed your money.

Elon Musk scam email ads (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The truth about energy-saving devices

Over the years, plenty of power-saving scams have promised to cut down or even eliminate your electricity bill by simply plugging in their devices. The reality is that there’s no device you can plug in that will actually reduce your electricity usage or lower your household bill.

These products often claim to “stabilize voltage” or “reduce power waste.” While voltage stabilization can be useful in industrial settings, it doesn’t make much difference for typical home appliances. Most household appliances are already designed to run efficiently without the issues these devices claim to fix.

If you’re serious about saving on electricity, focus on practical solutions like upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, using smart home devices or adjusting your energy usage schedule.

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A person checking email on a phone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Red flags to watch out for

Too good to be true: Claims of reducing energy bills by 50% or more are often exaggerated and unrealistic.

Unsolicited emails: Receiving emails out of the blue, especially when you haven’t shown interest in such products, is a common tactic used by scammers.

Use of celebrity names: Scammers frequently use well-known names like Elon Musk to lend credibility to their schemes.

Suspicious links: Be cautious of clicking on links in unsolicited emails. They can lead to phishing sites designed to steal your personal information. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

10 ways to stay safe from such scams

1. Verify the email: Phishing emails are a common tool scammers use to trick people into buying fake products or giving away personal information. These emails often look like they’re from legitimate sources, but they contain links that lead to fraudulent websites or prompt you to download malicious attachments. Always check the sender’s email address and look for signs of a fake message, like poor grammar or urgent calls to action.

2. Verify claims: If you’re curious about a product, do some research from reputable sources before taking any action.

3. Do not click links: Avoid clicking on any links or downloading attachments from these emails. Instead, hover over the link to see its true destination. This can help you identify if it leads to a legitimate site or a malicious one.

4. Have strong antivirus software actively running on your devices: Ensure you have reliable antivirus software installed on your devices. Antivirus software helps protect your devices from malware, viruses and other security threats. Regularly update the software to ensure it can detect and remove the latest threats. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

5. Examine the website carefully: Scammers often create websites that look professional, but they’re easy to spot with a few simple checks. Look for missing or suspicious information, like the absence of a business address, phone number or business registration details. If there are fake testimonials or celebrity endorsements, that’s a red flag.

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6. Don’t fall for “too good to be true” deals: Scammers rely on offering deals that seem too good to pass up, like massive discounts or a “limited time offer.” If an ad claims you can save 50% or more on a product, be skeptical. Real, quality products usually don’t come with such extreme savings, and high-tech devices like those promoted by scammers rarely live up to the hype. If it feels like too good a deal, it probably is.

7. Watch out for unusual payment methods: One of the easiest ways to spot a scam is by how the scammers ask you to pay. If a website asks for payment upfront via credit card or PayPal with no option to verify or ship the product first, it’s a major red flag. Scammers take your money upfront and have no intention of sending you anything of value. Stick to reputable payment methods that offer buyer protection, and avoid sites that ask for payment without proper verification.

8. Mark spam email as junk or spam: Most email providers have a feature that allows you to flag spam emails and move them to a separate folder. This can help you filter out spam emails from your inbox and also improve the spam detection of your email provider.

9. Do not share your email address publicly or with unknown sources: This can reduce the chances of your email address being collected by spammers. You can also use a disposable email or email alias for signing up for online services that you do not trust or need.

10. Use a personal data removal service: Scammers can obtain your information from various online sources, including data brokers, people search sites and public records. Using a data removal service can help reduce your digital footprint, making it harder for scammers to access your personal information. This proactive step can be crucial in preventing identity theft and minimizing the chances of falling victim to scams.

While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time. Check out my top picks for data removal services here.

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Kurt’s key takeaway

Impersonation scams are a common way scammers steal your money. They often use well-known names like Elon Musk or big companies like Microsoft and Walmart to make you trust them, then trick you into giving away your financial details. To stay safe, avoid unsolicited emails or texts that promote products or offers. If you need to buy something, stick to trusted sellers like Amazon, Best Buy or other reputable platforms. Always double-check the legitimacy of any offer before making a purchase, especially if it comes from an unfamiliar source.

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February 2, 2025
Don’t file your taxes until you get all the documents

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., on Republican priorities as they seek to pass a single reconciliation bill, Congress certification of the 2024 election and the reauthorization of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

Tax filing season is underway and while many taxpayers may be eager to file sooner rather than later to get the process over with, they should be sure they have all the documents they need before doing so.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a post encouraging taxpayers to wait to file until they’re sure they’ve received all of their tax forms to avoid having to file an amended return and face delays with receiving a refund.

“Amending your tax return after filing your taxes to report additional income missed on your original return… can take months to process,” the Taxpayer Advocate Service wrote. “It really is worth waiting to file until all final income documents are received to avoid having to file an amended return.”

Among the common documents taxpayers should be on the lookout for is the W-2 form, which is provided by employers and contains information about a worker’s total compensation, taxes paid, contributions to retirement accounts and other payroll deductions.

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Taxpayers should ensure they have their income statements and other tax documents before filing their returns. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Another common tax document is the 1099 which comes in several forms, including the 1099-INT which reports interest income of $10 or more from banks and other financial institutions; 1099-DIV which reports income from dividends and other distributions; and the 1099-R for distributions of $10 or more from an annuity, pension, retirement account, or insurance plan.

The 1099-K form reports income received from selling items through financial platforms like Cash App, eBay, Etsy, Paypal, Venmo and others – and taxpayers whose transactions topped $5,000 in 2024 should be on the lookout for such forms. People receiving unemployment compensation will receive form 1099-G.

Additionally, the 1099-MISC form reports miscellaneous income like royalties, rents, prizes and awards; while independent contractors who earn over $600 in a calendar year will receive a 1099-NEC.

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The IRS’ deadline for individuals to file their returns or request an extension is April 15, 2025. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Retirees and taxpayers receiving Social Security benefits will receive form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S to report the benefits they’ve received.

The 1098 form is another common document, which reports mortgage interest paid, insurance premiums and other details. The 1098-E variant goes to taxpayers with federal student loans and reports interest paid equal or greater to $600; while 1098-T goes to taxpayers who were paid for tuition and expenses, scholarships or grants.

The Schedule K-1 form is provided to business owners, co-owners and partners, shareholders and investors, and people who receive income or assets from a trust or estate. The form reports the amount of income and losses that are passed through to each party with an interest in a business or trust.

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Reitrees and recipients of Social Security also need to be on the lookout for tax forms. (Photo illustration by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/ iStock / Getty Images)

Most tax documents should arrive from January through February, though there are some exceptions. Employers and financial institutions have to send W-2 and 1098-T forms, among others, by Jan. 31, while 1099 forms generally have a deadline of Feb. 18. The Schedule K-1 forms tend to arrive later than other tax forms.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service says that if taxpayers don’t receive their income forms by mid-February, they should contact their employer, bank, financial institution or other entity to request the needed form. The IRS also has resources to help taxpayers secure missing forms.

“Savvy taxpayers should make a list of the forms they expect to receive to ensure they’re all accounted for before filing their tax returns,” the Illinois CPA Society recommended. The group also published a guide to the various tax forms.

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Taxpayers have until April 15, 2025, to file their individual tax returns or request a six-month extension to file. Those who request an extension still have to pay any anticipated tax payments by the deadline.

January 31, 2025
LARRY KUDLOW: Don’t believe the fake news, Trump is cutting spending and the bureaucracy

The Beltway swamp hates it, but President Donald Trump is bound and determined to shrink the federal budget and its massive deficit, and to shrink the 2 million-plus federal workforce.

A score of liberal news outlets are all claiming that Trump’s directive to freeze certain federal spending was rescinded on Wednesday. Except, no such thing took place.

A memo from the Office of Management and Budget was pulled back, mainly because it was badly written.

Take the headline from the Washington Post, for example: “Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course.”

But Mr. Trump’s executive order to put a hold on various grants, loans, and credits that have not yet been spent or dispersed continues to stand.

He still wants to freeze and then review funding for things like Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the Green New Deal.

He is still going after the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act and a whole bunch of other programs that are based on some kind of status called “disadvantaged businesses or communities.”

DEI and affirmative action strike again, but they are both illegal. And the President is well within his executive authority.

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In other words, he’s not pulling back. And it’s the executive order that counts.

Not to mention, all this could save close to $1 trillion in federal spending and deficits.

As far as shrinking the federal workforce, another Trump executive order provides a generous eight-month severance package to workers who want to resign, rather than work for the administration.

Once again, while the liberal media and the Washington swamp howl, Mr. Trump absolutely has the authority to do this under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. Hat-tip to the Wall Street Journal editorial page for pointing this out.

The President can redesignate jobs if the role involves policymaking at any level, be it a Cabinet secretary or an assistant secretary or a mid-level career bureaucrat.

And Mr. Trump is restoring a job category known as “Policy/Career,” which was formerly known as “Schedule F”. Which allows him to say: if you disagree with my policy agenda, and you work against it, you’re fired.

Well, over 50,000 civil servants will have to deal with this. And over two million civil servants will have to figure out if they want to resign or not.

Odds are, 5 to 10% will resign. That alone could save taxpayers $100 billion.

If you want to stay in the game, you have to show up for work and toe the line for President Trump’s election mandate for policy change.

And don’t listen to any fake news.

January 30, 2025
Don’t be so quick to click that Google Calendar invite. It could be a hacker’s trap
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Google Calendar has been uncovered by Check Point Software Technologies, raising alarms among cybersecurity experts.

Cybercriminals are sending fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate, redirecting victims to phishing sites and mimicking Google’s platforms to steal sensitive information.

This emerging threat is particularly concerning given the widespread use of Google Calendar, which serves more than 500 million users globally in 41 languages. Researchers have identified nearly 4,000 phishing attempts in a matter of weeks, impersonating more than 300 reputable brands.

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Fake Google Meet invitation (Check Point Software Technologies)

How the scam works

Hackers leverage the trust in Google’s services to carry out their attacks. Victims receive seemingly authentic meeting invites via Google Calendar. Upon clicking links within these invites, they are taken to fake web pages that prompt them to input personal data. Once compromised, this information can be used for identity theft, financial fraud and unauthorized access to other accounts. Security experts warn that attackers are now using AI to craft highly convincing fake invitations, making it even harder to spot the fraud. Reacting to the findings from Check Point, a spokesperson for Google said:

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“We recommend users enable the ‘Only If The Sender Is Known’ setting in Google Calendar. This setting helps defend against this type of phishing by alerting the user when they receive an invitation from someone not in their contact list and/or they have not interacted with from their email address in the past.”

Fake Google Meet invitation (Check Point Software Technologies)

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Google’s ‘Known Senders’ setting: A shield against calendar phishing

Google has introduced the “known senders” feature in Google Calendar to combat sophisticated phishing attempts. This setting helps you filter out potentially malicious calendar invites. Here’s how to enable it:
- Open Google Calendar and click the gear icon to access Settings
- Under General, select Event Settings
- In Add invitations to my calendar, choose Only if the sender is known
This ensures that only events from contacts, your organization or previous interactions are automatically added to your calendar.

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Google’s “Known Senders” setting (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Additional security measures

To further protect yourself from phishing scams, follow these steps.

Scrutinize unexpected invites carefully: Examine the sender’s details, including their name, domain and email address, for any inconsistencies or signs of spoofing.

Avoid clicking suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources: Threat actors often embed malicious links in calendar invites that can lead to phishing websites designed to steal your personal information.

Use strong antivirus software: This provides an additional defense mechanism against malware and can help detect potential phishing attempts before they cause damage. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Gmail account: 2FA adds an extra layer of security that can prevent unauthorized access, even if your credentials are compromised.

Keep your security settings up to date: Regularly review and adjust your calendar and email settings to protect against evolving phishing tactics.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

As phishing tactics evolve, cybercriminals are exploiting trusted platforms like Google Calendar to bypass traditional security measures. This underscores the importance of user vigilance and proactive security practices. By enabling the “known senders” setting and implementing additional security measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to calendar-based phishing scams.

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January 29, 2025
Former head of NFL officials dismisses claims league favors Chiefs: ‘I really don’t’ see it

Fans are starting to get sick of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jealousy of the Chiefs’ success may be at play.

But fans recently seem to be hating even more due to the Chiefs seemingly getting the favor of the whistle.

The AFC title game involved some questionable calls that went the Chiefs’ way, most notably on a 4th-and-1 quarterback sneak in which refs marked Josh Allen short of the first down marker.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with referee John Hussey in the third quarter in a game against the Detroit Lions Sept. 7, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

At the time, the Bills led 22-21, and head coach Sean McDermott seemed to hint that the Bills would have gone for two had they scored a touchdown to try and make it a nine-point game.

Replay seemed to show that Allen might have gotten the first down, but the call on the field stood. The Chiefs got the ball, took advantage and scored a touchdown en route to a 32-29 win.

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Despite many eyebrows being raised recently, Dean Blandino, the NFL’s former head of officiating, says he doesn’t see favoritism toward the Chiefs.

“People are talking about officiating a little too much. … It’s always going to be a part of the conversation,” Blandino told TMZ Sports this week.

Referee Carl Cheffers speaks to Patrick Mahomes during a break in the third quarter of a game between the Chiefs and Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

“Do teams get breaks at times? They do. And not every call is right. And sometimes that happens. I think it evens out over time. Me watching it, I don’t see these games and say the Chiefs are getting all these calls. These are close, close plays, and they happened to go in the Chiefs’ favor on Sunday.”

Blandino also disputed any notion there is some sort of conspiracy to favor the Chiefs.

“I get it. I’m a fan first. I grew up in New York as a Knicks fan watching Michael Jordan crush my dreams and saying, ‘The league wants Michael Jordan in the championships.’ Ultimately, when you’re a part of the NFL and you realize, for it to really be a conspiracy, do you know the amount of people that would have to be involved?

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“Someone somewhere would slip up, and it would get out. If there was a room in the NFL office where they were writing the script, they never invited me, and I was the head of officiating. I feel like I’d be a pretty important contributor to that. I get it. People are passionate. I just think, sometimes, officials make mistakes. … sometimes, when you have a team that has been this successful, I think it’s par for the course.”

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It will be Kansas City against the Philadelphia Eagles for the second time in three seasons vying for the Lombardi Trophy.

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January 29, 2025
Trump administration offers buyouts to remote employees who don’t return to the office

Comer vows to bring federal employees back to work

Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer delivered scathing remarks at the first hearing of the 119th Congress, criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of telework policies for federal employees.

The Trump administration is offering buyouts for all federal remote employees as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to get employees back into the office, but they only have until Feb. 6 to opt-in.

During Trump’s first week in office, he issued several directives to the federal workforce, including a requirement that remote employees must return to in-person work.

“After four years of incompetence and failure, President Donald Trump is committed to making our government efficient and productive again,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Tuesday. “American taxpayers pay for the salaries of federal government employees and therefore deserve employees working on their behalf who actually show up to work in our wonderful federal buildings, also paid for by taxpayers.

“If they don’t want to work in the office and contribute to making America great again, then they are free to choose a different line of work, and the Trump Administration will provide a very generous payout of eight months,” she added.

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President Donald Trump after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, in Washington, D.C. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

On Tuesday, a government-wide email was sent out to ensure all federal workers were on board with the Trump administration’s plan.

The email pointed to four pillars that Trump set forth, to bring accountability back to the federal government, including a return to in-person work, restored accountability for employees who have policy-making authority, restored accountability for senior executives, and a reformed federal hiring process based on merit.

“The government-wide email being sent today is to make sure that all federal workers are on board with the new administration’s plan to have federal employees in office and adhering to higher standards,” a senior administration official said. “We’re five years past COVID and just 6 percent of federal employees work full-time in office. That is unacceptable.”

‘GET BACK TO WORK’: HOUSE OVERSIGHT TO TAKE ON GOVERNMENT TELEWORK IN 1ST HEARING OF NEW CONGRESS

Signage outside the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The email noted that the majority of federal employees who have worked remotely since COVID will be required to return to their physical offices five days a week.

“Going forward, we also expect our physical offices to undergo meaningful consolidation and divestitures, potentially resulting in physical office relocations for a number of federal workers,” the email read.

For those who returned to office, the Trump administration thanked them for their “renewed focus” on serving the American people. But the future of their position could not be guaranteed, according to the email.

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The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

For those who do not want to continue in their role with the federal workforce, the Trump administration thanked them for their services, informing them they will be provided with a “dignified, fair departure from the federal government utilizing a deferred resignation program.”

The program begins on Jan. 28 and will be available until Feb. 6, and should a federal employee choose to resign under the program, they will retain all pay and benefits, regardless of workload, and will be exempt from their in-person work requirements until Sep. 30, 2025.

The buyouts do not apply to military personnel of the armed forces, the U.S. Postal Services, positions related to immigration enforcement and national security, and any other positions specifically excluded by the agency the federal workers are employed by.

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“To be clear, as it was with President Trump’s executive order on Day One, implementation of return-to-work policies will be done by each individual agency in accordance with applicable law,” the senior administration official said. “We expect 5 to 10 percent of federal employees to quit, and it could lead to $100 billion annually in savings for federal taxpayers.”

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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January 28, 2025
Jets’ Aaron Glenn gives no-nonsense answer to Aaron Rodgers question: ‘Don’t waste your time’

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Aaron Glenn, the New York Jets’ newest head coach, made crystal clear to reporters on Monday where he was in the process of figuring out whether Aaron Rodgers will be back in 2025.

Glenn was introduced as the Jets’ head coach and in his first media scrum with reporters the obvious question about Rodgers came up.

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers gestures during the Buffalo Bills game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

“If you are going to continue to ask me the same question, I’m gonna give you the same answer,” Glenn said. “We’re still in evaluation mode. So if anybody else is going to ask that, I’m going to give you the same answer. So don’t waste your time. We clear?”

He was then asked what he looks for in a quarterback and responded, “A winner.”

If it’s as simple as that, Rodgers would be a shoo-in to be back under center for the Jets. The one-time Super Bowl champion has won 153 games during the regular season. He battled through a tumultuous 2024 season to still throw for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns.

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New York Jets new head coach Aaron Glenn speaks during a press conference at the team’s training facility on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Florham Park, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

It’s obviously not going to be the only criteria that matters for the 41-year-old who will be 42 by next season’s end.

He talked about his NFL future following the team’s win over the Miami Dolphins.

“We’ll have the conversations in the next few days,” he said, via SNY. “Whatever happens out of there, I don’t know if anything will be definitive coming out of those. But I just need some time away to think about my future in the game, and my future here if they want me to be a part of the next phase or if they’re ready to move on. Either way, I’m thankful for my two years here.”

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Rodgers said he intended to meet with team owners Woody and Christopher Johnson. He added that he would not be “upset or offended” about what they decide to do.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

January 28, 2025
‘One bill, two bills, I don’t care’: Trump promises to get large reconciliation bill passed either way

President Donald Trump promised House Republicans they would secure the U.S. border through a reconciliation package at a House GOP issues conference Monday at Trump National Doral, his golf course and resort near Miami.

Trump also said Congress would figure out whether his large policy overhaul will fit into one bill or two bills — an issue splitting Republicans in the House and Senate.

“In the coming weeks, I’m looking forward to working with Congress on a reconciliation bill that financially takes care of our plan to totally and permanently restore the sovereign border of the United States once and for all,” Trump said. “This should include full funding for a record increase in border security personnel and retention bonuses for ICE and border patrol.”

TIM SCOTT EMPHASIZES ‘RESULTS’ OVER RECONCILIATION PROCESS AS HE STAYS OUT OF DEBATE

President Donald Trump said Monday that Congress would figure out whether his large policy overhaul will fit into one bill or two bills — an issue splitting Republicans in the House and Senate. (Melina Mara – Pool/Getty Images)

Trump also vowed to work with members of Congress on the “largest package of tax cuts and reforms in American history.”

Many of the reforms included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Trump passed during his first term are set to expire in 2025, and Trump’s new economic plan calls for extending such cuts.

Meanwhile, Republicans remain divided about how they will move to advance their legislative priorities. While Republicans in the Senate are pushing for two bills under the budget reconciliation process to speed up enacting new policies, Trump and Republicans in the House historically have called for advancing one massive bill instead.

However, Trump said Monday it doesn’t matter whether the legislative branch pushes one or two bills.

“We don’t want to get hung up on the budget process … whether it’s one bill, two bills, I don’t care,” Trump said. “They’re going to work it out one way or the other. But the bottom line, the end result, is going to be the same.”

Under the rules of the budget reconciliation process, passage only requires a 51-seat simple majority rather than the usual 60 seats. Even so, the use of the reconciliation process is sparse and must not include anything that could be considered “extraneous provisions.”

Trump met with House and Senate GOP leaders on Tuesday, and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital after the meeting that he remained “agnostic about the process” of employing one bill versus two bills.

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National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., said he is “agnostic about the process” of passing President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities in one measure or two measures. (Reuters)

“I think for us, results are more important than process,” Scott told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview.

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“And if that requires us to have border security, tax reform, deportation — whatever we can get into a package or multiple packages — we have to produce results for the people,” he said.

Fox News’ Elizabeth Elkind and Julia Johnson contributed to this report.

Diana Stancy is a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House.

January 28, 2025