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Fox will have full coverage of Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress

President Donald Trump will address a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET.

The forum is not officially a State of the Union address, which traditionally comes during the second, third and fourth year of a presidency.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., invited Trump earlier this month to address Congress on Tuesday.

“Thanks to your strong leadership and bold action in the first days of your presidency, the United States is already experiencing a resurgence of patriotism, unity, and hope for the future,” Johnson wrote in a letter to Trump first obtained by Fox News Digital.

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President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

“Your administration and the 119th Congress working together have the chance to make these next four years some of the most consequential in our nation’s history,” the speaker wrote.

“To that end, it is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite you to address a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives, to share your America First vision for our legislative future. I eagerly await your response.”

Fox News Channel, Fox News Digital and Fox News Go will have live coverage of the event Tuesday evening.

Fox News Channel will also preview the speech during its primetime and afternoon programming.

Will Cain will have the latest on the “Will Cain Show” at 4 p.m. ET.

Following him, join Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Judge Jeanine Pirro and the hosts of “The Five” for more coverage leading up to the event.

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) gives his State of the Union address to Congress in Washington, D.C., January 1960. Behind him, on the left, is Vice President Richard Nixon and House Speaker Sam Rayburn, D-TX. (Keystone/Getty)

Chief political anchor Bret Baier continues the coverage at 6 p.m. ET on “Special Report,” followed by “The Ingraham Angle” with Laura Ingraham at 7 p.m. ET; before Jesse Watters offers a curtain-raiser just before the address at 8 p.m. ET on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

While it is officially an address to a joint session, historically, these speeches tend to follow the same customs as the official State of the Union forums.

The latter are required by the Constitution under Article II Sec. 3 – which stipulates that a president must provide Congress with information about the state of the Union and offer legislative recommendations.

Before the audiovisual and digital ages, the addresses tended to come in print form.

Former President Woodrow Wilson delivered the first address in-person since former President John Adams.

The title itself, “State of the Union,” was standardized by former President Harry S. Truman in the 1940s. Truman also offered the first televised State of the Union, as radio gave way to TV.

Former President Lyndon Baines Johnson began the tradition of a primetime address.

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Then-President Bill Clinton delivering his State of Union address, framed by Vice President Al Gore, left, and House Speaker Newt Gingrich, on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Diana Walker/Getty Images)

During such addresses, when all three branches of government are typically present, one member of the president’s cabinet is named “designated survivor” – and stays home from the address in case terrorism or another catastrophe leads to the deaths of all assembled in the chamber.

The U.S. Senate keeps records of each designated survivor going back to 1984, when former HUD Secretary Samuel Pierce Jr. was designated the potential leader of the nation if former President Ronald Reagan and everyone else in attendance perished.

Notable designated survivors have included then-future New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during former President Bill Clinton’s 1999 address, former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley – son of the famed Chicago Democratic Party boss – in 1998, and then-Attorney General Eric Holder in 2009.

Most recently, former President Joe Biden’s education chief, Miguel Cardona, was 2024’s designated survivor.

Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital.

He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant.

Charles covers media, politics and culture for Fox News Digital.

Charles is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].

March 2, 2025

Anti-Valentine’s Week 2025 Calendar Full List: Kick Day to Breakup Day, know all about days after Valentine’s Week

Anti-Valentine’s Week 2025 Calendar Full List: Are you irritated after seeing couples get all cosy and cute during the month of love in February? Well, worry not; February has something for the singles, too. We are talking about Anti-Valentine’s Week.

Anti-Valentine’s Week 2025 Calendar Full List: From Kick Day to Breakup Day, know all about the Anti-Valentine’s Week days. (Image by Canva)

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After Valentine’s Week celebrations – from February 7 to February 14, those who are single or fresh out of a relationship get a chance to detoxify their systems of all the extra dosage of love during the Anti-Valentine’s Week. It begins a day after Valentine’s Day (February 14) on February 15.

Anti-Valentine’s Week Day	Dates
Slap Day	February 15
Kick Day	February 16
Perfume Day	February 17
Flirt Day	February 18
Confession Day	February 19
Missing Day	February 20
Breakup Day	February 21

Anti-Valentine’s Week has seven days – Slap Day on February 15, Kick Day on February 16, Perfume Day on February 17, Flirt Day on February 18, Confession Day on February 19, Missing Day on February 20, and Breakup Day on February 21. Each day holds a special significance, and we have all the information you need to know.

Anti-Valentine’s Week 2025 Dates and Significance:

1. Slap Day – February 15

Kick Day falls on February 15. (Freepik)

If you have an ex you really want to smack for all the hurt they put you through, or if you just got out of a terrible relationship and want to teach your ex a lesson, this is your day. Though we don’t condone violence, you can always give them a metaphorical slap by removing all the reminders of them from your life.

2. Kick Day – February 16

The second day of Anti-Valentine’s Week is called Kick Day. It falls on February 16. Like on Slap Day, give a metaphorical kick to your toxic ex on Kick Day by kicking away their memories and all the gifts you received from them.

3. Perfume Day – February 17

Perfume Day falls on February 17. (Image by Canva)

The third day of Anti-Valentine’s Week is called Perfume Day. It falls on February 17 and is all about focusing on yourself and treating yourself well while feeling good about it. Go out, get that perfume you have been eyeing for a long time and rejoice in the feeling of being pampered.

4. Flirt Day – February 18

Flirt Day is on February 18. (Image by Canva)

Flirt Day is the fourth day of Anti-Valentine’s Week. It is celebrated on February 18. Tired of being single or just want to get over that ex? Get out and flirt! This day is meant for all the singles to forget all their apprehensions and take chances.

5. Confession Day – February 19

Confession Day is on February 19. (Image by Canva)

The fifth day of anti-Valentine’s Week is called Confession Day. It falls on February 19. On this day, approach the person you have had a long-time crush on or convey your feelings to someone you like. Additionally, if you have hurt someone in the past, you can confess to your mistakes and say sorry.

6. Missing Day – February 20

Missing Day is celebrated on February 20.

Missing Day is the sixth day of Anti-Valentine’s Week. Celebrated on February 20, on this day, you can tell someone you miss a lot about your feelings. It could be your friend, that longtime crush or a close one.

7. Breakup Day – February 21

Breakup Day is on February 21. (Image by Canva)

Breakup Day is the last day of Anti-Valentine’s Week. It falls on February 21. If you are tired of being in a toxic relationship or with someone you have lost the spark with, rip the band-aid off and choose freedom on this day.

February 14, 2025

Senate moves full steam ahead on massive Trump budget bill after GOP divisions derail House

Senate Republicans are moving full steam ahead with their plans for a massive conservative policy overhaul through the budget reconciliation process, despite House GOP leaders still insisting their chamber is set to go first.

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., unveiled a 61-page resolution that would fund President Donald Trump’s priorities for border security, fossil fuel energy, and national defense.

It would fund completion of Trump’s border wall, as well as provide dollars for more beds in detention centers at the border. The bill would also include funds to hire more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, more personnel patrolling the border, and to increase the number of immigration judges in order to process the backlog of existing asylum cases.

On energy, the bill is aimed at ramping up offshore drilling leases, and stopping the Biden administration’s methane emissions fee.

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Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham unveiled a proposal to pass President Trump’s agenda on Friday. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images / Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

The legislation would also fund increased military readiness, grow the U.S. Navy, and building an “integrated air and missile defense to counter threats,” according to a summary provided by Graham’s office.

Graham also signaled the bill would be deficit-neutral, with his press release stating that its $342 billion in new spending will be offset by the same amount of money in savings.

Per the Senate’s plan to split Trump’s reconciliation priorities into two bills, it’s expected that extensions to Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – as well as other key Trump proposals, such as eliminating taxes on tipped and overtime wages – will be in a second plan released at a later date.

Republicans plan to use their majorities in the House and Senate to pass a wide swath of Trump policy initiatives, from extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to funneling more cash to operations at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The budget reconciliation process makes that possible by lowering the threshold for Senate passage from 60 votes to a simple 51-seat majority. Because the House already operates on a simple majority threshold, it will allow Republicans to skirt Democratic opposition to pass their agenda – provided the measures included involve budgetary or other fiscal matters, as reconciliation rules call for.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., intends for the House to advance a bill first. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

The first step in reconciliation is advancing a resolution through the House and Senate budget committees, which will then give instructions to other committees of jurisdiction that will eventually form a final bill.

The Senate’s plan differs significantly from the House’s intended approach.

While both sides agree on what should be passed via reconciliation, House GOP leaders and Republicans on the Ways & Means Committee are concerned that the intense political maneuvering the process takes will mean they run out of time before passing a second bill with Trump’s tax cuts at the end of this year.

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A Ways & Means Committee memo sent earlier this year projected the average American household could see taxes rise by over 20% if those provisions expire at the end of 2025.

Trump himself has repeatedly called for “one big, beautiful bill,” but said he ultimately was not concerned about the packaging as long as all of his priorities were passed.

House Republicans had intended to move one bill through their budget panel this week, but the process was stalled as spending hawks pushed for deeper funding cuts than what GOP leaders initially proposed.

Conservatives have insisted that any plan Republicans pass must be deficit-reducing or deficit-neutral.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters on Friday morning that he was playing “phone tag” with Graham due to their schedules but signaled he still intended for the House to move ahead with their plan next week.

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“I sent him a text message early this morning and explained where we are in the process and how it’s moving aggressively,” Johnson said.

He told reporters he hoped for a House Budget Committee markup of the bill as early as Tuesday.

Graham, meanwhile, intends to advance his bill through committee on Wednesday and Thursday.

Senate Republicans are meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday night.

Fox News’ Daniel Scully contributed to this report.

Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.

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February 7, 2025
Colts’ Jonathan Taylor confident in Anthony Richardson after subpar 1st full season

NEW ORLEANS – Anthony Richardson’s rookie year was cut short after just four games due to an injury, so the 2024 campaign marked his first full season.

Safe to say, it didn’t go as many Indianapolis Colts fans had hoped.

Richardson suffered yet another injury in just the fourth game of the season, and early on, he struggled. In that span, he completed just over half of his passes, threw six interceptions, and fumbled the ball three times (thankfully, all were recovered).

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) hands off to running back Jonathan Taylor (28) in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

He returned in Week 7, but it got even worse. In Weeks 7 and 8, he went 20-for-56 through the air and lost two fumbles. So, the Colts went with Joe Flacco for a brief period.

His final five games were much of the same – less than half his pass attempts were caught, and he couldn’t hold onto the ball. For one thing, he did rush for 358 yards in that span. But, he missed the final two games with yet another injury.

Add it all up, and Richardson’s first full season ended up with completing 47.7% of his passes while throwing just eight touchdowns against 12 turnovers in 11 games. He did run for 499 yards and six touchdowns, but he put the ball on the ground nine times.

However, his star running back in Jonathan Taylor is pleading for everyone to give him some time.

Anthony Richardson #5 hands off the ball to Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncosat Lucas Oil Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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“People don’t realize quarterbacks coming out now are like 24 – he’s only 22. So, he hasn’t played like much ball yet, only 15 games in the NFL,” Taylor said to Fox News Digital in a recent interview (Richardson turns 23 in May).

Taylor is in New Orleans for Super Bowl week, perhaps a place he’d rather be to contend for the Lombardi Trophy. But during his trip, he’s getting out to Dairy Queen for his typical pregame meal.

“I’m going there right after this. I’m getting some of that sauced and tossed honey barbecue chicken strip basket,” Taylor said.

Oh, and he won’t forget about his “go-to” Oreo Blizzard either.

In speaking about his quarterback, though, Taylor also pointed to what people don’t see.

“He’s on the field getting extra reps. He’s really in the playbook all day, every day so he has that work ethic.”

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February 7, 2025
Anti-Valentine Week 2025 Calendar With Full Dates: What Are the 7 Days of Anti-Romance? Slap Day, Flirt Day, Break Up Day and More, Date Sheet of Self-Growth and Healing

The world is full of two types of people – those who believe in the power of love, chase the emotion and want to spread it further. And then there are the cynical and the broken hearts who think these celebrations are just a way for people to be annoyingly in love online and completely detest it. The celebration of Anti-Valentine Week is for them, Anti-Valentine Week 2025 will be marked in the week following Valentine’s Day. Starting from February 15 and going on till February 21 – each day of Anti-Valentine Week is focused on being the exact opposite of Valentine’s Week-anti-romance! As we prepare to celebrate Anti-Valentine Week 2025, here is the complete Anti-Valentine Week Calendar and how to celebrate the power of self-growth and healing. Anti-Valentine Week 2025 Full Calendar List: From Slap Day To Breakup Day, Know About the Funny Week Celebrated After Valentine’s Day.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 1 – Slap Day (February 15)

The first day of Anti-Valentine Week is focused on slapping the ones who annoy you. A unserious holiday, this is supposed to be all fun and games and is mainly celebrated in the digital world. It is important to remember that the celebration is intended to be funny and physical slapping is not at the crux of this observation.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 2 – Kick Day (February 16)

Kick Day is another observance that is focused on helping people move on from a particularly hard break up. Once again, this observance does not encourage the literal physical act of kicking your ex, but is more focused on kicking their memories from your life and starting afresh.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 3 – Perfume Day (February 17)

The third day of Anti-Valentine Week is marked as Perfume Day. One of the funniest celebrations, this observance is marked in two ways. You can either head out and give yourself a perfume that makes you smile. Or you can send your stinky ex a perfume to remind them of their unpleasant odor. Since perfume is often seen as a rude gift to give people you want to pursue, this celebration is sure to put a smile on your face. Valentine Week 2025 Date Sheet: From Rose Day To Kiss Day, Check Full List of Love Week Till Valentine’s Day To Embrace and Celebrate Love.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 4 – Flirt Day (February 18)

The fourth day of Anti-Valentine Week is dedicated to helping you move on and encourages all the singles to indulge in the act of flirting. Flirt Day is usually celebrated by going all out and being unabashedly flirty with your crushes and is a way for people to take their shot.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 5 – Confessions Day (February 19)

Confessions Day, as the name suggests, is focused on breaking your silence about the things that you have held in your heart for too long. Whether it is confessing your love or crush for someone in your life or making emotional confessions in a safe space about how much your past relationship hurt you, this day can help you to free your soul from the weight of unsaid words.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 6 – Missing Day (February 20)

The second last day of Anti-Valentine Week is focused on helping people become more vulnerable and tell the people you miss, that you miss them. Unless it is your serial cheating ex who does not deserve to be missed, this day is about reaching out to those who were good to you, but came in at the wrong time; or even just friends who you lost contact with.

Anti-Valentine Week 2025: Day 7 – Break Up Day (February 21)

The final day of Anti-Valentine Week celebration is focused on not indulging in the act of breaking up, but accepting the fact of a break up. The day is believed to help people move on and is dedicated to being honest and unapologetic about it. It is also a day for those stuck in a toxic cycle to break it, choose freedom and move on.

The celebration of Anti-Valentine Week, much like Valentine Week, is focused on celebrating love. The difference is that Anti-Valentine Week is all about choosing love for yourself and moving on from the shackles of the past that hold you back, while Valentine’s Week is focused on celebrating the love that propels you forward.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 05, 2025 07:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

February 5, 2025
Valentine Week 2025 Calendar With Full Dates: Rose Day, Chocolate Day, Valentine’s Day and More, Here’s the Date Sheet To Celebrate the Week of Love

February is upon us, and with it comes the promise of love, the shades of reds and pinks and the possibilities of romance that has our cheeks flushing. Valentine’s week is almost here. The week leading up to the day of love – Valentine’s week – has been a way for people who enjoy romance, appreciate love and generally want to celebrate the little happiness in life – to go all out. Valentine’s Week 2025 will begin from February 7 and go on till Valentine’s Day – on February 14. This annual commemoration has been focused on celebrating all the different ways that we can express and celebrate love and make the special few in our life feel loved, cherished and appreciated. As we inch closer to Valentine Week 2025, here is the complete Valentine Week 2025 Calendar With Full Dates and how to celebrate it. Valentine Week 2025 Date Sheet: From Rose Day To Kiss Day, Check Full List of Love Week Till Valentine’s Day To Embrace and Celebrate Love.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 1 – Rose Day (February 7)

The first day of Valentine’s Week is called Rose Day and is focusing on showering our friends and loved ones with the flower that speaks of love – in all its different kinds. From giving the love of your life the traditional red rose to offering a peace-filled white rose to revive broken relationships and start afresh – there are various ways to celebrate this day.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 2 – Propose Day (February 8)

Propose Day, as the name suggests, is a day dedicated to asking your loved ones to go out with you on Valentine’s Day. it is customary to propose the traditional – Will you be my Valentine? – on Propose Day. Many people also take this day to finally confess their emotions and start a new relationship.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 3 – Chocolate Day (February 9)

Chocolate Day celebrations are focused on indulging in the decadent and sweet treat as we inch closer to the day of love. It is customary to give your loved ones chocolates with a sweet note that captures your appreciation for them, on Chocolate Day. Anti-Valentine Week 2025 Full Calendar List: From Slap Day To Breakup Day, Know About the Funny Week Celebrated After Valentine’s Day.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 4 – Teddy Day (February 10)

The fourth day of Valentine’s Week is dedicated to the soft toy that has been seen as a symbol of love – teddys. Whether you stick to the traditional teddies with love notes sewn into their plush hearts or choose a more trendier plushie to convey your love, the idea is to shower your loved ones with soft toys that can comfort them on days when you are not nearby.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 5 – Promise Day (February 11)

Promise Day – as the name suggests – is dedicated to making love promises with the unwavering intention of keeping them. This traditional observance is focused on reviving the age old practice of love promises, with the intention of keeping it.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 6 – Hug Day (February 12)

The sixth day of Valentine’s Week is dedicated to the act that can bring us comfort and surety unlike anything else – hugs. They are a way of conveying the promise – I am there – without using words and is appreciated by most people.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 7 – Kiss Day (February 13)

The last day of Valentine Week, before we celebrate the big day – is dedicated to the act of romantic love that helps us give in to our desires, express our romantic love and seal the love promises with a kiss.

Valentine Week 2025: Day 8 – Valentine’s Day (February 14)

The final day of celebrations is of course Valentine’s Day – which is dedicated to remember the true power of love and how it can help us heal the world, especially in a time when hate is so easy and prominent.

We hope that the celebration of Valentine’s Week 2025 fills your life with the hope, happiness and love that you deserve. It is important to note that while many people consider these celebrations to be “too much”, anything that helps us spread happiness and hope in the current day and age deserves to be celebrated, and if not, then at least respected. Happy Valentine’s Week 2025!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 05, 2025 12:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

February 5, 2025
Anti-Valentine Week 2025 Full Calendar List: From Slap Day To Breakup Day, Know About the Funny Week Celebrated After Valentine’s Day

February 2025 is here, and we are already in the second month of the year, making it the month of love, filled with fun celebrations like Valentine’s Week and Valentine’s Day 2025. While Valentine’s Day and the days leading up to it are special for couples, February is not only about romantic love—it is also about celebrating yourself, especially if you are single or moving on from heartbreak. This is where the Anti-Valentine’s Week comes in! The fun and lighthearted week comes after Valentine’s Day, and it is a playful celebration for those who are single or are recovering from breakups. The week runs until February 21, with each day focusing on a different theme. So, let’s take a look at what each day of the week celebrates. Valentine Week 2025 Date Sheet: From Rose Day To Kiss Day, Check Full List of Love Week Till Valentine’s Day To Embrace and Celebrate Love.

Slap Day – February 15, 2025 (Saturday)

The Anti-Valentine’s Week 2025 kicks off with Slap Day, a lighthearted way of joking about ‘slapping’ your past heartbreaks and breakups, symbolising releasing the pain they caused. It is a fun way to let go of the past.

Kick Day – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)

Kick Day is all about getting rid of the negative emotions and baggage left behind by old relationships. It is a chance to ‘kick out’ all the bad memories and move forward in life with a positive and fresh mindset.

Perfume Day – February 17, 2025 (Monday)

Perfume Day is a celebration of self-love. Who says perfumes are only for couples? It does not matter if you are single or not; treat yourself to a beautiful fragrance, wear it proudly, and embrace the confidence that comes with it.

Flirting Day – February 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

After a breakup, it is time to have some fun. Flirting Day is all about enjoying lighthearted moments, chatting with new people, and making new connections. It is a day to have fun and enjoy yourself!

Confession Day – February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)

Confession Day is about expressing your hidden feelings. Did not express yourself during Valentine’s Week? No problem. Whether you want to confess to a crush or share something that has been on your mind, this is the day to be honest and open.

Missing Day – February 20, 2025 (Thursday)

Missing Day is for those who are feeling nostalgic about an ex or a relationship that brought happiness at some point. It is a chance to reflect on those feelings and either express them or seek closure to move on.

Breakup Day – February 21, 2025 (Friday)

The final day of the Anti-Valentine Week is Breakup Day. It symbolises moving on and realising that no matter what happens, life goes on. It is all about accepting the past, learning from it, and moving forward with a positive attitude. Slap Day Funny Memes for Anti-Valentine Week Celebrations: Hilarious Posts, Messages and Photos To Share on First Day of Anti-Love Week.

While Valentine’s Week and Valentine’s Day celebrate love, Anti-Valentine’s Week is a fun and empowering way to turn heartbreak or being single into a time of self-love and laughter. Whether you are single, healing, or just enjoying life, this week is all about celebrating you.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 03, 2025 04:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

February 3, 2025
Top lawmaker says issues that spurred DOGE’s genesis came full circle with Trump fixes: ‘Already winning’

The Senate’s lead “DOGE” lawmaker said Friday her quest for government efficiency is beginning to come full-circle, as the Agriculture Department instituted a return-to-work mandate she said was first spurred by a 2024 whistleblower who contacted her office.

“The Trump administration, DOGE, and I are already racking up wins for taxpayers,” Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told Fox News Digital on Friday.

“Growing up on a farm, I know what working from home really means.”

President Donald Trump too, highlighted the difference between telework in white-collar jobs and Americans in agriculture and manufacturing who don’t have the luxury of working from a desk.

In remarks to reporters, Trump said federal workers appear less productive when working-from-home and that the dynamic is “unfair to the millions of people in the United States who are in fact working hard from job sites and not from their home.”

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He also warned federal workers they would have to report to the office or, “you’re fired.”

In that regard, Ernst looked back on a whistleblower who came to her and alleged USDA’s District of Columbia offices were largely vacant.

That, she said, spurred her to outline policy proposals that eventually became “DOGE” – a term popularized by Trump ally Elon Musk.

“When I first discovered that the Department of Agriculture was a ghost town, I took action to end federal employees’ abuse of telework and get the agency working for Iowa farmers,” said Ernst.

“I have put bureaucrats on notice that their four-year vacation is over, and we are just beginning to get Washington back to work and serving the American people.”

A memo from Acting Agriculture Secretary Gary Washington obtained by Politico on Thursday ordered senior staff “with assigned duty stations” to work from their offices full-time. Additional guidance would follow for workers without a preassigned workstation.

Ernst characterized the memo as that full-circle moment.

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Ernst reportedly brought up her early concerns about teleworking bureaucrats and unused Washington office space running up tabs on the federal ledger during a meeting with Trump and Musk at Mar-a-Lago last year.

She previously compiled a report following an investigation into government waste and abuse through which $2 trillion in savings could be realized if the issues were attended to.

In a December statement highlighting that report, the House Budget Committee – now led by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas — said the Biden administration’s condoning of mass telework “generated complacency in the workforce while costing taxpayers billions in unnecessary maintenance and upkeep costs.”

“Early success means there is much more to come,” a person familiar with the Senate’s DOGE work added.

According to a report from the Government Accountability Office, only 11% of the USDA’s office space was occupied in the first quarter of 2023, and 75% of available space across 17 federal agencies has remained empty since the pandemic.

Ernst built her initial pre-formal-“DOGE” probes off of the USDA whistleblower, which is why she believes the latest development mandating return-to-work for agriculture bureaucrats is the issue now coming full-circle.

Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., – the chairman and founder of the DOGE Caucus – praised Ernst’s work and said taxpayers deserve to have a government operating at “full capacity.”

“President Trump’s executive order requiring federal employees to return to work is the first step in improving government efficiency.”

“This is just common sense, and the exact type of waste DOGE will continue to crack down on,” Bean said.

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Ernst’s first DOGE “win” came with the passage of an otherwise Democrat-favored bill named for former President Joe Biden’s longtime friend Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., and signed as both Delawareans were departing public service.

Within the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act was a provision to compel the General Services Administration to sell the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building.

The block-long “stripped classicist” building southwest of the U.S. Capitol was designed by Philadelphia architect Charles Z. Klauder in the 1930s, and originally hosted the Social Security Administration.

However, its total occupancy dwindled to 2% — largely Voice of America workers – by 2025.

Another “DOGE” amendment sponsored by Ernst that requires agency oversight and reporting regarding telework was successfully added to a major appropriations bill passed in December.

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January 31, 2025
Trump VA pick Doug Collins advances to full Senate vote

President Donald Trump’s choice to head up the Department of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, passed a Senate cloture vote Thursday night.

The vote was 83-13.

He will proceed to a full vote on the Senate floor for confirmation, which he is expected to easily secure with a strong bipartisan showing.

A former U.S. congressman, the Gainesville, Georgia native also serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Collins was not expected to face a difficult confirmation fight and saw bipartisan support in his committee hearing, with the lone exception of Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, who voted against him.

HAWAII’S HIRONO ONLY SENATOR TO VOTE NO ON COLLINS, CONTINUING PARTISAN STREAK AT HEARINGS

Doug Collins, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is sworn in during his Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Collins, a former U.S. Representative and veteran of the Iraq War, has strong bipartisan support and is not expected to face a difficult confirmation. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

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If confirmed as VA secretary, Collins would be tasked with overseeing a beleaguered system of healthcare and benefits for the nation’s veterans.

Long wait times to see providers, lack of access to community care, inadequate mental health support and budget shortfalls are just a few of many problems that have plagued secretaries past in both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.

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January 31, 2025
Valentine Week 2025 Date Sheet: From Rose Day To Kiss Day, Check Full List of Love Week Till Valentine’s Day To Embrace and Celebrate Love

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about February 14—it’s an entire week dedicated to expressing affection, kindness, and love. If you’re looking to make the most of this week and celebrate your relationships in the most meaningful way, here’s a breakdown of the 2025 Valentine Week calendar. In this article, we bring you Valentine Week 2025 date sheet with dates of Rose Day, Kiss Day and more till Valentine’s Day to celebrate the love week. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.

Rose Day – February 7, 2025 (Friday)

Valentine Week kicks off with the beautiful gesture of gifting roses. On Rose Day, you can give a single rose or a bouquet, symbolising admiration, love, and friendship. Roses have always been a symbol of romance, and this day sets the perfect tone for the week ahead. Whether it’s red for passionate love, yellow for friendship, or pink for appreciation, pick the color that best expresses your feelings. Marriage Dates in 2025 Hindu Calendar: Know Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Wedding Dates, Important Timings and Other Details for the Nuptial Season.

Propose Day – February 8, 2025 (Saturday)

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Propose Day is your chance to confess your love and commitment. This is the day to express your deepest feelings and possibly ask that special someone to be a part of your forever. Whether it’s a grand proposal or a simple heartfelt message, make it memorable!

Chocolate Day – February 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Who doesn’t love chocolate? On Chocolate Day, indulge in sweet treats and share some delectable chocolates with your loved ones. This day is all about sweetness—both literal and metaphorical. Gifting chocolates is a universal way to show love and appreciation, and it’s the perfect way to bring smiles to everyone around you.

Teddy Day – February 10, 2025 (Monday)

Teddy bears are cuddly symbols of affection, and on Teddy Day, you can surprise someone with a soft and huggable gift. Whether it’s a plush bear or any cute stuffed animal, this day is all about warmth, comfort, and reminding people how special they are to you. It’s an adorable way to keep the romance alive!

Promise Day – February 11, 2025 (Tuesday)

A promise is a powerful thing, and Promise Day is the perfect occasion to make heartfelt commitments to your loved ones. Whether it’s a vow to always be there for them or a pledge to work towards a shared dream, this day is a chance to strengthen bonds and make sincere promises that will last a lifetime.

Hug Day – February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)

A hug is often the simplest but most comforting way to show love and affection. On Hug Day, give and receive hugs to those you care about. Hugs are a physical manifestation of warmth, comfort, and security, making it the perfect way to show someone just how much they mean to you.

Kiss Day – February 13, 2025 (Thursday)

What better way to seal the week of love than with a kiss? Whether it’s a kiss on the cheek, a sweet kiss on the lips, or a gentle kiss on the forehead, Kiss Day is about sharing that intimate moment with someone special. It’s the day to show affection in the most romantic and tender way.

Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2025 (Friday)

Finally, we reach the grand day of celebration: Valentine’s Day! This is the day to go all out with grand gestures, heartfelt gifts, and personal declarations of love. It’s not just about romantic relationships—Valentine’s Day is also a time to show appreciation for friends and family. Make it special, whether it’s a thoughtful gift, a handwritten letter, or simply spending quality time together.

Valentine Week is a perfect opportunity to express your feelings, whether it’s through small gestures or grand declarations. With each day offering a unique way to share love, this week can help create lasting memories and deepen connections. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a week full of love, joy, and affection—because Valentine Week 2025 promises to be a celebration of all things heartwarming!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 30, 2025 11:26 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 30, 2025