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  • Elon Musk’s DOGE launches agency accounts to solicit cost savings tips

    Elon Musk’s DOGE launches agency accounts to solicit cost savings tips

    EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin weighs in on the Department of Government Efficiency and their latest move to cancel ‘wasteful’ contracts within the EPA.

    Elon Musk’s Department of Government of Efficiency (DOGE) on Monday launched new social media accounts for a slate of federal agencies to make it easier for the public to provide tips about waste, fraud and abuse.

    David Sacks, who is serving as the Trump White House’s artificial intelligence and crypto czar, wrote in a post on X, “There are now @DOGE accounts for every department, exposing the waste, fraud and abuse. Awesome.”

    DOGE accounts were created on X for more than two dozen agencies. Those accounts are listed as affiliates with the main DOGE account.

    The posts said that “DOGE is seeking help from the public!” and instructed the public to “DM this account with insights on finding and fixing waste, fraud and abuse relating to the agency.

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    Elon Musk’s DOGE launched new affiliate accounts on X for public suggestions in rooting out waste, fraud and abuse. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/GC Images / Getty Images)

    Among the agencies with new DOGE-oriented accounts on X include:

    • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    • Department of Defense (DOD)
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    • Department of Transportation (DOT)
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
    • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
    • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    • Department of Justice (DOJ)
    • Department of Labor (DOL)
    • Department of Energy (DOE)
    • Treasury Department
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
    • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
    • Commerce Department
    • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
    • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    • National Science Foundation (NSF)
    • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
    • Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
    • Department of Education (ED)
    • Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
    • Social Security Administration (SSA)
    • National Park Service (NPS)
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
    • Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
    • Department of the Interior (DOI)
    • Small Business Administration (SBA)
    • State Department
    • Government Services Administration (GSA)

    DOGE ASKS PUBLIC FOR ‘INSIGHTS’ ON POTENTIAL WASTE AT SEC

    DOGE and Elon Musk X accounts

    DOGE has a website where it’s spotlighting its cost-cutting efforts. (Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)

    As of early Tuesday, the accounts have only solicited suggestions from the public about identifying and addressing waste, fraud and abuse, but haven’t posted DOGE’s cuts at the respective agencies.

    DOGE launched a website last week that was updated on Monday to include a “wall of receipts” that features the DOGE team’s moves to cancel various contracts and leases to save money.

    The website also features a pair of top 10 lists breaking down the agencies where DOGE has saved the most money through canceling contracts and which agencies saw the largest contract savings as a percentage of the agency’s budget.

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    DOGE has targeted USAID as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to move it into the State Department. (Getty Images/Photo illustration / FOXBusiness)

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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which DOGE and the Trump administration are looking to absorb into the State Department, topped both lists. 

    The Department of Education ranked second in terms of total contract savings, while the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was second in terms of savings as a share of the agency budget.

  • California sheriff and Trump supporter launches GOP bid to succeed Gov. Newsom

    California sheriff and Trump supporter launches GOP bid to succeed Gov. Newsom

    A tough-on-crime Republican sheriff who was a supporter of President Donald Trump in last year’s election on Monday launched a campaign for California governor.

    Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his candidacy at an event Monday in Riverside, California, about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

    “As Californians we want leadership that actually cares about the cost of living …and leaders who will do something about it,” Bianco said in his address, according to prepared excerpts.

    He emphasized that “we want homes we can afford. We want air conditioning when it’s hot, not rolling blackouts. We want water for the crops and animals that feed us. We want the opportunity to achieve the California Dream, not be prevented from it because of red tape and regulation from government. We want honesty and transparency from our elected officials. We want lower taxes and less government waste. We want sanity restored and common sense to prevail.”

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    Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

    Bianco, a vocal critic of Newsom and other state Democratic leaders when it comes to the issues of crime and punishment, was one of the leaders who helped push California’s Proposition 36 ballot measure to a landslide victory in last November’s elections. The measure, which took effect in December, mandates stiffer penalties and longer sentences in California for certain drug and theft crimes.

    “I am running for Governor because our beautiful state – which I absolutely love – is heading down the wrong track and has been for years. Everyone knows it, except those sitting in the Sacramento echo chamber. For decades the party in complete control of our state government has tried the same failed ideas and implemented the same failed policies,” Bianco argued, as he took aim at Newsom and the Democratic majorities in the state legislature.

    Bianco, who has worked in law enforcement for more than three decades, was first elected sheriff in 2018. He’s been openly flirting with a 2026 gubernatorial run since at least last spring.

    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana., center, listens to Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, Calif., speak during a news conference in the U.S. Capitol to recognize law enforcement as part of Police Week on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana., center, listens to Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, Calif., speak during a news conference in the U.S. Capitol to recognize law enforcement as part of Police Week on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

    It’s been nearly two decades since a Republican won statewide office in heavily blue California. You have to go all the way back to former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2006 re-election victory.

    There has been plenty of speculation since former Vice President Kamala Harris’ election defeat last November to Trump regarding her next political move, with the two potential options likely being launching a 2026 gubernatorial run in her home state of California or seeking the presidency again in 2028.

    MAJOR CALIFORNIA DEMOCRAT PREEDICTS FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS WOULD CLEAR GUBERNATORIAL FIELD

    Harris served as San Francisco district attorney, California attorney general and U.S. senator before becoming vice president.

    Sources in the former vice president’s political orbit say no decisions have been made about any next steps.

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    Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, N.C.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

    The Democrats’ field for governor in the heavily blue-leaning state is already crowded.

    Among the more than half-dozen candidates already running for governor are Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Harris ally, and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

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    Former Rep. Katie Porter, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic Senate nomination last year, has expressed interest in launching a campaign.

    Additionally, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who served in Congress and as California attorney general before joining the Biden administration, is also seen as a potential contender.

    Former Fox News Channel host and conservative commentator Steve Hilton is considering a Republican run for California governor.

    And one of Trump’s top aides is floating a potential bid for California governor if Harris also runs.

    2024 Republican National Convention: Day 3

    Ric Grenell, U.S. envoy for special missions in President Trump’s second administration, speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

    Richard Grenell, a longtime Trump loyalist who is serving as U.S. envoy for special missions in the president’s second administration, told reporters late last week, “If Kamala Harris runs for governor, I believe that she has such baggage and hundreds of millions of dollars in educating the voters of how terrible she is, that it’s a new day in California and that the Republican actually has a shot.”

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    Grenell, who served as ambassador to Germany and as acting director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term, considered a run for California governor during the 2021 recall election that Newsom eventually ended up easily winning, but he ultimately decided against launching a campaign.

    In California, unlike most other states, the top two finishers in a primary, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election.

    Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in New Hampshire. 

  • Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: Centre Launches Registration Portal for Third Edition of Event Celebrating Tamil Nadu and Kashi Ties, Know Date and Theme of Event Here

    Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: Centre Launches Registration Portal for Third Edition of Event Celebrating Tamil Nadu and Kashi Ties, Know Date and Theme of Event Here

    New Delhi, January 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched the registration portal for the third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 3.0), which will take place from February 15 to 24, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The event celebrates the ancient ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi with the theme Maharishi Agasthyar, honoring the sage’s contributions to Tamil culture and India’s shared heritage.

    Highlighting the event, Pradhan said, “Kashi Tamil Sangamam is a celebration of the timeless bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. It strengthens the civilisational links and furthers the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Maharishi Agasthyar’s legacy is deeply woven into India’s cultural and spiritual fabric. His intellectual brilliance forms the bedrock of Tamil language and literature, as well as our shared values, knowledge traditions, and heritage.” Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Third Edition Celebrating Cultural Ties (Watch Video).

    The duration of the tour will be 8 Days (4 for travel, 4 at site). The first group will leave Tamil Nadu on February 13 and the last group will return to Tamil Nadu on February 26. The objective of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is to rediscover, reaffirm, and celebrate the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi–two of the country’s most important and ancient seats of learning.

    For the first time, participants will experience the Mahakumbh and visit the newly inaugurated Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. “This year, KTS holds special significance as it coincides with the Mahakumbh and is the first Sangamam after the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya,” Pradhan said.

    This year, the government has decided to bring around 1000 delegates from Tamil Nadu under five categories/groups: (i) Students, Teachers, and Writers; (ii) Farmers and Artisans (Vishwakarma Categories); (iii) Professionals and Small Entrepreneurs; (iv) Women (SHG, Mudra Loan beneficiaries, DBHPS Pracharaks); and (v) Start-up, Innovation, Edu-Tech, Research. This year, an additional group of around 200 students of Tamil origin studying in various CUs will be a part of this event to enliven the bond between Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Participation of youth in all categories will be encouraged this year. IIT Madras Gears Up for Third Edition of ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’.

    KTS 3.0 follows the success of previous editions. The first edition of KTS in 2022 lasted a month and saw overwhelming participation, while the second edition of KTS in 2023, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, introduced real-time app-based Tamil translations for delegates. Both editions attracted nearly 4,000 participants from Tamil Nadu and emphasized cultural exchange and learning. Organized by the Ministry of Education with IIT Madras and BHU as implementing agencies, KTS 3.0 will feature exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and cultural performances. Registrations via kashitamil.iitm.ac.in are open until February 1, 2025.

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  • China launches center to train 100-plus humanoid robots simultaneously

    China launches center to train 100-plus humanoid robots simultaneously

    Shanghai has officially unveiled its first heterogeneous humanoid robot training center, marking a significant accomplishment in China’s robotics development. 

    The Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground represents an important step in the country’s technological advancement, showcasing China’s commitment to becoming a global leader in robotics and artificial intelligence.

    Humanoid robots being trained (Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground)

    State-of-the-art center pushes boundaries of robotic training

    The National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center has launched a groundbreaking training facility that is revolutionizing the field of robotics. This cutting-edge complex, spanning over 53,800 square feet, is currently capable of training more than 100 humanoid robots at once. The facility features an impressive array of over a dozen specialized training scenarios, including welding, manufacturing and automotive testing.

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    These advanced robots have showcased exceptional proficiency, with an average success rate exceeding 90% in various tasks. Their capabilities range from organizing desks and sorting items to operating complex equipment, demonstrating the potential for widespread application across multiple industries. This remarkable achievement underscores the rapid progress being made in the field of humanoid robotics and highlights China’s growing prominence in artificial intelligence and automation technologies.

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    Humanoid robots being trained (Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground)

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    How the facility is helping China tackle tech challenges and aging population

    The training facility aligns with China’s broader strategy to address multiple challenges, including global tech competition and the complexities of an aging society. By 2027, the center aims to train 1,000 general-purpose robots simultaneously, with plans to collect 10 million high-quality physical data entries through collaborations with local robot manufacturers.

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    Humanoid robots being trained (ShanghaiEye)

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    The center is preparing to introduce the 2.0 version of its humanoid robot, “Deep Snake,” which will showcase advanced technologies like linear joint actuators. This means the robot will have smoother, more precise movements. Linear joint actuators are like advanced motors that allow the robot’s joints to move in a straight line, giving it more fluid and controlled motions. It’s a big step forward in making robots that can perform a wider range of tasks with greater accuracy and efficiency. These innovations are expected to enhance the versatility and performance of humanoid robots, further solidifying China’s leadership in the robotics industry.

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    Humanoid robot being trained (ShanghaiEye)

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    The potential and economic impact of the humanoid robot market

    The Chinese humanoid robot market is experiencing explosive growth, showcasing the country’s rapid advancement in this cutting-edge technology sector. In 2024, the market was valued at $379 million, demonstrating significant initial traction. Looking ahead, projections indicate a remarkable expansion to approximately $2.3 billion by 2025, based on current exchange rates. Even more impressive is the anticipated growth to about $11.8 billion by 2030, highlighting the immense potential of this industry. The development extends beyond industrial applications, with plans for the first World Humanoid Robot Sports Games and even a marathon-running robot named “Tiangong” set to compete in April.

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    Humanoid robots being trained (ShanghaiEye)

    Kurt’s key takeaways

    China’s investment in the Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground is a strategic move to reshape industrial capabilities, address societal challenges and position the country at the forefront of global innovation. As the technology continues to evolve, the world will be watching closely to see how these advanced robots will transform various sectors and potentially redefine human-machine interaction.

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  • Uber launches robot food delivery on East Coast

    Uber launches robot food delivery on East Coast

    Uber is expanding its use of robots to deliver food. This time, customers on the East Coast are getting a taste of the technology for the first time. CREDIT: Uber

    Uber is expanding its use of robots to deliver food. This time, customers on the East Coast are getting a taste of the technology for the first time.

    Starting this week, customers in Jersey City, New Jersey, will have their orders delivered by Avride autonomous robots. The companies, which joined forces in 2024, first launched the delivery robots for Uber Eats customers in Austin and Dallas, marking a major milestone for the entire industry that’s been rapidly trying to make advancements in self-driving technology.

    Uber Eats customers who order from participating restaurants will be able to choose if they want their meal delivered by Avride robot or a traditional courier before confirming their order. When it initially launches, customers will be able to receive robot deliveries throughout downtown Jersey City between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., though the company plans to expand its operating territory.

    Its foray into the East Coast market marks the latest phase of Uber’s multiyear strategic partnership with Avride, which has been working to bring delivery robots and autonomous vehicles to Uber and Uber Eats.  

    A growing list of companies, from tech giants like Google’s Waymo to automakers like Tesla, are racing to make autonomous driving a reality by investing heavily in developing their own self-driving technology. But as companies heavily invested in their own operations, Uber dumped its program for an entirely new strategy. 

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    In 2020, it sold its autonomous vehicle research division, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, to self-driving car startup Aurora and created partnerships with driverless car companies to bring the technology to market and co-brand their efforts.

    Uber and Avride launch sidewalk robots on the East Coast for the first time. A shot of a robot in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Feb. 13, 2025. (Uber )

    “Progress needs a partner. For autonomous vehicles, that partner is Uber. As the largest on-demand mobility and delivery platform in the world, alongside our deep expertise in marketplace management, fleet utilization, and local operations – we’re uniquely positioned to help AV hardware and software developers deploy and scale their technology globally,” Uber’s website reads. 

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    To date, Uber has more than a dozen autonomous vehicle partners, including Volvo, Aurora, Waymo, Cartken and Nuro that it’s working with to boost its autonomous delivery and taxi services. With the latest Avride launch in New Jersey, Uber has autonomous delivery programs available in 11 cities with six partners. It’s not as far along with autonomous taxi services, though it’s slated to expand that service with Waymo over the next few months. 

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    The robots, in particular, can travel up to 5 mph for 31 miles on one single charge. They work in inclement weather, including snow, rain and sub-freezing temperatures, because their chassis provides traction on wet roads and data from various sensors offers sufficient visibility.

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    Passengers enter a Waymo autonomous vehicle. (Waymo)

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    The ride-share giant and Google’s Waymo have already introduced autonomous driving in Phoenix and plan to expand autonomous rides to Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in early 2025. 

    An “Interest List” has been launched for Austin customers to increase their chances of being matched with a Waymo robotaxi ride when the service debuts.

    Uber and Avride are expected to launch autonomous rides for Dallas residents in late 2026.

  • Trump Education Department launches Title IX probes into 2 blue states allegedly ignoring trans athlete order

    Trump Education Department launches Title IX probes into 2 blue states allegedly ignoring trans athlete order

    The United States Department of Education has launched Title IX investigations into athletic associations in California and Minnesota after they said they would ignore President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep transgender athletes out of girls and women’s sports.

    The Minnesota State High School League announced Thursday it will continue to allow transgender athletes to compete against girls despite Trump’s executive order to probibit them from doing so.

    That came just days after the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) said it will continue to follow the state’s law that allows athletes to participate as whichever gender they identify as.

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    “The Minnesota State High School League and the California Interscholastic Federation are free to engage in all the meaningless virtue-signaling that they want, but at the end of the day they must abide by federal law,” said Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights. 

    “(The Office of Civil Rights’) Chicago and San Francisco regional offices will conduct directed investigations into both organizations to ensure that female athletes in these states are treated with the dignity, respect and equality that the Trump administration demands. I would remind these organizations that history does not look kindly on entities and states that actively opposed the enforcement of federal civil rights laws that protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment.”

    The Department of Education added that state laws do not override federal anti-discrimination laws, so the associations are subject to investigations.

    Trump signed the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which celebrates female athletes in women’s sports and those committed to providing equal access to sports for all females.

    Trump signs the No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order

    President Donald Trump signs the No Men in Women’s Sports executive order into law in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP)

    The order states that “it is the policy of the United States to rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities” and to take “all appropriate action to affirmatively protect all-female athletic opportunities and all-female locker rooms and thereby provide the equal opportunity guaranteed by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.”

    Prior to Trump signing the order Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said part of the motivation behind Trump’s executive order would be to create a “pressure campaign” for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and NCAA to follow and prevent transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. 

    In response to Trump’s order, the NCAA changed its policy, in place since 2010, to disallow transgender athletes from competing against women, requiring them to compete based on their birth gender.

    During Trump’s ceremony at the White House to sign the executive order, he announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will prohibit any transgender athletes attempting to compete as women from entering the country for the Olympics in 2028. 

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    Former President Donald Trump is joined onstage by Riley Gaines at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 6, 2022.  (Reuters/Brian Snyder)

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    The United Nations released study findings saying nearly 900 biological females have fallen short of winning medals because they lost to transgender athletes.

    Minnesota, governed by Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, was home to a Supreme Court case in which a transgender powerlifter was continuing in a fight to compete against biological women.

    Fox News’ Jackson Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • ‘I will not rest’: Border state gubernatorial hopeful launches campaign weeks after Trump backed her

    ‘I will not rest’: Border state gubernatorial hopeful launches campaign weeks after Trump backed her

    FIRST ON FOX: Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson launched her comeback gubernatorial bid on Wednesday, setting up a likely showdown between her and another pro-Trump Republican running to take on the incumbent Democrat governor next year.

    Robson, a small business owner and lawyer, launched her campaign with a new ad centered on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and her desire to help take back her state from incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. 

    Robson lost her primary bid in 2022 to Trump-backed Republican nominee Kari Lake, who would go on to narrowly lose the gubernatorial race to Hobbs. However, Robson garnered early support from Trump less than two months ago during his visit to Arizona as president-elect.

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    President Donald Trump said less than two months ago that Karrin Taylor Robson would have his “support” if she ran for governor. (Fox News)

    “I thank President Trump for his strong endorsement and look forward to working with him to secure our border and make Arizona safe again,” Robson said in a statement first obtained by Fox News Digital. “Katie Hobbs has made it harder to live, work, and raise a family safely in this state. Like President Trump, I know how to create jobs. And like President Trump, I will not rest until our border is secure and Arizona families are safe,” she continued.

    “Katie Hobbs and Joe Biden’s insane agenda has made life more expensive and dangerous,” Robson stated. “I will fight every day alongside President Trump for stronger borders, a stronger economy, and a stronger Arizona.

    President Trump said Robson would have his support if she ran for governor while he was delivering remarks at Turning Point Action’s AmericaFest in December.

    “Are you running for governor? I think so, Karrin, ’cause if you do you’re gonna have my support, OK?” Trump said at the time.

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    This undated photo provided by the Karrin for Arizona Campaign, shows Karrin Taylor Robson. (Karrin For Arizona Campaign via AP)

    Cook Political Report ranks the general election race as a “toss-up,” likely making it one of the most competitive races in the upcoming midterms. Border security and the economy are expected to be among the top issues in the state, as the Grand Canyon State is on the frontlines of the major policy changes of the new White House. 

    Despite a bitter primary battle in 2022, Robson ultimately endorsed Lake and Trump in their general election campaigns in 2024.

    However, supporters of Rep. Andy Biggs hope that the president will shift gears and back his campaign instead, given his strong political agreements with him.

    The congressman, who helped lead the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has so far gained the endorsements of Reps. Lauren Boebert, Paul Gosar and Eli Crane.

    “Andy Biggs is the greatest thing since sliced bread,” Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said on X last week. “Arizonans, do yourselves a big favor and elect this man as your next governor!” 

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    Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks at a press conference on the debt limit and the Freedom Caucus’s plan for spending reduction at the U.S. Capitol on March 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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    Meanwhile, the “Building A Better Arizona PAC” launched last month backing Robson, who formerly served on the Arizona Board of Regents. Former Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham and former Arizona Senate President Karen Fann created the group.

    The primary is Aug. 4, 2026. It’s unclear if Hobbs will face a major challenger in the Democratic primary.

    Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment, but they did not respond in time for publication. 

  • Valentine’s Day Fraud: Cyber Police Warns Against Romance Scams, Launches ‘Romance Scam Prevention Week’ Online Campaign To Protect People

    Valentine’s Day Fraud: Cyber Police Warns Against Romance Scams, Launches ‘Romance Scam Prevention Week’ Online Campaign To Protect People

    Ranchi, February 7: As Valentine’s Week starts with promises of love, roses, and heartfelt commitments, cybercriminals are also gearing up to exploit emotions for financial fraud. Amidst the celebration of romance, authorities are stepping up efforts to protect people from falling victim to “romance scams.” To counter these digital deceptions, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Home Ministry, has launched a special awareness campaign on social media, running parallel to Valentine’s Week.

    Using the hashtag #RomanceScamPreventionWeek, officials are spreading crucial information to help people identify and avoid online scams disguised as love. The Jharkhand Police has also joined the initiative, posting alerts on its official social media handles. One of the campaign’s eye-catching posters, shared on the I4C X handle, poses a thought-provoking question: “What will you do if your online sweetheart asks you for money? Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Over 73.90 Crore ABHA IDs Created Under ABDM To Boost Health Services, Says Health Ministry.

    The post further warns: “This romance season, don’t get duped in the name of love! Join Cyber Dost in Romance Scam Prevention Week and learn how to outsmart scammers.” Authorities are urging people to stay vigilant and report fraud immediately by calling 1930 or lodging a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in. A cyber police officer in Ranchi highlighted a recent case where a woman fell prey to a romance scam. She met a man through a matrimonial site, exchanged numbers, and began building a connection. PhonePe Group Exits Account Aggregator Business, Plans To Partner With Other AAs To Drive Financial Inclusion in India.

    The man planned a visit to Ranchi, but just before their meeting, he claimed he was detained at Delhi airport and needed urgent financial help. Believing his story, she transferred Rs 7 lakh — only to realise later that his profile had vanished without a trace. With online romance on the rise, the cyber police’s message is clear — Trust your heart, but verify with your mind. Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment — because in the digital world, not every love story is real.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 07, 2025 05:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Michigan sheriff who marched with protesters in 2020 launches gubernatorial bid

    Michigan sheriff who marched with protesters in 2020 launches gubernatorial bid

    A high-profile sheriff in Michigan announced his bid to run for governor, replacing Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

    First elected sheriff of Michigan’s Genesee County in 2020, Chris Swanson’s announcement on Thursday marks his full leap into politics after speaking at the Democratic National Convention last August. The race is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested political battles of 2026.

    Swanson first gained national attention in May 2020, just days after the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests against racial injustice. He famously took off his riot gear and marched alongside demonstrators after telling them: “I want to make this a parade, not a protest.”  

    His bid comes as the Democratic Party seeks a new kind of candidate who can address top voter concerns such as immigration and public safety, issues Swanson plans to make central to his campaign.

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    Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces his campaign to run for governor of Michigan in the 2026 election on Feb. 6, 2025, at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

    Swanson formally announced his bid at Mott Community College, his alma mater, in Flint on Thursday night. He was joined by a packed house of more than 400 supporters from across the state. 

    “When there’s a challenge, we will solve it. When there’s a crisis, we will bring calm. When there’s an opportunity, we will seize it,” Swanson said. “I believe everyone has value. Michigan has value. It’s why I’ve always tried to find ways to help and bring people together. I believe that together, we are tough enough to win for Michigan.”

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    In entering the race, Swanson joins Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the Democratic primary, with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II mulling a potential bid. On the Republican side, Aric Nesbitt, the top GOP state Senate leader, has announced his candidacy. U.S. Rep. John James ais lso considered to be a potential contender. Detroit’s once-Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan further shook up the race by entering as an independent.

    Swanson has never won a race outside of Genesee County and he will be competing in the primary against Benson, who has won multiple statewide races and raised millions of dollars. Swanson remains largely unknown outside his county, which is about 70 miles northwest of Detroit.

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    Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talks during a news conference, Jan. 28, 2025 in Flint, Michigan. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

    The sheriff’s appeal as a non-traditional candidate could resonate in a battleground state like Michigan, where winning requires broad, cross-party support. In the 2024 election, Swanson was reelected with 65% of the vote in Genesee County — running nearly 14 percentage points ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

    Swanson’s decision to remove his riot gear and march alongside protesters at a demonstration in Flint following Floyd’s May 2020 death sparked national attention and praise from prominent Democrats, including Whitmer and former President Barack Obama. 

    He said this month that police had planned for a different response, but “as I was walking up, I thought, there’s got to be a better way.”

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    It also helped propel him to an appearance at the Democratic National Convention in August, where he wore his sheriff’s uniform and endorsed Harris in a brief speech.

    The appearance was a rare show of law enforcement support for the then-vice president. Sheriffs in Michigan and across the country frequently aligned themselves with President Donald Trump during his tough-on-crime, anti-illegal immigration presidential campaign.

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    Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is embraced as he announces his campaign to run for governor of Michigan in the 2026 election Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Mott Community College in Flint, Mich. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

    Swanson’s background could boost his appeal in a general election, especially as immigration remains a top voter concern. However, he may face challenges in the Democratic primary, where some in the party have made calls to “defund the police” and reform law enforcement.

    “It’s time that we have a different type of candidate coming through the system, not just the next one up,” said Swanson. “People, I think, are hungry for something new and fresh. Certainly the party is. And I’m that person.”

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    Swanson’s gubernatorial bid was first announced in The Associated Press. 

    Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

    Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.