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Fox News Politics Newsletter: ‘Open the Books’ on Biden’s Billions

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

Here’s what’s happening…

-Trump greenlights some pro-immigrant moves amid broader anti-migrant crackdown

-Department of Education cancels another $350M in ‘woke’ spending for contracts, grants

–New cartel threats against border agents: Explosives, drones and wireless tracking

Watchdog Uncovers Biden HHS’s Billions in Grants to Migrant Groups

The Biden administration spent tens of billions of dollars on grants to migrants and refugees through one of its government agencies, including over $10 billion in just one year, according to a new watchdog report.

The watchdog group Open the Books looked at grants to nonprofits awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement. Its responsibilities include caring for unaccompanied migrant children who crossed the southern border illegally and refugees entering legally.

The watchdog found that in FY 2021, it distributed $2.4 billion in grants to nonprofits. In FY 2022, it distributed $3.4 billion, then that number skyrocketed up to $10 billion in FY 2023 before being reduced to $4.2 billion in FY 2024…Read more

This split shows President Biden and migrants at the southern border. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta and Fox News)

White House

DASVI-TANYA: Obama-appointed judge who became Trump rival during election interference case overseeing pivotal DOGE hearing…Read more

DEEPFAKE RECKONING: Trial begins for political consultant accused of sending AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden…Read more

JUST A JOB: Musk is not DOGE employee, has no more authority than other WH staff, new filing says…Read more

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov. 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

BIDEN TIME: Far-left activist Leonard Peltier, serving life in murders of two FBI agents, leaves prison under Biden clemency…Read more

PIVOTAL MOMENT: Ruling expected as states seek restraining order against Musk, Trump quest to slash bureaucracy…Read more

RELIEF REJECTED: Circuit court puts final nail in the coffin for Biden’s $500M student loan forgiveness plan…Read more

VANCE AT CPAC: Vice President Vance to speak at conservative gathering’s opening day…Read more

World Stage

FLYING HOME: American detained in Russia released as officials work to set up potential Trump-Putin meeting…Read more

‘TRUST BUILDING’: US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay ‘groundwork for cooperation’ in Riyadh…Read more

Zelensky, Putin and US officials (Reuters/Getty )

‘DEALT JUSTICE’: Trump congratulates US military after airstrike that killed official of Al-Qaeda affiliate…Read more

TALKS ON WAR: Top Russian, US officials meet in Saudi Arabia to begin talks on Ukraine war without officials from Kyiv…Read more

‘LEGITIMATE SELF-DEFENSE’: North Korea vows to expand nuclear forces, blasts US for ‘outdated’ denuclearization plan…Read more

Capitol Hill

DOGE HOUSE: Elon Musk protests to target lawmakers, Tesla dealerships as progressives decry ‘extremist cuts’…Read more

CONFIRMATION WOES: MAGA loyalists take aim at GOP senator as key Trump defense post goes unmanned: ‘Why the opposition?’…Read more

Elbridge Colby and Sen. Cotton. (Getty Images)

Across America

INSPIRED TO ACT: RFK Jr’s health agenda gains popularity among state lawmakers…Read more

EVIL NEXT DOOR: Sinaloa Cartel takes root in American neighborhoods: Where are they?…Read more

‘HUNT YOU DOWN’: Noem sends message to those considering entering US illegally…Read more

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem participates in an immigration raid in New York City. (Department of Homeland Security)

DIFFERENCE OF OPINIONS: Acting head of Social Security quits after clash with DOGE over data…Read more

NO SMOKING ZONE: South Carolina bill would ban smoking inside cars while children are passengers…Read more

‘FAILED FOR FOUR YEARS’: Duffy blasts Buttigieg, accusing Biden-era official of ‘mismanagement’…Read more

PEDAL TO THE METAL: Leader behind migrant flight to Martha’s Vineyard tapped to head red state’s new immigration board…Read more

‘DEI NONSENSE’: Ed Department cuts $600M in taxpayer-funded grants pushing ‘divisive ideologies’…Read more

‘NO KINGS DAY’: ‘Not My President’s Day’ protests erupt across the country…Read more

Thousands gathered at the Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., for the “No Kings on President’s Day” protest on Feb. 17, 2025. (Deirdre Heavey/Fox News Digital) (Fox News Digital)

DOGE FIGHT: Musk team welcomed at the Pentagon but some remain skeptical…Read more

NEW ERA: Pro-life movement to shake up messaging with big investment from these key players…Read more

NATGAS PIVOT?: Kathy Hochul does apparent about-face on natural gas as NYC utility signals major rate hikes…Read more

‘DEPOLITICIZE MEDICINE’: Louisiana surgeon general wants to ‘depoliticize medicine’ by ending statewide mass vaccinations…Read more

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This article was written by Fox News staff.

February 18, 2025
Share Market Holiday on February 19? Will Stock Market Remain Open or Closed for Shiv Jayanti 2025? Know if Trading Will Happen on NSE, BSE on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Holiday

While the banks in India will remain open on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in observance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the stock market will be open as usual. According to the share market holiday list by NSE, both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are functioning as usual. This means, trading will take place on February 19, on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on both stock exchanges. Bank Holiday on February 19: BankS To Remain Closed in Maharashtra on Wednesday on Occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth Anniversary.

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February 18, 2025
D.C. Mayor Bowser open to using public money help fund potential multi-billion Commanders stadium at RFK site

Washington’s NFL franchise has spent the last 28 seasons playing home games in Maryland. The Commanders currently call Northwest Stadium, formerly FedEx Field, home.

The stadium opened in time for the 1997 season and is located roughly 13 miles from the U.S. Capitol Building in neighboring Washington, D.C. The stadium replaced the once iconic Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK Stadium). But, the open-air venue where the Commanders have welcomed opposing teams for nearly the last three decades has rapidly deteriorated, prompting discussions about an eventual alternative.

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General view of the exterior of RFK Stadium on May 24, 2005 during the Washington Nationals first season in Washington, DC. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Earlier this week, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser met with residents who live in the area surrounding the dilapidated RFK Stadium site to discuss the possibility of building a state-of-the art building that could host the Washington Commanders. Bowser has long supported the push to bring the football team back to the District of Columbia.

“I believe firmly that in global cities — world-class cities like ours — we do big things,” Bowser told residents. “We have arts and culture, entertainment, nightlife, and sports. We have great neighborhoods, and we can invite the world to our city. But the fact is, until we have a modern stadium, we will not be able to host events that the world is used to.”

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Proposals estimate the stadium structure could comprise up to 25 acres of the 174-acre site. A mixed-used development featuring housing, restaurants, and parks could take up the remaining portion of land.

The city recently gained control over the swath of land after years of back-and-forth with federal lawmakers. In December, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to transfer the land from the federal government to D.C. The federal government would effectively lease the acerage back to the city for 99 years.

“This is a win for DC, for our region, and for America,” Bowser wrote on her social media account after news of the approval surfaced. “Everybody loves a good comeback story – and that’s DC’s story. #OurRFK”

Mayor Muriel Bowser reveals plans for a new DC Jail on Hill East as well as a proposal for a new SportsComplex on the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium site, photographed in Washington, DC on March 28, 2022. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The bill was signed into law by then-U.S. President Joe Biden in January. The move was viewed as a major step toward the Commanders returning to the nation’s capital, although several hurdles remain.

On Thursday, Bowser stressed the importance of constructing a world-class stadium if the city wanted to become a viable host for concerts, Super Bowls, and other major sporting events.

Jan 9, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; General view of FedEx Field before the game between the Washington Football Team and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)

“Until we have a modern stadium, we will not be able to host events like the world is used to, including a World Cup, including a Super Bowl — and yes, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift,” Bowser said.

The mayor said she is committed to working with the Commanders, as she aims to convince the franchise that building a stadium within the city limits is the best alternative to their current home. Bowser also vowed to reach terms on a stadium deal that would be beneficial to those who live in the community.

Commanders principal owner Josh Harris has not made any public declarations about his preferred stadium location, but acknowledged the team could end up playing in D.C., Maryland, or nearby Virginia.

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris speaks at a press conference at Commanders Park in Ashburn, VA on January 08, 2024. The conference was to announce that the Commanders are parting ways with head coach Ron Rivera following a disappointing 4-13 season. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The use of public funds to help fund a multi-billion stadium project is often met with some considerable push back. Bowser and city lawmakers will likely face strong headwinds as they make their case to constituents about the potential allocation of public dollars towards a stadium project.

At one point during her roughly 20-minute presentation on Thursday, Bowser referenced a sports study she commissioned which estimated economic benefits in excess of $1 billion. The revenue would come from a mixed-used development along with a modern NFL stadium. The development could also create thousands of jobs.

Bowser stopped short of sharing details about the amount of public funds she would be comfortable with the team using. She instead noted that her administration’s “detailed analysis” determined that an NFL stadium would be a strong investment.

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Aside from hosting an NFL team, RFK Stadium was the home to two MLB teams, two college football teams, and multiple professional soccer clubs. The stadium was also the site of several World Cup matches.

On the field, the Commanders experienced a major turnaround this season. Harris selected Dan Quinn as the team’s next coach last February, while Adam Peters was brought in to handle general manager duties. The Commanders selected quarterback Jayden Daniels in last April’s NFL Draft. Daniels earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and helped lift Washington to an appearance in the NFC Championship game.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 15, 2025
Top-ranked tennis pro Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban weeks after Australian Open victory

Top-ranked men’s tennis pro Jannik Sinner has been suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after twice testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid nearly a year ago. News of the ban comes just weeks after the Italian tennis pro won his third Grand Slam title.

WADA announced in a statement on Saturday that it agrees with the conclusion of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which found that Sinner had not intentionally used a banned substance for competitive gain.

Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his match against Marcos Giron of the United States of America in the third round of the men’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Jan. 18, 2025. (Mike Frey-Imagn Images)

“WADA accepts the athlete’s explanation for the cause of the violation as outlined in the first instance decision,” the statement read.

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“WADA accepts that Mr. Sinner did not intend to cheat, and that his exposure to clostebol did not provide any performance-enhancing benefit and took place without his knowledge as the result of negligence of members of his entourage.”

Sinner, 23, tested positive for low levels of metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use, in March 2024. Eight days after the Indian Wells tournament, Sinner tested positive again in an out-of-competition sample.

According to the ITIA’s initial findings, Sinner explained that he had tested positive after receiving a massage from a trainer who had used an over-the-counter spray that contained clostebol to treat a small wound after cutting his own finger.

Jannik Sinner plays in the men’s singles final of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 8, 2024. (Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images)

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While WADA accepted the no-fault explanation, the organization said the three-month suspension was necessary as “an athlete bears responsibility for the entourage’s negligence.” WADA had initially challenged the ITIA’s decision for no suspension and was seeking a one-year ban minimum before agreeing to settle with a three-month suspension.

WADA said that Sinner’s wins would not be rescinded in this case because of the ITIA’s findings that the positive test results had not provided a competitive advantage.

Sinner released a statement Saturday accepting the WADA’s discipline.

“This case had been hanging over me now for nearly a year and the process still had a long time to run with a decision maybe only at the end of the year,” he said. “I have always accepted that I am responsible for my team and realize WADA’s strict rules are an important protection for the sport I love. On that basis I have accepted WADA’s offer to resolve these proceedings on the basis of a three-month sanction.”

Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his match against Ben Shelton of the United States of America in the semifinals of the men’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Jan. 24, 2025. (Mike Frey-Imagn Images)

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Sinner’s doping scandal has received mixed reactions from the tennis community, but Saturday’s announcement was met with overwhelming disappointment from the sport’s biggest stars.

Among the most outspoken critics was Australian tennis star Nick Kryrgios.

“So wada come out and say it would be a 1-2 year ban,” Kryrgios said in a post on X. “Obviously sinners team have done everything in their power to just go ahead and take a 3 month ban, no titles lost, no prize money lost. Guilty or not? Sad day for tennis. Fairness in tennis does not exist.”

Sinner’s suspension will last until May 4. He will not miss the Italian Open or any of the Grand Slam tournaments remaining.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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February 15, 2025
There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won’t seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend another open seat in next year’s midterm and making more difficult their goal of regaining the Senate majority.

“I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026,” Smith said in a social media post. “This job has been the honor of a lifetime. For the rest of my term, I’ll work as hard as I can for Minnesotans and our country. Thank you so much, Minnesota.”

Smith was appointed to the Senate in 2018 to succeed former Sen. Al Franken after his resignation over sexual misconduct allegations. She won a special election later that year to serve out Franken’s term and was re-elected in 2020 to a full six-year term.

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Senate Republicans vowed to try and flip Smith’s seat in blue-leaning Minnesota.

“Minnesota is in play, and we play to win. Minnesotans deserve a senator who will fight for lower taxes, economic opportunity and safer communities,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chair Sen. Tim Scott said in a statement to Fox News.

But the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm quickly pledged to keep the seat in party hands.

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“No Republican has won a Minnesota Senate race in over 20 years, and Democrats will continue to hold this seat in 2026,” Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) spokesperson David Bergstein emphasized in a statement to Fox News.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, the top Democrat in the chamber, praised Smith as “a remarkable senator — smart, compassionate, and tireless in her commitment to Minnesota and the country.”

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced Thursday she won’t run for another term in the 2026 midterm elections. (Getty Images)

“While I will deeply miss her leadership and friendship in the Senate, I have no doubt that her legacy of service will continue to inspire. We have a strong bench in Minnesota, and I’m confident that we’ll keep her seat blue,” Schumer predicted.

Smith became the second Democrat in the Senate to announce she would forgo running for re-election in the midterms, following Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, a key Midwestern battleground state.

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Senate Republicans enjoyed a favorable map in the 2024 cycle as they flipped four seats from blue to red and won a 53-47 majority in the chamber. An early read of the 2026 map shows they will continue to play offense in some states but will be forced to play defense in others.

Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, is interviewed by Fox News Digital at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Aug. 19, 2024 (Fox News – Paul Steinhauser)

Besides the open seat in Michigan, the GOP will target first-term Sen. Jon Ossoff in battleground Georgia and longtime Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in swing state New Hampshire.

However, Democrats plan to go on offense in blue-leaning Maine, where GOP Sen. Susan Collins is up for re-election, as well as in battleground North Carolina, where Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is also up in 2026.

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The Cook Report, a top nonpartisan political handicapper, this week rated Minnesota as “Likely Democrat,” as it unveiled its first read on the battle for the Senate majority in the 2026 cycle.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who served as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democrats’ 2024 national ticket, took to social media after Smith’s news.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democrat’s vice presidential nominee in the 2024 election, reacts during the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

“Tina has always done the work to improve people’s lives: lowering the price of insulin, improving access to mental health services, passing historic climate legislation, and our party’s champion for reproductive freedom. Minnesotans will miss having her in the Senate,” Walz wrote.

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There is speculation Walz, who is eligible to run for re-election in 2026 for a third four-year term as Minnesota governor, may now have an interest in his state’s open Senate seat.

Smith, in a video announcement she posted on social media, noted that Democrats “have a deep bench of political talent in Minnesota. A group of leaders that are more than ready to pick up the work and carry it forward. And I’m excited to make room for them to move forward.”

Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan moved toward launching a campaign, saying in a social media post, “I love Minnesota, and my intention is to run for United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this state. I’ll make a formal announcement later this month.”

There’s also speculation that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a member of the so-called Squad, may make a move to run for the Senate.

Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in New Hampshire.

February 13, 2025
Open AI CEO Sam Altman predicts artificial intelligence will lower prices

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anduril Industries co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf discuss the future of A.I. and the ethical use of technology on ‘Making Money.’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that artificial general intelligence will lead to lower costs for many goods, but has also warned that AI could be leveraged by authoritarian governments aiming to control people.

OpenAI is the company behind the popular AI model ChatGPT.

Altman explained in a blog post that AGI generally refers to “a system that can tackle increasingly complex problems, at human level, in many fields.” He noted that systems “are coming into view” which begin “to point to AGI.”

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Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, speaks during a panel discussion titled “The Age of AI” at the Technical University of Berlin on Feb. 7, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

“Although some industries will change very little, scientific progress will likely be much faster than it is today; this impact of AGI may surpass everything else,” he noted.

Altman suggested that while prices for many goods will decrease, some things, such as land, could see significant price increases.

“The price of many goods will eventually fall dramatically (right now, the cost of intelligence and the cost of energy constrain a lot of things), and the price of luxury goods and a few inherently limited resources like land may rise even more dramatically,” he wrote.

While Altman predicted that AI will permeate society, he also warned that the power of AI could be harnessed by authoritarian governments.

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“AI will seep into all areas of the economy and society; we will expect everything to be smart. Many of us expect to need to give people more control over the technology than we have historically, including open-sourcing more, and accept that there is a balance between safety and individual empowerment that will require trade-offs,” he wrote.

“While we never want to be reckless and there will likely be some major decisions and limitations related to AGI safety that will be unpopular, directionally, as we get closer to achieving AGI, we believe that trending more towards individual empowerment is important; the other likely path we can see is AI being used by authoritarian governments to control their population through mass surveillance and loss of autonomy.”

It is important to make certain that “the benefits of AGI are broadly distributed,” Altman asserted.

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He suggested that “the balance of power between capital and labor could easily get messed up, and this may require early intervention. We are open to strange-sounding ideas like giving some ‘compute budget’ to enable everyone on Earth to use a lot of AI, but we can also see a lot of ways where just relentlessly driving the cost of intelligence as low as possible has the desired effect.”

February 10, 2025
Craig Carton talks ‘normalized’ sports betting, being open with friends and family about gambling addiction

Each year, millions place bets on the Super Bowl, and sometimes bettors take things too far.

Thirty-nine states — Missouri just approved it to become the 40th — and the District of Columbia allow wagers to be placed legally.

Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is the perfect time for Craig Carton, a recovering gambling addict and FanDuel responsible gaming consultant, to share his message about betting responsibly.

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Craig Carton, WFAN sports radio personality and an outspoken recovering gambling addict, tapes his weekly gambling show, “Hello, My Name is Craig,” in New York City May 22, 2022. (Imagn)

Carton, who is also the co-host of Fox Sports’ “Breakfast Ball,” has been open about his gambling addiction. He says it’s been seven years since he’s gambled, and his work with FanDuel, in its fifth year, has a message that has helped many.

“I get people reaching out to me all the time now after hearing my story and hearing about the partnership I have with FanDuel asking how we can help,” he told Fox News Digital on Radio Row ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans.

“Because there’s a small percentage of people that are going to need help that can’t unfortunately gamble responsibly and recreationally. I think we’re starting to see the fruits of the labor after the last four years where people are now aware. Like, ‘Hey, this is what it looks like, this is how it feels. These are the warning signs if someone in my life is gambling uncontrollably.’

“I’m blessed that we’re together year five now, me and FanDuel, and to see that the messaging is working, people are signing up for the tools FanDuel has to offer, and it’s been very rewarding.”

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Carton says this partnership doesn’t just help people who may be struggling with controlled gambling, it also helps him when he’s hearing stories from people being open.

“For a lot of people, (Gamblers Anonymous) is the only answer,” he said. “I went to GA, and it’s great for a majority of people. For me, getting to talk to new people I have not talked to for years about problem gambling and how to overcome it is absolutely therapeutic.

“When I do ‘The Comeback,’ a new show we’re premiering on FanDuel, or ‘Hello, My Name is Craig’ on Audacy and WFAN in New York City, that’s my GA. You’re getting to hear other people’s stories, share my story.

“It’s a good reminder for me, even though I’m almost seven years without gambling, so that will be smart. Hearing other people’s story of recovery, the worst moment of lives they’re willing to verbalize, is selfishly very healthy for me to hear.”

Craig Carton and Boomer Esiason pose for a photo before calling a game between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins on WFAN at the Barclays Center Nov. 30, 2016, in Brooklyn. (Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carton preaches responsible gaming because of how it has become so normalized throughout the country. And that means the next generation will be growing up in that world.

“That’s the biggest target group of people we worry about because 21-year-old kids are kids,” he said. “They’re still immature and don’t really get the full value of a dollar. So, you want to make sure those kids have enough information as possible, especially when you have certain states … I was just talking to a radio show in North Carolina today.

“Huge college basketball, college football state. So, if you’re a college kid, it makes sense. ‘Oh, I’m going to wager on North Carolina, Duke, N.C. State,’ whatever it may be. Those are the kids that are now legally allowed to do it that we’re worried most about.

“My kids, the next generation of gamblers, or just people that like sports, talking about gambling is now going to be a dinner table conversation.”

Carton isn’t saying the dinner table conversation is a bad thing. He feels, because sports gambling is normalized, that talking to friends and family about your problem, or speaking to somebody you love who is showing signs of problem gambling, won’t be stigmatized.

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“A good part of that is, if it’s normalized, if it’s mainstreamed, now it’s a lot easier to ask for help. Because when I went through it, it wasn’t. There was a great deal of shame associated with being an addict,” he said. “Nobody wants to admit they’re an addict. Your ego kicks in, ‘Screw you, I’m fine!’

“If you have a friend that you’re worried about, talk to them. That’s No. 1. You’re the first line of defense. Before family, it’s friends that will know their buddies are not themselves. They’re not acting normally. If you are gambling, it’s hard to win.

“So, do it, do it responsibly, earmark a responsible amount of money towards it like you would to go to the movies or a Broadway show. If you win, great. Put some of that money away. If you lose, don’t think the answer is, ‘Well, let me bet myself out of it.’ That’s when you start getting into trouble.”

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 9, 2025
Emiliano Grillo’s hole-in-one at famed 16th hole at Phoenix Open sparks massive fan celebration

The crowd at the 16th hole at the Waste Management Open was itching for a reason to celebrate.

And Emiliano Grillo’s hole-in-one in the second round Friday gave fans at the rowdiest hole in golf a reason to go wild.

Grillo was 1-under par, then pulled off his best Steph Curry impression.

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Emiliano Grillo during a practice round for The Open Championship at Royal Troon July 15, 2024. (Jack Gruber/USA Today Sports)

From 155 yards out, Grillo dunked the ball in the hole, as cleanly as Curry would nail a deep 3-pointer. The ball rattled around the hole but never once hit the green.

Once the ball hit the hole, chaos ensued.

Grillo flipped his club into the air and didn’t know what to do, running around the tee box before embracing in a midair leap with fellow golfer Rafael Campos.

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Some of the thousands gathered at the 16th hole during the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open PGA Tour golf tournament at the TPC Scottsdale Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

In waves, fans started launching beer cans and cups onto the course in celebration.

The security on the 16th hole did it best to try and control things, but it was ignored by the frenzied fans, who continued to launch beverages on the course.

It was the 12th ace in the history of the 16th, and the fans were loving it.

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Emiliano Grillo waits to hit on the 15th hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. (Jim Dedmon/USA Today Sports)

They broke into chants and jumped up and down, reminiscent of a college football stadium before a rivalry game.

Campos set up the hit after Grillo, but it took him a bit to step up to the box because debris had to be cleared from the hole.

Grillo is one over par in the third round through four holes and is 1-under par for the tournament overall.

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Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.

February 8, 2025
Tiger Woods to play in Genesis Invitational, marking return to competition for first time since British Open

For the first time since the British Open in July, Tiger Woods is back in action on a golf course.

Woods, 49, committed Friday to playing 18 holes at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines.

It will be the first time Woods will be competing since he had a microdiscectomy in September to alleviate pain in his legs. It was the sixth surgery he has undergone on his lower back.

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Golfer Tiger Woods smiles during a press conference after playing at SoFi Center in a match between Jupiter Links Golf Club and Los Angeles Golf Club in the TGL. (Imagn)

It is also the first time Woods will be playing since the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.

Normally, the Genesis Invitational is at the Riviera Country Club, but the tournament was moved to Torrey Pines due to the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles community.

Woods has had a lot of success during his illustrious career at Torrey Pines, with eight wins on the public course alongside the Pacific Ocean.

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Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links celebrates a win with Tom Kim, left, and Kevin Kisner, right, during a TGL match against Bottom Common at the SoFi Center Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Imagn)

Torrey Pines is the course where Woods last finished in the top 10 at a PGA Tour event, when he was in a tie for ninth at the Farmers Insurance Open in 2020.

There is no cut at the Genesis Invitational, meaning Woods will be walking for all four days no matter his performance.

The last time Woods played four rounds was at last year’s Masters, when he broke the tournament record for most cuts made at the prestigious major with his 24th consecutive cut made.

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Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during a TGL match against Bottom Common at the SoFi Center Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Imagn)

Woods missed the cut at the other three major tournaments he played in.

The 15-time major champion has been competing in the indoor TGL league, which debuted Jan. 7, 2025.

The Genesis Invitational begins Feb. 13 and runs through Feb. 16.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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February 8, 2025
Zelenskyy open to Trump’s trade proposal of rare earth minerals for military aid

President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine begin offering critical minerals to the U.S. in exchange for military aid, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemingly welcomed the idea.

“We’re putting in hundreds of billions of dollars. They have great rare earths. And I want security of the rare earth, and they’re willing to do (that),” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday, in a sign that he may be open to continuing aid to the war-ravaged country.

Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday that Ukraine was open to an “investment” from “partners who help us defend our land and push the enemy back with their weapons, their presence, and sanctions packages.”

“And this is absolutely fair,” he added.

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President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine begin offering critical minerals to the U.S. in exchange for military aid, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemingly welcomed the idea. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)

Zelenskyy had been trying to develop the untapped resources, offering tax breaks and investment rights to outside entities looking to mine the minerals in 2021, before the start of the war. The Ukrainian leader pitched the mining of such minerals as part of the victory plan he drew up last year and pitched to U.S. lawmakers.

Ukraine has strategic reserves of titanium, lithium, graphite and uranium, but much of its critical minerals are in areas currently under occupation by Russia. Donetsk, Luhansk and Dnipropetrovsk are all some of the most mineral-rich regions, meaning Ukraine would need to take back territory to get them out.

Zelenskyy revealed Ukrainian leaders have had contact with U.S. officials, including Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, and are nailing down a time for them to visit.

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Zelenskyy seemingly agreed with Trump’s rare earth mineral suggestion. (Reuters/Alina Smutko)

“We have working dates when the American team will come. The dates and composition are being coordinated right now. We are waiting for the team and will work together,” Zelenskyy said.

Congress has approved around $175 billion in aid for Ukraine – consisting of military and economic assistance – since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

Russia framed the Trump idea as proof the U.S. no longer wanted to give free aid to Ukraine – but suggested they’d rather the U.S. did not offer any aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine has been fighting off Russia’s invasion since February 2022. (Reuters/Ivan Antypenko)

“If we call things as they are, this is a proposal to buy help — in other words, not to give it unconditionally, or for some other reasons, but specifically to provide it on a commercial basis,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday.

“It would be better, of course, for the assistance to not be provided at all, as that would contribute to the end of this conflict,” he added.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Trump’s suggestion “very egotistic, very self-centered,” and said Ukraine would need its resources to finance postwar rebuilding.

China is by far the biggest producer of rare earth minerals, used in smartphones, electric vehicles, household appliances and even cancer drugs. It accounts for around 70% of global production.

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