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US-Canada to meet in 4 Nations final after raucous 1st game

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Canada will take on the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final later this week in what will be a rematch of their intense matchup from over the weekend, when three fights broke out in nine seconds.

Brad Marchand and Nathan MacKinnon both expressed excitement about getting to play the U.S. again following Canada’s 5-3 win over Finland on Monday afternoon.

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Canada’s Seth Jarvis, #24, reacts to a goal by teammate Brad Marchand, not shown, against Sweden during the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

“We’re obviously really excited about (having) another crack at these guys. It’s going to be an intense game, for sure,” Marchand said.

“There’s no bigger rivalry in hockey than Canada-U.S., and I think it’s the matchup that everybody wanted. So it’s going to be an extremely intense game, one we’re all going to be looking forward to.”

MacKinnon said he thinks Canada can get the win in Boston.

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Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon, #29, celebrates his goal over Sweden with teammates during the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

“We feel like we can beat those guys and we plan on playing a little better Thursday,” he said, via The Athletic.

The Americans took a hit in their loss against Sweden to end the round-robin portion of the tournament. Brady Tkachuk left in the second period after a collision with Sweden’s Samuel Ersson in the crease. Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy were scratched from the lineup.

U.S. head coach Mike Sullivan said the team was looking forward to the matchup.

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United States’ Brady Tkachuk, #7, slams into the post while chasing the puck towards Sweden goaltender Samuel Ersson during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

“The first game was such a great hockey game. And I think it’s great for hockey that there’s an opportunity for these two teams to meet again,” Sullivan said. “Obviously, both teams have star power all around the lineup. It was a very competitive hockey game, the first game. I would anticipate the next one will be every bit as competitive, if not more.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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February 18, 2025
Taylor Swift hears loud boos at Super Bowl LIX after Trump gets raucous cheer

Taylor Swift isn’t on her “Eras Tour” anymore.

The pop star showed up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, and the fans there gave her a loud chorus of boos when she was shown on the Caesars Superdome jumbotron.

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Swift didn’t look as if she was too familiar or comfortable being booed by a large crowd as her expression turned to visibly nervous confusion once the chorus began.

Swift is attending her second Super Bowl after showing up at last year’s big game in Las Vegas to cheer on her boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Many NFL fans have come to be critical of the constant displaying of Swift during broadcasts and on jumbotrons dating back to last season.

Her booing by the crowd also coincided with a heavy barrage of boos that welcomed the Chiefs as a team when they ran through the tunnel prior to the game.

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Taylor Swift, actress Blake Lively, rapper Ice Spice and singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey react during Super Bowl LVIII, February 11, 2024. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Swift, as Kelce’s girlfriend, has quickly become an iconic figure within the Chiefs franchise. But Swift’s football roots are with the Eagles, as she grew up an Eagles fan in Pennsylvania.

Swift and her father abandoned this fandom when she started dating Kelce last season, so the crowd treated her accordingly in New Orleans.

And before Swift was booed relentlessly by the Superdome crowd, that same crowd gave a raucous cheer to President Donald Trump when he was shown on screen prior to the game.

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Donald Trump and Taylor Swift were both at Super Bowl LIX. (Getty Images)

Trump was standing in between New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, during the national anthem, which also received a loud roar from the crowd before kickoff.

Swift infamously endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election on Sept. 10. Days after Swift announced her endorsement, Trump sent a post on Truth Social that read “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”

The crowd in the Superdome on Sunday seems to be more aligned with Trump on that argument.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 10, 2025
Trump receives raucous reception as he salutes during Super Bowl LIX national anthem

President Donald Trump was spotted in a salute during the national anthem performance by Jon Batiste before Super Bowl LIX kicked off on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Trump was shown in the stadium, and a raucous cheer was heard during the FOX broadcast from the crowd who saw him.

Trump was standing in between New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, during the national, which also received a loud roar from the crowd before kickoff.

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President Donald Trump leaves the field after meeting with honorary coin-toss participants, including family members of the victims of the Jan. 1 terrorist attack, members of the New Orleans Police Department and emergency personnel, before Super Bowl LIX. (Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

Trump confirmed on Sunday that he would be present during the Super Bowl in New Orleans, releasing a message to express his excitement at seeing the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles go against each other in the “Big Game” once again.

The Chiefs and Eagles faced each other for the Lombardi Trophy two seasons ago.

“I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teams – the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles – as they battle for the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy,” Trump said in a statement.

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“The coaches, players, and team staff on the field tonight represent the best of the best in professional football, but they also embody the best of the American Dream. Their hard work, dedication, and tenacity is admirable, and their individual journeys are as inspiring as the drive and determination that has led them to this extraordinary moment. They also represent the hopes and dreams of our Nation’s young athletes as we restore safety and fairness in sports and equal opportunities among their teams.

“Football is America’s most popular sport – for good reason – it fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together and strengthening communities. This annual tradition transcends our differences and personifies our shared patriotic values of family, faith, and freedom heroically defended by our military service members, law enforcement officers, and first responders. We value their devotion to protecting our great Nation and salute their selfless service.”

President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump react during the playing of the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Trump also mentioned the lives lost in the Jan. 1 terror attack that happened on New Orleans’ historic Bourbon Street.

“This year, the Super Bowl returns to the Caesars Superdome for a record setting 8th time. While thousands of fans from across our Nation gather in New Orleans to cheer on their favorite team, we remember that 14 families will be missing a loved one who was tragically murdered during a senseless terrorist attack while celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street.

“Our thoughts are also with the 35 individuals injured during the attack whose lives were changed forever that fateful night, and our prayers will remain with them for continued strength, comfort, and healing.

“Tonight, we look forward to a terrific game and the crowning of the Super Bowl Champions. Melania joins me in sending our best wishes for a great Super Bowl Sunday. May the best team win, and may God bless you, your family, and the United States of America.”

President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump react during the playing of the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

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Trump is the first sitting president to ever attend a Super Bowl, and it’s expected to be a great game that he and millions of others will watch between the Chiefs and Eagles to wrap up the 2024 NFL season.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 10, 2025
After raucous first week in office, Donald Trump to keep his foot on the gas

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Following a torrid first week in office, President Donald Trump does not have a very busy public schedule on Monday. That does not mean there won’t be plenty of action. The 47th president is known to spring major actions and announcements without much notice.

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President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan. 23, 2025. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

The president starts off the week by attending a House GOP Conference meeting at Trump National Doral Miami at a time to be determined. The GOP January retreat is an opportunity for Republicans to game-plan their approach to implementing their shared agenda with President Trump. Major policy initiatives that are likely to be addressed are the president’s sweeping border security and ongoing deportation initiatives, increasing domestic energy production and advancing a new tax plan.

House Speaker Mike Johnson told Politico that he expects to have a “blueprint” for a massive reconciliation package in place after the retreat. The House Budget Committee, which is tasked with writing the instructions on the bill, is set to meet next week.

Johnson sent a letter to the president to address a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. In the letter, Johnson wrote, “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.”

He went on to write, “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.”

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House Speaker Mike Johnson shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 13, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Another event that is key to an early Trump priority will be a hearing at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation titled “Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security.” The committee is headed by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

In his inaugural address, Trump said, “China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”

Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Panama this week. According to the State Department, the trip will include visits to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador.

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Confirmation hearings continue in the Senate this week with Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kelly Loeffler and Kash Patel all appearing.

Continued immigration and deportation activities are expected to continue with border czar Tom Homan and the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, traveling to Chicago on Sunday to witness the stepped-up enforcement actions.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

January 26, 2025