As millions of people had their eyes glued to Sunday’s Super Bowl, President Donald Trump apparently needed to find a way to bring the attention back to him. Not only did he declare Feb. 9 as “Gulf of America Day,” but he called for abolishing the penny on his flight back from New Orleans. In a post to Truth Social, Trump announced he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop minting America’s one-cent coins. He wrote, “For far too long, the United States has minted pennies which literally cost...

How does the president’s appearance at the Super Bowl connect to his aggressive moves against the federal government’s overspending? It does in ways you wouldn’t expect, and we try to explain. Give a listen.

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Breaking down Trump's pre-Super Bowl interview. And, highlights from the big game Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last night, and fans had mixed reactions. The game capped a whirlwind last few days for the president, and he informed reporters to expect another busy week. During an interview that aired...

For all intents and purposes Super Bowl 59 was all but in the books by halftime as the Philadelphia Eagles put a beat down for the ages on the Kansas City Chiefs that not many saw coming. But before we get into the anatomy of the Kansas City autopsy here’s a look at how things went down in the Crescent City tonight. Here’s How it Went Down: Chiefs vs Eagles • Heavy on Eagles Player of the Game: Jalen Hurts 17/22, 221 yards, one touchdown, one interception, 11 carries, 72...

The Eagles’ wives and girlfriends had a lot to celebrate in a dominant first half by Philadelphia in Super Bowl 2025 against the Chiefs. Some of the Eagles’ WAGs shared their excitement on social media as Philadelphia took a 24-0 lead over Kansas City into halftime at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Mya Danielle, the fiancée of Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, shared a video of him on her Instagram Story with the caption, “LFG!” and a green heart emoji. The couple, who are parents to daughter...

The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest sporting event in America, so it's no surprise that it draws some of the biggest celebrities every year. This year was no exception, with the likes of Taylor Swift expected to make an appearance, and with others like Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Jon Hamm, Bradley Cooper, Tina Fey, Kevin Hart, and many more finding their way to Caesars Superdome as well. However, no one's presence could match that of the President. Despite only being in office for a few weeks, Trump was able...

Taylor Swift and Donald Trump are in this together. President Trump begrudgingly predicted that the Kansas City Chiefs would prevail over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. “I hate to do it,” Trump, 78, bemoaned when pressed by Fox News’ Bret Baier during a pregame interview. “I just say that I watched this great quarterback who has, by the way, a phenomenal wife, okay. She’s a Trump fan, she’s a MAGA fan. So I happen to love her okay.” “I guess you have to say that when a quarterback...

While there is an overarching piece of history they are chasing together, the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce enter Super Bowl 59 on the brink of making individual NFL postseason history. For Mahomes, who has transformed into one of the greatest to play the quarterback position, Sunday's Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome is his fifth appearance in the Big Game in the last six years. A win would give him his fourth Lombardi Trophy — which would be the most by a starting quarterback before his age...