The Friday Flyover Replay : RFK Sworn In, Highest Paid Athletes, and New Dumbledore.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Friday, February 14, 2025.

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day in 1946, scientists unveiled ENIAC, the world’s first digital, general-purpose computer. It weighed 30 tons and filled a 1,500-square-foot room. (See Video)

Valentine’s Day means different things to different folks—some see it as a “make or break” moment for their relationships, while others think it’s a bit overhyped. But whether you’re planning a special dinner or just having a laugh at animal shelters letting donors name rodents after exes, there’s plenty of love (and humor) to go around.

Have you experienced something sweet, funny, or a little unexpected this Valentine’s Day? We’d love to hear about it—send email to Russell Sherrard @ russellsherrard@reagan.com and share your story!

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TAKEOFF.

RFK Jr. Sworn In as Health Secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Trump’s health secretary after a 52-48 Senate vote and is set to take control of the $1.7 trillion Health and Human Services Department, overseeing vaccine policy, health insurance programs, and food safety.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to oppose Kennedy, citing Kennedy’s views on vaccines.

In other confirmation news, Kash Patel, the nominee for FBI director, cleared a Senate panel in a party-line vote Thursday, setting up a final confirmation vote next week.

Linda McMahon, the nominee for education secretary, appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing Thursday, facing questions from Democrats and outlining plans to reduce the department’s role while preserving major programs.

Bondi Sues New York Over Immigration Laws.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a civil lawsuit against New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder, alleging the state’s Green Light Law obstructs federal immigration enforcement.

The law allows illegal migrants to obtain driver’s licenses and restricts federal access to DMV data without a warrant.

Bondi argued the law endangers law enforcement and violates the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, while Hochul dismissed the lawsuit as politically motivated and vowed to defend the state’s policies.

Last week, the U.S. government sued Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County, claiming their sanctuary laws block Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.

Top 100 Highest-Paid Athletes of 2024 Revealed.

Sportico released its annual list of the top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world, with Cristiano Ronaldo claiming the top spot after earning $260 million in 2024.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry ranked second with $153.8 million.

Soccer players dominated the top 10, while NBA players led the overall list with 36 selections, followed by the NFL (22), MLB (11), and golf (9).

U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff was the highest-earning female athlete, bringing in an estimated $30.4 million—just missing the top 100, which was rounded out by quarterback Daniel Jones at $37.5 million before his release from the Giants.

POLITICS.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited President Trump in Washington, D.C., and expressed India’s willingness to reduce tariffs on U.S. goods to improve trade relations.

At least one U.S. citizen was released from detention in Belarus on Wednesday as part of a unilateral gesture by the Belarusian government, along with journalist Andrey Kuznechyk and another person, U.S. officials said.

Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota on Thursday announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, prompting Governor Tim Walz and other top Democrats to consider bids for the open seat in St. Paul.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

The New York Jets have confirmed the release of future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The move will create nearly $50 million of dead money.

The NBA has announced the cancellation of a three-point shootout rematch between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu, saying they felt they were unable to create a plan that would raise the bar from last year’s event.

The Boston Red Sox have signed two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman to a three-year $120 million contract.

The White House Transition.

A federal judge in Baltimore temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order restricting sex-changing treatments for minors.

Danielle Sassoon, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan, resigned Thursday after the Trump administration ordered charges dropped against Mayor Eric Adams.

President Trump was elected chair of the Kennedy Center’s board on Wednesday, prompting resignations from Ben Folds, Renée Fleming, and Shonda Rhimes.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Pittsburgh-headquartered Aurora Innovation Inc. stock surged 46% after the company reported strong earnings, progress toward driverless trucking, and strategic partnerships with NVIDIA.

President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum proposing reciprocal tariffs aimed at countering unfair and discriminatory trade practices by adversaries and allies.

Major grocers, including Costco, Kroger, and Whole Foods, imposed egg purchase limits across the U.S. as bird flu outbreaks fuel shortages and rising prices.

The New York Stock Exchange announced it will launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange in Dallas, as companies flock to the state.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

A geomagnetic storm driven by solar winds could bring northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine on Valentine’s Day, weather experts said.

Why do American hockey players often sound Canadian? Researchers say linguistic mirroring causes them to adopt Canadian-like accents to fit into the sport’s culture.

Archaeologists uncovered the oldest Roman basilica in London, dating to 78-84 A.D., beneath a planned 32-story skyscraper on Gracechurch Street in ancient Londinium.

THE ROTATOR.
ENTERTAINMENT.

The Nominations for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been announced, featuring Oasis, Mariah Carey, The White Stripes, and Billy Idol. Inductees will be revealed in April.

Veteran Actor John Lithgow, a six-time Emmy winner, is in final talks to portray Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series.

A new movie by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, starring Benicio del Toro and Scarlett Johansson, will debut May 30 in U.S. theaters via Focus Features.

ET CETERA.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, with about 5,000 sailors aboard, collided with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, on Wednesday, causing above-waterline damage but no injuries.

A survey revealed 17% of U.S. couples consider Valentine’s Day “make or break” for their relationship, while 64% believe the holiday is overrated.

Animal shelters and zoos across the U.S. launched Valentine’s Day fundraisers allowing donors to name cockroaches, rats, or feral cats after exes, with some animals fed to predators in Alaska.

An artist in Canada created a massive bull moose design by shuffling his feet through fresh snow on Washademoak Lake in New Brunswick.

Daily Quote.

“This is a new DOJ. New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens. It stops. It stops today.”

— Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, announcing a lawsuit against New York state officials over their sanctuary policies.

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