Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is facing a challenging time off the field as his family navigates personal difficulties.

Patrick Mahomes has been hit by some heartbreaking personal news. Credit: Perry Knotts/Getty Images

Mahomes’ mother, Randi Mahomes, announced Friday that her father – Patrick’s grandfather – is in hospice care.

“My dad is in a hospice and I’m lost for words,” Randi shared on her Instagram Story, along with a photo of the two together.

She had previously mentioned her father’s declining health last fall but did not reveal any specific diagnosis.

Mahomes mom shared the devastating family news. Credit: Instagram/Randi Mahomes

The heartbreaking news comes just two days before Mahomes and the Chiefs are set to host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game on Sunday.

Balancing Family and Football

While Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, have not publicly addressed the situation, the couple is already juggling life as a family of five.

They recently welcomed their third child, a daughter named Golden Raye, on January 12, during the Chiefs’ bye week. Golden joins siblings Sterling Skye, 3, and Patrick “Bronze” Lavon, 2.

Patrick Mahomes is currently gunning for his third-consecutive Super Bowl win. Credit: Perry Knotts/Getty Images

As the Chiefs prepare for their shot at a historic Super Bowl “three-peat” — a feat no NFL team has ever accomplished — Mahomes has remained focus. The star quarterback participated in an outdoor practice session in Kansas City on Friday, just days after leading the Chiefs to a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans in the divisional round.

The win coincided with Randi Mahomes’ 49th birthday, which she celebrated with a family photo featuring Patrick, Brittany, and his brother Jackson. “Winning on and off the field! I am so proud of you, son,” she captioned the post. “Grateful for the moments with family that mean the most.”

Facing a Tough Opponent

The Chiefs are gearing up to face the Bills, a team they’ve eliminated in three of the last four postseasons. However, Buffalo handed Kansas City their only loss at full strength this season, beating them 30-21 in Week 11.

Patrick Mahomes. Credit: Perry Knotts/Getty Images

Mahomes knows the stakes are high as the Chiefs aim to secure a spot in their third consecutive Super Bowl.

“It’s the AFC championship game. You’ve got to put it all on the line in order to win and try to get to the Super Bowl,” Mahomes said, per KMBC. “This is a great football team we’re going up against, so I think all of us are going to go out there and give it everything we have.”

Mahomes also acknowledged the unique challenge of competing against players he shares a personal bond with. “Whenever you go up against the best, it brings the best out of you,” he added. “To go up against someone that you have a friendship with off the field as well… it’s just like a brother or anything else.

“When you compete, you’re going to compete, but when you’re off the field, you’re going to joke around and have fun, too.”

As the Mahomes family navigates the emotional weight of their personal circumstances, Patrick faces the challenging task of remaining focused on leading his team to victory. With the AFC Championship game just around the corner, all eyes are on the star quarterback to see if he can deliver under pressure.

It has certainly been a week for the history books for the United States.

Donald Trump is once again President of the United States. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Donald Trump, 78, was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday (20 January), marking a historic return to the White House.

After his first term ended in 2021, Trump became the second president in US history to serve non-consecutive terms (following Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president).

Now, under the current 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, US presidents can only serve two terms in Office.

However, one congressman is hoping to change that.

Trump is currently in his second term as POTUS. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty Images

Shortly after Trump’s inauguration, Tennessee congressman Andy Ogles introduced a Joint Resolution aimed at amending the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

If Ogles’ proposal succeeds, a president could potentially serve a third term – meaning Trump could – in theory – be POTUS until 2033 if the proposal was successful and he was successful in the 2028 presidential election.

The existing text of the 22nd Amendment reads: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.”

Ogles believes that an additional term for Trump is necessary to achieve his vision for the nation.

Congressman Tom Ogles has filed for a change to the US Constitution. Credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

“President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline Americans have endured over the past four years,” Ogles stated in a press release.

“He has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness, and he must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal,” Ogles continued.

“To that end, I am proposing an amendment to the Constitution to revise the limitations imposed by the 22nd Amendment on presidential terms. This amendment would allow President Trump to serve three terms, ensuring that we can sustain the bold leadership our nation so desperately needs.”

Congressman Ogles added: “In just a few short days, President Trump has already taken action to undo the catastrophic policies of the Biden Administration and put the United States back on the path to strength and prosperity.”

The press release would then heap praise upon Trump’s actions regarding the southern US border crisis, targeting Mexican cartels, and “reaffirming legally that there are only two genders”, among others.

Immediate Changes Under Trump’s New Administration

Within hours of being sworn in, Trump took action by signing several executive orders and memorandums. Among the most notable was the mass pardon of 1,500 individuals either convicted or facing charges related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots.

Trump got straight to work. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty

In a controversial move, Trump also issued a directive defining gender as strictly binary—male and female—claiming it was necessary to “defend women from gender ideology extremism and restore biological truth.”

Within the White House itself, Trump has stated that he is in the process of “identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again”.

Trump also temporarily reversed the TikTok ban, which had taken effect just days before his inauguration. His administration plans to conduct further reviews of the app’s national security implications.

The White House released a statement explaining the decision: “To fulfil those responsibilities, I intend to consult with my advisors, including the heads of relevant departments and agencies on the national security concerns posed by TikTok, and to pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans.

“My Administration must also review sensitive intelligence related to those concerns and evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date.”

Trump has already made some major changes. Credit: Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images

While Ogles’ proposed amendment faces an uphill battle, it has already ignited a fiery debate about the limits of executive power and the future of the presidency under Trump’s leadership.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has already resulted in sweeping policy changes, including a new executive order that directly impacts US passports.

Trump is currently in his second term as POTUS. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty Images

President Trump signed over 20 executive orders and actions on Inauguration Day ‒ more than any previous US president – as he wasted no time in making his vision for America a reality.

One order, titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”, has drawn significant attention for its implications on gender identity and official documentation.

Trump’s Policy and Its Implications

The executive order, which centers around the belief that there are only two genders — male and female — affects a range of federal policies.

The applications for non-binary passports have been suspended. Credit: Tetra Images / Getty

“It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female,” the order reads. “These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.”

One major outcome is that transgender women will no longer be housed in female prisons. Another significant impact is on US passports, particularly for individuals identifying as non-binary.

The U.S. State Department has now frozen all applications for passports featuring an ‘X’ gender marker or requests for changes to gender identity, following Trump’s directive, per The Economic Times.

The executive order mandates that all government-issued identification documents must reflect an individual’s “immutable biological classification as either male or female.”

State Department’s Immediate Action

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed State Department personnel to implement the order without delay.

According to an internal email obtained by The Guardian, Rubio stated: “The policy of the United States is that an individual’s sex is not changeable.”

The change is one of many under the new executive order. Credit: RichLegg / Getty

The email clarified that “sex, and not gender, shall be used” for official documentation, including passports and consular birth reports abroad.

While new applications for passports with an ‘X’ marker are frozen, there is no immediate impact on previously issued passports.

Existing Passports Remain Valid — For Now

The White House has confirmed that passports already issued with an ‘X’ gender marker will remain valid. However, guidance on the renewal process for these passports is still under review.

Rubio’s email noted: “Guidance on existing passports containing an X sex marker will come via other channels.”

Background on Non-Binary Passports

The ‘X’ gender marker was first introduced during the Biden administration in April 2022. Then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the measure on Transgender Day of Visibility, touting it as a step toward inclusivity for non-binary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming Americans.

Trump’s policy marks a stark reversal of this move, signaling a broader agenda to undo many of the Biden administration’s initiatives.

Immediate Changes Under Trump’s New Administration

Within hours of being sworn in, Trump took action by signing several executive orders and memorandums.

Among the most notable was the mass pardon of 1,500 individuals either convicted or facing charges related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots.

Trump got straight to work. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty

Within the White House itself, Trump has stated that he is in the process of “identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again”.

Trump also temporarily reversed the TikTok ban, which had taken effect just days before his inauguration. His administration plans to conduct further reviews of the app’s national security implications.

The White House released a statement explaining the decision: “To fulfil those responsibilities, I intend to consult with my advisors, including the heads of relevant departments and agencies on the national security concerns posed by TikTok, and to pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans.

“My Administration must also review sensitive intelligence related to those concerns and evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date.”

Trump has already made some major changes. Credit: Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images

As Trump settles into his second presidency, this executive order underscores his administration’s focus on redefining federal recognition of gender identity — a move likely to provoke heated debate and legal challenges.

The unusual contents of the gift bags handed out at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration have been unveiled.

Trump was sworn in as president on Monday (January 20). Credit: Pool / Getty

Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday (January 20) in Washington, DC.

The 78-year-old has become the first person since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms as President of the United States.

Trump celebrated his victory with a star-studded inauguration attended by his family, tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, musicians, and members of his cabinet.

VIP guests at the event were treated to a gift bag filled with eye-catching, and at times confusing, items.

Here’s what made it into the bag that’s got everyone talking.

Patriotic Packaging

According to Page Six, attendees picked up their event passes at the historic Decatur House, located just steps from the White House in Washington, DC.

While the newly-elected leader’s 2017 inauguration featured invites tucked into a navy folio, this year’s edition went full-on “Republican red”.

Luxe Leather Goods

The standout items were a red leather journal embossed in gold with a sketch of the US Capitol and a matching red leather coin and watch dish, also featuring the Capitol building.

The patriotic designs seemed carefully curated for the president’s important guests.

A Medal of (Debatable) Honor

One of the more unusual items in the bag was a large bronze-colored medal featuring silhouettes of Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

While the artistic accuracy of the depictions might be up for debate, the medal also displayed their names on the reverse side, cementing the duo’s historic ticket.

A large bronze-colored medal with a silhouette of J.D. Vance and Donald Trump was included in the gift bag. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty

A Festive Touch

Guests also received a glittering White House Christmas ornament, perfect for their holiday decorations, and a red “challenge coin,” adding another collectible to the mix.

A Presidential Beverage

Perhaps the most surprising item was a commemorative bottle of Trump’s go-to drink, Diet Coke.

The bottle was labeled: “The inauguration of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, January 20, 2025.”

The Ultimate Tote

Finally, everything came packaged in a white canvas bag with a red sketch of the Capitol, a fitting carrier for the unique haul of inaugural goodies.

From elegant leather to Diet Coke memorabilia, Trump’s inauguration gifts were as bold and unconventional as the man himself.

It has certainly been a week for the history books for the United States.

Donald Trump is once again President of the United States. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Donald Trump, 78, was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday (20 January), marking a historic return to the White House.

After his first term ended in 2021, Trump became the second president in US history to serve non-consecutive terms (following Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president).

Now, under the current 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, US presidents can only serve two terms in Office.

However, one congressman is hoping to change that.

Trump is currently in his second term as POTUS. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty Images

Shortly after Trump’s inauguration, Tennessee congressman Andy Ogles introduced a Joint Resolution aimed at amending the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

If Ogles’ proposal succeeds, a president could potentially serve a third term – meaning Trump could – in theory – be POTUS until 2033 if the proposal was successful and he was successful in the 2028 presidential election.

The existing text of the 22nd Amendment reads: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.”

Ogles believes that an additional term for Trump is necessary to achieve his vision for the nation.

Congressman Tom Ogles has filed for a change to the US Constitution. Credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

“President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline Americans have endured over the past four years,” Ogles stated in a press release.

“He has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness, and he must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal,” Ogles continued.

“To that end, I am proposing an amendment to the Constitution to revise the limitations imposed by the 22nd Amendment on presidential terms. This amendment would allow President Trump to serve three terms, ensuring that we can sustain the bold leadership our nation so desperately needs.”

Congressman Ogles added: “In just a few short days, President Trump has already taken action to undo the catastrophic policies of the Biden Administration and put the United States back on the path to strength and prosperity.”

The press release would then heap praise upon Trump’s actions regarding the southern US border crisis, targeting Mexican cartels, and “reaffirming legally that there are only two genders”, among others.

Immediate Changes Under Trump’s New Administration

Within hours of being sworn in, Trump took action by signing several executive orders and memorandums. Among the most notable was the mass pardon of 1,500 individuals either convicted or facing charges related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots.

Trump got straight to work. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty

In a controversial move, Trump also issued a directive defining gender as strictly binary—male and female—claiming it was necessary to “defend women from gender ideology extremism and restore biological truth.”

Within the White House itself, Trump has stated that he is in the process of “identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again”.

Trump also temporarily reversed the TikTok ban, which had taken effect just days before his inauguration. His administration plans to conduct further reviews of the app’s national security implications.

The White House released a statement explaining the decision: “To fulfil those responsibilities, I intend to consult with my advisors, including the heads of relevant departments and agencies on the national security concerns posed by TikTok, and to pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans.

“My Administration must also review sensitive intelligence related to those concerns and evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date.”

Trump has already made some major changes. Credit: Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images

While Ogles’ proposed amendment faces an uphill battle, it has already ignited a fiery debate about the limits of executive power and the future of the presidency under Trump’s leadership.

JFK’s grandson has spoken out after President Trump ordered assassination files to be made public.

Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty

During his election campaign, the 47th president of the United States promised to prioritize government transparency by declassifying files related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

The 78-year-old addressed the matter at a massive ‘Make America Great Again’ rally at Washington, DC’s Capital One Arena last week, saying: “As the first step toward restoring transparency and accountability to government, we will also reverse the over-classification of government documents.”

“And in the coming days, we are going to make public remaining records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert Kennedy, as well as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,” he added.

On Thursday (January 23), Trump followed through by signing an executive order aimed at fulfilling this promise.

“A lot of people are waiting for this for long, for years, for decades,” he told reporters. “And everything will be revealed,” per BBC.

JFK was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Credit: Bettmann / Getty

JFK was assassinated on November 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas.

He was fatally shot by Lee Harvey Oswald from a nearby building, though theories about a possible conspiracy have persisted for decades.

Kennedy’s assassination left the nation stunned and led to a landmark investigation by the Warren Commission, which concluded Oswald acted alone.

The tragic event remains one of the most debated moments in American history.

JFK’s tragic death remains one of the most debated moments in American history. Credit: Bachrach / Getty

JFK’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, has criticized President Trump’s executive order, stating there is “nothing heroic” about his decision to release files related to his grandfather’s tragic assassination.

“JFK conspiracy theories — The truth is alot sadder than the myth — a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Not part of an inevitable grand scheme,” he wrote.

“Declassification is using JFK as a political prop, when he’s not here to punch back. There’s nothing heroic about it,” he added, signing the post off with “Jack”.

JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg hit back at President Trump’s executive order. Credit: Jack Schlossberg / X

The attorney general and the director of national intelligence are now tasked with developing a plan within 15 days to declassify the JFK files, and within 45 days for the other cases, per Sky News.

However, it remains uncertain when the files will actually be released, and experts on the cases are skeptical about any significant revelations.

Trump has also promised to release previously classified files relating to the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, JFK’s brother, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.