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5/5 AM Update: Judge Apology to WHCD Suspect, GOP Push to Flip Fetterman, Britney Spears Plea Deal

5/5 AM Update: Judge Apology to WHCD Suspect, GOP Push to Flip Fetterman, Britney Spears Plea Deal

AM Update for 5/5/26: A D.C. magistrate judge apologizes in court to the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, raising concerns about his jail conditions as the case moves forward. A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Morocco for two missing U.S. Army soldiers believed to have fallen into …

Russell Brand Addresses Allegations Ahead of His Trial and the Truth About Consent and Past Actions

Russell Brand Addresses Allegations Ahead of His Trial and the Truth About Consent and Past Actions

Megyn is joined by Russell Brand, author of How to Become a Christian in 7 Days, to discuss the sexual misconduct allegations against him as he awaits trial in the U.K. in October, the truth about his past sexual actions, his acknowledgement of his previous behavior, the reality of consent, and more.

4/20 AM Update: America Seizes Iranian Ship, Pope-Trump Détente, Trump Backs Psychedelic Research

4/20 AM Update: America Seizes Iranian Ship, Pope-Trump Détente, Trump Backs Psychedelic Research

AM Update for 4/20/26: A chaotic weekend in the U.S.-Iran standoff as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down again, ships are attacked and seized, and peace talks remain uncertain. Pope Leo XIV moves to cool tensions with President Donald Trump, saying he has no interest in a public political clash. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) revises …

Ep. 1284 Trump’s Iran Uranium Push, Lindsey Graham at Disney World, and Tiger Woods’ Sad DUI

Ep. 1284 Trump’s Iran Uranium Push, Lindsey Graham at Disney World, and Tiger Woods’ Sad DUI

Megyn is joined by Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, to discuss the reports about “boots on the ground” in Iran, what happens if the Trump administration deploys even more troops to the region, the Iran war “Escalation Trap” theory, the truth about this new mission being discussed of using American …

3/26 AM Update: Big Tech Held Liable in Major Case, Iran War Support Slides, Dems’ Surprise FL Wins

3/26 AM Update: Big Tech Held Liable in Major Case, Iran War Support Slides, Dems’ Surprise FL Wins

AM Update for 3/26/26: Two major jury verdicts totaling hundreds of millions signal a turning point for Big Tech, finding Meta and other platforms liable for harms tied to addictive features and child safety failures. New polling shows Americans increasingly oppose the Iran conflict as the White House insists talks are ongoing, despite Iran publicly …

Ep. 1266 Britney Spears Arrested, Kristi Noem Fired, Plus Pastor in Don Lemon Confrontation Speaks Out

Ep. 1266 Britney Spears Arrested, Kristi Noem Fired, Plus Pastor in Don Lemon Confrontation Speaks Out

Megyn is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of MK Media’s After Party, to discuss the breaking news that Britney Spears was arrested for DUI, the concerning behavior from her for years, the downside of massive fame at a young age, the shocking truth about Spears’ parents’ treatment of her, the tragic story of so many child …

Britney Spears Arrested for DUI as Her Tragic Story of Fame Takes Sad New Turn

Britney Spears Arrested for DUI as Her Tragic Story of Fame Takes Sad New Turn

Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, Wednesday night on suspicion of DUI, marking the latest legal and personal setback for the pop star. According to arrest records, the singer was stopped by California Highway Patrol (CHP) around 9:30pm Wednesday and booked shortly after 3am Thursday before later being released. Sources told TMZ that …

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled About Underage Instagram Users, Social Media Addiction in Landmark Trial

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled About Underage Instagram Users, Social Media Addiction in Landmark Trial

A landmark trial is underway in California that could reshape how social media companies design their products, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was just forced to take the stand. The case was brought by a 19-year-old from Chico, California, identified only by her initials, K.G.M., who alleges negligence and negligent failure to warn. It is …

‘New York Times’ Editorial Board Reverses Course, Calls for Regulations on Pot After Supporting Legalization

‘New York Times’ Editorial Board Reverses Course, Calls for Regulations on Pot After Supporting Legalization

In a significant about-face, The New York Times editorial board acknowledged the serious downsides to marijuana legalization in an op-ed published Tuesday. That position is a notable shift from the paper’s long-standing support for the drug. The Times Backtracks As reported on Wednesday’s AM Update, the opinion piece titled “It’s Time for America to Admit …

2/11 AM Update: Person Detained in Nancy Guthrie Case, Fiery ICE Hearing on Capitol Hill, and More

2/11 AM Update: Person Detained in Nancy Guthrie Case, Fiery ICE Hearing on Capitol Hill, and More

AM Update for 2/11/26: A person was been detained and later released south of Tucson in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, as newly released FBI doorbell footage of a masked suspect and fresh investigative activity signal what authorities call a major break in the case. A fiery Capitol Hill showdown over immigration with top Trump …

Ep. 1216 AOC vs. JD Vance, Bongino Leaving FBI, and Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Woman Speaks Out

Ep. 1216 AOC vs. JD Vance, Bongino Leaving FBI, and Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Woman Speaks Out

Megyn is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble’s System Update, to discuss a new poll showing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) leading Vice President J.D. Vance in a 2028 matchup, how her transformation into a theater kid-like political operative makes her vulnerable, new DNA evidence in the Brown University shooting case, alarming signs of police incompetence, …