5/9 AM Update: First American Pope, Bidens Defensive on The View, Casey Means as Surgeon General
5/9 AM Update: First American Pope, Bidens Defensive on The View, Casey Means as Surgeon General
AM Update for 5/9/25: Robert Francis Prevost is elected first American-born pope of all time, named Pope Leo XIV. Former President Joe Biden is joined by his wife Jill for a lengthy, rambling, defensive appearance on The View. President Donald Trump names Dr. Casey Means as the next surgeon general, prompting a wave of positive …
5/8 AM Update: Trump Declares Victory Over Houthis, Biden’s Media Tour, US Spying on Greenland
5/8 AM Update: Trump Declares Victory Over Houthis, Biden’s Media Tour, US Spying on Greenland
AM Update for 5/8/25: Former President Joe Biden kicks off a media blitz, defending his 2024 exit and taking aim at Donald Trump’s foreign policy. Vice President J.D. Vance says Russia is demanding too much in Ukraine peace negotiations and stresses the need for direct engagement between the two sides. President Trump declares victory against …
5/7 AM Update: Hegseth vs. Top Generals, Air Traffic Control Nightmare, DOE Cuts Off Harvard Grants
5/7 AM Update: Hegseth vs. Top Generals, Air Traffic Control Nightmare, DOE Cuts Off Harvard Grants
AM Update for 5/7/25: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth charges ahead with bold military reforms – including cutting bloated leadership, axing woke programs, and restoring a warrior ethos – despite relentless media attacks. Air traffic control failures at Newark Airport trigger mass delays and cancellations. Catholic Cardinals begin the secretive process of selecting the next Pope. …
5/6 AM Update: Trump’s Cartel Crackdown Offer, Possible Alcatraz Reopening, Antarctic Ice Increases
5/6 AM Update: Trump’s Cartel Crackdown Offer, Possible Alcatraz Reopening, Antarctic Ice Increases
AM Update for 5/6/25: President Donald Trump confirms he offered U.S. military support to take on the cartels, but Mexico’s president rejected the help. Trump shakes up the news cycle with surprise posts on potentially reopening Alcatraz prison and slapping tariffs on foreign-made films. At a lively press event, the president announces Washington, D.C., as …
5/5 AM Update: Trump on Potential MAGA Successors, Fetterman Hit Piece, Prince Harry Loses in Court
5/5 AM Update: Trump on Potential MAGA Successors, Fetterman Hit Piece, Prince Harry Loses in Court
AM Update for 5/5/25: Donald Trump sat down with NBC News’ Meet the Press for a wide-ranging interview to mark his first 100 days, defend his economic record, maintain desires to annex Canada, and float names like Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance as future MAGA leaders. A scathing New York Magazine profile reveals former staffers’ …
Mike Waltz Out as National Security Advisor but Nominated for UN Ambassador in Major Trump Admin Shakeup
Mike Waltz Out as National Security Advisor but Nominated for UN Ambassador in Major Trump Admin Shakeup
In a surprise shakeup, embattled National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was ousted from his role – though not ejected from the Trump administration entirely. Instead, he will be nominated to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations, replacing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) who returned to the House in late March over concerns …
5/2 AM Update: Waltz Out Amid Security Counsel Shakeup, Bombshell HHS Report on Gender Treatments
5/2 AM Update: Waltz Out Amid Security Counsel Shakeup, Bombshell HHS Report on Gender Treatments
AM Update for 5/2/25: Embattled National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is ousted from his post, but lands a nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In an exclusive interview, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirms the Trump administration is working with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya at the National Institutes of Health to identify the …
Donald Trump Celebrates ‘100 Days of Greatness’ with Campaign-Style Rally in Michigan
Donald Trump Celebrates ‘100 Days of Greatness’ with Campaign-Style Rally in Michigan
President Donald Trump celebrated his first 100 days in office with a trip back to one of the critical swing states that helped spur his decisive victory in the 2024 election. As reported on Wednesday’s AM Update, the commander in chief held several events in Michigan on Tuesday, including a campaign-style rally in Warren to …
4/30 AM Update: Trump’s 100th Day Rally, PELOSI Act Targets Stock Trading, Kamala Returns
4/30 AM Update: Trump’s 100th Day Rally, PELOSI Act Targets Stock Trading, Kamala Returns
AM Update for 4/30/25: President Donald Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan. The White House pushes back its tax bill deadline to July 4 amid Republican negotiations over $2 trillion in spending cuts. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) reintroduces the PELOSI Act aiming to ban members of Congress and …
4/29 AM Update: Trump’s Historic Border Crackdown, First 100 Days Media Tour, Eagles at White House
4/29 AM Update: Trump’s Historic Border Crackdown, First 100 Days Media Tour, Eagles at White House
AM Update for 4/29/25: Putting President Donald Trump’s historic border crackdown in context through an exclusive AM Update interview with Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman. President Trump conducts a “first 100 days” media tour, including a sit down with The Atlantic despite years of open hostility from the magazine. Philadelphia Eagles running back …
4/28 AM Update: New Details About Helicopter-Plane Crash, Trump and Zelensky Face-To-Face
4/28 AM Update: New Details About Helicopter-Plane Crash, Trump and Zelensky Face-To-Face
AM Update for 4/28/25: New reporting sheds light on what caused the helicopter-plane crash at Reagan National Airport in January and reveals who was piloting the military helicopter that night. Tens of thousands mourn Pope Francis at a stripped-down funeral in Rome. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in Rome as the …
4/25 AM Update: Trump Pushes for Peace, DNC Civil War Over Hogg, Michelle’s Inauguration Excuse
4/25 AM Update: Trump Pushes for Peace, DNC Civil War Over Hogg, Michelle’s Inauguration Excuse
AM Update for 4/25/25: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance express growing impatience with stalled Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, as President Donald Trump pushes for a deal before his 100-day deadline. DNC Vice Chair David Hogg sparks a power struggle by launching a campaign to unseat fellow Democrats, prompting calls for a …