How Jason Arday’s Lies Were Exposed by the Very Institutions That Propped Him Up Before His Death
How Jason Arday’s Lies Were Exposed by the Very Institutions That Propped Him Up Before His Death
Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead at his London home Friday little more than a week after resigning amid mounting allegations of plagiarism and lying about his biography, central to the extraordinary personal story that helped make him famous. Arday’s memoir, Great and Unfortunate Things, hit bookstores last week. As reported …
8/17 AM Update: Jason Arday Found Dead, Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, USS Lincoln Relief
8/17 AM Update: Jason Arday Found Dead, Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, USS Lincoln Relief
AM Update for 8/17/26: Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is found dead days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations and growing scrutiny of his personal history. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in Brian Thompson’s killing and moves to have his separate New York state murder case dismissed – The MK True …
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, Admits to Killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, Admits to Killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Days after prosecutors and defense attorneys in Luigi Mangione’s federal case requested a joint hearing in Manhattan federal court that many speculated signaled a plea deal, the 28 year old pleaded guilty without a deal Friday morning. As reported on Thursday’s AM Update, Mangione was facing two federal counts of stalking resulting in death over …
Trump Reportedly Left NATO Summit in Turkey on Decoy Plane in Apparent Fake Out Amid Iranian Threats
Trump Reportedly Left NATO Summit in Turkey on Decoy Plane in Apparent Fake Out Amid Iranian Threats
Update August 14, 2026, 1:23 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information about the credibility of the threat ; Originally published August 12, 2026 at 12:01 p.m. A newly revealed security operation involving three airplanes, a decoy flight, and one very unusual ride across a Turkish airport reportedly shows just how far President …
Megyn Rects to Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Not Great’ Joke About Karoline Leavitt Stepping Down as Press Secretary
Megyn Rects to Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Not Great’ Joke About Karoline Leavitt Stepping Down as Press Secretary
In the latest shakeup for the Trump administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced this week that she will leave her role at the end of August. As reported on Friday’s AM Update, Leavitt shared on X that she is stepping away as one of the most visible faces of the Trump administration to …
8/14 AM Update: Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 13, Leavitt Leaving WH, Deadly Army Helicopter Crash
8/14 AM Update: Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 13, Leavitt Leaving WH, Deadly Army Helicopter Crash
AM Update for 8/14/26: Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial enters its 13th day as jurors hear digital evidence from the weeks and hours before she killed her three young children and weigh her insanity defense – MK True Crime Show co-host Dave Aronberg weighs in. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she will leave the …
8/13 AM Update: Luigi Mangione Plea Talks, Manhattan Rent Hits New Record, LA Lakers Massive Sale
8/13 AM Update: Luigi Mangione Plea Talks, Manhattan Rent Hits New Record, LA Lakers Massive Sale
AM Update for 8/13/26: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivers a shocking victory over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary after reentering the race, while Michele Tafoya easily wins Minnesota’s Republican U.S. Senate nomination – RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan weighs in. Luigi Mangione returns to federal court amid reports of possible plea …
Abdul El-Sayed Removed Controversial YouTube Videos and Social Media Posts Before Michigan Senate Primary
Abdul El-Sayed Removed Controversial YouTube Videos and Social Media Posts Before Michigan Senate Primary
The newly minted Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan is facing new scrutiny over a digital past he apparently did not want following him into the general election. CNN’s KFile reported Abdul El-Sayed made at least 100 videos on his YouTube channel private before narrowly winning last week’s Democratic primary. Archived transcripts reviewed by …
8/12 AM Update: Tafoya and Graham Advance, El-Sayed’s Hidden History, Trump’s Air Force One Fake-Out
8/12 AM Update: Tafoya and Graham Advance, El-Sayed’s Hidden History, Trump’s Air Force One Fake-Out
AM Update for 8/12/26: Michele Tafoya advancing in Minnesota and Darline Graham moving on in South Carolina are among many important primary results across several key states. Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faces new scrutiny over deleted online commentary on guns, the border, and Fourth of July fireworks. New reporting from The Washington Post …
8/11 AM Update: Key Primary Battles in Minnesota, Fauci’s Private Vaccine Texts, Tupac Trial Begins
8/11 AM Update: Key Primary Battles in Minnesota, Fauci’s Private Vaccine Texts, Tupac Trial Begins
AM Update for 8/11/26: Minnesota voters head to the polls in closely watched Senate and governor primaries featuring Michele Tafoya, Mike Lindell, and several other notable candidates. Newly released text messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately raised a potential concern about a possible miscarriage risk from COVID vaccination shortly before publicly saying officials had seen …
8/10 AM Update: DSA Dominance on Sunday Shows, Graham’s Sister’s Primary, WNBA Asks What Is a Woman
8/10 AM Update: DSA Dominance on Sunday Shows, Graham’s Sister’s Primary, WNBA Asks What Is a Woman
AM Update for 8/10/26: Abdul El-Sayed faces questions over his ties to far-left streamer Hasan Piker as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) confront scrutiny over the progressive movement’s candidates and rhetoric. South Carolina Republicans prepare for a special Senate primary tomorrow to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with his sister …
Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Clears Key Senate Hurdle But May Still Be Short Votes for Confirmation
Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Clears Key Senate Hurdle But May Still Be Short Votes for Confirmation
Update August 7, 2026, 2:35 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional info about Blanche’s GOP support ; Originally published August 5, 2026 at 2:12 p.m. Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination Tuesday, clearing the way for a confirmation vote before the full Senate. As …