The A.M. Update

Zach Lahn, Scott Pelley, Bill Pulte, and the California jungle primary headline today's A.M. Update. In a photo finish, businessman Zach Lahn defeats Trump-endorsed congressman Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary by less than a percentage point, and Aaron says the MAHA coalition was the deciding factor. California's jungle primary has Steve Hilton leading the Republican pack while Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra close strong on the Democratic side, raising the possibility that two Democrats could end up in the general. Trump names FHFA director Bill Pulte as acting DNI to replace Tulsi Gabbard, a pick Aaron notes will have trouble clearing the Senate. Scott Pelley is fired at CBS after going nuclear on Bari Weiss in front of the entire 60 Minutes staff, calling her a murderer of the show, and Aaron sides with Weiss. The Supreme Court clears Alabama to use its redrawn congressional districts, Mehmet Oz announces $50 Medicare GLP-1 coverage starting July 1st, and Aaron closes with Indiana Governor Mike Braun's nuclear family month proclamation and a viral video of a corporate employee who submitted a biblical take on pride to his company's own open-call campaign, after which the entire program was quietly shut down.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Tyler Robinson, Markwayne Mullin, Ron DeSantis, and Graham Platner headline today's A.M. Update. Judge Tony Graf rules the public and press cannot be barred from Tyler Robinson's upcoming preliminary hearing, meaning potentially bombshell evidence against Charlie Kirk's alleged killer will be visible to the world. Iran remains a chaotic blur of strikes, broken communications, and shifting demands, with the IRGC now insisting any deal must include leaving Hezbollah alone in Lebanon, and Aaron says it's starting to look less like 3D chess and more like the U.S. being pressured. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirms some of the Delaney Hall protesters were bussed in from Portland, Oregon, as a curfew holds in Newark. Ron DeSantis pushes his case for eliminating Florida homestead property taxes, arguing tourist revenue can absorb the cost in a way no other state can replicate. Graham Platner loses The View and Cory Booker in the same news cycle as his Maine Senate campaign crumbles under the weight of sexting allegations, Nazi tattoo history, and a suspicious app account. Aaron closes with Rep. Tim Burchett's pitch to replace the 250th birthday concert dropouts with John Rich, Kid Rock, and Lee Greenwood, and the story of Henry Nowak, the British student handcuffed by police as he bled to death from a stab wound after his killer falsely claimed to be the victim.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Graham Platner, Trevor Williams, and Jill Biden headline today's A.M. Update. Trump tells Lara Trump the Iran deal is close but if it falls apart the Department of War starts back up, while Scott Bessent defines finishing the job as simply reopening the Strait and keeping uranium out of Iranian hands. Anti-Antifa rioters attack police on horseback outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark as Mayor Ras Baraka finally imposes a curfew. The Washington Nationals fire director of community relations Sean Hudson after an O'Keefe Media Group sting catches him admitting the team deliberately excluded Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams from social media because of his faith. Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine adds another scandal as his wife confirms reports that she told the campaign about his sexually explicit texts with other women. Jill Biden smirks through a CBS interview claiming she saw no signs of cognitive decline in her husband. Aaron closes with a deeply personal look at the Iowa governor's race, where Trump's surprise endorsement of Randy Feenstra set Turning Point Action against the White House, and why losing Charlie Kirk means there is nobody left to broker that conversation. Subscribe and listen every weekday morning.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

JD Vance, Jacob Wenske, Tickle v. Giggle, and Michigan SNAP fraud headline today's A.M. Update. Vance delivers a just war theory address at the Air Force Academy warning graduates that as AI takes over warfare, the moral weight of life and death decisions must stay with humans. A Texas man named Jacob Wenske is arrested on two felony counts for posting bomb threats and death threats against Erika Kirk ahead of the San Antonio TPUSA summit, and Aaron ties it directly to the Candice Owens crowd's slander campaign against her. Reports suggest the DOJ may be looking into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury over her claim of receiving no outside funding for her Trump lawsuits, though details remain unconfirmed. Australia's Full Federal Court doubles damages against women-only app Giggle for Girls for blocking a biological male who identified as transgender, Michigan refuses to share SNAP data with the feds despite a 9.53% self-reported fraud rate, and Aaron closes the week with the White House's Harambe tribute post.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Scott Bessent, Pete Hegseth, James Talarico, Mike Pence, and the Delaney Hall ICE protests headline today's A.M. Update. Trump's cabinet meeting covers Iran negotiations, Scott Bessent calling ongoing price increases transitory and projecting 4.3% GDP growth this quarter, Marco Rubio's update on the Venezuela three-step plan, and Pete Hegseth revealing that at Trump's personal directive the U.S. hunted and killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS's number two in Nigeria and the most active terrorist in the world, along with hundreds of other ISIS fighters who were slaughtering Nigerian Christians. James Talarico goes on CBS and calls his own "God is non-binary" comment cringy while still trying to defend it, and Aaron takes apart his attempted Pauline justification piece by piece. Federal agents deploy pepper spray and batons against anti-ICE protesters blockading the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, including a viral moment where the crowd cheers two brown-skinned men walking out before realizing they are ICE agents. Mike Pence crawls out of his spider hole to complain about mean politics, and Aaron reads John Adams calling Alexander Hamilton a bastard to make his point. Aaron closes with new research showing 75% of consumers including 79% of parents support adults-only dining options, set against the backdrop of the ongoing Christian slaughter in Nigeria, and a challenge to put it all in proper perspective.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Ken Paxton, James Talarico, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Spencer Pratt, and Zohran Mamdani headline today's A.M. Update. Ken Paxton defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, setting up a November race against Democrat James Talarico, and Aaron plays a clip of Talarico using his Christian faith to defend abortion access and takes it apart piece by piece. JD Vance chairs a bipartisan anti-fraud roundtable with 15 state attorneys general including Connecticut and Oregon, and Stephen Miller expands on his claim that rooting out welfare fraud at scale could balance the federal budget, tracing the collapse of the honor system to decades of mass immigration from cultures that don't share it. Zohran Mamdani threatens to seize and redistribute property from negligent New York City landlords, and Aaron points out the city's own regulations are what drove the neglect in the first place. A resurfaced Spencer Pratt video from February shows him saying he does not want ICE in LA either, and then explaining exactly why Karen Bass is the one who keeps inviting them in. A new Christian mobile carrier called Radiant Mobile launches on the T-Mobile network with a network-level firewall blocking pornography and other harmful content, tied to research showing pornography is a problem for 74% of Gen Z men. Aaron closes with the story of biking 36 miles to work and back on a 90-degree day, and the fountain Dr Pepper from Casey's that almost saved his life at mile 34.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Iran deal rumors, Thomas Massie, Camille Kiefel, Bryan Walsh at Vox, and Chris Olah of Anthropic headline today's A.M. Update. Trump's Memorial Day Truth Social post lays out his framework for an Iran settlement, demanding Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign the Abraham Accords first, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian goes on state television to say Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons, and Marco Rubio cautions that paper agreements still have to be implemented. A gunman opens fire at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday and is killed, with a bystander also hit by gunfire. Freshly ousted Rep. Thomas Massie goes on the media circuit promising to read the full Epstein client list on the House floor before he leaves Congress, and Aaron calls it not finishing well. Detransitioner Camille Kiefel reaches a reported $3.5 million settlement against the two Oregon therapists who approved her double mastectomy after brief Zoom calls. A veteran Vox climate journalist named Bryan Walsh admits that over a decade of apocalyptic climate coverage was built on an imaginary worst-case model called RCP8.5, not actual forecasting. Aaron closes with Chris Olah's remarks at the Vatican on AI's unsettling inner workings, and Aaron's own personal story: 82 app builds, two hours saved every day, and a pregnancy app for his wife now pending Apple review.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Graham Platner, Maureen Galindo, Raúl Castro, Jeff Bezos, and Pete Hegseth headline today's A.M. Update. Trump calls out Senate Republicans for keeping Obama-era parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough in place, and Aaron uses John Cornyn's non-answer about his Senate record to lay out exactly why he deserved the Paxton endorsement — the list of accomplishments is a long silence. Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner takes another hit as a resurfaced Reddit post shows him mocking a Purple Heart recipient who was shot four times by the Taliban, while Texas 35th district Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash even from her own party after pledging to turn the Karnes ICE detention center into a prison for American Zionists, and a castration facility. The DOJ unseals a 1996 indictment against Raúl Castro for the shootdown of two unarmed Brothers to the Rescue aircraft, with acting AG Todd Blanche announcing the charges to an enthusiastic Miami crowd. Jeff Bezos does a wide-ranging CNBC interview calling for zero income taxes on the bottom 50% of earners and criticizing corporate welfare — and Aaron unpacks why the taxation idea would actually increase class resentment. Aaron closes with Pete Hegseth's Rededicate 250 remarks on George Washington kneeling in the snow at Valley Forge.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Thomas Massie, Ken Paxton, Karoline Leavitt, Canada's euthanasia laws, and Marco Rubio headline today's A.M. Update. Trump scores another primary scalp as Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th district — the most expensive House primary on record — while Trump simultaneously endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next week's Texas Senate runoff, leaving Senate Majority Leader John Thune visibly rattled. JD Vance steps in for Karoline Leavitt at the White House briefing and defends Trump's "I don't think about Americans' finances" comment for over an hour, and the NAACP calls for a student athlete boycott of Southern state universities over redistricting. A resurfaced comment from a Quebec College of Physicians member proposing euthanasia for disabled infants up to one year old prompts Aaron's broader warning about Canada's medically assisted dying laws and the slippery slope from allowance to coercion. Aaron closes with Marco Rubio's Rededicate 250 address tracing America's Christian foundation from the Puritans to the moon landing, and a sharp response to various voices crying about an ungovernable Senate: all you had to do was pass the SAVE Act.    

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Trump calls off Iran strike again, the Mangione murder weapon ruling, Gavin Newsom's "break the glass" threat, and Rededicate 250 headline today's A.M. Update. Trump posts on Truth Social that Gulf state leaders asked him to hold off on a planned attack on Iran — again — as Aaron flatly says he no longer thinks there's a plan. Luigi Mangione loses his bid to suppress the murder weapon at trial but wins a small evidence ruling, while three women from his fan club show up at the courthouse to celebrate and say things Aaron calls "wack." A security guard is killed in a shooting at San Diego's largest mosque as two apparent suspects are found dead nearby, and a fast-moving wind-driven wildfire scorches more than 500 acres in Simi Valley. Gavin Newsom hints at a "break the glass" scenario if Democrats get frozen out of California's gubernatorial jungle primary. Zohran Mamdani tries to riff on Reagan's famous government quote and Aaron isn't impressed. All four crew members eject safely after two Navy EA-18G Growlers collide at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, Texas Children's Hospital agrees to a $10 million settlement and opens the nation's first detransition clinic, and Aaron closes with JD Vance's Rededicate 250 speech and a challenge to listeners not to take religious freedom for granted.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Bill Cassidy, Miad Maleki's FDD Iran assessment, Mike Johnson, Spencer Pratt, Jensen Huang, and DINK couples headline today's A.M. Update. Bill Cassidy becomes the first sitting senator in 15 years to lose a primary, finishing third behind Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming in Louisiana, as Aaron argues this should happen every election cycle, not once a decade. FDD senior fellow Miad Maleki's weekend post paints a stark picture of Iran's internal collapse: fuel rationing, black markets at gas stations, and crude exports down more than 80% since March with no viable overland alternatives. Mike Johnson steps on two rakes in one week, telling CBS the Strait of Hormuz situation will eventually let the administration get back to kitchen table issues, then floating a congressional pay raise and stock trading privileges in the middle of a midterm year. Spencer Pratt's AI Karen Bass parody ad draws laughs, Jensen Huang warns AI will need a thousand times more energy than we currently produce, and Aaron closes with a viral DINK couple's 40-country photo book collection and what he thinks they're really searching for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

Trump's China visit, Boeing jets, an IED found at an Alabama dam, Abdul El-Sayed, Hasan Piker, the Temple Israel attack, and an abortion pill at a gender reveal party headline today's A.M. Update. Aaron also covers the Air Force rescue of 11 Bahamian plane crash survivors, Watertown Wisconsin's school board walkout over a trans-themed concert piece, the CIA-DNI standoff, data centers, foreign land ownership, and a late-night theology question about Satan in the garden.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Trump lands in China with Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in tow, as the State Department simultaneously sanctions four Chinese companies for giving Iran satellite imagery to attack U.S. bases, and a CIA whistleblower testifies publicly before Rand Paul's committee that the intelligence community deliberately covered up the COVID lab leak — and that Fauci's role was intentional. JD Vance announces $1.3 billion in withheld Medicaid payments to California over rampant fraud, with Mehmet Oz revealing that 780 out of 800 booted fraudulent providers never even called to dispute it. Rand Paul's son William Paul goes on a drunken antisemitic tirade at a DC bar directed at Rep. Mike Lawler, King Charles pushes a digital ID decree that Aaron says is a perfect reminder of why America fought the Revolution, the Pope's apparent diplomatic honor to Iran's ambassador turns out to be a routine Vatican practice that Iranian state media ran with anyway, and Hannah Harper, a Missouri stay-at-home mom of three, wins American Idol with a song about postpartum depression.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

The latest CPI report shows inflation at its highest point since May 2023, with fuel oil up 54% and gasoline up 28%, as Trump deflects a question about Americans' financial pain by saying his only focus is keeping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns under pressure from pro-life groups and the White House over his handling of mifepristone, while 23 states file a Supreme Court brief to block mail-order distribution of the drug, and General Dan Caine tells the Senate that maximum pressure on Iran is holding but the timeline is a political decision. FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at a senator grilling him with personal allegations, Rand Paul announces a CIA whistleblower will testify publicly on COVID origins, a Russian ship suspected of carrying nuclear technology to North Korea mysteriously sank in the Mediterranean, a 78-year-old Northern Ireland pastor is convicted for preaching near a hospital, and the U.S. withdraws from the UN Global Compact on Migration.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

  Trump says the Iran ceasefire is "on life support" after the latest round of failed negotiations, while praising Xi Jinping ahead of their China meeting and hinting bombs could drop again within days. The Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang has been charged as an illegal agent of the Chinese Communist Party, and reports surface that Trump may be considering allowing China to invest $1 trillion on American soil. Dr. Deborah Birx reappears on cable news calling for more PCR testing over the hantavirus outbreak, Democrats threaten judicial reform after losing the Virginia redistricting battle, Netanyahu says he wants to draw down U.S. military aid to zero over the next decade, Coach Curt Cignetti and the national champion Indiana Hoosiers are honored at the White House, and Aaron closes with a deeper look at Spencer Pratt's political instincts and what he reminds him of.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

Iran responds to the U.S. peace proposal with no mention of its nuclear program, as Netanyahu draws a hard red line on enriched uranium and Trump shrugs off the Fort Knox audit question in his Sharyl Attkisson interview. Spencer Pratt keeps gaining ground in the LA mayor's race as Karen Bass ducks a second debate, redistricting continues breaking Republicans' way in Virginia and Tennessee, and Wes Moore refuses to give a straight answer when asked about gender ideology and his own son. Southern Baptist baptism numbers are up for the fifth straight year, Erika Kirk spoke at Hillsdale's commencement, and Aaron closes with the Seattle story he can't get out of his head: a 77-year-old Army veteran beaten on the sidewalk while bystander after bystander just kept walking.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

The Iran situation keeps spinning with Project Freedom on again, off again, and Saudi Arabia flip-flopping on U.S. air base access, while Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and received an unusually warm welcome that has Aaron's "spidey senses tingling." The episode also covers Tennessee Democrats melting down over congressional redistricting, Neil Gorsuch sparking debate with his "creedal nation" comments, a moving update from the mother of wounded National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, a sharp satirical blog post on right-wing online catastrophizing, and listener questions on Trump's endorsement strategy and the 2026 midterms.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

President Trump pauses Project Freedom amid reports a deal with Iran may be closer than ever, while Israel strikes Beirut and the US military fires on an Iranian oil tanker trying to break the blockade. The episode also covers the massive MacArthur Park fentanyl bust, pro-Hamas protesters forcing a Jewish daycare to close in New York City, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's silence on a removed page promoting Israeli businesses, Kash Patel clamming up on UAPs, looksmaxxing streamer Clavicular charged for shooting an alligator in the Everglades, the death of CNN founder Ted Turner, Marco Rubio on American exceptionalism, and the poll results on whether Trump assassination suspect Cole Allen will face life in prison.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

Marco Rubio delivers a stark warning about why a nuclear-armed Iran would be able to control the Strait of Hormuz unchecked, while Pete Hegseth says Project Freedom is proving Iran doesn't own the waterway. The episode also covers the disturbing motive behind the suspected arsonist in the Palisades Fire, the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, JD Vance campaigning in Iowa, Karen Bass posting anti-ICE signs across Los Angeles, Walgreens abandoning Chicago neighborhoods, and Trump reviving the Presidential Fitness Award.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

A federal judge apologizes to Cole Allen in open court and compares his treatment to January 6 defendants, while the Supreme Court temporarily restores mail-order abortion drugs over Louisiana's objections. Plus, a Daily Wire investigation reveals an entire street of fake Medicaid companies in Ohio funneling tens of millions in taxpayer money.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Iran keeps sending proposals that go nowhere, Scott Bessent says the economic blockade is suffocating the regime, and prediction markets now show southern states above 50% to redistrict before the midterms. Plus, Tucker Carlson gives a baffling New York Times interview, and hard data shows taking your kids to church is one of the most powerful predictors of success in life.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Trump signs the DHS funding bill after a 75-day lapse, but ICE and Border Patrol remain carved out. Iran negotiations stall as oil stays above $100 a barrel, and a new study shows millennial dads are spending four times more time with their kids than their grandparents did. Subscribe and listen every weekday morning.   DHS funding bill, Iran nuclear deal, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, Steve Witkoff, Scott Bessent, millennial dads study, Brad Wilcox, Institute for Family Studies, Matt Walsh, anti-Christian bias DOJ, Brian Harpole Candace Owens lawsuit, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA, midterm redistricting, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

The Supreme Court drops a bombshell 6-3 ruling striking down racial gerrymandering under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially handing Republicans a dozen or more House seats. Pete Hegseth unloads on a congressman who called Iran a quagmire, and Erika Kirk delivers a powerful message on dehumanization in American culture. Supreme Court Voting Rights Act, Louisiana v Clay, racial gerrymandering, redistricting 2026, Pete Hegseth testimony, John Garamendi, Iran quagmire, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA, Ostroushko indictment, Savannah Hernandez, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, JD Vance fraud czar, Minnesota fraud, Todd Blanche, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

The Trump DOJ drops indictments on James Comey and Fauci advisor David Morens while raiding fraudulent daycares in Minnesota, all in a single day. Plus, ships may be slipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and Rep. Brandon Gill delivers three unforgettable minutes grilling an abortion advocate on the House floor.   James Comey indicted, David Morens indicted, Fauci advisor, Covid origins, Brandon Gill abortion hearing, FACE Act, Jessica Waters, Todd Blanche, DOJ, Minnesota daycare fraud, Strait of Hormuz, UAE leaves OPEC, Iran update, Trump King Charles, Save America Act, Harvard Harris poll, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces more charges are coming for White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen, while Jimmy Kimmel somehow thought assassination jokes were still funny the night before the attack. Plus, former Senator Ben Sasse sits down with 60 Minutes and delivers a masterclass in facing mortality with faith.  Cole Allen, White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Jeanine Pirro, attempted assassination Trump, Jimmy Kimmel Melania Trump, Ben Sasse 60 Minutes, Ben Sasse pancreatic cancer, Ron DeSantis redistricting, Hasan Piker, Marco Rubio Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Texas redistricting, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast, conservative podcast

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

A gunman rushes a Secret Service checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and his manifesto reveals a chilling window into radicalized thinking. Plus, the Iran conflict gets foggier by the day, and oil price might be the only honest indicator we have left.   White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Cole Allen, Cole Allen manifesto, WHCA dinner, Washington Hilton shooting, assassination attempt, Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service, White House Correspondents Association, Iran conflict, Iran nuclear deal, Iran negotiations, US Iran talks, crude oil prices, Karoline Leavitt, Marco Rubio, Hasan Piker, Wide Awakes, Caltech, political violence, left wing extremism, political rhetoric, No Kings protest, Erika Kirk, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, daily news podcast, news commentary, current events, breaking news, politics today, 2026 news, national news, political analysis, news recap, morning news show, conservative podcast

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Aaron McIntire celebrates the successful Easter weekend rescue of two downed U.S. airmen behind enemy lines in Iran, describing it as one of the most complex special operations in history involving deception, firefights, and a temporary U.S. base deep inside Iranian territory. President Trump marks the occasion while ramping up pressure on Iran with threats of massive strikes on power plants and bridges if the regime does not open the Strait of Hormuz. We also cover the detention of a Milwaukee mosque leader with terror ties, the arrest of relatives of Qassem Soleimani, strong March jobs numbers, the final dismissal of charges against David Daleiden, and NASA's Artemis II crew approaching the record for farthest human distance from Earth.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran rescue mission, downed airmen rescued, Trump Iran ultimatum, Strait of Hormuz, mosque leader detained, David Daleiden charges dropped, Artemis II moon mission, March jobs report

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

Aaron McIntire reacts to the sudden departure of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with President Trump praising her service while announcing Deputy AG Todd Blanch as acting replacement. We cover Trump's latest warning to Iran, including dramatic footage of a major Tehran bridge being destroyed, alongside signs that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz may be recovering. Additional topics include White House manufacturing and trade victory laps, and listener questions on everything from potential AG replacements to right-wing infighting.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Pam Bondi out, Todd Blanch acting AG, Trump Iran ultimatum, Tehran bridge strike, Strait of Hormuz oil flow, birthright citizenship Supreme Court, manufacturing numbers, Good Friday message

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

Aaron McIntire recaps President Trump's national address restating the goals and progress of Operation Epic Fury, honoring fallen service members while issuing a fresh ultimatum to Iran on electric infrastructure and oil targets if no deal is reached. We also cover the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission, sending the first crewed spacecraft beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. In the Supreme Court, oral arguments heat up over Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, with pointed exchanges involving Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Additional highlights include House Republicans appearing to cave on the DHS funding bill, a White House faith leaders gathering during Holy Week, and listener reactions to the ongoing right-wing podcast debates.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Operation Epic Fury, Artemis II moon mission, birthright citizenship Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, DHS funding bill, House Republicans, White House faith leaders, right wing podcast wars

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's firm timeline for winding down U.S. operations in Iran, with a national address scheduled for tonight, while emphasizing that other nations must handle their own interests in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at the latest on over 11,000 targets struck, China and Pakistan's five-point peace plan, and Trump's new executive order aimed at securing voter integrity through citizenship verification. Domestically, a federal judge orders the restoration of Biden-era amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants via the CBP One app. Plus, reactions to the Supreme Court's First Amendment win against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, Vince Vaughn on why he homeschooled his child, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's response to a player quoting scripture in support of a fellow athlete.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Iran exit timeline, Strait of Hormuz, voter integrity executive order, Biden amnesty ruling, Supreme Court conversion therapy, Vince Vaughn homeschool, Mike Vrabel Patriots, Traveyon Henderson, Ilhan Omar

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Aaron McIntire looks at President Trump's latest comments suggesting serious talks with a "new and more reasonable regime" in Iran to wind down military operations, contrasted with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's more cautious tone. We examine Rubio's reset on why Iran remains a long-standing threat and his warning to European NATO allies about the one-sided nature of the relationship. Domestically, Vice President J.D. Vance pushes back hard on Senate Republicans protecting the filibuster ahead of the Save America Act fight. Plus, leaked audio from Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reveals his reluctance to address the death of Iran's Supreme Leader because "people in Dearborn are sad," new FBI confirmation that the recent synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, and listener follow-up on the Valero refinery explosion.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran regime change, Marco Rubio Iran, Trump Iran talks, JD Vance filibuster, Save America Act, Abdul El-Sayed Dearborn, Michigan synagogue attack, Hezbollah terrorism, Lindsey Graham Disney, NATO warning, Valero refinery explosion

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Aaron McIntire breaks down the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury as the conflict enters its second month, with fresh Iranian strikes hitting a key U.S. base in Saudi Arabia. At home, House Republicans clash with the Senate over a stopgap funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security amid ongoing immigration enforcement battles. We also examine Vice President Vance's comments on Ilhan Omar, Stephen Miller's fraud task force targeting Minnesota's Somali community, and rising tensions on the streets with "No Kings" protests. Plus, fatherhood advice from Vance, questions around recent refinery and airport incidents, and more...   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Iran war update, Prince Sultan base attack, DHS funding shutdown, House GOP stopgap, Ilhan Omar immigration fraud, Stephen Miller fraud task force, No Kings protests, Tim Walz Somali pledge, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, JD Vance fatherhood advice, Valero refinery explosion, Denver airport power outage

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Aaron McIntire recaps the latest from Operation Epic Fury, with White House stats showing massive reductions in Iranian ballistic and drone attacks, over 6,000 U.S.-struck targets, destroyed naval assets, and total air dominance. President Trump announces a devastating strike on Iran's critical Kharg Island oil export hub—described as the regime's crown jewel—targeting only military facilities while signaling no interest in early ceasefire talks despite Iranian outreach. We cover the tragic loss of six airmen in last week's KC-135 incident (ruled non-hostile), Iran's foreign minister floating concessions on fissile material amid shifting regime rhetoric, and ongoing Strait of Hormuz posturing that suggests weakening resolve. Domestically, Vice President J.D. Vance dismisses dissent rumors and pivots to economic strength, with advisor Kevin Hassett highlighting oil resilience, AI-driven productivity, and upcoming tax relief benefits. Plus, questions swirl around Tucker Carlson's claims of CIA scrutiny over pre-war Iran contacts, new IDF intel linking the Michigan synagogue attacker to Hezbollah, Netanyahu's cheeky response to death rumors, and diplomatic openings with Cuba and Venezuela.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Kharg Island strike, Iran ceasefire talks, Tucker Carlson Iran, CIA referral Tucker, Hezbollah Michigan link, JD Vance Iran comments, Kevin Hassett economy, Trump Iran update, fissile material Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Cuba US talks, Venezuela embassy flag

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

Aaron McIntire covers back-to-back terror incidents on American soil: a vehicle ramming and gunfire attack at a Michigan synagogue by a naturalized citizen from Lebanon, and a campus shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia where the gunman—previously convicted of supporting ISIS—shouted "Allahu Akbar" before killing two and injuring others. We discuss President Trump's response, the synagogue's security measures that prevented a massacre, and the broader context amid escalating U.S.-Israel operations against Iran. Centcom reports the loss of a KC-135 tanker in western Iraq during refueling (not due to hostile fire), while Trump reaffirms progress in the campaign against what he calls a "nation of terror." Secretary Rubio outlines ending all U.S. aid to Somalia to align foreign assistance strictly with national interests. Plus listener questions on the Iran war's bigger geopolitical chessboard, sources for following developments, AI's potential role in shifting labor markets, and more in this Ask or Tell Me Anything Friday edition.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Michigan synagogue attack, Old Dominion shooting, terror attacks USA, Mohamed Jallow ISIS, Iran tanker loss, KC-135 crash Iraq, Operation Epic Fury, Marco Rubio Somalia aid, Trump Iran update, heartbeat bill Wyoming, Ask or Tell Me Anything, Middle East conflict, U.S. foreign policy

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's bold declaration of victory over Iran following intense U.S. and Israeli strikes, including massive target counts and oil reserve coordination to stabilize energy markets. We examine the ongoing risks in the Strait of Hormuz, Hezbollah's rocket barrages on northern Israel turning it into a two-front conflict, and fresh Israeli Air Force operations hitting IRGC sites deep inside Iran. Domestically, Trump doubles down on pushing the Save America Act through despite Senate Republican resistance and filibuster drama, while the latest CPI data shows inflation holding steady—but still well above the Fed's target. Plus listener reactions to our poll on Iran's future trajectory, rare pilot radio exchanges, and what it all means for the week ahead.    The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran victory, Iran conflict 2026, US Israel strikes, Hezbollah attacks, Save America Act, voter ID citizenship, filibuster Senate Republicans, CPI inflation February 2026, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC targets, Middle East tensions, Trump domestic agenda

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026

Wednesday's The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire covers Senate Majority Leader John Thune's realism on the Save America Act, explaining the lack of votes to bypass the filibuster and framing a floor vote as a chance to force Democrats on record regarding non-citizen voting, despite the bill's simpler path from the House. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt pitches the Act's popular provisions like voter ID, proof of citizenship, restricted mail-in ballots, and bans on men in women's sports and child transgender surgeries. In the Iran conflict, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth previews intense strikes while noting Iran's reduced missile fire, and President Trump warns of severe consequences over reported Strait of Hormuz mining before announcing destruction of Iranian mine-laying vessels. Oil prices stabilize after sharp volatility. Domestic angles include White House guidance to temper mass deportation rhetoric for political reasons, echoed by House Speaker Mike Johnson on a "course correction" with new DHS leadership. More James Talarico clips surface highlighting his views on fascism and trans issues. Positive ADP job data offers labor market hope amid corporate relocations from California and New Jersey to Georgia and Texas. Virginia's new gun control measures head to the governor, and Congressman Tim Burchett calls gasoline pricing a corporate scam.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Save America Act, John Thune, voter ID, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth, mass deportations, James Talarico, oil prices, gas scam, corporate relocations, Virginia gun control, Tim Burchett

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

Tuesday's episode of The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire tracks the fluid status of the Iran conflict, where President Trump touts over 5,000 targets struck, massive declines in Iranian missile and drone capabilities, and a potential short-term operation while holding back on devastating infrastructure hits. Conflicting signals emerge on the war's timeline, alongside reports of a new Supreme Leader named amid questions about his status and a regime using a cardboard cutout in ceremonies. Tensions rise with missile incidents near Turkey drawing sharp warnings from Erdogan, potential activation of Iranian sleeper cells abroad, and a dramatic single-day oil price drop from $116 to under $90 per barrel due to safer Strait of Hormuz transit and G7 reserve discussions. Domestic news covers a foiled IED plot by self-radicalized teens in New York linked to terrorism charges, renewed scrutiny on James Talarico with more unearthed comments, an NBC poll showing low favorability for AI and various political figures, a DOJ-Ticketmaster antitrust deal with divestitures and fines, and Qatar's foreign minister publicly expressing deep betrayal over Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors, prompting analysis of the small nation's long-term triangulation strategy for survival.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, President Trump, Mo Taba Khamenei, sleeper cells, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar Iran relations, James Talarico, Ticketmaster deal, AI favorability poll, NYPD terrorism plot

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Monday's edition of The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire dives into the intensifying Iran conflict, featuring dramatic scenes from Tehran where coalition strikes on oil infrastructure triggered black rain, toxic fallout, and widespread smoke over the capital. Reports highlight fractures within Iranian leadership, with the formal government issuing apologies for regional attacks while the IRGC vows to continue them. President Trump dismisses accusations of targeting a desalinization plant, reframing focus on the regime's atrocities, amid emerging claims of UAE involvement. Tensions rise with the UK over delayed support and intelligence sharing, drawing sharp comments from Trump and regional allies. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth downplays Russian intel assistance to Iran, emphasizing U.S. awareness and dominance. Domestic updates include disappointing February jobs numbers amid rising oil prices nearing $90/barrel, Markwayne Mullin's controversial DHS nomination and past J6 remarks, a curious old clip from retiring Senator Steve Daines, fresh Epstein-related revelations from prison guard records, Midwest tornado devastation, shifting youth views on socialism in new polling, and observations on fluctuating X narratives around the war depending on the time of day.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran conflict, Operation Epic Fury, Tehran strikes, oil prices, UK Iran support, Pete Hegseth, Markwayne Mullin, Ashley Babbitt, Jeffrey Epstein, jobs report, socialism poll, Midwest tornadoes, Steve Daines

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

Friday's Five Pack on The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire delivers sharp takes on the Iran conflict's rapid escalation, including President Trump's stark ultimatum to the regime, Central Command's report of over 30 ships sunk and destruction targeting missile production capabilities, plus seamless air defense integration with regional partners. Domestic shakeups include Kristi Noem's exit from Homeland Security amid controversy over ad spending and other issues, with Markwayne Mullin stepping in. Texas Senate primary drama heats up as Ken Paxton ties John Cornyn and floats a conditional dropout tied to the Save America Act. A striking debate moment sees prominent streamer Destiny shift positions under calm cross-examination on moral and physical realism. Plus listener questions on geopolitics, NATO's future, regional reactions to Iran's weakening, and more in Ask or Tell Me Anything.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, President Trump, Kristi Noem, Markwayne Mullin, Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Save America Act, Destiny debate, NATO, Ask or Tell Me Anything, Friday Five Pack

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026