The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 11/7 (Guest Host: Emily Jashinski)

Episode Date: November 7, 2025
Main Theme:
Emily Jashinski hosts an AM news roundup featuring major stories: the unraveling of an ISIS-inspired terrorism plot, FAA flight reductions amidst a historic government shutdown, President Trump’s new deal on weight loss medications, and Nancy Pelosi’s congressional retirement announcement.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Foiled ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot and Arrests

[02:14 – 06:07]

• Developments:

  • Three more suspects were arrested this week, totaling five charged in an alleged ISIS-inspired Halloween plot in Michigan.
  • Two suspects (both 19, affluent backgrounds, New Jersey) and a third from Michigan; all U.S. citizens.
  • Law enforcement highlights connections to overseas ISIS travel plans and talks of a Boston Marathon–style or Halloween (“Pumpkin”) attack, potentially targeting LGBTQ individuals in Detroit.

• Legal and Investigative Details:

  • Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Haba:

    “They used encrypted messaging applications to plan travel to Turkey and then to Syria to join ISIS as fighters. They discussed detailed travel plans, physical training, weapons including firearms and IEDs and methods to avoid law enforcement detection. … Messages also included photographs of Jimenez Gazelle standing in front of the ISIS flag holding a knife.”
    — Alina Haba [03:44]

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi:

    “These two defendants, not only what you said had 1,600 rounds of ammo, they had multiple, countless AR15s … and they were going to the range to perfect their skin. … They also had been going to the range to perfect their skills and they had discussed the 2015 Paris attack so they were fully planning on a terrorist attack in our country.”
    — Pam Bondi [05:22]

• Defense Statement:

  • Suspect’s lawyer claims there is “no evidence backing the allegations.” [06:07]

2. FAA Reduces Flights Amid Shutdown

[06:07 – 09:00]

• Flight Disruptions:

  • FAA announces staggered flight cuts at 40 major airports due to the ongoing government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history (sixth week).
  • Starting with a 4% reduction, increasing 1% daily to 10% by next week (unless the shutdown ends).

• Operational Strain:

  • Major hubs (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, L.A., New York) affected most.
  • Shortages with air traffic controllers, many working without pay—several not reporting to work.

• Quotes & Government Rationale:

  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy:

    “Taking 10% of the flights out will reduce that pressure, which is what we want to do now. Does that mean there’s going to be no delays? No … you might see additional delays.” [07:29]

    “My mission, number one, is to keep people safe … Delays are a secondary issue. Safety is primary. … This was not a political decision. This was a data driven decision.” [08:32]

  • One pilot describes the scenario as "cataclysmic." [08:20]

3. President Trump’s Weight Loss Drug Price Announcement

[10:32 – 14:12]

• Drug Pricing Deal:

  • Trump announces arrangement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for steep discounts on GLP-1 weight loss medications (names like Wegovy, Ozempic/“Zepbound”).
  • Drugs costing $1,000–$1,350/month to drop to ~$350 via “Trump Rx,” a government-run online pharmacy.

• Systemic Critique:

  • President Trump:

    “The United states … consumes only 13% of all prescription drugs. Yet pharmaceutical companies make 75% of their profits from the American customer … Americans should pay no more than the lowest price offered anywhere in the world. So that you’ve heard for years the disparity where you’ll pay $150 for a pill in New York and you’ll pay $10 for a pill in London. Now you’re going to pay $20 and $20 … a tremendous advantage to our country.”
    — Donald Trump [11:49]

• Impact on Health and Inequality:

  • HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.:

    “Obesity is the number one driver of chronic disease … We are going to see a decline because of this historic agreement … Obesity is a disease of poverty overwhelmingly. … This will be a lifesaver to them. It’s not a panacea, it’s not a silver bullet.” [13:06]

  • Announces new federal food guidelines coming in December to address root causes.

  • Medicare/Medicaid Chief Dr. Oz:

    “Our estimate … is Americans will lose £135 billion by the midterms. But I don’t measure it in pounds. I measure it in saved lives. People can sleep again because they can breathe when they go to bed. Folks whose knees don’t hurt, people who don’t have heart attacks, renal failure, dementia, all the things we know are associated with obesity and much more.” [14:31]

4. Pelosi Announces Retirement from Congress

[14:57 – 17:40]

• Retirement Announcement:

  • Nancy Pelosi (video message):

    “For decades I’ve cherished the privilege of representing our magnificent city in the United States Congress. … I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative.” [15:04]

• Tenure & Legacy:

  • Elected in 1987, first woman Speaker (2007, 2019). Oversaw both Trump impeachments.
  • Show included clip from January 6, 2021, with Pelosi expressing frustration at security response:

    “We did not have any accountability for what was going on there and we should have. … I take responsibility for not having them. Just prepare for more.” [16:31]

• Reactions:

  • Donald Trump:

    “I think she’s an able woman. I’m glad she’s retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring. … I thought she was an evil woman who did a poor job, who cost the country a lot in damages and in reputation. I thought she was terrible.” [17:18]

• Personal Detail:

  • Pelosi and spouse Paul have an estimated net worth over $230 million.

Notable Quotes (with Speaker Attribution & Timestamps)

• “They used encrypted messaging applications to plan travel to Turkey and then to Syria to join ISIS as fighters. … They pledged themselves to ISIS and were plotting acts of terrorism in our country.”
  — Alina Haba, Acting U.S. Attorney [03:44]

• “These two defendants … had multiple, countless AR15s, they had shotguns, they had handguns … They also had been going to the range to perfect their skills and they had discussed the 2015 Paris attack.”
  — Pam Bondi, Attorney General [05:22]

• “Taking 10% of the flights out will reduce that pressure, which is what we want to do now. Does that mean there’s going to be no delays? No.”
  — Sec. Sean Duffy [07:29]

• “My mission, number one, is to keep people safe. … This was not a political decision. This was a data driven decision.”
  — Sec. Sean Duffy [08:32]

• “The United States … consumes only 13% of all prescription drugs. Yet pharmaceutical companies make 75% of their profits from the American customer. … Americans should pay no more than the lowest price offered anywhere in the world.”
  — President Trump [11:49]

• “Obesity is a disease of poverty overwhelmingly. … This will be a lifesaver to them. It’s not a panacea, it’s not a silver bullet.”
  — HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. [13:06]

• “Americans will lose £135 billion by the midterms. … I measure it in saved lives.”
  — Dr. Oz [14:31]

• “I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative.”
  — Nancy Pelosi [15:04]

• “I’m glad she’s retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring. … I thought she was an evil woman who did a poor job, who cost the country a lot in damages and in reputation.”
  — Donald Trump [17:18]

Important Segment Timestamps

• [02:14] – ISIS-inspired Michigan terror plot arrests, investigation details
• [06:07] – FAA begins cutting flights, impacts of shutdown
• [10:32] – Trump announces GLP-1 weight loss drug discount deal
• [14:57] – Nancy Pelosi’s retirement announcement, legacy reflections

Memorable Moments

• Snapshots of law enforcement intercepting a domestic terror plot with international ISIS ambitions, including “Pumpkin” chat group plans.
• FAA’s crisis management: “cataclysmic” flight disruptions affecting U.S. air travel.
• Trump’s characteristically blunt framing of his pharmaceutical deal and stark criticism of Pelosi's legacy.
• Pelosi’s self-reflective farewell to Congress after four decades of historic leadership.

This AM Update offered a brisk, news-driven briefing, with a punchy tone and candid soundbites, keeping listeners attuned to major domestic developments and the underlying drama of American public life.