Talarico Wins in Texas Primary, Noem Confronted by GOP Senators, Iran Conflict Widen: AM Update 3/4

Summary

The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 3/4/2026: Texas Senate Race, Noem Senate Hearing, and Escalation with Iran

Overview In this morning’s episode, Megyn Kelly dives into a whirlwind of major stories: an unprecedentedly tight Texas Senate primary on both sides, a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Secretary Kristi Noem, and the rapidly widening Iran conflict that is reshaping U.S. foreign policy and domestic political debates. Kelly keeps the focus on facts, tough questions, and the high stakes of leadership and governance.

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1. Texas Senate Primaries: Drama and Uncertainty

Democratic Race: Crockett vs. Talarico (00:33–05:53)

• Election Chaos: The Texas Democratic primary remains too close to call, with confusion in Dallas County over extended polling site hours—an extension later blocked by the Texas Supreme Court.
• Key Candidates:
  • Jasmine Crockett: Leans heavily into identity politics and bold messaging, risking her altered House seat to run statewide.
    • Quote: "The polls were supposed to stay open until 9, according to a court order. The Supreme Court...just said shut it down...Dallas county is a big dump of votes...we, in my opinion, will not know the election results overall tonight." (03:31, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett)
  • James Talarico: Runs a policy-focused, softer campaign; surges late to hold a polling lead.
    • Quote: "Tonight, our campaign is shocking the nation. We are still waiting for an official call, but we are confident in this movement we've built together. Every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard." (04:57, State Rep. James Talarico)
• Context/Impact: The race, the most expensive in U.S. Senate primary history ($125 million+), is seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms.

Republican Race: Cornyn vs. Paxton (05:54–08:02)

• Key Figures:
  • John Cornyn (Incumbent Senator): Faces strongest primary challenge of his career.
  • Ken Paxton (TX Attorney General): Starts with polling lead, powered by grassroots.
  • Wesley Hunt (Congressman): Distant third.
• Outcome: Cornyn and Paxton head to a runoff—no candidate cleared the 50% threshold.
• Memorable Moments:
  • Ken Paxton: “Texas is not for sale. The people of Texas made your voices heard. After all the personal attacks, which there were many, and after all the lies, you listened to what John Cornyn was selling and you weren't buying it.” (06:37, Ken Paxton)
  • John Cornyn: “I refuse to allow a flawed, self-centered and shameless candidate like Ken Paxton risk everything we've worked so hard to build...There is simply too much at stake in this midterm election for our state and for our country.” (07:20, John Cornyn)
• Next Steps: Runoff election set for May 26, expected to be "brutal."

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2. Senate Showdown: Kristi Noem under Fire (08:02–13:12)

• Context: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, grilled over Operation Metro Surge (immigration enforcement in Minnesota).
  • Public backlash and deadly confrontations have marked the operation, including the controversial killings of Renee Good and Alex Preddy—both activists.
• Major Lines of Questioning:
  • Democrats: Hammer Noem for her early public labeling of those killed as “domestic terrorists.”
    • Noem’s Defense: “We were relying in the hours after that incident that was so horrific on information we were getting from the ground.” (09:34, Kristi Noem)
    • Thom Tillis: “Do you want to apologize for that characterization that they were domestic terrorists?” (09:42, Sen. Thom Tillis)
  • Republicans: Also challenge Noem—particularly on leadership style and public trust.
    • Sen. Thom Tillis on Noem’s Book: Brings up a story from Noem’s own memoir, where she kills her 14-month-old dog, linking it to her leadership on deportation and decision-making.
      • Quote: “You decided to kill that dog because you had not invested the appropriate time in training. And then you have the audacity to go into a book and say, it's a leadership lesson about tough choices...You've demonstrated anything but [exceptional leadership].” (12:10, Sen. Thom Tillis)
  • Axios Report: Allegations that Noem blamed controversial messaging on White House aide Stephen Miller, which she denies.

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3. Escalating Iran Conflict: War, Messaging, and U.S. Losses (13:12–19:23)

• Current Situation:

  • The U.S. is being drawn further into a regional Middle East conflict.
  • Americans in 15+ countries directed to depart immediately.
  • Direct attacks: Iran strikes U.S. consulate in Dubai and embassy in Saudi Arabia. U.S. casualties reported.
  • Tension rises with death tolls: 787+ reported killed inside Iran, as Saudi Arabian air force considers strikes in retaliation.
  • Names released for the first four U.S. service personnel killed; more deaths anticipated.

• Public Sentiment:

  • CBS Poll: 62% of Americans say Trump administration has not clearly explained its objectives in Iran.

• Key Statements:

  • Secretary Marco Rubio (Homeland Security):
    • “Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics…Now is the time to go after them. The president made the decision to go after them…The world will be a safer place when these radical clerics no longer have access to these weapons.” (16:59, Secretary Marco Rubio)
    • Previous day: Rubio admits, “We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that would precipitate an attack against American forces. And we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties.” (17:49, Secretary Marco Rubio)
    • Clarification: “The President determined we were not going to get hit first. It's that simple, guys.” (19:04, Secretary Marco Rubio)
  • Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): Calls for wider U.S. involvement.
    • “President Trump, come up with a new operation called Semper Fi. Fly with Israel and go after Hezbollah who has American blood on its hands. Not only take the mothership of Iran down, also take the proxy of Hezbollah. Settle the score, even the account.” (20:02, Sen. Lindsey Graham)

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4. Virginia Immigration Killing and the ICE-Jurisdiction Battle (20:50–End)

• Incident: Illegal immigrant Abdul Jalo—already with 30+ arrests and a final order of removal—arrested in the stabbing of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax County, VA.
• Policy Clash: Governor Abigail Spanberger refuses to honor ICE detainer, insisting on a signed judicial warrant—a step not required under current federal law.
  • Governor’s Statement: “Governor Spamberger firmly believes that violent criminals who are in the United States illegally should be deported...DHS should request a signed judicial warrant to ensure this violent criminal is deported.” (Paraphrased from official statement)
• Federal Pushback:
  • Stephen Miller (DHS Adviser): “Federal judicial warrants are for arresting and charging people to stand trial for specific federal crimes before a judge and a jury. They have nothing to do with deportation. Thousands of criminals are removed every week through this system. In sanctuary cities and states, criminal aliens are simply set free to maim and murder.” (Paraphrased from statement posted to X)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Crockett on Election Uncertainty: "The Supreme Court also said that they are to separate any votes out that came in after 7pm what this means is that we will not know what votes are to be tallied from election Day out of Dallas County...In my opinion, will not know the election results overall tonight." (03:31)
• Paxton on Texas Politics: "Texas is not for sale...After all the personal attacks...you listened to what John Cornyn was selling and you weren't buying it." (06:37)
• Thom Tillis on Noem’s Leadership: "You decided to kill that dog because you had not invested the appropriate time in training...Those are bad decisions made in the heat of the moment, not unlike what happened up in Minneapolis." (12:10)
• Secretary Rubio on Iran: "Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics...Now is the time to go after them...The world will be a safer place when these radical clerics no longer have access to these weapons." (16:59)
• Lindsey Graham on U.S. Military Action: "President Trump, come up with a new operation called Semper Fi...Take the mothership of Iran down, also take the proxy of Hezbollah. Settle the score." (20:02)

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Timestamps for Reference

• Texas Democratic Primary Coverage: 00:33–05:53
• Texas Republican Primary Coverage: 05:54–08:02
• Kristi Noem’s Senate Testimony and Senate Judiciary Committee Reaction: 08:02–13:12
• Iran Conflict Escalation and Administration Messaging: 13:12–19:23
• Immigration Enforcement Standoff in Virginia: 20:50–End

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Overall Tone The episode is urgent and combative, rich in direct speech from principal players. Kelly anchors with clarity but moves quickly between high-impact stories, always with an eye on the political and real-world consequences for listeners.

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Useful For: This summary is ideal for those who missed the episode but need a sharp, clear understanding of rapidly shifting political races, legislative flashpoints, and foreign policy crises as they unfold, with the most important exchanges and statements included for context and impact.

Transcript

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[Megyn Kelly]

Good morning everyone. I'm Meghan Kelly. It's Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and this is your AM update. Texas voters casting their ballots in the U.S. senate primary on both sides of the aisle. Who carried the night? We'll have the details.

[Senator Thom Tillis]

We expect exceptional leadership and you've demonstrated anything but that.

[Megyn Kelly]

Secretary Kristi Noem faces friendly fire in a contentious Senate judiciary hear Let me

[Secretary Marco Rubio]

explain to you guys this in simple English, okay? Iran is run by lunatics. Religious fanatic lunatics.

[Megyn Kelly]

The conflict with Iran intensifies as new polling finds most Americans still do not understand our objectives and Virginia's Democrat governor refusing to cooperate with ICE in removing an illegal immigrant arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman to death after more than 30 prior arrests. All that and more coming up in just a moment. On your AM Update, Our sponsor, the Electronic Payments Coalition, says Washington politicians are always getting in your wallet and now they're messing with your credit card. They say your credit card and the security it offers are under attack and that Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall want to change the nation's payment system to benefit corporate megastores like Walmart and Target at the expense of expense of everyday Americans. Credit cards can keep your payments secure and provide rewards that families use to help make everyday purchases more affordable. The Electronic Payments Coalition says the Durbin Marshall mandates would let corporate megastores cut corners on credit card processing, routing transactions over cheaper, untested networks with weaker security and fewer protections. Find out [e-mail] and consider telling Congress to guard your card. Texas voters heading to the polls yesterday in a closely watched Senate primary, a race many see as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms, one that became the most expensive on record anywhere in the country, with more than 125 million spent on advertising. On the Democrat side, a sharp contrast in style and energy. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett leaning hard into identity politics and red meat messaging aimed at energizing the core Democrat base. State Representative James Talarico opting for softer rhetoric but with progressive policies underneath Crockett risking her safe, albeit drastically changed due to redistricting. House seat to run statewide. Talarico surging in the final weeks of the campaign, coming to Election day with a 10 point lead according to the Real Clear Politics polling average. The night ending with the race too close to call. Confusion in Dallas county over polling sites leading a judge to extend voting by two hours only for the Texas Supreme Court to then block that order. Jasmine Crockett addressing supporters last night, there

[Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett]

was a lot of confusion. Today we were able to keep the polls open, but I can tell you now that people have been disenfranchised. The reason that we knew that there were problems is because we were receiving the phone calls and the emails. The polls were supposed to stay open until 9, according to a court order. The Supreme Court just a few minutes ago just said shut it down. The Supreme Court also said that they are to separate any votes out that came in after 7pm what this means is that we will not know what votes are to be tallied from election Day out of Dallas County. For sure, we won't know that tonight. Knowing that Dallas county is a big dump of votes, we, in my opinion, will not know the election results overall tonight. We may have the early vote soon. If it comes in and I'm losing Dallas county, then, then we know kind of where this thing is going.

[Megyn Kelly]

NBC News's Steve Kornacki saying on his live stream earlier in the evening. Even if the rest of the vote in Dallas county came in, she would still be well short in Dallas of that margin that Talarico has built as that mess is sorted out. No Democrat victor is yet declared. Talarico speaking to his supporters last night.

[State Representative James Talarico]

Tonight, our campaign is shocking the nation. We are still waiting for, for an official call, but we are confident in this movement we've built together. Every, every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard. The voter suppression in my home county and in Congresswoman Crockett's home county underscores the gravity of this moment. This movement is about whether the people will hold the power in this state and in this country. Tonight, the people of our state gave this country a little bit of hope, and a little bit of hope is a dangerous thing.

[Megyn Kelly]

I want to thank y'.

[Senator Thom Tillis]

All.

[State Representative James Talarico]

Thank you for being here. Thank you for being in this fight. God bless y'.

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All.

[Megyn Kelly]

On the Republican side, a bitter showdown between incumbent Senator John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and and Congressman Wesley Hunt Cornyn, first elected to the US Senate in 2002, facing the most serious primary challenge of his career. Paxton entering Election day leading in several recent polls. Hunt holding steady a distant third. Senator Cornyn outspending his top competitor, Ken Paxton, 69 million to 4 million, reports the New York Times. And what did it get him? A runoff. With no candidate securing 50% plus one vote, Cornyn and Paxton now headed to a runoff contest. Paxton here speaking to supporters, together with

[Ken Paxton]

your support, we just sent a message loud and clear to Washington. We are not going to go quietly and we are not going to let you by the seat. Now let's talk about what happened. It was confirmed today that he received the most ad supported for an incumbent in a single primary in U.S. history. But we proved something they'll never stand, they'll never understand in Washington. Texas is not for sale. The people of Texas made your voices heard. After all the personal attacks, which there were many, and after all the lies, you listened to what John Cornyn was selling and you weren't buying it.

[Megyn Kelly]

Senator Cornyn with this message, I want

[John Cornyn]

to thank everybody who voted for me. And we now head into a 12 week primary runoff. Elections are about choices and the choice in the Republican race for the U.S. senate is Crystal clear. I refuse to allow a flawed, self centered and shameless candidate like Ken Paxton risk everything we've worked so hard to build over these many years. There is simply too much at stake in this midterm election for our state and for our country. The final two years of President's President Trump's agenda hangs in the balance.

[Megyn Kelly]

That runoff election set for May 26, and it is expected to be brutal. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, taking heat from both sides of the aisle. Democrats largely focused on Secretary Noem's role in Operation Metro Surge, the federal government's immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota's Twin Cities, deploying thousands of agents to target illegal immigrants. The operation drawing intense public backlash with highly organized activists tracking federal agents through the city, confronting officers during enforcement activities and blowing whistles to harass the officers and warn potential targets of the Fed's presence. They helped a lot of child molesters cool. Some of those confrontations turning deadly. Two agitators, Renee Good and Alex Preddy, shot and killed by federal officers in separate incidents earlier this year after inserting themselves into ongoing law enforcement operations in the immediate aftermath. Secretary Noem publicly describing both incidents as acts of domestic terrorism during yesterday's hearing. Democrats repeatedly pressing the secretary on that characterization here. Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Peter Welsh of Vermont and Adam Schiff of California, do you retract

[John Cornyn]

these statements identifying these individuals as domestic terrors?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

We're relying on reports from the ground and from agents that are there and working to be transparent.

[Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett]

Do you have anything you want to

[Megyn Kelly]

say to Alex Preddy's parents?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

We were relying in the hours after that incident that was so horrific on information we were getting from the ground.

[Senator Thom Tillis]

One question. Do you want to apologize for that characterization that they were domestic terrorists?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

I will continue every day to get up and to work hard to give everybody factual information and do all that I can to portray it.

[Senator Thom Tillis]

How do you imagine you're going to gain the trust of the American people if you're pushing out false information about the shooting of American citizens?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

I work every day to get factual information to the American people.

[Senator Thom Tillis]

And when you didn't on the day that Alex Preddy was shot, and you certainly didn't on the day Renee Good was shot, you weren't getting out good information. You were making a spurious claim that that has caused endless injury to the victims families.

[Megyn Kelly]

Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana pressing the Secretary on reports of behind the scenes tension inside the administration following those deadly encounters in January. Axios reporting that a blame game had erupted inside Team Trump over the early public messaging. Specifically DHS's initial claim that Preddy had been seeking to massacre law enforcement. The report quoting Secretary Noem telling a source, quote, everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the President and Stephen Miller.

[State Representative James Talarico]

What got my attention was that you, you blame Those statements on Mr. Stephen Miller at the White House, did you not?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

No, sir, I did not. And in fact, where you're seeing that is in a news article of anonymous sources. And anonymous sources say a lot of things, but it is. I have never said that at all.

[State Representative James Talarico]

Well, here's what you said on the record. I'm gonna read your words, quote, everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the President and Stephen.

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

Sir, where did you see me say that at? You read that in a news article with no sources related to the record

[State Representative James Talarico]

on January 27th of 2026. Did you? Did I read your words accurate?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

I enjoy working with the President and with Stephen Miller. And that day we were working to get as much information to the American people as possible. That is what we'll continue to do, and as that happens, we'll go forward.

[State Representative James Talarico]

Do you think it was fair to blame Mr. Miller?

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

Sir, I did not do that.

[Megyn Kelly]

One of the more tense moments from the hearing coming from another Republican, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who brought up the story of Noem's puppy, Cricket, from her book.

[Senator Thom Tillis]

So why am I disappointed with Secretary Noem? We're beginning to get the American people to think that deporting people is wrong. It's the exact opposite. The way you're going about deporting them is wrong. Now, Secretary, I read your book last week. Some of it distresses me. The passage where you talk about killing a dog that was 14 months old. You should know that if you're going out to a hunting lodge and you're putting pheasants out and you're putting dogs out, you don't take a puppy out there. You decided to kill that dog because you had not invested the appropriate time in training. And then you have the audacity to go into a book and say, it's a leadership lesson about tough choices. Those are bad decisions made in the heat of the moment, not unlike what happened up in Minneapolis. I expect we're an exceptional nation, and one of the reasons we're exceptional is we expect exceptional leadership. And you've demonstrated anything but that.

[Megyn Kelly]

Senator Tillis, who did not give Secretary Noem the chance to answer, is retiring at the end of his term in 2027. Coming up, the conflict with Iran expands across the region. As new polling indicates, most Americans are not satisfied with the Trump administration's explanations as to why, what we're doing there. And after that brutal bus stop killing we told you about yesterday on AM Update, a standoff between Virginia's governor and federal immigration officials. You will not believe what Abigail is doing now. Are you numb to it yet? This wild ride of life we've lived lately, AI coming for our jobs, geopolitical changes reshaping alliances, and the market bouncing around like a yo yo. It's no wonder so many are hunkering down, saving more, looking for smart ways to protect their families and our futures. One thing people overlook, life insurance. And here's the part most people don't realize. It's often a lot more affordable than you think. In fact, the younger and healthier you are, the lower your rate. Wait 10 years and you could be paying double. That's why I want to tell you about select quote. They take the guesswork out of finding the right policy. A licensed agent does the shopping for you. Comparing plans from top rated insurers to match your health, your lifestyle and your budget. They work for you for free. Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for you for less and save more than [e-mail] Megan save more than 50% on term life [e-mail] Megan today to get started, the conflict with Iran now widening across the region, raising new concerns about the risk of the US Being pulled into a broader Middle east war. The State Department now urging Americans in more than a dozen Middle east countries to depart asap. Any US Citizens in Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen urged to leave, quote, due to serious safety risks. Retaliatory attacks from Iran hitting several US Targets, including a strike yesterday on the US Consulate in Dubai. Officials saying no one was injured and the fire was quickly contained. On Monday, Iranian drones striking the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Other civilian targets in Saudi Arabia also struck by the Iranian military. Fox News reporting Saudi Arabia is getting very close to allowing its own air force to strike inside Iran. In response, sources inside Iran reporting at least 787have been killed so far in the ongoing operation, though some say those numbers go much higher. The Pentagon releasing the names of the first four U.S. soldiers killed in action. Captain Cody A. Cork, age 35, of Winter Haven, Florida Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tejens, age 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, age 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota and Sergeant Declan J. Cody, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa. Two other service members killed in the strike, their names set to be released 24 hours after their families are notified. More than four days after the start of the conflict, new polling suggesting many Americans are still unclear on the administration's objectives. A CBS survey released yesterday finding 62% say the Trump administration has not clearly explained its goals, while 38% say it has. After days of muddled messaging, a visibly frustrated Secretary Rubio yesterday spelling it out to reporters on the Hill.

[Secretary Marco Rubio]

Let me explain to you guys this in simple English, okay? Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics. They have an ambition to have nuclear weapons. They intend to develop those nuclear weapons behind a program of missiles and drones and terrorism that the world will not be able to touch them for fear of those things. And this is the weakest they've ever been. Now is the time to go after them. The president made the decision to go after them. Take away their missiles, take away their Navy, take away their drones, take away their ability to make those things so that they can never have a nuclear weapon. That's why the president made this decision. It was the right decision. And the world will be a safer place to when these radical clerics no longer have access to these weapons.

[Megyn Kelly]

Secretary Rubio clearly on the defensive after his statement the day before admitting the reason we attacked Iran was because of Israel. Here's the Secretary on Monday stating why we attacked.

[Secretary Marco Rubio]

It was abundantly clear that if Iran came under attack by anyone, the United States or Israel or anyone, they were going to respond and respond against the United States. We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces. And we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties. There absolutely was an imminent threat. And the imminent threat was that we knew that if Iran was attacked and we believed they would be attacked, that they would immediately come after us.

[Megyn Kelly]

A reporter then asked the obvious follow up. Are you saying the US Was forced

[Secretary Kristi Noem]

to strike because of an impending Israeli action?

[Megyn Kelly]

Secretary Rubio first says that no matter what, quote, ultimately this operation had to happen. He then says, quote, obviously we were aware of Israeli intentions and understood what that would mean for us. The remarks blew up with lawmakers and the press all taking the words for their clear meaning. We did it because Israel was going to attack with or without us. We anticipated a retaliatory response by the Iranians against us and we preferred to hit them first. Left unsaid was why we didn't just tell the Israelis. Don't. By Tuesday, Mr. Rubio was suggesting he'd been taken out of context.

[Secretary Marco Rubio]

I was asked a very specific question so you guys can misrepresent it, but I was asked a very specific question yesterday. The bottom line is this. We, the President determined we were not going to get hit first. It's that simple, guys. We are not going to put Americans troops in harm's way. If you tell the President of the United States that if we don't go for first, we're going to have more people killed and more people injured. The President's going to go first.

[Megyn Kelly]

So when he said on Monday that we knew there was going to be Israeli action which would precipitate an attack against American forces, so we felt we had to act. What he really meant was we knew there was going to be Israeli action which would precipitate an attack against American forces. So we felt we had to act yesterday. Israel expanding its military campaign, sending ground troops into southern Lebanon as it exchanges strikes with the Iranian backed militant group Hezbollah, which has been launching attacks from across the Lebanese border. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, seeing the expansion of the war as an opportunity for more US Involvement.

[Senator Lindsey Graham]

One thing to President Trump in case you're watching. In 1983, Ronald Reagan sent Marines and sailors to try to police and deal with the Lebanese civil war. They were at the end of the Runway. Hezbollah attacked the Marine barracks, killed 220 Marines, 18 settlers and wounded 100 others. So I'm calling on President Trump today. Join Israel to attack Hezbollah, avenge the Marines. President Trump come up with a new operation called Semper Fi. Fly with Israel and go after Hezbollah who has American blood on its hands. Not only take the mothership of Iran down, also take the proxy of Hezbollah. Settle the score, even the account Democrat

[Megyn Kelly]

Virginia Governor Abigail Spamberger Abigail refusing to honor an ICE detainer in the case of that illegal immigrant we told you about yesterday. Accused of fatally stabbing 41 year old bus passenger Stephanie Minter Abdul Jalo, who police say exited a bus with Minter shortly before she was found stabbed to death at a Fairfax county bus stop. Arrested more than 30 times since illegally entering the US from Sierra Leone in 2012, his rap sheet including charges of rape, malicious wounding, assault, drug possession, identity theft and larceny. With prosecutors dropping many of the cases, that would be bad enough, but this guy is also an illegal immigrant. An immigration judge issuing a final order of removal for Jalo in 2020. Yet protected by sanctuary city laws in Fairfax County, Jallo remained mostly free until his arrest in Minter's death, only serving time for one incident. Jallo now in custody without bail. His next hearing set for mid May. ICE now requesting notification before Jallo is released again from custody, a standard process in which federal agents take custody of an arrested illegal from a jail rather than allowing release back into the community after the criminal case concludes or once they bail out. Sanctuary jurisdictions like Fairfax county bar that kind of cooperation with the feds. Governor Spanberger's office releasing a statement reading in part, quote, governor Spamberger firmly believes that violent criminals who are in the United States illegally should be deported by immigration enforcement. DHS should request a signed judicial warrant to ensure this violent criminal is deported. But ICE needs only an administrative warrant issued by DHS to arrest a detainee and to request custody transfers from local jails. That's because immigration enforcement happens under Article 2 of the US Constitution within the executive branch. This new requirement that ICE would also have to go to a federal district court and get a federal arrest warrant from an Article 3 judge is made up by those trying to hassle ICE like Abigail. Governor Spamberger's position would require federal officials to clear that added legal threshold before taking custody of a criminal illegal alien. The Trump administration sharply criticizing the governor's response. Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller posting to X Federal judicial warrants are for arresting and charging people to stand trial for specific federal crimes before a judge and a jury. They have nothing to do with deportation. Thousands of criminals are removed every week through this system. In sanctuary cities and states, criminal aliens are simply set free to maim and murder. And that'll do it for your AM Update. I'm Megyn Kelly. Join me back here for the MK show live on SiriusXM's the Megyn Kelly Channel 111 at noon east on YouTube.com megankelly and on all podcast platforms.

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