The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 2/13/2026

Host: Emily Jasinsky (substituting for Megyn Kelly)
Episode Theme:
A rapid-fire update on major political, legal, and security stories: the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, a heated Senate hearing featuring MN Attorney General Keith Ellison, developments in the Nancy Guthrie missing person case, and unraveling the El Paso airspace laser incident.

1. End of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

Overview

Tom Homan, Border Czar, announces the drawdown of federal immigration enforcement officers in the Twin Cities, citing improved cooperation with local authorities—though local leaders push back on that narrative.

Key Points

• Drawdown Details: Roughly 2,000 federal officers are pulling back from field operations.
• Cooperation as a Reason: Homan asserts “newly forged cooperation agreements” now enable ICE to safely take custody of criminal illegal aliens directly from local jails, without large-scale surges.
• Local Pushback: Both Governor Tim Walz and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deny there’s been any official policy shift.

In Homan’s Words

“We now have the ability to arrest criminal aliens in the safety and security of jails throughout the state at the time they're being released. Like we've done in other states... We worked on a strategic plan to reassign officers in those key locations.”
— Tom Homan (03:21)

• Not a Full Retreat: ICE will retain a presence through Quick Response Forces (QRFs) in Minnesota to respond quickly to unrest, as anti-ICE activist networks have previously disrupted operations.
• Tangible Results: Homan reports, “ICE locating 3,364 missing unaccompanied alien children and arresting more than 4,000 criminal illegal aliens, including violent offenders, sex offenders and gang members.” (06:37)
• Appreciation for Law Enforcement: Homan thanks local law authorities and officials for increased support (05:45).

Notable Moment

“I have also received commitments from state and local law enforcement that they will respond if federal law enforcement is being impeded or assaulted. They will shut down unlawful agitator activity, including arresting agitators involved...”
— Tom Homan (05:45)

Reactions

• Governor Tim Walz:
  He refuses to “spike the football,” expressing frustration with federal tactics:

  “You're not going to hear me express any gratitude for the people who caused this unnecessary, unwarranted and in many cases unconstitutional assault on our state in America.”
  — Tim Walz, recounted by Emily Jasinsky (06:59)

2. Senate Homeland Security Hearing: Immigration Flashpoints

Panel Lineup

• Minnesota officials, including AG Keith Ellison
• Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons
• CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott

Notable Exchanges

Senator Alyssa Slotkin vs. Tom Homan

• Slotkin worries about ICE officers being used at polling stations; Homan unequivocally denies POTUS has authority or reason for such orders.

  “There's no reason for us to play.”
  — Tom Homan (08:24)

Senator Rand Paul & Keith Ellison

• Paul presses Ellison on whether local officials will aid ICE.

  “If ICE called the local Minneapolis police and said, we want to arrest this person, will the Minneapolis police help ICE to arrest a person?”
  — Senator Rand Paul (09:53)

  • Ellison responds, “I think so, yes.” (10:10)

Senator Bernie Moreno v. Keith Ellison

• Moreno tries (unsuccessfully) to get a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on deporting people in the U.S. illegally.
  • Ellison hedges, indicating the process depends on due process and asylum claims.

  “My simple answer is, sir, it depends.”
  — Keith Ellison (10:48)

  • They get lost in distinctions between civil and criminal law:

  “Because immigration is essentially civil and breaking into my home is a criminal matter.”
  — Keith Ellison (11:00)

Senator Josh Hawley's Confrontation

• Hawley interrogates Ellison about fraud in the ‘Feeding Our Future’ program, accuses him of enabling fraud for campaign cash.

  “Are you the attorney general of the state of Minnesota? Yes or no?”
  — Senator Josh Hawley (11:40)

  • "Let's try another question. Are you familiar with the $9 billion in historic fraud out of your state...?”
  • “Well, I should call you prisoner because you ought to be in jail.” (12:38)
  • Ellison parries as best he can against increasingly sharp acid from Hawley:

  “That's a false statement.”
  — Keith Ellison (12:24)

Most Heated Moment

“Well, I should call you prisoner because you ought to be in jail.”
— Senator Josh Hawley (12:38)

3. True Crime Update: The Search for Nancy Guthrie (Tucson, AZ)

Status

• 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is still missing.

Investigative Developments

• Pima County Sheriff asks public for any surveillance footage from Jan 1 – Feb 2.
• Phil Holloway (MK True Crime host) explains:
  • Investigators are checking for delivery drivers and foot traffic; possible focus on Guthrie’s family home, as neighbors suspect something local.

“They [neighbors] did express some specific opinions about the case and about the neighbors... a lot of them believe that there is a direct connection between that house and the crime scene.”
— Phil Holloway (15:21)

4. El Paso Airspace Shutdown Mystery: Lasers and Drones

What Happened?

• FAA abruptly closed airspace over El Paso and nearby Santa Teresa, NM (Feb 11), citing “special security reasons.”
• The closure lasted several hours and created alarm.
• New York Times Reporting: The real reason: CBP deployed a high-energy Pentagon-supplied laser weapon to neutralize what was believed to be a cartel drone, but it was actually a party balloon.
• The FAA was not given proper notice, leading to safety concerns for commercial aircraft.

Wider Concerns

• Fort Bliss has run counter-drone operations for years; cartel drone incursions are an ongoing problem at the southern border.
• Pentagon and FAA to meet Feb 20 to discuss laser weapons’ risks near civilian airspace.
• TX Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn call for a classified briefing.

5. Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• [03:21] Tom Homan: “We now have the ability to arrest criminal aliens in the safety and security of jails throughout the state at the time they're being released.”
• [05:45] Tom Homan: “I have also received commitments from state and local law enforcement that they will respond if federal law enforcement is being impeded or assaulted...”
• [06:59] Tim Walz (quoted): “You're not going to hear me express any gratitude for the people who caused this unnecessary, unwarranted... assault on our state in America.”
• [10:48] Keith Ellison: “My simple answer is, sir, it depends.”
• [11:40–12:38] Senator Josh Hawley: “Are you the attorney general... Well, I should call you prisoner because you ought to be in jail.”
• [15:21] Phil Holloway: “A lot of them believe that there is a direct connection between that house and the crime scene.”
• [16:14] Emily Jasinsky: “New reporting shedding light on what actually triggered Wednesday's brief shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas… CBP officials believed they were firing at a cartel drone, but sources saying it turned out to be a party balloon.”

6. Tone & Language

• Direct, no-nonsense style from all parties.
• Politically charged, especially in the Senate hearing segment (confrontational, combative).
• Law enforcement and public safety repeatedly emphasized as justification for recent federal actions.

7. Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp Start | Notable Content | |----------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | End of Operation Metro Surge | 00:44 | Homan’s announcement, local dispute over cooperation, summary of surge results | | ICE tactics, local response, QRFs | 03:21 | Homan details new local cooperation, future ICE response presence | | Senate Homeland Security Hearings | 07:28 | Heated questioning: Slotkin, Paul, Moreno, Hawley vs. Ellison | | True Crime: Nancy Guthrie Missing | 14:09 | Investigative updates, neighbor theories, Phil Holloway’s commentary | | El Paso Airspace Laser Shutdown | 16:14 | FAA closure, mistaken laser deployment, TX senators demand answers |

For More

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