Potential U.S. Military Action Against Cuba, Sen. Cassidy Loses, Missing Congressman: AM Update 5/18

Summary

The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 5/18 (May 18, 2026)

Theme:
A rapid-fire roundup of the latest U.S. political developments, including potential U.S. military action against Cuba, Senator Bill Cassidy’s primary defeat, the mysterious absence of a New Jersey congressman, and the result of Harvey Weinstein’s latest New York trial.

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1. Potential U.S. Military Action Against Cuba

Key Points

• Escalating U.S. Pressure: The Trump administration intensifies its campaign against Cuba’s communist regime via sanctions, surveillance, legal actions, and media messaging. President Trump has openly discussed potential U.S. intervention in Cuba.
• Media “Pretext” Concerns: Axios releases a report, based on “classified intelligence,” alleging Cuba received over 300 military drones from Iran and Russia, raising fears (though not claims of an imminent attack) that these could target U.S. assets or nearby territory (Key West, FL).
• Criticism of Narrative:
  • Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on social media:

    “No country in the current economic and military situation that Cuba is in would ever preemptively strike a superpower like the US. This is just propaganda to build a case for an invasion of Cuba.” (05:13)

  • Cuba’s foreign minister on X:

    “The US Government builds day after day a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression… Cuba neither threatens nor desires war.” (05:45)

• Crisis Inside Cuba: Severe blackouts and protests plague the island amid shortages, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and economic mismanagement.
• CIA Warning: CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivers a direct warning in Havana, demanding an end to Chinese and Russian intelligence operations on Cuban soil (08:00).
• Legal Pressure: DOJ reportedly preparing to indict former leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of “Brothers to the Rescue” planes, a move likened to Trump’s previous use of legal mechanisms to justify foreign intervention.
• U.S. Plans Remain Vague: Secretary of State Marco Rubio refuses to reveal specifics:

  “I wouldn't tell you exactly what our plan is because I don't want them to know what our plan is. But our plan for Cuba is a prosperous future…not to have a failed state 90 miles from our shores.” (08:26)

Notable Quote:

• President Trump (March 2026):

  “I think I could do anything I want with it [Cuba]. You want to know the truth? They're very weakened nation right now.” (03:10)

Timestamps:

• 00:37 – Rubio on “prosperous future” for Cuba
• 03:10 – Trump muses about “taking” Cuba
• 05:13 – Democrat Senator Gallego calls report “propaganda”
• 08:17 – Rubio refuses to reveal U.S. plan

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2. Senator Bill Cassidy Loses GOP Primary

Key Points

• Primary Loss: Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), one of the Republicans who voted to convict Trump in 2021, comes third in the Louisiana GOP primary, losing renomination.
• Trump's Influence: Trump’s personal targeting (including calling Cassidy a “disloyal disaster” and “sleazebag”) credited for Cassidy’s defeat.

  “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of legend and it’s nice to see that his political career is over.” – President Trump (11:00)

• Cassidy’s Response:

  “You don't pout, you don’t whine, you don’t claim the election was stolen... You thank the voters...” (10:48)

• Wider “Revenge” Narrative: Cassidy is the first GOP senator to lose renomination since 2012; Trump’s effort to purge critics continues—with mention of other Trump-opposed GOP targets (e.g., Thomas Massie facing a Trump-backed challenge).
• Runoff Set: Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to the June 27 runoff; Letlow thanks Trump for her lead:

  “I want to say thank you to a very special man…President Donald Trump.” (11:23)

Notable Quotes:

• Cassidy:

  “When you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to. But you don't pout, you don't whine, you don't claim the election was stolen...” (10:48)

Timestamps:

• 10:48 – Cassidy’s concession
• 11:23 – Letlow’s victory speech

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3. Missing New Jersey Congressman – Thomas Kean Jr.

Key Points

• Disappearance: Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ) has missed all House votes since March 5. No public appearances, raising speculation about his medical condition.
• Family and Staff Respond:
  • Statement attributes absence to “personal medical issues;” no details given.
  • Chief of staff: “There’s no cameras where Tom is now.” (15:57)
  • Former Gov. Tom Kean Sr.: “It took a real illness to knock him out. This won’t linger…they all agree he’s going to be fine.” (16:13)
• Leadership Weighs In:
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson:

    “He [Kane] called me and we had a … very positive conversation. He sounded great. He said … he’ll be back as soon as possible.” (16:34)

• No Immediate Return: Kane cancels a planned appearance for May 28; only GOP candidate for June 2 primary.

Notable Quotes:

• Staff:

  “There’s no cameras where Tom is now.” (15:57)

• Tom Kean Sr.:

  “It took a real illness to knock him out. This won’t linger…” (16:13)

Timestamps:

• 15:57 – Pressed on Kean’s absence
• 16:22 – Speaker Johnson on Kean

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4. Harvey Weinstein's Manhattan Trial Ends in Mistrial

Key Points

• Third Trial, No Verdict: Jury deadlocks (after over two days’ deliberation) on rape charges stemming from then-aspiring actress Jessica Mann’s allegations. Out of 12 jurors, nine voted “not guilty,” all the “guilty” votes were men (20:50).
• Case Background: Previous New York conviction was overturned due to improper inclusion of unrelated testimony. Jurors convicted on one other charge, but keep deadlocking on Mann’s count.
• Testimony:
  • Jessica Mann described a complex, sometimes consensual relationship with Weinstein, but testified to a rape involving Weinstein injecting himself with a performance drug.
  • Phone notes by Mann after the alleged assault did not mention rape or name Weinstein, and were scrutinized during the trial.
• Uncertainty Ahead: DA Alvin Bragg to consult with Mann about future prosecutorial steps; Weinstein remains in custody, still faces other charges and appeals.
• Juror Reactions:

  “We feel kind of upset that we couldn’t come up with a verdict.” (20:53)
  “There was a lot of contradictions in her statements. A lot of people felt she had incredible memory...for prosecution, but...forgot a lot of things for the defense.” (21:01)

• Defense Reaction:

  “There’s an entire legal knot that needs to be untangled…” – Weinstein attorney Mark Agnifilo (21:34)

Notable Quotes:

• Juror:

  “I think the general consensus is... there was a lot of contradictions in her statements...” (21:01)

Timestamps:

• 20:47 – Jury breakdown of votes
• 21:34 – Defense attorney on legal uncertainty

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Summary Table of Key Segments

| Segment | Key Timestamp | Speaker Highlights | |---------------------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | U.S.-Cuba Tensions & Pretext Debate | 00:37–08:26 | Rubio, Trump, Gallego, Cuban officials, Kelly | | Cassidy Primary Loss & Fallout | 10:48–11:56 | Cassidy, Trump, Letlow, Kelly | | Rep. Kean Jr. Missing | 15:57–17:12 | Kean staff, Kean Sr., Speaker Johnson | | Weinstein Mistrial | 20:47–21:49 | Jurors, Mann, Defense attorney, Kelly |

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Memorable Moments & Final Thoughts

• The Cuba Segment is dominated by skepticism (on both left and right) that Cuba poses an imminent threat, but concern that the administration’s media apparatus is laying groundwork for intervention.
• The Cassidy Segment sharply outlines how Trump’s grip on the GOP persists, with opponents quickly sidelined.
• The Kean Mystery is treated with both official assurances and ongoing public suspicion.
• The Weinstein Trial underscores ongoing struggles in prosecuting high-profile sexual assault cases and the difficulty in convincing juries given complicated victim dynamics and past relationships.

Tone:
Megyn Kelly’s delivery is brisk, detailed, and pointed, striking a balance between skeptical analysis and factual reporting, with regular inclusion of direct quotes and social media reactions.

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This summary reflects all major developments and conversations from the May 18, 2026 AM Update episode, ensuring you don’t miss the news, the controversy, or the personalities that shape it.

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[Marco Rubio]

I wouldn't tell you exactly what our plan is because I don't want them to know what our plan is. But our plan for Cuba is a prosperous future.

[Megyn Kelly]

New pressure on Cuba's communist regime as US Officials, seemingly in partnership with a corporate media outlet, introduce a curious new pretext for potential military action.

[Bill Cassidy]

When you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to.

[Megyn Kelly]

President Trump notching another revenge win as one of Senate Republicans who voted to convict him in the 2021 impeachment trial. And a thorn in the side of the Maha movement loses his primary. A New Jersey congressman has not been seen publicly in more than two months due to some mysterious illness, allegedly with no official word on where he is. And Harvey Weinstein's third New York sex crimes trial ends again in a mistrial. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AAM update. Feeling sluggish, bloated? Not quite like yourself. Life constantly bombards us with silent threats, processed foods, artificial light, non stop stress, all of which can disrupt gut health, drain energy and weaken immune health. When that happens, it's not that your body is broken, it's that it might be missing the right inputs. That's why I want to tell you about Amra Colostrum. It's packed with more than 400 bioactive nutrients that they say can work at a foundational level to fortify gut health, support immune health, fuel recovery, and promote whole body vitality. Strong gut integrity can support metabolism, skin and hair health, and even performance and recovery. Which is why Colostrum has long been valued by some elite athletes as well. If you are looking to take back control of your health from the inside out, consider Armor and they have a special deal for you right now. Go to armor.commegan a r m r a.commegan or just enter Megan. When you, when you check out, to get 30% off your first subscription order. That's armra.com/megyn. The Trump administration escalating its pressure campaign against Cuba's communist regime, using sanctions, surveillance, legal action and public warnings to push Havana toward major political and economic change. President Trump has been signaling for months that Cuba could become a major focus of US Action in March, openly floating the possibility of direct American involvement.

[Donald Trump]

It's a failed nation. They have no money, they have no oil, they have no nothing. They have nice land, they have nice landscape. You know, it's a beautiful island. But I think Cuba sees the end. You know, all my life I've been hearing about the United States and Cuba. When will the United States do it? I do believe I'll be the honor of having the honor of taking Cuba. That'd be a good honor. That's a big honor, taking Cuba. Taking Cuba in some form. Yeah, taking Cuba. I mean, whether I free it, take it. I think I could do anything I want with it. You want to know the truth? They're very weakened nation right now. They were for a long time.

[Megyn Kelly]

And now Axios out with a new report that could signal the convoluted way the US plans to justify taking military action. Axios, which has been repeatedly used by the Trump administration to front reporting on, for example, the Iran war and its imminent end that turns out not to be true. Reportedly viewing classified intelligence showing Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Iran and Russia and is discussing how they could be used against US targets, including the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida, just 90 miles from Cuba. US officials telling Axios they do not believe Cuba is preparing an imminent attack, but say the drone buildup combined with the presence of Iranian military advisors in Havana is changing the way Washington views the threat from the island. Axios conceding, quote, the intelligence could become a pretext for US Military action. US Senator from Arizona Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, reacting to the reporting on social media, writing, quote, no country in the current economic and military situation that Cuba is in would ever preemptively strike a superpower like the US this is just propaganda to build a case for an invasion of Cuba. Last night, Cuba's foreign minister pushing back on the Axios report, writing on X without any legitimate excuse whatsoever. The US Government builds day after day a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression. The Post continuing, quote, specific media outlets play along promoting slanders and leaking insinuations from the US Government itself. Cuba neither threatens nor desires war. The Axios report Coming as the Communist government faces one of its most serious internal crises since taking power in 1959. US sanctions, the Trump administration's oil blockade and decades of economic mismanagement now coming to a head on the island, leaving Cuba dangerously short on fuel and power, leading to widespread blackouts and frequent protests from the Cuban people. Last Thursday, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, traveling to Cuba for an unusually public warning to the regime, reportedly telling Cuban officials in a bilateral meeting that the island can no longer be used as an alleged staging ground for America's enemies, namely China and Russia. Ratcliffe demanding the regime shut down Chinese and Russian intelligence stations on the island, outposts US Officials say are used by the adversarial nations to capture US Communications. Cuban officials saying they used the meeting to argue that they pose no threat to the United States as the island faces crippling repercussions from the US Oil embargo. The pressure campaign also going legal, with the DOJ reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro, possibly on charges over Cuba's downing of planes run by a humanitarian aid group 30 years ago. Castro was serving as Cuba's defense minister in 1996 when the Cuban military fired on two small aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue, a Miami based group that searched for Cuban refugees stranded at sea. The planes went down over the waters between Cuba and Florida, killing all four men on board, three US Citizens and one legal permanent resident. Havana defended the attack by claiming the aircraft had entered Cuban airspace, a claim later rejected by international aviation authorities. The looming indictment is not particularly subtle in its warning for Cuban officials. Earlier this year, the Trump administration using a federal indictment against former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as the legal justification for the January raid that removed him from power. However, the impending Castro indictment dates back to an event more than 30 years ago, as opposed to the Maduro indictment, which was handed down in 2020 and outlined decades of drug related crimes. Castro also left power in 2021. Last Thursday, NBC questioning Secretary of State Marco Rubio on whether the administration has a plan for what comes next in Cuba.

[Bill Cassidy]

But is there still a plan for changing Cuba?

[Marco Rubio]

Sure. I mean, look, the change in Cuba is their economy doesn't function. It's not a functional economy.

[Bill Cassidy]

No, I get that. But what is the U.S. plan, though? Understand the U.S. plan.

[Marco Rubio]

Well, I wouldn't tell you exactly what our plan is because I don't want them. Our plan is. But our plan for Cuba is a prosperous future that's what we want. It's in our national interest and to have a prosperous Cuba, not to have a failed state 90 miles from our shores.

[Megyn Kelly]

U.S. senator Bill Cassidy's vote to convict President Trump five years ago on impeachment charges now one of the things leading to his primary defeat Saturday night. The two term Louisiana Republican losing the GOP primary after the president personally targeted him for defeat. Trump endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow finishing first in the race. Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming in second, Cassidy coming in third. Letlow taking in about 45% of the vote, Fleming capturing about 28, Cassidy 25, with no candidate surpassing 50%. The top two will advance now to a runoff next month, the loss making Senator Cassidy the first GOP senator to lose renomination since 2012. Mr. Cassidy one of just seven Senate Republicans to vote to convict President Trump after January 6, 2021, putting him in President Trump's crosshairs since Mr. Trump returned to office. Senator Cassidy largely backing his agenda, voting to confirm several of his nominees, including HHS Secretary rfkj, despite significant reservations. But more recently, the senator drawing anger from the MAHA wing of the party. Cassidy, a medical doctor and chairman of the Senate Health, Education, labor and Pensions Committee, coming under fire from Kennedy allies who blame him for blocking a committee vote on Dr. Casey means nomination for Surgeon general. The senator also remaining publicly skeptical of Secretary Kennedy's push to revamp the federal vaccine recommendations. President Trump slamming Senator Cassidy on the morning of the primary, writing on Truth Social quote, senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is a disloyal disaster. Bill Cassidy is a sleazebag, a terrible guy who is bad for Louisiana. And the president following up after the results were in quote, his disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of legend and it's nice to see that his political career is over. Senator Cassidy taking a thinly veiled swipe at the president in his concession speech.

[Bill Cassidy]

I have had the privilege of representing the state of Louisiana for 12 years. I've been able to participate in democracy. And when you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to. But you don't pout, you don't whine, you don't claim the election was stolen. You don't manufacture some excuse. You thank the voters for the privilege of representing the state or the country for as long as you've had that privilege.

[Juror]

Privilege.

[Bill Cassidy]

And that's what I'm doing right now.

[Megyn Kelly]

Congresswoman Letlo addressing her supporters after Saturday's win.

[Julia Letlow]

I am so excited and most importantly, I want to say thank you to a very special man who you all know the best president this country has ever had, President Donald Trump. When he endorsed me in January, I knew this was going to be a tough race. But tonight, Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.

[Megyn Kelly]

The runoff set for June 27th. Senator Cassidy's defeat marking another win in President Trump's effort to punish Republicans who have crossed him earlier this month. AM UPDATE Reporting on the president's successful effort to oust Indiana state lawmakers who defied Mr. Trump's demands to redraw the state's congressional districts. The next test set for tomorrow. Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, one of President Trump's fiercest Republican critics in the House, facing a Trump backed primary challenge, one also pushed by pro Israel groups who have been pouring money into defeating Massie over his non interventionalism and his objection to US Aid going to foreign nations, including Israel. Coming up, a New Jersey congressman missed months of votes, disappears from public view and now cancels a scheduled appearance as questions grow over where the heck he is. And a Manhattan jury deadlocks again in Harvey Weinstein's latest rape trial. What does it mean for the convicted felon? Time for some life talk. You probably have life insurance, but you might be paying too much for too little coverage. And did you know if you get it through your employer and you're laid off, you could lose your coverage? Scary to think about, but simple to fix. Thanks to SELECTquote. For over 40 years, SELECTquote has been one of the most trusted insurance brokers, helping more than 2 million Americans secure over $700 billion in coverage. Unlike one size fits all life insurance companies, SelectQuote's licensed agents work for you for free. In as little as 15 minutes, they will compare policies from top rated carriers to find the best fit for your health and budget. Head to selectquote.com and a licensed agent will find the right policy for you, 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 father of missing US Congressman Thomas Kane Jr. Of New Jersey, speaking out to CNN in an effort to calm concerns about his son's absence from the public eye. But his comments only adding to the mystery, 57 year old Congressman Kaine, a Republican representing New Jersey's 7th district has not cast a vote since March 5th, missing dozens in the weeks since. On April 27th, a statement posted to the congressman's X account reading, quote, I want to thank my constituents and colleagues for their patience as I address personal medical issues. My doctors continue to assure me that my recovery will be complete and that I will be back to the job I love very soon. I expect to return to a full schedule and be at 100%. Mr. Cain's social media accounts regularly posting updates regarding District business, though no new photos of the congressman have been released. The New York Times pressing Cain's chief of staff, Dan Scharffenberger, on why the congressman has not been seen publicly in either his district or D.C. scharffenberger saying, quote, he's dealing with a personal health condition and he'll be back soon. But when asked why no one has seen Cain, Scharffenberger offering a line that did little to quiet the questions, saying, quote, there's no cameras where Tom is now. Cain's father, former New Jersey Governor Tom Kaine Sr. Is also attempting to offer assurances without providing specifics. Kaine Sr. Telling CNN his son is recovering from a serious, albeit temporary, illness. Quote, he's hopefully coming back soon and he's under the care of a doctor. The former governor saying multiple doctors have evaluated his son and, quote, they all agree he's going to be fine, adding, quote, it took a real illness to knock him out. This won't linger. It's not some kind of disease that's going to incapacitate him in the future. The consensus is that he will be 100% okay. Kaine Sr. Declining to elaborate on the specific illness, saying that decision remains up to his son. Kaine is currently the only Republican on the June 2 primary ballot, and his staff maintains he has no plans to drop out. House Speaker Mike Johnson last Thursday pressed by CNN on Kaine's absence.

[CNN Reporter]

Do Tom Kean's constituents deserve to know what's going on with him?

[Interviewer/Host]

Tom Kaine has a medical issue, and that's all I know about it. It's all I can say.

[CNN Reporter]

You haven't spoken to him about it? Have you spoken to him?

[Interviewer/Host]

I have spoken to him about two weeks ago. I'd reached out to him to check on him, and he called me and we had a. A short, very positive conversation. He sounded great. He said he was, you know, out on a medical issue and he'll be back as soon as possible.

[CNN Reporter]

Can you run for reelection? Can you run for reelection?

[Interviewer/Host]

Of course he can. Of course he can run for reelection. He's been an extraordinary representative for his district and he is a comes from a great long line of public servants who have an extraordinary reputation in that state and he's going to do a great job. So like everyone, sometimes things happen that are out of our control. We have medical issues. We got to deal with them. So that's what this is.

[Megyn Kelly]

But even as Kane's staff, family and Republican leadership all insist he will be back on the job soon, his return does not appear to be immediate. The Morris County Chamber of Commerce now amending the program for a May 28 breakfast on Washington policy, saying Representative Kaine will no longer appear as scheduled. Harvey Weinstein's third New York sex crimes trial ending in a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a rape charge involving then aspiring actress Jessica Mann. On Friday, after more than two days of deliberations, the jury of four women and eight men telling Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis Farber that they were unable to reach a verdict. This now marks the second time that a Manhattan jury has been unable to reach a verdict on this charge. For those who have lost track of Harvey Weinstein's tangled legal history, this case was first tried in 2020, with Weinstein convicted of sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley and of third degree rape involving Mann. New York's highest court later reversing the conviction, saying jurors should not have heard testimony about other alleged encounters that were not among the charges Weinstein was actually facing. Judge Farber then ordering a retrial in the new trial last year, jurors convicting Weinstein on the charge relating to Miriam Haley, but there as here deadlocking on the rape charge involving Jessica Mann, that deadlock prompting a separate retrial on Mann's allegation. This latest trial, running for four weeks, involving five days of testimony from Manny Mann telling the court she was visiting New York and had planned to meet Weinstein and others for breakfast when, over her objections, the powerful producer arrived early and booked a hotel room, Mann testifying that she went with Weinstein to the room and once inside, he injected himself with a performance enhancing drug before allegedly raping her, a key focus of cross examination. In note, Mann wrote in her phone two days after the alleged rape, quote, do I love him or the idea of him with him? Easy. The idea of expanding that fulfilling. Mann also writing she let herself, quote, become emotionally attached to someone. The note did not mention rape or name Weinstein, though when pressed by Weinstein's attorney, Mann did not deny that she was writing about him. Mann testifying to maintaining a complex relationship with Weinstein over the next several years after the alleged rape that did at times involve consensual sexual encounters. Now Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg must decide whether to try for a fourth time to convict Weinstein on this charge. Bragg's office releasing a statement thanking the jury for its time, adding, quote, we will consider our next steps in consultation with Ms. Mann and in consideration of Harvey Weinstein's pending sentencing following last year's trial conviction for forcibly sexually assaulting Miriam Haley. The sentencing for that conviction is not yet set. Weinstein faces up to 25 years in prison on that charge. He is appealing the conviction. Mann releasing a statement reading in part, I submitted myself to the highest standards, transparency and accountability in coming forward through the justice system, choosing integrity even when the process flayed me open. Some of the jurors speaking to reporters on Friday after the trial ended, nine

[Juror]

not guilty and then three guilty. And it was all men. Three men thought guilty.

We feel kind of upset that we couldn't come up with a verdict.

I think that ultimately they just didn't prove it beyond reasonable doubt.

I think the general consensus is that she the witness, there was a lot of contradictions in her statements. When it came time for the prosecution, a lot of people felt that she had incredible memory. When it came time to defense, a lot of people felt she forgot a lot of things. And so it kind of spoke a little bit to her credibility.

[Megyn Kelly]

Weinstein attorney Mark Agnifolo Friday, also addressing reporters outside the courthouse.

[Bill Cassidy]

There is an entire legal knot that needs to be untangled and we're going to start untangling that knot strand by strand with the the New York case first and then the California case. So this really is just a first step.

[Megyn Kelly]

The mistrial does not mean that Weinstein is leaving custody. He remains held in New York while also facing a separate 16 year sentence from a Los Angeles conviction now under appeal. He is 74 years old. 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 Megyn Kelly and on all podcast platforms.

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