The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 4/22/2026

Host: Emily Jasinsky (for Megyn Kelly)
Date: April 22, 2026
Platform: SiriusXM
Episode Focus: Trump Extends Ceasefire, Democratic Rep Resigns, Feds Probe Missing Scientists

Episode Overview

Today’s AM Update covers several major national news stories:

• President Trump’s surprise and indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
• The dramatic resignation of Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Scherfilis McCormick amid an ethics scandal.
• New federal investigations into a troubling pattern of deaths and disappearances among high-level scientists tied to U.S. national security.
  Other topics include a controversial plea deal in a deadly California crash and the expanding Congressional probe into missing lab workers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

• Key Segment: [02:29 – 03:40]

• Summary:

  • President Trump reversed an earlier stance and announced, via Truth Social, the indefinite extension of the American ceasefire with Iran, just hours before the previous deadline.
  • The move followed reported international pressure and a lack of unified proposals from Iranian leaders.
  • The military blockade persists, causing friction with Iranian officials.
    • Iranian Ambassador to the UN Amir Saeed Eravani called the blockade a “violation of the ceasefire” and said talks would resume when it ends.
    • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchee described the blockade as an “act of war,” declaring, “Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests and how to resist bullying.”
  • The U.S. Treasury also rolled out fresh economic sanctions on Iranian military industry companies.

• Notable Quotes:

  • President Trump (Truth Social):
    “We have been asked to hold our attack on the country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal… I have therefore directed our military to continue the blockade and in all other respects remain ready and able and will therefore extend the ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded...” [02:40]
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchee:
    "[The] blockade [is] an act of war… Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests and how to resist bullying.” [03:30]

2. Resignation of Democratic Rep. Sheila Scherfilis McCormick

• Key Segment: [02:59 – 07:25]

• Summary:

  • Florida Congresswoman Sheila Scherfilis McCormick resigned moments before an ethics hearing that was set to consider sanctions for a wide range of violations.
  • The House ethics probe found 25 substantiated violations, including misappropriating $5 million in Covid relief funds and funneling some to her campaign.
  • The investigation was exhaustive:
    • 30 requests for information, 59 subpoenas, 28 interviews, over 33,000 pages of records.
  • The Congresswoman denounced the process as an “unfair witch hunt” but faced mounting calls for expulsion, even from Democratic leaders (“Let’s just get this over with.” – Nancy Pelosi).
  • She is also under federal indictment for allegedly stealing and laundering relief funds, facing up to 53 years in prison if convicted.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS):
    “This was not a rush to judgment as some would claim… this was a very deliberate process to gather information into allegations that were extremely serious and extremely complicated.” [05:34]
  • Sheila Scherfilis McCormick:
    “It's an unjust indictment and it seems like these intimidation tactics have been pervasive… But if this is what Congress is becoming, where they're always trying to intimidate you, scare tactics, especially attacking minorities, black and brown people, then we're going to have to keep fighting for the district.” [07:00]

3. Controversial Plea Deal in Deadly LA Crash

• Key Segment: [09:23 – 12:45]

• Summary:

  • Nicholas Gutierrez, who crashed into a group of LA Sheriff’s recruits in 2022 (killing one and injuring many), pleaded guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and reckless driving.
  • He is expected to receive no jail time: his sentence is suspended in exchange for probation and a driving ban, sparking public outrage.
  • The crash was determined not to be intentional, but families and law enforcement feel justice is not being served.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Gutierrez (via NBC4):
    “I didn’t intentionally do it. I wish it never happened. I feel sincerely like I feel bad it happened.” [10:30]
  • Phil Holloway, MK True Crime host:
    “This is completely unacceptable. In my view, it’s unacceptable that Nicholas Gutierrez walks free completely after his criminal negligence killed LASD recruit Alejandro Martinez. And it devastated all the other lives too, by the way...” [11:32] “Criminal negligence by definition is a case that does not involve criminal intent. But it is inappropriate to sentence someone to straight probation when their criminal negligence causes the death of another person.” [12:12] “Almost uniformly there’s some type of prison sentence involved if there’s serious injury and of course, absolutely, if there’s a death involved.” [12:45]

4. Federal Probe into Missing and Dead Scientists

• Key Segment: [13:07 – 17:12]

• Summary:

  • At least 11 U.S. scientists linked to sensitive defense, nuclear, and space programs have died or disappeared since 2022.
  • Most had connections to New Mexico national labs or advanced weapons research, with several last seen leaving home with only a handgun.
  • Some authorities warn against jumping to conspiracy, but the clustering and job backgrounds spark concern.
  • President Trump and the FBI are investigating possible espionage, foreign involvement, or a coordinated threat.
  • House Oversight Committee joins the probe, calling the pattern “very unlikely to be coincidence” and a possible “national security threat.”

• Notable Quotes:

  • James Comer, House Oversight Chairman:
    “Well, I hope it's random… But some of them were very important people. And we're going to look at it...” [14:45] “One dead or missing scientist. That’s a mystery. Two might be a coincidence. But 11, how do you take that?” [16:15] “Congress is very concerned about this. Our committee is making this one of our priorities now because we view this as a national security threat.” [16:56]
  • Kash Patel, FBI Director:
    “The FBI is going to be spearheading the effort collectively... We're going to look for connections on whether there are connections to classified access… and or foreign actors. And then we will produce that information to the White House and the world because it’s of such great public importance…” [15:19]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Nancy Pelosi on Rep. Scherfilis McCormick's fate:
  “Let’s just get this over with.” (paraphrased, [04:43])
• Emily Jasinsky, summarizing the whirlwind of DC resignations:
  “She becomes the third lawmaker to resign in the past week...” [07:25]
• Phil Holloway, on the LA crash verdict:
  “Our law enforcement officers... deserve better than this type of sentencing.” [11:47]

Important Timestamps

• [02:29] – Trump extends Iran ceasefire
• [03:35] – Congressional ethics and Scherfilis McCormick background
• [05:34] – Ethics Committee Chair Guest explains the investigation
• [07:00] – McCormick responds to indictment
• [09:23] – Details of the LA sheriff's recruit crash case
• [11:32] – Phil Holloway’s reaction to the non-prison sentence
• [13:07] – Federal probe into missing scientists introduced
• [15:19] – Kash Patel on the FBI/DOE investigation
• [16:24] – James Comer on Congressional investigation

In Summary

This AM Update episode delivers a sharp, concise roundup of explosive political, legal, and national security stories dominating headlines. The tone is brisk, direct, and at times skeptical of officialdom, reflecting the no-nonsense, “no BS” trademark of The Megyn Kelly Show.
Listeners come away with:

• The latest on U.S. foreign policy pivots
• Major accountability and ethics drama in Congress
• A controversial criminal justice decision in California
• Stirrings of a possible scientific “vanishing” conspiracy at the highest levels of government

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