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Trump's 2026 Cabinet Kickoff, Man Rams Car Into Jewish Center, Social Media on Trial: AM Update 1/30
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Megyn Kelly
Good morning everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Friday, January 30, 2026, and this is your AM update.
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President Trump
We're not going to go through the whole table because the we had a press conference. It lasted for three hours.
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Megyn Kelly
President Trump holds his first cabinet meeting of the year, urging top officials to celebrate their wins.
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Josh Shapiro
But quickly, the Biden Harris administration didn't provide those specific, tangible things that people could see or feel As a new.
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Megyn Kelly
2028 poll shows a divided Democrat field possible contender Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on a media blitz taking some shots at possible future competitors. A man arrested in New York City after repeatedly ramming his car into a crowded Jewish center. And a landmark trial underway in California could reshape how social media companies design their products. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update. You know PureTalk's favorite holiday? It's President's Day because they believe wireless service should only cost you a couple of presidents. Just a Jackson and a Lincoln to be exact. That's 25 bucks a month. And that 25 bucks a month will get you from Pure Talk, unlimited talk text and plenty of data. Now compare that to big wireless. They would rather celebrate Benjamin Franklin Day so they can charge your family hundreds every month. They love the Benjamins more and more and more as long as you're paying them. Pure Talk is an American wireless company that supports our veterans and invests in a US Only customer service team. So when you call, you're talking to someone right here at home. We all know they're trying to find a polite way not to say you're calling India and speaking with somebody in Bangladesh or someplace like that. Pure Talk uses the same towers as the big carriers, so enjoy superior 5G coverage without the inflated price. Just $25 a month for talk text and plenty of data. No contract, no cancellation fee. What are you waiting for? Go to PureTalk.com Kelly and you will get 50% 50 off your first month. Again, that's PureTalk.com Kelly to make the switch to PureTalk. President Trump holding his first Cabinet meeting of the year yesterday, the 10th of his second term. The president kicking off the meeting with a long list of accomplishments, focusing heavily on the economy, a trend followed throughout much of the meeting.
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President Trump
The Atlanta Fed is predicting an astounding 5.4% GDP growth in the fourth quarter. And just yesterday the S&P 500 hit 7,000 for the first time ever the stock market has set. It's actually 53, 52, 53 all time record highs since the election, adding $9 trillion in value to savings, retirement accounts and 401 s. And we're drilling. I think I can say we're drilling more than at any time ever in the history. We're taking out more energy out of our land. But specifically, if you look at oil and gas, we've never been anywhere even close. We're now less than $2 in many areas, $2.30 a gallon average. Grocery prices, airfares, hotels, car payments and rent prices are coming down very fast.
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Megyn Kelly
This meeting running shorter than the previous two marathon sessions, clocking in at just under an hour and a half. A December meeting taking longer than two hours, one in August, more than three. Before turning the remarks over to Cabinet members. Mr. Trump, always the producer, advising speakers to keep it tight and declaring past Cabinet meetings where he was accused of catching a nap too boring.
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President Trump
We are going to ask a couple of people to say a few words. We're not going to go through the whole table because the last time we had a press conference, it lasted for three hours. And some people said he closed his eyes. Look, it got pretty boring. I love these people. I love these people, but there's a lot of people. It was a little bit at the boring side, but I didn't sleep. I just closed them because I wanted to get the hell out of here.
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Megyn Kelly
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. With an update on the administration's efforts to work with drug companies to lower pharmaceutical prices for American consumers. President Trump pushing to secure Most Favored Nation, or MFN pricing, a policy tying what Americans pay for certain drugs to the lowest prices charged in other developed nations. Here. Secretary RFKJ, we now have agreements with.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
16, 17 drug companies and you asked us to do something, you know, it was regarded as impossible. As you said, not only do I want mfn, but I want them to all reassure their production to this country. After we signed those agreements, the stock prices for those companies went up $1.3 trillion.
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President Trump
Amazing.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
And they are reshoring. Eli Lilly is building six new plants, including an API plant. So the Next time that we have a pandemic in this country, we're not going to be stuck buying API from China, who cuts us off. We're going to be able to make it right here. Novo Nordisk is building four new plants and we are going to be releasing Trump RX so that every American can get the lowest prices in the developed world. In some cases, they're going to be lower than the lowest prices in the developed world. And that's going to be happening sometime, probably in the next 10 days.
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Megyn Kelly
Energy Secretary Chris Wright crediting President Trump with unleashing American energy.
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Chris Wright
United States oil production today is greater than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined, the number two and number three producers. Our natural gas production today is greater than Russia, China and Iran combined. The second, third and fourth, fourth largest natural gas producers. Huge production in the United States. Secretary Burgum at the Interior Department has taken in more money on oil and gas lease sales in the first year of this administration than the entire four years of the Biden administration. And beyond oil and gas, six new coal leases under this first year of this administration from the Interior Department. And coal production is growing again in the United States after years of decline. And this beautiful clean coal was the MVP of the huge cold snap we're in right now. I can say with some confidence hundreds of American lives have been saved because of your leaning in and stopping the killing of coal and revitalizing coal.
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Megyn Kelly
Notably, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was in attendance, did not speak. The secretary, facing severe criticism and some calls to resign from many Democrats and even a couple of Republicans in the wake of the Alex Preddy shooting Saturday in Minneapolis. President Trump skipping over several other cabinet officials as well, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Vice President J.D. vance asked if he would like to offer any comments at the end of the meeting, replying, quote, it's okay, sir. I'm here for the free coffee. Mr. Trump wrapping up the rest of the meeting and unlike past sessions, declining to take any questions from the press. A new poll showing hypothetical 2028 primary matchups among Democrats and Republicans showing Vice President J.D. vance dominating on the right as the left appears far less unified, according to a new survey of nearly 3,000 likely voters by Big Data poll. The vice president leads the field of possible 2028 Republican contenders among likely voters with 46% of the vote. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in second at 9.5%. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Tied with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in third with 6.8%. Though Mr. Kennedy is a lifelong Democrat turned independent as a presidential candidate, this poll includes him among Team Red Senator Ted Cruz of Texas coming in fifth at just under 4%. The Democrat side of things, though, appearing far more divided. Former Vice President Kamala Harris leading the pack with 31%. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who at one point was leading in most matchups, now in second at 22% former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in third at 11.7% Congresswoman AOC of New York at 6.4% and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at 6.1. Governor Shapiro officially launching a reelection bid earlier this month, blitzing the media this week with stops at the View, CBS Mornings and the Late show with Stephen Colbert, to name a few. The governor touching on a wide range of issues, some resonating beyond Pennsylvania. Tuesday on Colbert, the governor taking a swipe at a possible future political opponent, Vice President Vance what the vice president.
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Josh Shapiro
Who, by the way, I mean, such a sycophant, such a suck up. He embarrasses himself daily as he seeks the affirmation of Donald Trump.
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Megyn Kelly
Maybe he'd do better to ask what kind of art he can put in the vice president's residence and demand to be in every single presidential meeting. How'd that work out for you? Gov Mr. Shapiro, who was on the shortlist as the possible running mate to Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential run, but was nixed for being too annoying criticizing the Biden Harris administration earlier this week on the Raging Moderates podcast.
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Josh Shapiro
I think historically, if I'm being candid, the the Biden Harris administration didn't provide those specific, tangible things that people could see or feel. I'll give you a very specific, concrete example. One of the biggest things holding back our rural communities is a lack of of high speed, affordable Internet. Some people call that broadband. I was incredibly proud of President Biden when they got that infrastructure bill passed to provide the billions of dollars that were needed to plug everybody and connect everybody in Pennsylvania. And do you know how many people, Scott, this many years later have been connected to high speed, affordable Internet thanks to President Biden's law in Pennsylvania? 0 that broadband example is just one where I think there's a real difference in approach. I'm about concrete, get shit done, show your work and not just talking about it.
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Megyn Kelly
As early 2028 polling shows an unsettled Democratic presidential field. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, another possible presidential contender, yesterday launching a bid for governor in Minnesota. Senator Klobuchar's announcement coming amid weeks of turmoil in her state, a fraud scandal and now violent agitators taking to the streets in Minneapolis. The senator's campaign launch video focusing heavily on what else? Resisting the Trump administration's efforts to arrest and deport illegal immigrants who are murdering, raping and molesting the people of Minnesota.
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Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota. We've been through a lot. A beloved leader and her husband murdered in their home. Little kids gunned down in a church. The killings of Renee Good, a mom of three, and Alex Preddy, a nurse who took care of our veterans. 3,000 ICE agents on our streets and in our towns sent by an administration that relishes division. I believe we must stand up for what's right and fix what's wrong. That's why today I'm announcing my candidacy for for governor of the state of Minnesota. And I'm running for every Minnesotan who wants ICE and its abusive tactics out of the state.
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Megyn Kelly
We love the launch video making just a passing mention of the senator's plans to root out fraud and hold those who steal from her constituents accountable. The election is set for November 3rd. Coming up, a man arrested after repeatedly ramming his car into a Jewish center in New York City. And a major social media trial underway in California that has TikTok and Snapchat already settling. You don't have to overhaul your whole life in 2026. Just start with simple swaps like upgrading your snacks. Masa chips are made with just three real ingredients. Organic corn, sea salt and 100% grass fed beef tallow. No seed oils, no fillers, no mystery chemicals. Seriously good tasting food. Unlike regular chips, Masa leaves you feeling satisfied and energized and not bloated or sluggish. And because they're more filling, you're not gonna find yourself mindlessly snacking and still feeling hungry afterward. They have flavors like lime and churro. Ready to give Masa a try? Go to masachhips.com mk and use the code MK for 25% off your first order. Or simply click the link in the video description or scan the QR code to claim this delicious offer. Don't feel like ordering online? Masa's now available nationwide at your local Sprouts supermarket. Stop by and pick up a couple of bags before they're all gone. A man in custody after repeatedly ramming his car into the Chabad World headquarters, the heart of a worldwide network of Jewish outreach centers, Wednesday night in New York City. What's that doing?
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Megyn Kelly
36 year old Dan Sohail, a New Jersey resident captured on video driving a gray Honda sedan into the center's wooden doors located at the bottom of a sloped driveway. The car backs up, then drives forward again, striking the entryway at least five times, one door knocked clear off its hinges, the others noticeably damaged the suspect then exiting the car seen wearing jean shorts, a T shirt and an unzipped jacket despite below freezing temperatures. Police arriving on scene taking Sohail into custody without resistance. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. A spokesperson for the center telling the New York Post the building was packed at the time as worshippers gathered. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch from the scene shortly after the arrest. The bomb squad has responded to the scene and conducted a full sweep of the vehicle. The car has been cleared and no explosive devices were found. There are no reported injuries at this time. This incident is currently being investigated as a hate crime by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force. New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, a far left Democratic socialist who has previously faced accusations of anti Semitism, responding from the scene as well.
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Zoran Mamdani
This is deeply alarming, especially given the deep meaning in the history of the institution to so many in New York and around the world and on today of all days, the yard site of Rabbi Schneerson and the leadership of Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Any threat to a Jewish institution or place of worship must be taken seriously. Anti Semitism has no place in our city and violence or intimidation against Jewish New Yorkers is unacceptable. I stand in solidarity with the Crown Heights Jewish community and I am grateful to our first responders for taking swift action.
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Megyn Kelly
Sources telling the Post Sahel claimed the car was having mechanical issues and that he did not make, quote, any sort of terroristic statements after he was taken into custody. Sahel's father telling the New York Daily News his son was trying to convert to Judaism and that he struggles with mental illness, resurfaced social media video showing Sahel dancing in the same center just two weeks before the incident. Sahel now charged with attempted assault, criminal mischief and aggravated harassment, all upgraded to hate crimes, according to the nypd. He has not yet been arraigned. Assistant AG for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon posting to X I have instructed our criminal prosecutors to open a civil rights investigation into the violent attack. Commissioner Tisch saying police presence will, quote, significantly increase around all houses of worship in the city. A high stakes legal battle now underway in California, one that could fundamentally change how social media companies operate. A Los Angeles jury set to hear arguments in state court that platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat were designed to be addictive to children regardless of the negative outcomes, plaintiffs argue. Features like infinite scrolling, constant notifications and autoplaying videos are engineered to keep kids on social media hour after hour driving. Compulsive use linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self harm and even suicide, according to the New York Times. Judges selecting nine cases from thousands known as bellwether trials to move forward first Bellwether trials are seen as representative of the totality of cases and can act as a test to gauge how juries may respond to similar suits. The first trial, which began with jury selection earlier this week, brought by a 19 year old from Chico, California, identified only by her initials, KGM, who alleges negligence and negligent failure to warn. Court filings say she joined YouTube at age 8, Instagram at 9, TikTok at 10 and Snapchat at 11. The complaint alleges she was exposed to sexual grooming, explicit images and sex torsion, where a person threatens to release explicit photos unless they're paid money or sent more photos, KGM alleges It took two weeks for Meta to address the problem, according to court filings. TikTok and Snapchat parent company Snap reaching undisclosed settlements with KGM earlier this week, removing them from this trial, though both remain defendants in cases still to come. Executives from those companies will not testify in KGM's case, but meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify next month. Legal analysts comparing the moment to the Big Tobacco trials of the 1990s, which ultimately forced cigarette companies to pay billions and overhaul product marketing, preventing advertising that appeals to children. If juries side with plaintiffs here, it could pave the way for more trials and settlements nationwide, KGM's attorney Matthew Bergman telling the BBC, this trial marks the first time a social media company will be held to account by a jury. Quote, unfortunately there are all too many kids in the United States, the UK and and around the world who are suffering as KGM does because of the dangerous and addictive algorithms that the social media platforms foist on unsuspecting kids. These companies are going to have to explain to a jury why their profits were more important than the lives of our young people. The social media companies say they do have mechanisms to provide an age appropriate experience for children as well as parental controls, and the question of free will and parental supervision will certainly be a theme at trial. Until now, tech companies have largely avoided liability for content on their platforms thanks to section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. That's a federal law shielding a platform from being sued over third party content on their platforms. In this case, however, the plaintiffs will argue it's the design features on the platforms themselves that are harmful. New York Times technology reporter Cecilia Kang describing to the daily podcast what kind of evidence KGM and other plaintiffs are likely to present.
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Cecilia Kang
What the plaintiffs are going to really rely on is hundreds of thousands of documents that they've collected in discovery ahead of these trials that the plaintiff's lawyers say show that the companies knew that there was a problem. For example, in 2018, Meta began studying how beauty filters on Instagram Beauty filters.
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Megyn Kelly
Just to be clear, those are the filter you can put on your face or somebody else's face to make them more beautiful, to just alter the image, right?
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Cecilia Kang
Yes. And they began studying that in 2018 and decided in 2019, after a lot of backlash publicly, that they would ban the filter. But that same year, in 2019, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO, considered bringing the filters back to Instagram. These were big drivers of engagement, and young people liked to use them. And employees within the company implored him not to, including an executive, because she said they were really just so toxic for particularly young girls. And she sent an email directly to Zuckerberg asking him to reconsider. He ignored the email and decided in 2020 to reinstate the beauty filters.
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Megyn Kelly
KGM's trial is expected to last several weeks. Beyond financial damages, plaintiffs are seeking changes to the app's designs to prevent future harms to children. 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. Why have I asked my H Vac guy I found on angie.com to change my grandpa's trachea tube? Because I was so amazed by how quickly he replaced our air ducts, I knew I could trust him to change Pop Pop's tube while I was on vacation.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Make it quick, young man.
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President Trump
Aw.
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Megyn Kelly
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