Inside Deadly LGA Crash, Alarming Scientist Deaths, Quadruple Amputee Murder Case: AM Update 3/25

March 25, 2026

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Megyn Kelly's AM Update covers key developments in U.S. security, aviation safety, suspicious scientist cases, and a peculiar murder charge, amid ongoing government shutdown strains.

New DHS Secretary Takes Helm During Shutdown

Former Senator Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem after controversies including a $220 million ad campaign, an ICE surge in Minnesota, and affair allegations with Corey Lewandowski. Mullin inherits a department in partial shutdown for 39 days due to lapsed funding since mid-February. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, demand ICE reforms like banning masks on agents and requiring judicial warrants for arrests, blocking full reopening. Republicans propose funding most DHS operations except controversial ICE programs on immigration enforcement and deportations, but Schumer rejected it, insisting on unified reforms to "rein in ICE and stop the violence."

TSA workers face a second missed paycheck this weekend, prompting ICE agents to assist at airports on day two, which improved wait times in places like Atlanta and Philadelphia. Mullin praised unpaid DHS employees' dedication, vowing to fight daily for all Americans regardless of politics.

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1 (00:33) **AM Update Intro** - Megyn Kelly teases top stories including new DHS Secretary, LGA crash, scientist deaths, and amputee murder case
2 (02:36) **Markwayne Mullin Sworn In as DHS Secretary** - Former Senator Mullin takes oath amid partial government shutdown, vows to protect all Americans equally
3 (03:57) **DHS Shutdown Standoff** - Senate Democrats block funding without ICE reforms like mask bans and warrants
4 (05:12) **ICE Agents Aid TSA at Airports** - ICE assists overwhelmed TSA, leading to shorter lines in major hubs like Atlanta and Philly
5 (06:06) **LaGuardia Airport Crash Details** - NTSB details Air Canada jet colliding with firetruck, killing both pilots
6 (07:34) **LGA Crash Investigation Focus** - NTSB probes visibility gaps, failed ASDX system, radio interference, and staffing issues
7 (09:23) **Pilot Heroism in LGA Crash** - Flight data shows Captain Forrest's straight-line braking prevented worse outcome

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Show Notes

Markwayne Mullin is sworn in as DHS Secretary amid a 39-day funding standoff, as ICE agents step in to relieve unpaid TSA workers at overwhelmed airports. Investigators reveal multiple system failures, communication breakdowns, and last-second pilot actions in the deadly Air Canada runway collision at LaGuardia. Congressman Tim Burchett raises concerns about a possible pattern after a missing Air Force general, a vanished rocket scientist, and several scientist deaths draw renewed scrutiny. A quadruple amputee cornhole champion is charged with murder after allegedly shooting a car passenger during an argument and fleeing the scene.

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