Iran Objectives, CPAC Straw Poll Results, Alleged Sheridan Gorman Killer in Court: AM Update 3/31

March 31, 2026

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Megyn Kelly's AM update on March 31, 2026, recaps persistent Middle East violence amid U.S.-Iran talks, a CPAC straw poll highlighting early 2028 Republican frontrunners, White House criticism of media silence on a Chicago murder allegedly by an illegal immigrant, and a massive viral Easter chocolate bunny at Costco.

Middle East Attacks Continue Despite Talks

Days after President Trump declared the Iran war won, new strikes hit Israel, Iran, and Lebanon. Iran targeted Israel's largest oil refinery with missiles, while Iranian-backed militias in Iraq fired rockets at a U.S.-adjacent base at Baghdad International Airport. Israel responded by bombing a Tehran university linked to weapons development.

Trump threatened strikes on Iran's electric plants, oil wells, and desalination facilities unless Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday that Trump told aides he might end the war without that concession. Iran's parliament approved a framework barring U.S.- and Israel-linked vessels from the strait, per state media. Trump confirmed U.S. contact with Iran's parliament speaker, saying a deal's viability will be clear soon.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:32) **AM Update Intro** - Megyn Kelly teases top stories including Iran attacks, CPAC poll, Sheridan Gorman murder, and viral Easter candy
2 (02:35) **Middle East Conflict Escalates** - Fighting continues despite Trump's "won the war" claim, with new attacks on Israel, Iraq, and Tehran university
3 (04:09) **Diplomatic Hopes and Risks** - Sec. Rubio on GMA stresses preference for negotiation but prepares for failure
4 (05:25) **War Costs and Ally Contributions** - Daily cost ~$1B; WH hints Trump may seek funding from Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia, UAE
5 (06:03) **CPAC 2028 Straw Poll Results** - JD Vance tops at 53%, Rubio surges to 35% from 3% last year
6 (07:34) **Potential 2028 GOP Candidates** - Neither Vance nor Rubio announced runs; Rand Paul considers libertarian lane, DeSantis not ruling out return
7 (10:28) **Sheridan Gorman Murder Case** - WH confirms Trump spoke to family of 18yo Loyola student killed allegedly by illegal immigrant Jose Medina

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Show Notes

Questions about America's Iran objectives takes center stage as the war closes out month one. CPAC straw poll results highlights the current state of the GOP's future with VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at top. Alleged Sheridan Gorman killer appears in court for the first time via videolink, while the White House says President Trump spoke with Gorman's family. A new Costco Easter candy goes viral... all 23,000 calories of it.

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