Judge Apology to WHCD Suspect, GOP Push to Flip Fetterman, Britney Spears Plea Deal: AM Update 5/5

May 5, 2026

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Megyn Kelly's AM update on May 5, 2026, recaps key developments including a federal judge's courtroom apology to a suspect in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump, a search for two missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco, behind-the-scenes Republican overtures to Sen. John Fetterman, and Britney Spears' resolution of her DUI case.

Judge Apologizes for Suspect's Jail Conditions

Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqi apologized in court to Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner on March 2. Allen faces charges of attempted assassination and firearms violations after security footage showed him charging a checkpoint, firing at police, and striking an officer in the chest—saved by a bulletproof vest. Prosecutors plan more charges via a grand jury, citing phone tracking of Trump, a manifesto indicating intent, and Allen's post-arrest statement to FBI agents that he did not expect to survive.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:28) **AM Update Intro** - Megyn Kelly outlines top stories including judge apology to WHCD suspect, missing soldiers, Fetterman flip effort, and Spears plea deal
2 (02:28) **Judge Background and Prior Rulings** - Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqi's history of criticizing Trump-era enforcement, including past case lamenting DC arrests
3 (04:21) **WHCD Suspect Jail Conditions Hearing** - Judge expresses concerns over Cole Allen's suicide watch, solitary cell, and restrictions like no Bible or rec time
4 (05:47) **Judge's Direct Apology to Allen** - Faruqi tells Allen he's "troubled" by conditions and "sorry" they weren't proper
5 (08:05) **Missing US Soldiers in Morocco** - Search underway for two Army troops who fell into ocean during recreational hike near Tantan cliffs
6 (11:09) **Fetterman's Growing GOP Ties** - Senator distances from Dems on Israel, Iran war, Trump nominees, and policies like socialism
7 (13:35) **Dem Backlash and Popularity Shift** - DNC vice chair attacks Fetterman; PA Dem approval plunges from +68 to -40

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Show Notes

A DC magistrate judge apologizes in court to the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, raising concerns about his jail conditions as the case moves forward. A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Morocco for two missing U.S. Army soldiers believed to have fallen into the ocean during a recreational hike. Republicans and President Trump are quietly working to flip John Fetterman as he increasingly breaks with Democrats, though he publicly insists he is staying in the party. Britney Spears pleads guilty to a reduced reckless driving charge in her DUI case, avoiding jail time while agreeing to probation, treatment, and strict new driving conditions.

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