Key Primary Battles in Minnesota, Fauci’s Private Vaccine Texts, Tupac Trial Begins: AM Update 8/11

August 11, 2026

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Key Primaries in Minnesota, Fauci's Private Texts on Vaccine Risks, and the Tupac Trial Opens

Minnesota voters head to the polls today in primary elections that could reshape the state's political landscape after two decades of Democratic dominance, while newly released text messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately flagged a theoretical miscarriage risk from COVID vaccination just days before publicly declaring no safety red flags for pregnant women. Separately, the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder finally goes to trial, and President Trump appears to be lowering his conditions for ending the war with Iran.

Minnesota Primaries: High-Profile Races and Endorsement Dynamics

The Minnesota Senate primary to replace retiring Democratic Senator Tina Smith features competitive contests on both sides. On the Republican side, former NFL sideline reporter Michelle Tefoya enters as the overwhelming polling favorite across a nine-candidate field that includes former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze and former NBA player Royce White, who recently declared eligibility for the 2027 WNBA draft. The three most recent polls tracked by RealClearPolling show Tefoya leading her nearest rival by 29, 31, and 35 points respectively. President Trump has not issued an endorsement in this race.

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1 (00:17) **Episode Open** - Megyn Kelly introduces the Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 AM update with a preview of the top stories.
2 (02:32) **Minnesota Senate Primary** - Voters choose nominees for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Tina Smith, with competitive races in both parties.
3 (05:36) **Minnesota Governor Primary** - MyPillow founder Mike Lindell enters primary day with a slight polling advantage, bolstered by President Trump’s endorsement.
4 (07:44) **Fauci's Private Vaccine Texts** - Newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government phone reveal he privately raised concerns about a possible miscarriage risk from the COVID vaccine just days before publicly saying there were no safety red flags.
5 (13:03) **Trump and the Iran War** - New reports suggest President Trump may be lowering the bar for ending the war with Iran, potentially declaring victory if the Strait of Hormuz reopens without a new nuclear deal.
6 (15:11) **Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Begins** - Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed, the only man ever charged, Dwayne "Keefe D" Davis, goes on trial for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting.
7 (19:16) **Episode Close** - Megyn Kelly wraps up the AM update and directs listeners to the full Megyn Kelly Show on Sirius XM, YouTube, and podcast platforms.

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Guests on this episode

Royce White Angie Craig Peggy Flanagan Mike Lindell Lisa Damuth

Show Notes

Minnesota voters head to the polls in closely watched Senate and governor primaries featuring Michele Tafoya, Mike Lindell and several other notable candidates. Newly released text messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately raised a potential concern about a possible miscarriage risk from COVID vaccination shortly before publicly saying officials had seen no safety red flags for pregnant women. President Trump is reportedly considering ending the war with Iran without securing a new nuclear deal, as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to falter. Duane “Keefe D” Davis goes on trial nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s killing, with prosecutors alleging he orchestrated the Las Vegas attack and supplied the gun used in the shooting.

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