UK PM Duped by Wiles Impersonator, Clancy Defense Begins, Lifeguard Honored at WH: AM Update 8/18

August 18, 2026

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UK PM Duped by Wiles Impersonator, Clancy Defense Begins, Lifeguard Honored at WH

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone he believed was White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious he was communicating with an impersonator, according to reporting from Politico. Officials confirmed the exchange, with one person briefed on the communications saying Burnham exchanged "a few messages" with the person and that the messages were "of no significance." It remains unclear what exactly they discussed or when Burnham became suspicious. The situation reportedly concerned British officials enough that the UK Embassy in Washington raised it with the White House. Downing Street declined to comment, citing national security.

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1 (00:33) **Episode Open & Headlines** - Megyn Kelly introduces the top stories for Tuesday, August 18th, 2026.
2 (02:33) **UK PM Burnham Duped by Wiles Impersonator** - New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone he believed was White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious.
3 (04:13) **Clancy Murder Trial: Prosecution Rests, Defense Begins** - The prosecution rests its case in the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsey Clancy, who killed her three children in January 2023.
4 (10:04) **Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in Carroll Case** - The Supreme Court declines for a second time to hear President Trump's bid to overturn the $5 million civil verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll.
5 (12:58) **Teen Lifeguard Ryder Williams Honored at White House** - 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams visits the White House, reuniting with 10-year-old Nathaniel Rye, the boy he rescued from a violent California surf.
6 (16:47) **Trump Clashes with CNN Reporter in Oval Office** - President Trump singles out and berates CNN reporter Christian Holmes during an Oval Office press availability.
7 (18:52) **Episode Close** - Megyn Kelly wraps up the AM update and teases the next episode of The Megyn Kelly Show.

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Guests on this episode

Andy Burnham Susie Wiles Lindsey Clancy

Show Notes

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious of the communications. Prosecutors rested their case in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as the defense began presenting testimony about her mental state before she killed her three children. The Supreme Court declined for a second time to hear President Trump’s appeal of the $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict, ending his effort to overturn that judgment. 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams was honored at the White House alongside 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, whom he rescued from dangerous surf in California.

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