Host Yates
Appearances
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
The Department of Homeland Security investigating a chaotic Friday incident at a New Jersey detention facility involving ICE officials, members of Congress, and the Democrat mayor of Newark. Three Democrat lawmakers, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver, arriving at Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, seeking a tour of the facility.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
Mayor Ross Baraka, a vocal critic and frequent protester of the privately run facility also on the scene. What happened next is a he said, she said between the Democrat officials and Homeland Security. Congresswoman LaMonica McIver describing the visit as a matter of routine oversight.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
Mayor Baraka was denied entry by Homeland Security, but according to interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Alina Haba, the mayor allegedly ignored multiple warnings to leave the facility. Tensions began to escalate. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin telling CNN the officials then stormed the facility.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
ICE later releasing body camera footage showing Congresswoman McIver appearing to physically engage with a law enforcement officer. That video is available at megankelly.com. The mayor arrested at the scene and charged with trespassing, released later that evening without bond.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
Congresswoman Watson Coleman and Congressman Rob Menendez, son of disgraced former Senator Bob Menendez, laying the blame for the escalation on law enforcement.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
DHS is McLaughlin saying the members of Congress may face charges. Are you suggesting that members of Congress will be arrested who were there yesterday?
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
The three members of Congress were ultimately provided a tour of the facility on that day. Congresswoman Coleman Watson saying the conditions, quote, aren't bad. It's clean. They're feeding them.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
I'm Yates.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
A Wall Street Journal report from early May revealed that President Trump was so frustrated with Boeing's failure to deliver an on-time and on-budget order for two new Air Force One planes, placed during his first administration, but delayed until at least 2035. He instead commissioned a smaller U.S. defense contractor to outfit a plane formerly used by the Qatari government.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
ABC was first to reveal the plane would be a gift, not a purchase. The Qatari plane would only serve as an interim solution until Boeing eventually completes the order, or until Mr. Trump leaves office taking it with him.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
And we're giving our mom a well-deserved break for the evening.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
Though Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is adamant that his country will never become the 51st state, some Albertans are not ruling it out. The oil-rich Canadian province growing increasingly angry, frustrated with federal policies seen as stifling Alberta's oil industry. The Alberta premier, the Canadian version of governor, Danielle Smith, laying out her constituents' concerns last week.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
The premier also announcing the creation of a negotiating team to engage with Prime Minister Carney's administration. Premier Smith sending a veiled threat ahead of negotiations. While she may not personally support an independence referendum, Alberta's government won't stand in the way if its people demand one.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
A new poll from a nonprofit organization, the Angus Reid Institute, showing 36% of Albertans support leaving Canada versus 60% who favor staying. In a recent rally supporting separation, some Albertans going as far as to urge their neighbors to write to the White House in support of joining the U.S.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
Alberta, one of Canada's western provinces, holds vast oil reserves, responsible for about 84% of Canada's total oil production.
The Megyn Kelly Show
Potential Charges for Dem Reps, New Air Force One Reporting, Pope's First Message: AM Update 5/12
Live on SiriusXM Triumph Channel, 1-11 at noon east on YouTube.com slash Megyn Kelly and on all podcast platforms.