Secretary of War Pete Hegseth forcefully defends the second strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel at the latest cabinet meeting, while President Trump and other cabinet members weighed in. Republican Matt Van Epps wins the closely-watched Tennessee special election. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces intensifying backlash as federal and congressional investigators dig into more than a billion dollars in alleged fraud tied to state programs. Michael and Susan Dell unveil a historic $6.25 billion gift to fund Trump investment accounts for 25 million American children. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Brian L. Cox, Cornell Law professor, to talk about the new reporting casting doubt on the Washington Post narrative about Sec. Hegseth and the deadly "second strike," the significance of a potential intercepted conversation between a survivor and a narco-terrorist, and more. Then Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke of National Review join to discuss the reality of the drug boat strike story, why the press is itching to slam the Trump admin and sacrificing objectivity, Kash Patel's exclusive comments reacting and pushing back against the anonymous report aimed at his work at the FBI, what could really be behind the smears coming out now, disgusting reactions from the media on the shooting of National Guard members in DC, their choice to blame Trump for the actions of the Afghani national, and more. Then Elliot Ackerman, writer, "The Free Press," joins to discuss the truth about the CIA-backed “Zero Unit,” the Afghan involvement he experienced, his decorated military career, why he began his series about what "A Man Should Know," how young boys need positive role models in today's culture, the importance of intentionality and doing the little things, and more. Cox- https://x.com/briancox_rltw/status/1995406709737607440?s=42 Cooke- https://twitter.com/charlescwcooke Lowry- https://www.nationalreview.com/ Ackerman- thefp.com/Elliot10 Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megyn and get 20% off with code MEGYN. Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you! Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.

The White House faces mounting scrutiny over a second lethal strike on a suspected drug vessel, even as President Trump and his national security team escalate preparations for potential U.S. action in Venezuela. FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing back hard against a new negative report from anonymous agents in an AM Update exclusive. Accused killer Luigi Mangione is in a New York courtroom seeking to suppress key evidence, including items found in his backpack and statements made before Miranda warnings, in the assassination of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megyn and get 20% off with code MEGYN. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off

Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up," to talk about the "second strike" reporting on Sec. Pete Hegseth and the drug boats, the infighting and tension among the GOP and MAGA right now, a brutal new report about FBI Director Kash Patel's vanity by the NY Post's Miranda Devine, what the story shows about the state of the Trump administration, hypocrisy from the left and media when it comes to Obama's drone strikes vs. drug boat "double tap" reporting, the backstory to the Hegseth story, Trump "permanently" pausing migration after the National Guard shooting, the significance of the immigration action, Tim Walz doing damage control after the New York Times reporting on Minnesota Somali fraud, the meltdown over Trump calling him "retarded," the cable news battle between Katie Miller and Abby Phillip on CNN, the reaction from Michael Douglas over his son arguing with Scott Jennings, hateful comments from Jennifer Welch, and more. Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin?sub_confirmation=1 Hallow: Download Hallow for free for 3 months at https://hallow.com/megyn Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MK and using code MK. SelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS. Save more than 50% at https://selectquote.com/MEGYN Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megyn and get 20% off with code MEGYN.

President Trump rolls out a "permanent pause" on immigration from Third World countries after an Afghan national allegedly ambushed two National Guard soldiers in Washington, DC, killing one and critically injuring the other, as well as mounting Somali fraud scandals in Minnesota. Two weeks after six Democrat lawmakers urged troops to ignore hypothetical illegal orders, the Washington Post and CNN report an alleged "second strike" order tied to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that some say could be illegal. Senator Cory Booker caps off the holiday weekend with a surprise wedding to Alexis Lewis after a short, highly enthusiastic, engagement. Walmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work All Family Pharmacy: Don’t miss All Family Pharmacy’s Black Friday BOGO—buy one get one free at https://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/MEGYN before December 2.

Megyn Kelly looks back at some of the memorable moments from her recent "Megyn Kelly Live" tour, including conversations with Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, Erika Kirk, Donald Trump Jr., Piers Morgan, and Link Lauren. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Tuttle Twins: Give your kids a gift that matters—save up to 75% on Tuttle Twins bundles during the Black Friday sale at https://TuttleTwins.com/MK. Grand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu/MYOFFER Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.

Megyn Kelly kicks off the Anaheim tour stop of "Megyn Kelly Live" with The Fifth Column hosts to talk about Marjorie Taylor Greene's abrupt resignation amid her feud with Trump, what happens when you get on the wrong side of Trump, the Trump-Mamdani bromance meeting at the White House, Mamdani's political skills, the falsity of politics, and more. Then Jillian Michaels joins to talk about the disaffected young white boys who came to Nick Fuentes because they were trashed by society and the left, the way Charlie Kirk showed the light to this demographic, the wokeness still infecting America's schools, the tide turning on the "trans" craze as even Joy Reid admits the truth, and more. Then Maureen Callahan joins to talk about Meghan Markle's absurd new splashy profile, the truth about her "11-year-old letter" story, the bizarre Wicked press tour between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the "body positivity" movement coming to an end, and more. Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/MEGYN for up to 40% off. First Liberty Institute: Explore why religious liberty is the first freedom tyrants target—and get your free copy of America’s First Freedom at https://FirstLiberty.org/Megyn. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount!

The FBI launches an investigation into six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging military members to ignore illegal orders. A Tennessee Democrat’s congressional campaign falters as resurfaced comments show her mocking Nashville and pushing far-left positions. A male competitor is disqualified from the Official Strongman Games after secretly entering and winning the women’s division. President Trump pardons four turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving, including two from last year whose pardons he declared “invalid.” Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Walmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work

Megyn Kelly is joined by Dave Aronberg, MK True Crime contributor, and Mike Davis, founder of the Article III Project, to discuss the dismissed federal criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, the judge's reasoning, what’s going to happen next, the new evidence on New York Attorney General Letitia James' taking investment property deductions for many years, Katie Couric’s ridiculous comments about the media, Jen Psaki comparing the White House press corps covering President Trump to the Kremlin, the left's disgusting comments about Erika Kirk, Erika's reaction to the media's commentary about her hug with JD Vance, the lack of faith in today's world, Jennifer Lopez’s revealing outfits while performing at a billionaire's wedding in India, Melania Trump's classy look at the White House Christmas tree event, and more. Davis-https://article3project.org/ Aronberg-https://substack.com/@davearonberg Johnson-https://www.youtube.com/bennyjohnson Shen Yun: Visit https://ShenYun.com/Megyn to buy tickets and waive fees. Grand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu/MYOFFER All Family Pharmacy: Don’t miss All Family Pharmacy’s Black Friday BOGO—buy one get one free at https://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/MEGYN before December 2. SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off & your first month free!

A judge dismisses the cases against former FBI Director James Comey and NY AG Letitia James. While Comey celebrated the ruling, attorney Will Chamberlain warns it may not protect him from re-indictment. The Pentagon launches an investigation into U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over his role in a video urging service members to reject hypothetical unlawful orders. A Campbell's soup executive is allegedly caught on a recording insulting the company’s food, employees, and customers, prompting a lawsuit and an internal investigation. The National Weather Service warns that a disrupted Polar Vortex will bring an early blast of Arctic air and hazardous travel conditions as millions hit the road for Thanksgiving. All Family Pharmacy: Don’t miss All Family Pharmacy’s Black Friday BOGO—buy one get one free at https://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/MEGYN before December 2. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.

Megyn Kelly delivers her final message on the last "Megyn Kelly Live" tour stop, about infighting on the right and fighting the left, why those who celebrate Charlie's death can "f off," and more. Then Walter Kirn joins to talk about his political evolution away from elite media leftism, why the lack of Russiagate evidence and Trump Derangement Syndrome among his former media colleagues had him walking away from the left, what he knows on the topic of UFOs and Non-Human Intelligence, why he says we're about to find out a lot more thanks to new disclosures, why Trump could be the right person to reveal the truth, and more. Then Erika Kirk joins to talk about falling in love with Charlie, her background in business, why her faith is so important to her life, what being raised by a single mom taught her about this next chapter of her life, wanting more kids with Charlie and praying she was pregnant when he was murdered, how they both talked about not fearing death, the signs of Charlie since the assassination, what she tells her daughter about heaven and where Charlie is now, Charlie's new book, "Stop in the Name of God," why he was so adamant about rest and honoring the Sabbath, the power of reading the Bible, Charlie's incredible self-discipline, the Turning Point mission in 2026 and 2028 with her as CEO, why she will continue Charlie's mission to "save the lost boys of the West," her advice for young women, her relationships with President Trump and VP Vance, and more. Charlie's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Name-God-Honoring-Transform/dp/B0FPPV48PB Hallow: Download Hallow for free for 3 months at https://hallow.com/megyn Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold SelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS. Save more than 50% at https://selectquote.com/MEGYN Grand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu/MYOFFER

President Trump strikes a surprisingly warm tone with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after months of attacks, even as Mamdani publicly reaffirms his belief that Trump is a fascist and a threat to democracy. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after losing President Trump’s endorsement. A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows Americans overwhelmingly oppose military action in Venezuela, as the Trump administration signals a potential expansion of covert operations. President Trump terminates Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals after a report alleging large-scale fraud networks in Minnesota tied to money flows benefiting al-Shabaab. Walmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off

Megyn Kelly begins the "Megyn Kelly Live" show in Bakersfield, California by honoring Charlie Kirk on the tour stop he was supposed to attend, and takes audience questions. Then Jack Posobiec joins to talk about the need to defeat the forces that took out Charlie Kirk, the rise of disaffected young men, how Luigi Mangione and Thomas Crooks connects with the COVID pandemic, and more. Then Victor Davis Hanson joins to talk about how Trump can turnaround the country's mood on the economy, the looming bloodbath in the midterms, how Trump can win the Epstein Files news cycle, Michelle Obama's racial resentment about her hair, her complaints about how "confining" it was to be First Lady, and more. Then Charlie Sheen joins to talk about what brings him happiness now, the low points in his life, the fun and crazy times he had with Nicholas Cage, exploring religion and God, allowing himself to embrace politics beyond what he always was used to, the way he moved to the right during 2025, and more. ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription order Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com

A Democratic Florida congresswoman is indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and laundering it into her 2021 campaign. Democrats shift from the Epstein fight to hammering President Trump over his response to a video urging troops to refuse hypothetical “illegal orders.” Vice President JD Vance weighs in on the economy and responds to Pope Leo XIV on immigration. A former New Jersey GOP congressional staffer is charged with staging a politically motivated attack against herself in an elaborate hoax. Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megyn and get 20% off with code MEGYN. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com

Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Eiglarsh, Phil Holloway, and Ashleigh Merchant, MK True Crime contributors, to discuss exclusive details about the James Comey indictment, questions surrounding the judge’s conduct, whether the Comey case will stay, Michael Wolff's Epstein reporting in The Daily Beast, Melania Trump threatening a lawsuit over it and Wolff doubling down, The Daily Beast deleting their story, a new sexual assault allegation by Diddy against a man, the bizarre connection to Biggie, and more. Then Link Lauren, host "Spot On with Link Lauren," joins to discuss Link’s experience in the press pool covering Melania Trump and Usha Vance, what the First and Second Ladies are really like behind-the-scenes, the double standards in politics on the left and right, Jasmine Crockett getting the "Jeffrey Epstein" donation story completely wrong, even CNN calling her out for the mistake and her rough excuse, Meghan Markle’s cringe Harper’s Bazaar cover profile, her tendency to make everything about herself, the embarrassing details for both Meghan and the interviewer, and more. Subscribe to Link's show Spot On: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spot-on-with-link-lauren/id1812663737 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RPHR4jKTJqkruxJjn6kzn?si=954974315d3848bf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonwithlink?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to MK True Crime: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1 Social: http://mktruecrime.com/ Pique: Feel the holiday magic and glow from within with Pique’s most exciting offer of the season—20% off sitewide for life plus a complimentary holiday bundle at https://Piquelife.com/MEGYN First Liberty Institute: Explore why religious liberty is the first freedom tyrants target—and get your free copy of America’s First Freedom at https://FirstLiberty.org/Megyn. Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megyn and get 20% off with code MEGYN. All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10

Attorney General Pam Bondi fields questions about the next steps in disclosures on the Epstein files, which could come within the next month. President Trump courts massive Saudi investment during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first White House visit in seven years. The criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey teeters after a dramatic courtroom revelation about irregularities in how the indictment was approved. A sympathetic media profile of a 79-year-old man caught up in the immigration crackdown omits key details of his criminal past, including a rape conviction. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Walmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work

Megyn Kelly is joined by Buck Sexton, co-host of "The Clay and Buck Show," to talk about the shocking and bizarre video of Democrats urging the military to ignore orders from Trump, whether the narco terror strikes are what's really behind the video, the way the left is laying the groundwork for the new #Resistance, what made Trump flip and suddenly support the full release of The Epstein Files, the truth about Larry Summers and other Democrats and Epstein, Jasmine Crockett's completely stupid and false Epstein commentary, Kara Swisher attacking VP JD Vance with false and unfunny smears, and more. Then Andrew Kolvet and Blake Neff, producers of "The Charlie Kirk Show," join to talk about Joy Reid admitting the truth about the dangers of discomfort of men in women's locker rooms, the importance of people like Reid coming to this realization, the ghoulish attempt by Katie Couric to get John Fetterman to attack Charlie Kirk, the left's disturbing support of political violence, the state of the conservative movement after Charlie Kirk's assassination, the key issue of Israel that's dividing the right, and more. Sexton- https://www.youtube.com/@BuckSexton Kolvet & Neff- https://thecharliekirkshow.com/ Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/MK and order your UP phone today! SelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS. Save more than 50% at https://selectquote.com/MEGYN Chef iQ: Holiday cooking just got easier—discover how the Chef iQ SENSE wireless thermometer takes the stress out of Thanksgiving and get 30% off sitewide at https://ChefIQ.com with code MK!

The House and Senate pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act with overwhelming bipartisan support after President Trump abruptly reverses course and urges Congress to release the documents. President Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House as the two sides pursue massive investment deals and renewed strategic ties. Rapper Nicki Minaj, invited by the U.S. ambassador, speaks at the United Nations to condemn the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and praises President Trump for elevating the issue. Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia expands on the topic and explains why Nigeria’s government is wrong about anti-Christian bias. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Walmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work

Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "After Party with Emily Jashinsky," to talk about Olivia Nuzzi's new memoir revealing wild and intimidate details about her texting relationship with RFK Jr., what the excerpt shows about the state of journalism, what Nuzzi's ex-fiance and fellow journalist Ryan Lizza is now revealing in his Substack, allegations Nuzzi had an affair with former presidential candidate Mark Sanford who was the subject of Nuzzi's reporting, the sordid reality show soap opera playing out in the press and political circles, the investigation into Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Crooks, questions about why the FBI hasn’t released more information, new details emerging about his social media presence, the attacks on Tucker Carlson’s son Buckley who works for JD Vance, attempts to smear and bully Vance in an effort to get him to disavow Tucker, Dasha Nekrasova being dropped from her agency and movie after her Nick Fuentes interview, the effort to cancel individuals for interviewing certain people, and more. Subscribe now to Emily's "After Party": Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-party-with-emily-jashinsky/id1821493726 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0szVa30NjGYsyIzzBoBCtJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily?sub_confirmation=1 Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MK and using code MK. Grand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu/MYOFFER Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/MEGYN for up to 40% off. Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.

The Trump administration surges DHS agents into Charlotte as part of a new crackdown on illegal immigration. President Trump signals he may be open to U.S. military intervention in Venezuela as pressure mounts on Nicolás Maduro. The DOJ’s case against former FBI Director James Comey hits a hurdle after a judge flags potential major investigative missteps. New data shows AOC outperforming top Democrats in key messaging tests, fueling speculation about her 2028 ambitions. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10