Man Arrested Over AG Bondi Threat, Jamaica Braces for Storm, Trump on 3rd Term： AM Update 10⧸28
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A Minnesota resident arrested after allegedly offering a $45,000 bounty on social media, calling for the death of Attorney General Pam Bondi, the defendant's request to appear in civilian clothing for all pretrial proceedings is granted, the judge overseeing the accused Charlie Kirkassass and Tyler Robinson s case rules on motions related to the defendant s court appearance, as well as some rules for media coverage. As President Trump is settling into his new administration, one of the top Democrats in Congress aiming to undermine the Trump agenda is Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. And, according to the Electronic Payments Coalition, Senator Durben has a new plan, a government takeover of your credit card.
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Every child deserves to splash, to laugh, to share adventures with friends, to feel like they belong.
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But for some, that joy comes with a price tag that's beyond their reach.
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It's Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, and this is your AM Update.
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A Minnesota resident arrested after allegedly offering a $45,000 bounty on social media,
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calling for the death of Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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The defendant's request to appear in civilian clothing for all pretrial proceedings is granted.
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The judge overseeing the accused Charlie Kirkassass and Tyler Robinson's case
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rules on motions related to the defendant's court appearance, as well as some rules for media coverage.
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Hurricane Melissa officially swelling to the most powerful storm of 2025, just prior to slamming Jamaica.
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One theory on how you might try to serve a third term is that you could run as the vice president.
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And President Trump triggering the media yet again in response to his plans for 2028.
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All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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As President Trump is settling into his new administration, one of the top Democrats in Congress aiming to undermine the Trump agenda
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And according to our sponsor, the Electronic Payments Coalition, Senator Durbin has a new plan,
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You can learn more for yourself at guardyourcard.com.
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And you could consider telling your senators to stop
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Dick Durbin's government takeover of your credit card before it's too late.
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A Minnesota resident arrested earlier this month for allegedly posting a $45,000 bounty on TikTok
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calling for the death of Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to an FBI affidavit.
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Authorities taking Tyler Maxon Avalos into custody on October 16th
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after a post from an account he allegedly controls was reported to the FBI.
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The post features a picture of A.G. Bondi with a sniper scope red dot laid over her forehead
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The profile bio containing they, them, theirs pronouns and reading, quote,
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Brown was a pre-Civil War abolitionist who believed slavery in the U.S. could only be ended through
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Avalos's profile also containing multiple symbols of the letter A with a circle around
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it, commonly associated with anarchy, the page also linking to an anarchist FAQ book.
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Avalos has a multi-state conviction history, including a July 2022 felony stalking conviction
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from Dakota County, an August 2016 felony third-degree domestic battery from Polk County, Florida,
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and an April 2016 misdemeanor domestic assault from Dakota County, which appears to have been
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reduced from a felony domestic assault by strangulation charge.
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Last Wednesday, Avalos, who is believed to be 29 or 30 years old, released from custody on
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personal recognizance, meaning no bond, but he must follow a certain set of restrictions,
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including staying within Minnesota, continuing mental health treatment, no alcohol or drug use,
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and subject to random drug testing, no computer or internet access without approval, and GPS
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monitoring. Avalos has not been formally indicted. He was arrested on a charge of interstate
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transmission of a threat to injure another person. His attorney, Daniel Gertz, tells AM Update,
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quote, no date is set for the next court hearing because he has not yet been indicted. He was
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arrested on the basis of a criminal complaint. In federal court, the Fifth Amendment requires an
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indictment to go forward. He is not guilty of any crime, however, so we will wait and see.
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The judge overseeing defendant Tyler Robinson's case ruling yesterday on whether the 22-year-old
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accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk will be allowed to appear unrestrained and in civilian
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attire in future court appearances. Judge Tony Graff holding the hearing virtually, Robinson speaking
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only once off camera, confirming he was able to hear the proceedings. Robinson originally set to
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appear in court for the first time this Thursday. That hearing postponed, allowing more time to complete
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discovery and file additional motions relating to whether certain hearings should be conducted
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virtually and issues relating to restrictions on media coverage. Judge Graff issuing a decision on
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a motion filed earlier this month by the defendant's legal team regarding his court apparel.
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Mr. Robinson sits before this court presumed innocent, and that presumption remains unless and until
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each element of every offense charged against him is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. To date,
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this has not occurred and the presumption of innocence remains. Balancing these factors,
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the court finds that Mr. Robinson's right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal
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inconvenience of permitting civilian attire, and Mr. Robinson shall be dressed as one who is presumed
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innocent. Accordingly, the defendant's request to appear in civilian clothing for all pretrial
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proceedings is granted. The defendant's counsel ordered to provide civilian apparel 72 hours before any
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upcoming hearings. Judge Graff denying the defense's request for the defendant to appear without physical
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restrictions. To the second request, request to appear without physical restraints. Mr. Robinson also
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requests to appear unrestrained during pretrial proceedings. He argues that visible restraints would
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prejudice potential jurors, undermine his dignity, and interfere with his ability to communicate with
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counsel. The court recognizes that Mr. Robinson has no criminal history and no record of misconduct
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while in custody. However, the charges he faces are extraordinarily serious, carrying potential penalties
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of life imprisonment or death. The safety of Mr. Robinson, the attorneys, court staff, and the public
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must remain the court's highest priority. The emotional nature of these proceedings also raise the risk of
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disruption. Judge Graff directing the Sheriff's Department to, quote, use the least restrictive
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restraints necessary to maintain safety. Media will be prohibited from capturing images of the defendant
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entering, exiting, or standing in court when his shackles will be visible. Judge Graff directing both sides to
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file a joint motion in the event they wish to restrict electronic media coverage any further.
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The defendant is charged with one count of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction
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of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and commission of a violent offense in front of a child.
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Prosecutors will seek the death penalty. The next two pretrial hearings, set for January 16th and 30th
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at 1 p.m., the defendant is set to appear in person.
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Coming up, Jamaica battening down the hatches as the immensely powerful Hurricane Melissa
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makes landfall. And President Trump weighs in once again on one of the media's favorite questions,
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Hurricane Melissa officially reaching Category 5 strength on Sunday night by Monday afternoon,
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rising to the strongest storm of 2025, the worst Jamaica has ever seen,
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with sustained winds of 175 miles per hour and even stronger gusts.
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Only nine Atlantic hurricanes on record have been stronger than Melissa, according to CNN.
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As of Monday afternoon, Melissa pivoting north toward Jamaica, already responsible for six deaths across the Caribbean.
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Three in Haiti, one in the Dominican Republic, and two in Jamaica.
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The Jamaicans killed while cutting trees in preparation for the hurricane.
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A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, aircraft forced to abandon its mission,
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which included flying into the storm to collect data on Monday morning due to extreme turbulence.
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The colossal storm making landfall in Jamaica late last night.
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Analysts anticipating it could be the strongest direct landfall since the beginning of record-keeping.
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In advance, authorities ordering mass evacuations, opening more than 800 shelters, closing both international airports.
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The AP reporting some residents insisting upon staying in their homes.
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Bruce Dawkins holding a beer and wearing a raincoat, saying, quote,
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I'm not going anywhere, telling the reporter he intends to ride out the storm with a friend.
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The National Hurricane Center warning Monday, quote,
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Catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely today through Tuesday.
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The slow-moving storm, crawling at roughly three miles per hour,
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expected to drop 30 to 40 inches of rain, unleash destructive winds,
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and push a storm surge of up to 15 feet along Jamaica's southern coast, according to AccuWeather.
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Officials predicting catastrophic flooding, landslides, and power outages.
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No one can say that the government was not forward-leaning
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in giving the information to persons who are in areas of risk.
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So it's now up to you to use that information to make the right decisions.
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Normally, a hurricane, you focus on two things, wind and rain,
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It's wind, rain, and the length of time it will probably linger over the country.
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While we understand wind and rain and what it can do,
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You're dealing with a higher level of destruction,
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even in areas where flooding would not have taken place.
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So we have to bear that in mind and be prepared.
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The U.S. State Department pre-positioning supplies in six warehouses
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AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter telling the AP,
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this can become a true humanitarian crisis very quickly,
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and there is likely going to be the need for a lot of international support.
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Melissa is expected to move into Cuba by tomorrow morning,
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Forecasters predicting the storm will indirectly impact the United States as well.
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that could douse the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic up to New England.
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President Trump weighing in again on the possibility of running for a third term in office
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as he swings through a diplomatic tour of Asia.
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The latest round of speculation prompted by recent comments made by Trump advisor,
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And people just ought to get accommodated with that.
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At the appropriate time, we'll lay out what the plan is.
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But there's a plan, and President Trump will be the president in 28.
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Mr. Trump, in recent months, trolling the media and Democrats, passing out Trump 2028 hats.
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no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, end quote.
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One commonly floated theory suggests Mr. Trump could run as a vice presidential candidate.
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Then the president would step aside, allowing him to ascend to the top job.
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That scenario would also likely run into legal roadblocks, as the Constitution specifically
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states, quote, no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of president shall
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Regardless, the president on Monday firmly ruling out that option.
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One theory on how you might try to serve a third term is that you could run as the vice
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Is it the White House or the White House counsels or your legal position, I guess?
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Yeah, I wouldn't rule that out because it's too cute.
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Asked whether he would be willing to go to court to challenge the two-term limitation,
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Mr. Trump replying that he hasn't really thought about it, then touting the political
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strength of his possible successors in his administration.
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You said that for 2028, there are very good people that you have in mind.
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I don't have to get into that, but we have one of them standing right here.
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I think I'm not sure if anybody would run against us.
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I think if they ever formed a group, it would be unstoppable.
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All I can tell you is that we have a great group of people, which they don't.
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Out of that full comment, some outlets cherry-picking that one line, quote, I would love to.
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MSNBC, quote, Trump renews talk about seeking a third term, colon, I would love to do it.
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Axios, quote, Trump again declines to rule out unconstitutional third term.
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Establishment media marching to the beat of Donald Trump's drum once again.
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Join me back here for The Megan Kelly Show, live on SiriusXM Triumph Channel 111 at noon
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east, on youtube.com slash megankelly, and on all podcast platforms.
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Every child deserves to splash, to laugh, to share adventures with friends, to feel like
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But for some, that joy comes with a price tag that's beyond their reach.
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Help the YMCA bring its transformative programs to those who can't afford them.
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Because connections, cannonballs, and confidence should never be out of reach.