Aaron McIntire celebrates the successful Easter weekend rescue of two downed U.S. airmen behind enemy lines in Iran, describing it as one of the most complex special operations in history involving deception, firefights, and a temporary U.S. base deep inside Iranian territory. President Trump marks the occasion while ramping up pressure on Iran with threats of massive strikes on power plants and bridges if the regime does not open the Strait of Hormuz. We also cover the detention of a Milwaukee mosque leader with terror ties, the arrest of relatives of Qassem Soleimani, strong March jobs numbers, the final dismissal of charges against David Daleiden, and NASA's Artemis II crew approaching the record for farthest human distance from Earth. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran rescue mission, downed airmen rescued, Trump Iran ultimatum, Strait of Hormuz, mosque leader detained, David Daleiden charges dropped, Artemis II moon mission, March jobs report

Aaron McIntire reacts to the sudden departure of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with President Trump praising her service while announcing Deputy AG Todd Blanch as acting replacement. We cover Trump's latest warning to Iran, including dramatic footage of a major Tehran bridge being destroyed, alongside signs that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz may be recovering. Additional topics include White House manufacturing and trade victory laps, and listener questions on everything from potential AG replacements to right-wing infighting. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Pam Bondi out, Todd Blanch acting AG, Trump Iran ultimatum, Tehran bridge strike, Strait of Hormuz oil flow, birthright citizenship Supreme Court, manufacturing numbers, Good Friday message

Aaron McIntire recaps President Trump's national address restating the goals and progress of Operation Epic Fury, honoring fallen service members while issuing a fresh ultimatum to Iran on electric infrastructure and oil targets if no deal is reached. We also cover the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission, sending the first crewed spacecraft beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. In the Supreme Court, oral arguments heat up over Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, with pointed exchanges involving Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Additional highlights include House Republicans appearing to cave on the DHS funding bill, a White House faith leaders gathering during Holy Week, and listener reactions to the ongoing right-wing podcast debates. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Operation Epic Fury, Artemis II moon mission, birthright citizenship Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, DHS funding bill, House Republicans, White House faith leaders, right wing podcast wars

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's firm timeline for winding down U.S. operations in Iran, with a national address scheduled for tonight, while emphasizing that other nations must handle their own interests in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at the latest on over 11,000 targets struck, China and Pakistan's five-point peace plan, and Trump's new executive order aimed at securing voter integrity through citizenship verification. Domestically, a federal judge orders the restoration of Biden-era amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants via the CBP One app. Plus, reactions to the Supreme Court's First Amendment win against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, Vince Vaughn on why he homeschooled his child, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's response to a player quoting scripture in support of a fellow athlete. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Iran exit timeline, Strait of Hormuz, voter integrity executive order, Biden amnesty ruling, Supreme Court conversion therapy, Vince Vaughn homeschool, Mike Vrabel Patriots, Traveyon Henderson, Ilhan Omar

Aaron McIntire looks at President Trump's latest comments suggesting serious talks with a "new and more reasonable regime" in Iran to wind down military operations, contrasted with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's more cautious tone. We examine Rubio's reset on why Iran remains a long-standing threat and his warning to European NATO allies about the one-sided nature of the relationship. Domestically, Vice President J.D. Vance pushes back hard on Senate Republicans protecting the filibuster ahead of the Save America Act fight. Plus, leaked audio from Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reveals his reluctance to address the death of Iran's Supreme Leader because "people in Dearborn are sad," new FBI confirmation that the recent synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, and listener follow-up on the Valero refinery explosion. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran regime change, Marco Rubio Iran, Trump Iran talks, JD Vance filibuster, Save America Act, Abdul El-Sayed Dearborn, Michigan synagogue attack, Hezbollah terrorism, Lindsey Graham Disney, NATO warning, Valero refinery explosion