Dems' Socialism Infighting, Three Firefighters Killed, Gracie the Giraffe Found Safe: AM Update 6/29
6/29/202620 min
Democrats clash over socialism and the party’s future as progressive candidates gain ground and centrists attempt to push back. The U.S. and Iran step back from further military action over control of the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations are set to resume tomorrow. Three federal firefighters are killed and two others injured after flames overtake their crew during a fast-moving wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border. Gracie the Giraffe is found safe after two weeks in the Texas Hill Country, though rugged terrain and extreme heat are complicating efforts to bring her home.
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Megyn Kelly· Host0:30
[upbeat music] Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Monday, June 29th, 2026, and this is your AM Update. From coast to coast this weekend, Democrats battling over socialism and the direction of their party.
Speaker 3· Soundbite0:45
They saw that loud and clear over the last few nights, where we'll continue to militarily, if needed, take down their infrastructure.
Megyn Kelly· Host0:54
The US and Iran stepping back from further fighting for now after a weekend exchange of fire amid disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Three firefighters killed, two more injured in a devastating wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border.
Nathan Johnson· Soundbite1:09
You don't just load a giraffe into your car and drive her home.
Megyn Kelly· Host1:13
And Texas' tallest fugitive finally found safe, but getting the 1,200-pound giraffe home proving to be an entirely different challenge. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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