DNC '24 Autopsy Drops, AI Exec Order Postponed, US-Bound Flight Diverted Over Ebola Concerns: AM Update 5/22
5/22/202618 min
The DNC releases its long-awaited 2024 election autopsy, faulting Democrats for major messaging failures around affordability, identity politics, and defining Kamala Harris, while avoiding some of the biggest questions surrounding Biden, Gaza, and Harris’s path to the nomination. President Trump abruptly postpones a White House AI executive order signing ceremony, saying he feared the proposal could slow America’s lead over China, as reports suggest both the substance of the order and the last-minute guest list caused friction. President Trump’s late endorsement of Ken Paxton shakes up the Texas Senate runoff, fueling Republican fears that Paxton’s baggage could put a once-safe GOP seat in play for Democrat James Talarico. A Detroit-bound Air France flight is diverted to Canada after officials say a passenger from Ebola-impacted Congo was mistakenly allowed to board despite new US travel restrictions, though health experts say the risk to Americans remains extremely low.
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Emily Jashinsky· Host0:29
[upbeat music] Good morning, everyone. I'm Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party and the Megyn Kelly Wrap Up Show on SiriusXM Channel 111. It's Friday, May 22nd, 2026, and this is your AM Update. The DNC releases its long-awaited autopsy of the 2024 election, pointing to major Democratic messaging failures while dodging some of the campaign's biggest questions.
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:56
I think it gets in the way of, uh, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody, and I don't want to do anything that's gonna get in the way of, uh, that lead.
Emily Jashinsky· Host1:05
A planned White House AI signing ceremony abruptly called off after President Trump says he feared the proposal could slow America's lead over China.
Harry Enten· Soundbite1:14
No wonder Republican senators are running scared, especially after that Trump endorsement of Paxton. Texas is absolutely in play.
Emily Jashinsky· Host1:22
A last-minute Trump endorsement shakes up the Senate race in Texas as Republicans fear Ken Paxton could put a once safe seat in danger.