DOJ Charges Castro, House Hearing Targets SPLC, Bezos Slams Mamdani & Praises Trump: AM Update 5/21
5/21/202624 min
The DOJ indicts Raul Castro and several Cuban fighter pilots, as the Trump administration’s escalating pressure campaign raises questions about whether Cuba could become its next major foreign policy confrontation - freelance journalist Juan Rojas weighs in. House Republicans put the SPLC under the microscope, accusing the indicted civil rights group of manufacturing extremism for profit. Jeff Bezos opens up in a new interview, critiquing Zohran Mamdani, defending engagement with President Trump and the First Lady, and arguing AI will create a massive productivity boom. James Murdoch, the liberal son of Rupert Murdoch, makes a major media play of his own by acquiring New York Magazine, Vox.com, and the Vox Media Podcast Network as he attempts to start a media empire separate from the Fox family business.
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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 Sirius XM Channel 111. It's Thursday, May 21st, 2026, and this is your AM Update.
Todd Blanche· Soundbite0:45
Today, we are announcing an indictment charging Raúl Castro and several others with conspiracy to kill US nationals.
Emily Jashinsky· Host0:56
The DOJ indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as questions emerge over whether the Trump administration is preparing for a broader confrontation with Cuba.
Jim Jordan· Soundbite1:07
Turned out for them, creating hate was more profitable than fighting it.
Emily Jashinsky· Host1:10
A House Judiciary hearing puts the Southern Poverty Law Center under the microscope as Republicans accuse the indicted group of manufacturing hate for profit. Billionaire Jeff Bezos weighs in on President Trump and the First Lady, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and more. And