DOJ Investigates E. Jean Carroll, Bessent on Trump $250 Bill, Potential Iran Deal: AM Update 5/29
5/29/202618 min
The DOJ launches a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, focusing on whether or not she’s guilty of perjury. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent steps behind the White House Press Briefing room podium, and addresses the possibility of a $250 bill with President Trump's face on it. The U.S. and Iran near a potential deal, as reporting surfaces that negotiators have reached a 60-day memorandum of understanding. The U.S. Coast Guard is renewing its search near the Bahamas in the investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance.
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First 90 secondsEmily Jashinsky· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Good morning, everyone. I'm Emily Drushinsky, host of After Party and The Megyn Kelly Wrap Up Show on Sirius XM Channel 111. It's Friday, May 29th, 2026, and this is your AM Update.
Elie Honig· Soundbite0:13
Perjury cases are serious. They're punishable by maximum five years in prison, but they're much harder for prosecutors to prove than I think people might realize.
Emily Jashinsky· Host0:20
The DOJ launching a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, weighing whether or not she committed perjury in her civil suit against President Trump.
Scott Besson· Soundbite0:29
I will mention, three weeks ago, I got an honorary degree from the University of South Carolina, so if you really want to get a question, you can call me Dr. Bessent.
Emily Jashinsky· Host0:37
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent taking on the White House press briefing, becoming the latest cabinet member to step in for Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt. New reporting raises questions on whether US and Iranian officials are nearing a deal, and Coast Guard crews are back in Bahamian water, renewing the search for missing American Lynette Hooker. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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