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The mayor of Newark arrested amid a clash between ICE officials and Democrat lawmakers, with DHS saying more charges could be on the way.

The mayor of Newark arrested amid a clash between ICE officials and Democrat lawmakers, with DHS saying more charges could be on the way.

President Trump departing this week for the first international working visit of his second administration. The president set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on a Middle East swing focusing primarily on business development and economic cooperation. Take a listen to Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt on Friday from the briefing room.

President Trump departing this week for the first international working visit of his second administration. The president set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on a Middle East swing focusing primarily on business development and economic cooperation. Take a listen to Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt on Friday from the briefing room.

Mr. Trump breaking with tradition, choosing Saudi Arabia for the first working visit as opposed to more historic allies like the UK, Mexico, or Canada. With this week's trip, the Saudis launching a Saudi U.S. investment forum, with more than 2,000 delegates expected to attend, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and White House AI and crypto czar David Sachs.

Mr. Trump breaking with tradition, choosing Saudi Arabia for the first working visit as opposed to more historic allies like the UK, Mexico, or Canada. With this week's trip, the Saudis launching a Saudi U.S. investment forum, with more than 2,000 delegates expected to attend, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and White House AI and crypto czar David Sachs.

Despite the White House's desire to focus primarily on business and investments, the trip comes amid rising tensions on multiple fronts. The Trump team is in active negotiations on a new Iran nuclear deal, supported by the Saudis and the other Gulf states who would like to see diplomatic efforts prevail over military force.

Despite the White House's desire to focus primarily on business and investments, the trip comes amid rising tensions on multiple fronts. The Trump team is in active negotiations on a new Iran nuclear deal, supported by the Saudis and the other Gulf states who would like to see diplomatic efforts prevail over military force.

Qatar also mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, seeking a resolution to conflict is a major priority of the Trump administration. Many more deals to be discussed, including the Saudis desire to develop their own civilian nuclear energy capabilities. Last week, President Trump teasing a major announcement ahead of the trip.

Qatar also mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, seeking a resolution to conflict is a major priority of the Trump administration. Many more deals to be discussed, including the Saudis desire to develop their own civilian nuclear energy capabilities. Last week, President Trump teasing a major announcement ahead of the trip.

The Associated Press, citing anonymous sources, says President Trump is expected to announce the U.S. will rename the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Arabia. The reports, not yet officially confirmed, though if true, would be a snub to the Iranians, who see the current name as a symbol of their regional influence.

The Associated Press, citing anonymous sources, says President Trump is expected to announce the U.S. will rename the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Arabia. The reports, not yet officially confirmed, though if true, would be a snub to the Iranians, who see the current name as a symbol of their regional influence.

In advance of the trip, ABC's Jonathan Karl made waves yesterday with his exclusive reporting that the Trump administration is poised to accept a, quote, palace in the sky, end quote, from the Qatari government.

In advance of the trip, ABC's Jonathan Karl made waves yesterday with his exclusive reporting that the Trump administration is poised to accept a, quote, palace in the sky, end quote, from the Qatari government.

According to ABC, the Trump administration will accept a, quote, super luxury Boeing 747 jumbo jet for use as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation.

According to ABC, the Trump administration will accept a, quote, super luxury Boeing 747 jumbo jet for use as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation.

I'm Yardley. And I'm Thatcher.

I'm Yardley. And I'm Thatcher.

ABC continuing, quote, the highly unusual, unprecedented arrangement is sure to raise questions about whether it is legal for the Trump administration and ultimately the Trump Presidential Library Foundation to accept such a valuable gift from a foreign power.

ABC continuing, quote, the highly unusual, unprecedented arrangement is sure to raise questions about whether it is legal for the Trump administration and ultimately the Trump Presidential Library Foundation to accept such a valuable gift from a foreign power.

It's Monday, May 12th, 2025, and this is a special Mother's Day edition of the AM Update.

It's Monday, May 12th, 2025, and this is a special Mother's Day edition of the AM Update.

And we hope you liked today's show because we had fun, right?

And we hope you liked today's show because we had fun, right?

Yeah, same. Tune in later for the Megyn Kelly show. Our mom will be doing that one, though.

Yeah, same. Tune in later for the Megyn Kelly show. Our mom will be doing that one, though.

Good morning, everyone.

The mayor of Newark arrested amid a clash between ICE officials and Democrat lawmakers, with DHS saying more charges could be on the way.

President Trump departing this week for the first international working visit of his second administration. The president set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on a Middle East swing focusing primarily on business development and economic cooperation. Take a listen to Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt on Friday from the briefing room.

Mr. Trump breaking with tradition, choosing Saudi Arabia for the first working visit as opposed to more historic allies like the UK, Mexico, or Canada. With this week's trip, the Saudis launching a Saudi U.S. investment forum, with more than 2,000 delegates expected to attend, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and White House AI and crypto czar David Sachs.

Despite the White House's desire to focus primarily on business and investments, the trip comes amid rising tensions on multiple fronts. The Trump team is in active negotiations on a new Iran nuclear deal, supported by the Saudis and the other Gulf states who would like to see diplomatic efforts prevail over military force.

Qatar also mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, seeking a resolution to conflict is a major priority of the Trump administration. Many more deals to be discussed, including the Saudis desire to develop their own civilian nuclear energy capabilities. Last week, President Trump teasing a major announcement ahead of the trip.

The Associated Press, citing anonymous sources, says President Trump is expected to announce the U.S. will rename the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Arabia. The reports, not yet officially confirmed, though if true, would be a snub to the Iranians, who see the current name as a symbol of their regional influence.

In advance of the trip, ABC's Jonathan Karl made waves yesterday with his exclusive reporting that the Trump administration is poised to accept a, quote, palace in the sky, end quote, from the Qatari government.

According to ABC, the Trump administration will accept a, quote, super luxury Boeing 747 jumbo jet for use as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation.

I'm Yardley. And I'm Thatcher.

ABC continuing, quote, the highly unusual, unprecedented arrangement is sure to raise questions about whether it is legal for the Trump administration and ultimately the Trump Presidential Library Foundation to accept such a valuable gift from a foreign power.

It's Monday, May 12th, 2025, and this is a special Mother's Day edition of the AM Update.

And we hope you liked today's show because we had fun, right?

Yeah, same. Tune in later for the Megyn Kelly show. Our mom will be doing that one, though.