The Megyn Kelly Show Israel Blocks Cardinal From Palm Sunday Mass, Thousands of U.S. Troops Near Iran: AM Update 3/30
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Mar 30, 2026 A religious access controversy in Jerusalem sparks international backlash and a swift reversal. Massive U.S. troop movements near Iran raise the prospect of a ground operation. Reports detail attacks on service members and damaged aircraft. Political maneuvering intensifies around a Surgeon General nomination. The FBI may release documents tied to a lawmaker's alleged ties to a foreign operative.
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Holy Sepulchre Access Block Sparks International Backlash
- Israel blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday citing security rules, then reversed the decision after global backlash.
- The incident prompted leaders like Macron and Ambassador Mike Huckabee to call it an overreach, forcing Netanyahu to grant full access.
Ground Operation In Iran Becomes More Likely
- U.S. media report the administration is preparing a limited ground operation in Iran involving special operations and conventional infantry, not a full-scale invasion.
- More than 50,000 U.S. troops are in the region, at least 10,000 above normal, signaling increased readiness.
High Value Aircraft Destroyed In Regional Strike
- An Iranian strike in Saudi Arabia reportedly destroyed an E-3 Sentry AWACS and injured at least 15 U.S. service members, highlighting elevated tactical risk.
- Zelensky suggested Russian satellite imagery may have aided Iranian targeting before the attack.