New York Times Sued Over Alleged Discrimination of White Man, Trump's Big Indiana Win: AM Update 5/7

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show's AM Update covers major political and cultural developments on May 7, 2026. The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues The New York Times over allegations of racial and gender discrimination in a promotion decision, targeting a white male employee who was passed over for a deputy real estate editor role in favor of a non-white woman with limited relevant experience. The lawsuit highlights tensions around DEI policies and civil rights enforcement, with legal experts weighing in on the potential for a large jury verdict in the Southern District of New York. Simultaneously, President Donald Trump delivers a decisive political victory in Indiana, where GOP lawmakers who opposed his redistricting plan are ousted in primary challenges, underscoring his enduring influence within the Republican Party. The episode also examines Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s controversial testimony before Congress regarding his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including visits to Epstein’s island and continued correspondence after 2008, sparking bipartisan criticism over his credibility. Rounding out the news, media pioneer Ted Turner, founder of CNN and TNT, passes away at 87 after a years-long battle with Lewy body dementia, remembered for his revolutionary impact on 24-hour news and media innovation.