Evening Wire: Iran Comes Back Online & Is Pope Leo Right About AI? | 5.26.26

One of President Trump’s first major actions after returning to office was offering refuge to white South Africans who faced property seizures and racial violence at home. The decision sparked a political firestorm, but months later, many Afrikaners say their promised path to America has stalled. Daily Wire immigration reporter Jennie Taer joins Tim Rice to discuss her investigation into the refugee program, the nonprofit at the center of the controversy, and why some refugees have been left in limbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Home Depot is facing questions over policies critics say help fund gender-transition procedures for minors. As more companies like Walmart, Ford and Harley-Davidson distance themselves from progressive activist groups, a new fight is brewing over who really controls corporate America. Detransitioner Chloe Cole and Alliance Defending Freedom's Jeremy Tedesco join Morning Wire to discuss Home Depot, the Human Rights Campaign and the growing backlash against corporate support for child gender-transition treatments. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2814- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors: Goldbelly - Go to https://goldbelly.com and get 20% off your first order + free shipping with promo code WIRE. Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at https://PocketHose.com/terms- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump heads to the Situation Room as the Iran deal reaches a critical phase, more details emerge on the bombing threat against Erika Kirk & TPUSA, and a Bezos-owned rocket explodes. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2813 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today’s Sponsor: Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/MORNINGWIRE  - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negotiators agree to a tentative 60-day framework extending the ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, the DOJ investigates Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll over potential perjury, and a new crop of Democratic candidates in red states are appealing to their professed Christian faith—but is it actually connecting with voters? Reporting from Cabot Phillips and Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Andy McCarthy. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2812 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/morningwire Fast Growing Trees - Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com to get 20% off your first purchase when using the code WIRE at checkout. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran negotiators agree on a 60-day ceasefire extension, Matthew Perry’s Assistant has been sentenced, and Jill Biden faces blowback over her comments about her husband’s horrible debate. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2811 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today’s Sponsor: Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to sign the petition today. - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump convenes his full Cabinet amid a series of high-stakes foreign policy moves, Elon Musk sounds the alarm over New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s latest socialist housing proposal, and some of the biggest names in tech are now feeling the costs of AI. Reporting from Ben Domenech & Brecca Stoll. Plus, we speak with Allison Schrager. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2810 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Quince - Go to https://Quince.com/wire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com NetSuite - If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at NetSuite.com/MORNINGWIRE - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump holds a full cabinet meeting at the White House, a new plutonium deal aims to turn Cold War warheads into fuel for power plants, and 16,000 California residents return home after a chemical explosion scare. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2809 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today’s Sponsor: Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump convenes a full Cabinet meeting amid escalating tensions with Iran, Russia and Ukraine exchange fire with both missiles and drones, and federal investigators subpoena left-wing personality Hasan Piker over potential ties to Cuba. Reporting from Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Victoria Coates and Mary Kissel. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2808 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to sign the petition today. DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/WIRE and use promo code WIRE at checkout.  Balance of Nature - Go to https://BalanceofNature.com today and get 10% off the Whole Health System™ supplements when you use discount code: WIRE - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran threatens retaliation against the U.S., Democrats trigger backlash with their Memorial Day messaging, and a new Star Wars film hits theaters for the first time in seven years. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2807 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today’s Sponsor: Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says a peace deal with Iran is coming into focus, the deadly Ebola outbreak continues to spread in Central Africa, and Texas voters decide today between the establishment and presidential picks for the Republican Senate candidate. Reporting from Cabot Phillips & Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Brent Buchanan of Cygnal. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2806 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Quince - Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/wire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Fast Growing Trees - Visit https://FastGrowingTrees.com to get 20% off your first purchase when using the code WIRE at checkout. Comcast - Learn more about how Comcast is investing in a more connected America at https://ComcastCorporation.com/investment - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices