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A massive flash flood sweeps through Texas, an earthquake shakes an active volcano in Yellowstone National Park, and smokey skies descend over a hundred million Americans. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2895 - - - Today’s Sponsor: Alliance Defending Freedom - For a limited time, your first gift to ADF is DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Text WIRE to 83848 or go to https://JoinADF.com/WIRE to have your gift doubled - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3   - - - 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

New York’s governor blocks all new datacenters in the state, President Trump’s choice for Attorney General trades barbs with Democrats in a testy confirmation hearing, and Cyclospora, the explosive parasitic illness outbreak is blowing up now in dozens of states. Reporting from Cabot Phillips, Tim Rice & Lynden Blake. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2894- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Ethos - Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.COM/WIRE. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/morningwire50off and use code morningwire50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box Shopify - Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at https://shopify.com/morningwire - - -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

Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain is proving to be a hard target to crack, Trump’s nominee for the Director of National Intelligence faces sharp questioning from Senate Democrats, and three teenage girls have been arrested after a drive-by acid attack in New Jersey. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2893 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3   - - - 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

A fatal shooting in Maine sparks anti-ICE protests and a significant shift in federal policy, heightened security threats prompt rare congressional testimony by Supreme Court justices as well as a new approach to the White House Correspondents Dinner, and we look at the numbers most impacting Americans’ wallets. Reporting from Jennie Taer & Ben Domenech. Plus, we speak with EJ Antoni. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2892- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - Go to https://JoinADF.com/WIRE, or text WIRE to 83848, to give today. With Alliance Defending Freedom, your gift defends religious freedom for all.Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/morningwire50off and use code morningwire50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box. Vanta - Whether you’re a fast-growing startup or a global enterprise, Vanta is here to help you automate your security and compliance, and earn and prove trust. Get started today at https://vanta.com/morningwire. - - -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

Conflict continues in the Middle East with the third consecutive night of attacks on Iran, ICE has been told to cease pulling vehicles over following recent shootings, and New York City is setting records for high rent as Mamdani holds the line on his controversial freeze. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2891 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3   - - - 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 we’ve taken back control of the Hormuz Strait as the U.S. uses sea drones in combat for the first time, the temporary Senate replacement for Lindsey Graham is announced, and casting controversy surrounds the release of Christopher Nolan’s new epic, “The Odyssey.” Reporting from Cabot Phillips, Tim Rice & Megan Basham. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2890- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/WIRE and use promo code WIRE at checkout. Homeserve - ACT NOW and get protected with a plan through HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to https://HomeServe.com/morningwire to find the plan that’s right for you.- - -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

President Trump resumes the Hormuz blockade, one person in Maine is dead after a shooting involving ICE, and new documents emerge on Tim Walz’s pardon of a child rapist. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2889 - - - Today’s Sponsor: Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com  - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3   - - - 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

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's tragic passing leaves behind a decades-long legacy in Washington and a crucial Senate seat to fill, while the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk moves one step closer to trial after a dramatic five-day preliminary hearing that critics say the judge has unnecessarily prolonged. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2888- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/morningwire50off and use code morningwire50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box Quince - Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/wire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada too.- - -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

Morning Wire speaks with film critic Christian Toto to break down why woke ideology still shapes TV and movies, how financial pressures are changing the entertainment industry, the rise of independent and faith-based films, and which upcoming releases could redetermine Hollywood's future. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2886- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - If you believe children deserve compassion, protection, and thoughtful care—this is an opportunity to take action. Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE to sign the petition today. Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/morningwire50off and use code morningwire50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box- - -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

The Supreme Court wrapped up a consequential term with major rulings on presidential power, gun rights, women's sports, free speech, and birthright citizenship. Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino joins Morning Wire to break down the biggest decisions, explain what they mean for the everyday Americans, and preview the legal battles that could shape America for years to come. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2885- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - If you believe children deserve compassion, protection, and thoughtful care—this is an opportunity to take action. Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE to sign the petition today.Dose Daily - New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.com/WIRE or entering WIRE at checkout.- - -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