Overview of Evening Wire with The Daily Wire
This episode is a fast-moving news roundup covering major U.S. politics, international conflicts, disasters, and culture-war stories. The biggest themes are President Trump’s meetings with key foreign leaders, tributes to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, newly released Biden tapes, and a string of unusual domestic and global news items ranging from wildfire and earthquake evacuations to school security drones.
Major Political Stories
Lindsey Graham memorial service
- The memorial service for Sen. Lindsey Graham began in the Capitol Rotunda with notable bipartisan attendance.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised Graham for speaking his mind and standing firm on issues even when unpopular.
- President Trump delivered remarks at the Washington National Cathedral, calling Graham a devoted friend and one of the great politicians he knew.
- Additional memorial events were scheduled in South Carolina, including a procession, public funeral, and private burial.
Trump meets with Zelensky and Netanyahu
- President Trump met separately at the White House with:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- With Zelensky, the discussion focused on restarting peace talks with Russia and continued U.S. support for Ukraine, especially air defense.
- With Netanyahu, the focus was Iran; both sides emphasized their commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- The White House described both meetings as positive and productive.
Newly released Biden tapes
- Newly released recordings from Biden’s 2016–2017 memoir sessions with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer show Biden referring to classified or potentially classified material.
- The tapes also depict Biden as confused and forgetful at times, which the report framed as evidence of mental decline.
- A Biden spokesperson dismissed the release as politically motivated and said it was another example of the DOJ being used for retribution.
International Disasters and Emergencies
Earthquake in southern Japan
- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Nagasaki.
- Authorities ordered the evacuation of roughly 300,000 people.
- Dozens of buildings reportedly collapsed, hundreds may have been injured, and around 30 people were still unaccounted for in a collapsed shopping mall.
Wildfires in southern France
- Massive wildfires forced widespread evacuations in southern France and trapped some residents.
- The fire was described as one of the worst in years, with:
- Dozens of firefighters injured
- At least 200 homes destroyed
- Evacuations exceeding those of the last major French wildfire by more than five times
- The report highlighted a Tennessee mother, Rebecca Papin, and her children, who were trapped at a vacation home after roads were overtaken by fire.
Culture and Domestic News
Miss Rachel donated to democratic socialists
- Children’s content creator Miss Rachel was reported to have donated thousands of dollars to democratic socialist candidates.
- The report argued her politics have become more visible, contrasting with her earlier reputation as a more neutral kids’ entertainer.
- It also referenced backlash over prior content involving LGBT themes and immigration-related activism.
Pastor Catherine Crick and cult accusations
- Los Angeles/Houston-area pastor and self-described apostle Catherine Crick is facing renewed criticism from Christian leaders.
- A viral video showed followers falling, trembling, and convulsing during prayer at a book signing.
- Critics accuse her of promoting false teachings and drawing devotion that should be reserved for Christ alone.
- Crick and supporters reject the criticism as jealousy and misunderstanding.
Backlash over NYC government grocery stores
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for proposing five city-run grocery stores funded by taxpayer money.
- Critics say the plan is economically unrealistic because grocery margins are already extremely thin.
- Opponents warned the proposal could hurt small bodegas and resemble failed government-store models elsewhere.
Human-Interest and Safety Stories
Montana nurse survives hiking accident
- A Montana nurse, David Cifaldi, survived a severe hiking accident after a trekking pole pierced his abdomen near Granite Peak.
- Instead of taking an airlift, he reportedly walked more than 10 miles back to the trailhead over roughly six hours.
- Friends monitored him for bleeding as he hiked out; doctors later removed the pole at the hospital.
- He is recovering and may need additional surgery.
Pepper-spraying drones for school shootings
- Schools in at least three states are preparing to deploy drones designed to respond to active shooters.
- The drones, called Campus Guardian Angels, can smash windows and spray pepper spray, reaching a target in under 15 seconds.
- The company behind them, Mithril Defense, says the goal is to provide immediate on-site defense before police can arrive.
Key Takeaways
- The episode centers heavily on major political and security developments, especially Trump’s foreign policy meetings and the Lindsey Graham memorial.
- It also highlights several alarming crisis stories abroad, including a deadly wildfire in France and a major earthquake in Japan.
- Several segments reflect broader cultural and ideological conflicts, from Miss Rachel’s political donations to criticism of a high-profile pastor and debates over government-run grocery stores.
- The show closes on a mix of unusual human-interest and security stories, emphasizing both personal resilience and new school safety technology.