Overview of Evening Wire: Benghazi Perp Pinched & DOT Trucking Crackdown | 2.6.26
This episode of Evening Wire (Feb 6, 2026) covers breaking crime and national-security stories, administration policy moves, and cultural flashpoints. Major items include new developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the U.S. prosecution of a key figure in the 2012 Benghazi attack, an illegal-immigrant trucker crash and a federal trucking enforcement surge, renewed U.S.–Russia military talks, the launch of the TrumpRx drug-pricing website, and institutional controversy over gender-care guidance for minors.
Top headlines (quick bullets)
- Search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie enters day six; evidence suggests she was taken from her Tucson home.
- DOJ says Zubair al‑Bakush (identified as a key figure in the 2012 Benghazi attacks) was captured overseas and brought to the U.S. to face murder, terrorism, and arson charges.
- Indiana head-on crash kills four; driver described as an undocumented migrant who obtained a commercial license after entering via the CBP1 app.
- Federal DOT/FAA enforcement sweep across 26 states removes nearly 2,000 unqualified drivers.
- U.S. and Russia to resume high-level military-to-military talks after New START expiration.
- President Trump launches TrumpRx — a federal direct-to-consumer drug website with steep price cuts on many medicines.
- American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms guidance supporting gender-related medical care (including case-by-case surgeries) for minors.
- Disney plans to fold Hulu content into Disney+; watchdogs warn of a large increase in mature/adult titles.
- Rep. Elissa Slotkin declines voluntary DOJ interview over a video urging troops to resist illegal orders.
- Protest threats from Antifa against the Nashville Freedom Conference; Daily Wire speakers targeted.
Detailed summaries
Nancy Guthrie disappearance (Tucson)
- Search reaches day six. Authorities now treating the case as an abduction.
- Key evidence reported: an unmarked white van observed by a neighbor in the days before Nancy’s disappearance; blood drops at the home that matched Guthrie; her doorbell camera disabled shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday; motion detected on a camera soon after; her pacemaker disconnected from its phone at 2:28 a.m.
- Sheriff says no suspect/person of interest is being publicly identified yet and cautions against online speculation.
- Daily Wire offers a podcast series, Finding Nancy Guthrie, for ongoing coverage.
Benghazi prosecution
- DOJ announced the capture and transfer to the U.S. of Zubair al‑Bakush, charged in connection with the Sept. 11, 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Glenn Doherty and Tyrone Woods.
- He arrived at Andrews Air Force Base and was met by senior law-enforcement officials.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that perpetrators of crimes against Americans will be pursued globally.
Russell Vought attempted murder plot
- Alleged attacker Colin DeMarco (26) charged with attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill OMB Director Russell Vought (identified in charging documents as “RV”).
- DeMarco was recorded by a Ring doorbell visiting Vought’s home last year; arrested two weeks ago. Charges include attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and unlawfully wearing a mask.
U.S.–Russia military talks
- High-level military-to-military talks between the U.S. and Russia are being resumed despite the lapse of the New START treaty, aimed at transparency and de-escalation amid European concerns.
Trucking crash and DOT enforcement sweep
- Fatal crash in Jay County, Indiana: a 30-year-old migrant from Kyrgyzstan allegedly failed to stop, swerved into oncoming traffic, and struck a van head-on, killing four.
- DHS claims the driver entered using the CBP1 app and later obtained a Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license; officials blamed policy decisions for the tragedy.
- Separately, federal transportation officials conducted enforcement across 26 states removing nearly 2,000 unqualified drivers (many for basic English-proficiency failures) and uncovering thousands of violations.
Policy and politics
- Senator/Representative Elissa Slotkin (transcript refers to “Alyssa Slotkin”) has refused a voluntary DOJ interview in an investigation into a video urging service members to resist illegal orders; her legal team may litigate.
- Trump administration launched TrumpRx, negotiating lower drug prices with major manufacturers; advertised steep price reductions on drugs such as Ozempic, ZepBound, Cetrotide, and insulin lispro.
- American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed guidance supporting gender dysphoria care for young people, including case-by-case surgical options and claims about reversibility of blockers/hormones — prompting parental concern and debate.
- Disney’s planned consolidation of Hulu into Disney+ raises concerns from conservative groups about a major influx of R-rated and mature content onto Disney+.
- Antifa-affiliated group advertised protests against the Nashville Freedom Conference, targeting Daily Wire speakers; Michael Knowles responded publicly.
Notable quotes
- Pam Bondi (on Benghazi capture): “If you commit a crime against the American people anywhere in this world, President Trump’s Justice Department will find you.”
- President Trump (at TrumpRx launch): “For years, politicians from both parties have promised to bring down prescription drug prices... but I'm actually getting it done.”
- Michael Knowles (responding to protest threats): referenced a prior incident where an Antifa attendee “ended up in federal prison” and said he looked forward to addressing the issue again.
What to watch / next steps
- Nancy Guthrie case: monitor updates from the Tucson sheriff’s office and local law enforcement; avoid unverified social-media speculation.
- Benghazi prosecution: watch for arraignment details and federal filings for charges against al‑Bakush.
- Trucking enforcement: follow DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration releases for results of the sweep and any policy responses from states issuing commercial licenses.
- TrumpRx rollout: check the TrumpRx site and White House communications for drug lists, enrollment steps, and whether private insurers or pharmacies are affected.
- AAP guidance and state responses: expect continued debate and possible legislative activity around minors’ gender-care policies.
Where to follow coverage
- Full stories and ongoing coverage at dailywire.com.
- Finding Nancy Guthrie podcast for a deep dive into the disappearance.
- Official law-enforcement press releases (Tucson Sheriff’s Office, DOJ, FMCSA, DHS) for primary-source updates.
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