Afghanistan remains in turmoil as the withdrawal deadline passes, California’s Gavin Newsom gets Hollywood’s help in his recall threat, and the sports world responds to the terror attacks in Afghanistan. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

Five years after COVID-19 upended the world, the debate over where the virus came from is far from over. Physician-scientist and author of “The Code as Witness” Dr. Steven Quay joins us to explain why he believes the strongest evidence for a lab leak isn't hidden in government files—it's written into the genetic code of the virus. He lays out the genomic clues behind his case, weighs in on gain-of-function research, and argues what must change to prevent the next pandemic. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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This Scientist Claims The Definitive Origin Of Covid 19 — ‘It’s In The Genetic Code’

Foreign governments have poured billions of dollars into American universities—but what comes with the money? Daily Wire Foreign Affairs Correspondent KassyAkiva joins us to examine Qatar's growing influence on U.S. campuses, the ties between elite universities and the Gulf nation, and why critics warn those partnerships are reshaping academic programs, journalism, and the conversation around the Middle East.

Inside the Qatar Influence Pipeline

Richard Nixon is making an unlikely comeback online as a new generation looks beyond the memes and starts revisiting one of America's most controversial presidents. In this episode, Newsmax Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen joins us to discuss newly uncovered testimony that sheds fresh light on Watergate, why Nixon believed he was targeted by a military spy ring, and how the revelations could reshape one of the most debated legacies in modern American history. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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No One Thought He Could Do It — But Nixon Won The Culture War

Iran strikes a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jostling peace talks, Venezuela races to find earthquake survivors as the death toll rises, and the U.S. Men’s team moves on to the round of 32 despite loss. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: 50K Still Missing After Venezuela Quake & Iran Jostles Peace Talks | 6.26.26

Crews are racing to rescue survivors after two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the Trump administration takes a victory lap after the Supreme Court delivers several favorable rulings, and President Trump wins over more Republicans for his handling of the Iran conflict as oil prices continue to fall. Reporting from Cabot Phillips & Ben Domenech. Plus, we speak with Jonathan Scruggs. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Venezuela’s Disaster Zone & The Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power | 6.26.26

Thousands are feared dead after massive earthquakes strike outside Caracas, Republicans get some wins from the Supreme Court, and authorities discover billions more in fraud. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Venezuela’s Deadly Quakes & The Supreme Court Sides With Trump | 6.25.26

Controversy explodes over New York Democrats’ nomination of three far-left congressional candidates, a first-of-its-kind domestic terrorism case brings decades of prison time for an Antifa cell, and Team USA wraps up group play against Turkey as the Trump Administration keeps a close eye on the Iranian team. Reporting from Jennie Taer & Lynden Blake. Plus, we speak with Katie Pavlich.  Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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USA Catches World Cup Fever & How Socialists Are Winning Democrats | 6.25.26

President Trump freezes a new housing bill until the SAVE Act passes, Mamdani shocks even democrats with his primary wins, and more details emerge about a $27 million hospice fraud scheme. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Trump Blocks Housing Bill & AI Michael Caine Reads ‘The Odyssey’ | 6.24.26

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defend the current state of the Iran deal, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defends the league’s handling of Pride, and a growing number of countries across Latin America are shifting away from leftist governments toward conservatism. Reporting from Ben Domenech and Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with David Shedd. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Rubio Rallies Gulf Allies & The Left Loses Ground in Latin America | 6.24.26

The Trump DOJ takes down more healthcare fraudsters, the President gets a big win from SCOTUS on green cards, and multiple people are arrested for vandalizing the Lincoln Reflecting Pool. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: More Medicaid Fraud Dismantled & SCOTUS Rules On Green Cards | 6.23.26

JD Vance returns from the first round of peace talks with Iran as Marco Rubio leaves for the Middle East, Keir Starmer steps down as Prime Minister of the UK, and the Supreme Court is poised to make several seismic rulings. Reporting from Tim Rice. Plus, we speak with Bev Turner and Jonathan Scruggs. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Inside the Iran Negotiations & Britain’s Sudden Leadership Crisis | 6.23.26

The British Prime Minister resigns, Vance reports progress in Iran talks, and a Democratic senator faces massive backlash over campaign fund allegations. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Starmer Steps Down & Will Iran Allow Nuclear Inspections? | 6.22.26

JD Vance leads turbulent peace talks with Iran in Switzerland, foreign FIFA fans take pro-America sentiment viral, and Tulsi Gabbard drops new evidence of Anthony Fauci’s COVID cover-up on her last day as DNI. Reporting from Tim Pearce & Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Robert Malone. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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FIFA Fans Discover America & Gabbard Drops the Fauci Files | 6.22.26

Fatherhood brings guilt, joy, fear, and fun — often in the same day. In this special Father’s Day episode, Morning Wire explores how becoming a dad changes a man’s priorities, fears, faith, marriage, and view of the future. John Bickley and Cabot Phillips join Georgia Howe for a candid and funny conversation about the moments that shape fathers, the values they hope to pass down, and what it means to lead a family. And maybe, after listening, text your dad — or call him and tell him you love him. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Finland has once again been named the happiest country on Earth, but its success may not fit the usual American assumptions about Nordic life. The country ranks highly not just in life satisfaction, but also in freedom, education, and overall well-being. In this episode, Morning Wire looks at what Finland gets right, what the U.S. often misunderstands about it, and what lessons America might take from its model, with insights from author and Finnish education expert William Doyle. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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The Happiest Country on Earth Isn’t What You Think | 6.20.26

The Pentagon is asking for more tax dollars, President Obama’s library finally opens – with a land acknowledgement, and gas prices are back under 4 dollars. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: An $80 Billion Question & The Boy in the Crocodile Pit | 6.19.26

The White House ratchets up its defense of the Iran deal, Homeland Security reveals the prime suspect in the terror plot against UFC Freedom 250, and Senator Josh Hawley sends a letter to the commissioner of baseball in defense of Christian players. Reporting from Ben Domenech and Jennie Taer. Plus, we speak with Josh Hawley. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Inside the UFC Terror Plot & The Iran Deal's 60-Day Clock | 6.19.26

The US naval blockade has been lifted, Hunter Biden finds a job advising addicts, and 400 cats have been saved from the meat trade in Vietnam. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Why Apple Is Raising Prices & Hunter Biden’s New Job | 6.18.26

President Trump signs the deal with Iran amid backlash from Republicans, a bombshell report says sexual abuse may have affected more than 250,000 victims in Britain, and the MLB backpedals after “warning” Christian players against adding Bible verses to their “Pride Night” caps. Reporting from Ben Domenech and Lynden Blake. Plus, we speak with Sammy Woodhouse. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Trump Signs Iran Deal, Rape Gang Report Shakes UK & MLB Faces Backlash | 6.18.26

Trump holds court at the G7 summit, the SPLC saga gets even more salacious, and Pizza Hut is sold. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.

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