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Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26

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This is the full, timestamped transcript of "Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26", an episode of Morning Wire published January 9, 2026 (13 min, about 2,325 words). It mentions 25 people, works and ideas, including Donald Trump, Daily Wire (company), drug cartels, housing costs, mortgage bonds.

What this episode is about

Protests against ICE intensify in Oregon following a incident where a Border Patrol agent fired at suspected gang members attempting to run him over during a targeted vehicle stop. Meanwhile, former President Trump calls for increased actions against drug cartels in Mexico and announces plans to make housing more affordable.

Key takeaways

  • Protests continue to rage; Oregon demands federal agents leave while ICE's role becomes more contentious.
  • Vigils for Renee Nicole Good reveal a split narrative: was she a warrior or merely an activist?
  • McDonald's: 'No ICE' signs spark confusion, highlighting tensions between community and federal actions.
  • Trump's land strikes against cartels signal a bold pivot—will it effectively address the drug crisis?
  • Caribbean oil seizure showcases U.S. resolve against shadow networks, but questions linger on effectiveness.

Who speaks in this episode?

What is discussed, and when

  1. – 3:00: Daily Wire (company), Donald Trump, drug cartels, housing costs
  2. – 6:00: Donald Trump, drug cartels, Caribbean, ghost fleet oil tanker
  3. – 9:00: mortgage bonds, Brick House Nutrition, Donald Trump, Daily Wire (company)
  4. – 12:00: Daily Wire (company), Donald Trump, Red Mass, St. Matthews Cathedral

Notable quotes from "Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26"

  • Trump says we're going to hit drug cartels in Mexico. And he announces a new effort to make houses more affordable. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's.
    about Donald Trump · at
  • Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, have rejected the federal characterization of events, calling for transparency in the ongoing investigation. On the streets, protests.
    about Jacob Frey · at
  • US forces struck once again in the heart of the Caribbean, nabbing a suspected ghost fleet oil tanker that was attempting to evade interception. Early today, the Navy and Coast Guard boarded.
    about Caribbean · at
  • We've knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water and we are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico. It's very, very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but.
    about drug cartels · at
  • Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is considering pleading guilty as yet another trial looms on charges of thirdderee rape. Daily Wire reporter Lynden Blake has the details. Jessica.
    about Harvey Weinstein · at
  • Many times that amount and has $200 billion in cash. Because of that, he said he's instructing his representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. This, he said, will…
    about mortgage bonds · at
  • Lewis Garry was arrested last October with more than 100 explosive devices outside of St. Matthews Cathedral ahead of the annual Red Mass, which marked the start of the Supreme Court term. Gary appeared in DC Superior Court Tuesday.
    about St. Matthews Cathedral · at
  • The president wrote on Truth Social that Captain Ed Galrine has his complete and total endorsement in a bid to replace Massie in Kucky's fourth congressional district. Massie has been a thorn in Trump's side for most of his second.
    about Ed Galrine · at

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

  • Donald Trump — Person · Core topic / referenced political actor · 5 mentions · first at
    Trump is central to multiple news items: proposed strikes on Mexican cartels, a shift on Venezuela strikes, a housing affordability plan via mortgage bonds, and a feud with Rep. Thomas Massie.
  • Harvey Weinstein — Person · Referenced news subject · 1 mention · first at
    A legal update segment covers Weinstein considering a guilty plea to avoid another rape trial and references prior conviction/appeal history.
  • Aisha Chugtai — Person · Key actor in Minneapolis council leadership story · 1 mention · first at
    Named as majority leader; her statements define the intended function of the role and she nominates the minority leader.
    Minority leader. Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosak has the story. Aisha Chugtai, the council's first Muslim and youngest member, will be majority leader, saying her…
  • Robin Wanssley — Person · Key actor in Minneapolis council leadership story · 1 mention · first at
    Named as minority leader nominee/selection and described as a gender studies PhD; cited discussing 'political diversity' framing.
    Controversial ideas. Chuck Tai nominated Robin Wanssley, a gender studies PhD for that role. Wanley said the minority role will be to recognize the political diversity of the…
  • Zachul — Person · Referenced reporter (Portland incident segment) · 1 mention · first at
    Introduced as the Daily Wire reporter providing details on the Portland vehicle stop and alleged gang affiliation.
    Gang members after they attempted to run over federal immigration agents in Portland. Daily Wire reporter Zachul has the latest. One Border Patrol agent pulled a gun and fired what officials say was a defensive shot at the vehicle.
  • Jacob Frey — Person · Referenced local leader reacting to shooting · 1 mention · first at
    Identified as Minneapolis mayor rejecting the federal characterization and calling for transparency.
  • Tim Waltz — Person · Referenced state leader reacting to shooting · 1 mention · first at
    Identified as Minnesota governor rejecting the federal characterization and calling for transparency.
    Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, have rejected the federal characterization of events, calling for transparency in the…
  • Jessica Man — Person · Accuser in Weinstein segment · 1 mention · first at
    Named as the former aspiring actress alleging Weinstein raped her in 2013, the charge tied to the possible plea.
    That claim, but his lawyer told the judge that the 73-year-old is considering pleading guilty to that rape charge to avoid another trial. That trial would begin on March 3rd if…
  • Latricia Vital — Person · Referenced dissenting council member · 1 mention · first at
    Cited objecting that installing two members of the same faction undermines claims of diversity and sidelines moderates.
    That's a group that includes the majority leader. Moderate members protested the appointments with Latricia Vital pointing out that the socialists were claiming to represent…
  • Ed Galrine — Person · Referenced political candidate endorsed by Trump · 1 mention · first at
    Trump endorses him (described as a Navy SEAL captain) to replace Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th district.

Companies & orgs

  • Daily Wire (company) — Company · Publisher / platform producing the episode · 6 mentions · first at
    The show is branded as Evening Wire and repeatedly references Daily Wire staff reporters providing segments.
    Cartels in Mexico. And he announces a new effort to make houses more affordable. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, January 9th, and…
  • US forces — Company · Collective actor in interdiction operation · 1 mention · first at
    Used as an umbrella term for the military action seizing the tanker in the Caribbean.
    US forces struck once again in the heart of the Caribbean, nabbing a suspected ghost fleet oil tanker that was attempting to evade interception. Early today, the Navy and Coast Guard boarded.
  • Coast Guard — Company · Operational actor in tanker interdiction · 1 mention · first at
    Cited as participating with the Navy in boarding and seizing the suspected ghost fleet tanker.
    Ghost fleet oil tanker that was attempting to evade interception. Early today, the Navy and Coast Guard boarded the Oolina in international waters, which was sailing under false flags, and seized the vessel along with its cargo.

Concepts & topics

  • drug cartels — Concept · Core policy target in Trump foreign policy segment · 2 mentions · first at
    Trump frames cartels as controlling Mexico and responsible for large-scale U.S. deaths, justifying proposed land strikes.
  • housing costs — Concept · Core domestic policy topic · 2 mentions · first at
    Discussed as a problem Trump aims to address via mortgage bond purchases and actions against institutional investors.
    Trump says we're going to hit drug cartels in Mexico. And he announces a new effort to make houses more affordable. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John…
  • mortgage bonds — Concept · Core economic policy mechanism in housing segment · 2 mentions · first at
    Trump proposes purchasing $200B in mortgage bonds to drive down mortgage rates and monthly payments.
  • ghost fleet oil tanker — Concept · Core concept in interdiction story · 1 mention · first at
    Describes the tanker allegedly operating under false flags to evade interception and move embargoed oil via a shadow network.
    US forces struck once again in the heart of the Caribbean, nabbing a suspected ghost fleet oil tanker that was attempting to evade interception. Early today, the Navy and Coast Guard boarded the Oolina in international waters,.
  • explosive devices — Concept · Core concept in Red Mass plot story · 1 mention · first at
    The suspect is alleged to have possessed/manufactured over 100 explosive devices outside St. Matthews Cathedral.
    Lewis Garry was arrested last October with more than 100 explosive devices outside of St. Matthews Cathedral ahead of the annual Red Mass, which marked the start of the Supreme Court term. Gary appeared in DC Superior Court Tuesday.
  • political prisoners — Concept · Foreign policy concept in Venezuela update · 1 mention · first at
    Trump cites Venezuela releasing political prisoners as a goodwill gesture influencing U.S. decision-making on further strikes.
    Venezuela is quote releasing large numbers of political prisoners, Trump said, calling the move a gesture of goodwill toward the United States. He had previously declined to rule out.
  • political diversity — Concept · Framing concept in Minneapolis council dispute · 1 mention · first at
    Invoked by Robin Wanssley to justify leadership roles, contested by moderates who argue it sidelines them.
    Robin Wanssley, a gender studies PhD for that role. Wanley said the minority role will be to recognize the political diversity of the council, specifically the four members of…

Places & events

  • St. Matthews Cathedral — Place · Site of alleged explosives plot · 2 mentions · first at
    Named as the location where explosive devices were found outside ahead of the Red Mass.
  • Red Mass — Event · Event targeted in explosives case · 2 mentions · first at
    Described as the annual mass marking the start of the Supreme Court term; the suspect allegedly staged explosives ahead of it.
    Lewis Garry was arrested last October with more than 100 explosive devices outside of St. Matthews Cathedral ahead of the annual Red Mass, which marked the start of the Supreme…
  • Caribbean — Place · Region of U.S. interdiction operation · 1 mention · first at
    The Navy/Coast Guard boarding and seizure of a suspected ghost fleet tanker occurs in the Caribbean in international waters.

Sponsors

  • Brick House Nutrition — Company · Sponsor · 2 mentions · first at
    Sponsor message promotes 'Lean' supplement positioned as addressing weight cycling.
    This episode is sponsored by Brick House Nutrition. By the time the average person reaches 60, they've likely cycled through numerous fat diets like juice cleanses, the cabbage soup diet, and raw.
  • weight cycling — Concept · Sponsor concept framing product need · 1 mention · first at
    Defined in the ad as repeated losing/regaining weight; used to justify the supplement 'Lean'.
    It's called weight cycling. Half of Americans are stuck in this frustrating cycle. And doctors are now seeing it's not just disappointing, it can actually be dangerous. That's where Lean comes.

Full transcript with timestamps

More anti-ICE protests erupt in Oregon after another car attack and shooting. Trump says we're going to hit drug cartels in Mexico. And he announces a new effort to make houses more affordable. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, January 9th, and this is Evening Wire. The Department of Homeland Security says a border patrol agent fired on two suspected trained Naragua gang members after they attempted to run over federal immigration agents in Portland. Daily Wire reporter Zachul has the latest. One Border Patrol agent pulled a gun and fired what officials say was a defensive shot at the vehicle.

The suspected gang member and his passenger, also suspected of gang ties, sped off. Homeland Security issued a statement detailing what took place. US Border Patrol agents were conducting a quote targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon yesterday afternoon and the department said quote the passenger of the vehicle and target is a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational trend deeagua prostitution ring and involved in a recent shooting in Portland. The vehicle's driver is also believed to be a member of the gang. The DHS went on to say that agents identified themselves to the vehicle's occupants, but the driver then drove at the agents who fired a defensive shot.

The driver then drove off. In response, Democrats in Oregon are demanding that federal agents get out of the state as they demanded in Minnesota. Here's Oregon State Senator Casey Jama.

Let me say to this federal agencies and eyes, this is Oregon. We do not need you. You're not welcome. And you need to get the hell out of our community. In Minnesota, the FBI has blocked state law enforcement from investigating the ICE shooting with federal authorities leading that investigation instead. While organized protests continue in the state, more information about the woman who was killed in the incident has come to light. Daily Wire immigration reporter Jenny Tar reports a family member had claimed that Renee Nicole Good was not involved with any anti-ICE activities, but some local residents attending a vigil for her told a very different story. They told the New York Post that she was a quote warrior who participated in an ICE watch group to document and resist the agency. Good reportedly first learned of the group through her six-year-old son's leftist charter school, which prides itself on

involving kids in political and social activism, the outlet reported, quote, "She was a warrior. She died doing what was right." A mother named Lisa, whose child attends the same school, told the Post. Lisa went on to say that good quote was trained against these ICE agents on what to do, what not to do. It's a very thorough training, she said.

Protest over the deadly shooting of an ICE agitator continue in Minnesota and beyond. Dailyire reporter Brea Stole has the latest from Minneapolis. I'm on the ground in Minneapolis, but a new video showing the officer's perspective with audio of agents ordering the woman, Renee Nicole Good, to get out of the car shortly before she drove off and was shot has circulated widely, fueling stronger reactions on the grounds. Many demonstrations continue to accuse ICE of using excessive force and say they will not accept the official self-defense narrative, even as some footage appears to show Goods vehicle moving backward and then forward as officers approach.

Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, have rejected the federal characterization of events, calling for transparency in the ongoing investigation. On the streets, protests have been both vocal and sustained. Hundreds gathered near federal buildings in the site of the shooting, chanting and demanding ICE leave the city, while authorities have at times used crowd control tactics. Some businesses in the area have even refused service to ICE, including a local McDonald's. Here's my exchange with a security guard out front.

We couldn't help but notice there's a sign that says, "No ice on the door." Yeah. Just to let you know, at the end of the day, this is private property.

Mhm. So, you can't just break the law. Mhm. Because you're a federal agent. It's like coming into your house or coming to any other restaurant. There's rules. So,

did the manager put that on the door? How did that get there? I'm not sure, but it's there.

How do you guys enforce it? Um, they read the sign. You know, at the end of the day, you have all right to come in and make a purchase. It just there's rules and regulations. You can't just walk behind the counter.

McDonald's responded with the following statement. We're in touch with the owner and operator of this franchise restaurant and we have confirmed that this flyer was posted without approval and has since been taken down.

US forces struck once again in the heart of the Caribbean, nabbing a suspected ghost fleet oil tanker that was attempting to evade interception. Early today, the Navy and Coast Guard boarded the Oolina in international waters, which was sailing under false flags, and seized the vessel along with its cargo. The tanker has the capacity to carry 890,000 barrels of crude Venezuelan oil, about $53 million worth. The operation involved Marines and sailors from the joint task force Southern Spear, and it was backed by multiple US warships.

Homeland security officials say the vessel was part of a shadow network to move embargoed oil. The profits they argue would have funded terrorist activities.

President Trump shook things up in the Western Hemisphere once again Thursday, announcing that the US will be conducting land strikes against the cartels in Mexico.

We've knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water and we are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico. It's very, very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running and they're killing 250, 300,000 people in our country every single year. Meanwhile, the president said early Friday that he's canled a previously expected second wave of attacks targeting Venezuela. Venezuela is quote releasing large numbers of political prisoners, Trump said, calling the move a gesture of goodwill toward the United States. He had previously declined to rule out follow-up strikes, but now he said the two countries quote are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding in a much bigger, better, and more modern form their oil and gas infrastructure.

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He said, quote, "I admit my moral failings. I was unfaithful and acted wrongly, but I have never assaulted anyone." Weinstein was found guilty of thirdderee rape of man in early 2020, but that ruling was overturned in 2024 by an appeals court. Weinstein was then retried on that same case last year, but the jury failed to reach a verdict. President Trump has announced that the government will purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to help lower housing costs. DailyWire political reporter Cameron Arand has more. The president said in a true social post Thursday that while Joe Biden ignored the housing market, he's giving it special attention. He wrote, quote, "Because I chose not to sell Fanny May and Freddy Mack in my first term, it is now worth many times that amount and has $200 billion in cash." Because of that, he said he's instructing his representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. This, he said, will

drive down mortgage rates and monthly payments and make the cost of owning a home more affordable. Now, the announcement comes after Trump said Wednesday that he would be taking action against institutional investors buying single family homes. Progressives on Minneapolis's city council used its first meeting of the year to install members of the Democratic Socialist of America as both the majority leader and minority leader. Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosak has the story. Aisha Chugtai, the council's first Muslim and youngest member, will be majority leader, saying her role would be to quote, "Identify uncontroversial ideas that the rest of the body largely agreed with." The starter being paraphrased. While the minority leader would be tasked with convincing others to accept more controversial ideas. Chuck Tai nominated Robin Wanssley, a gender studies PhD for that role. Wanley said the minority role

will be to recognize the political diversity of the council, specifically the four members of the Democrat Socialists of America, even though that's a group that includes the majority leader. Moderate members protested the appointments with Latricia Vital pointing out that the socialists were claiming to represent diversity by installing two members of the same political faction to both parties lots even though they almost always vote the same way, icing out moderates.

The suspect accused of targeting a Supreme Court mass with hundreds of explosives was back in court this week. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler reports.

Lewis Garry was arrested last October with more than 100 explosive devices outside of St. Matthews Cathedral ahead of the annual Red Mass, which marked the start of the Supreme Court term. Gary appeared in DC Superior Court Tuesday for a status hearing during which the court addressed the next return date, which was scheduled for February 5th, but pushed back. Gary faces charges of one count of unlawful manufacturer possession of weapon of mass destruction and false report of a weapon of mass destruction. Authorities say Gary had gathered materials for explosives and put them in a tent on the steps of St.

Matthews Cathedral on October 5th last year ahead of the Red Mass and that he knew the potential for danger was incredibly high.

President Trump's ongoing public feud with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie added another chapter this week. Daily Wire assistant editor Andy Valdez explains. President Trump is urging Republicans to get behind a Navy Seal who he hopes will oures in the midterms. The president wrote on Truth Social that Captain Ed Galrine has his complete and total endorsement in a bid to replace Massie in Kucky's fourth congressional district. Massie has been a thorn in Trump's side for most of his second term, criticizing his handling of the Epstein files and voting against his big, beautiful bill. Trump went on to describe Massie as the worst quote unquote Republican congressman we have had in many years.

And former late night host Conan O'Brien is warning comedians who do nothing but bash President Trump that they're quote just screaming and need to try harder to come up with funny material. Here's O'Brien in an interview this week with the Oxford Union.

And I think some comics go the route of I'm going to just say F Trump every all the time or that's their comedy. And I think well now a little bit you're being co-opted because you're so angry. You've been lulled. It's like a siren leading you into the rocks. And I think you've now put down your best weapon, which is being funny. And you've exchanged it for anger.

And I think, well, if you're a comedian, you always need to be funny. You just have to find a way. You just have to find a way to channel that anger. Cuz good art will always be a great weapon, will always be a perfect weapon against power. But if you're just screaming and you're just angry, you've lost your best tool in the toolbox.

Those are your drive home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it earlier today, we covered some major stories, including the escalating fallout from the Minneapolis shooting, troubling revelations about the LA wildfires, and swelling unrest in Iran as the Islamic regime phones for foreign support. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26"?

Georgia How (Host), John Bickley (Host), Zachul (Guest), Jenny Tar (Guest), Brea Stole (Guest), Cameron Arand (Guest), Lynden Blake (Guest), Joel Needler (Guest).

What is "Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26" about?

Protests against ICE intensify in Oregon following a incident where a Border Patrol agent fired at suspected gang members attempting to run him over during a targeted vehicle stop. Meanwhile, former President Trump calls for increased actions against drug cartels in Mexico and announces plans to make housing more affordable.

What is mentioned in this Morning Wire episode?

25 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Donald Trump, Daily Wire (company), drug cartels, housing costs, mortgage bonds, Harvey Weinstein. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26"?

The episode runs 13 min; the transcript is about 2,325 words in 29 timestamped sections.

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