Evening Wire: A Billionaire’s Rocket Explodes & Does Trump Have A Deal Or No Deal? | 5.29.26

Summary

Morning Wire – Evening Wire: "A Billionaire’s Rocket Explodes & Does Trump Have A Deal Or No Deal?"

Episode Date: May 29, 2026

Hosts: John Bickley (with Georgia Howe off)

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Episode Overview

In this evening edition, John Bickley delivers a brisk roundup of late-breaking national and international news. Key topics include President Trump’s announcement of a possible peace deal with Iran, a bombing threat targeting a Turning Point USA event, the Blue Origin rocket explosion, the Ebola outbreak in Africa, state-level responses to Pride Month, Vladimir Putin’s anti-aging ambitions, media shake-ups at CBS, culture war flashpoints, and more. The show maintains its signature direct and fact-first tone, punctuated with pithy quotes and on-the-ground reporting.

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Key Discussions & Highlights

1. Trump’s Prospective Iran Deal

(01:03 – 02:24)

• President Trump claims Iran has agreed to vital terms for a peace deal, detailing demands: permanent renunciation of nuclear weapons, destruction of uranium stockpiles, immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting of the U.S. naval blockade.
• Iran publicly disputes Trump's characterization, insisting only talks on ending the war, not nuclear concessions, are underway.
• Notable Quote:
  • Trump (paraphrased from Truth Social via reporter):
    “Iran would have to permanently give up any path through nuclear weapons and agree to the destruction of its enriched uranium stockpile ... the Strait of Hormuz must immediately reopen with unrestricted commercial shipping and no tolls.” (01:31)
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman:
    “There are no negotiations underway in Tehran’s nuclear program and only talks on ending the war.” (02:15)

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2. Bomb Threat Against Erica Kirk and TPUSA Event

(02:24 – 03:26)

• A 26-year-old Texan, Jacob Winsky, is charged with a terroristic threat after explicit threats to bomb a Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit and target Erica Kirk.
• Court records set his bond at $120,000.
• Quotes:
  • Winsky’s threatening message:
    “I know exactly where to bomb and I can’t wait to be the valet for her escort.” (02:42)
    “Every Christian nationalist shall perish in the bombing that will take place at every single Turning Point rally and event.” (03:10)

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3. Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

(03:26 – 04:28)

• Over 1,000 suspected Ebola cases; outbreak described as “exponential and out of control.”
• Kenya halts quarantine plans for Americans after Trump administration policy blocks infected U.S. citizens from returning home.
• Health workers face equipment shortages and public mistrust.

Notable Quotes:

• Jordan Schroeder (Daily Wire):
  “Health workers on the ground have described the outbreak as, ‘exponential and out of control.’” (03:54)

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4. Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

(04:28 – 05:03)

• Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral.
• Blue Origin: “We experienced an anomaly during today’s hot fire test. All personnel have been accounted for.” (04:45)
• The incident may impact NASA’s moon base plans, as Blue Origin was integral to astronaut transport.

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5. Conservative States Counter LGBTQ+ Pride Month

(05:03 – 05:51)

• Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders declares June “Fidelity Month,” prioritizing faith, family, and patriotism over traditional Pride celebrations.
• Mirrors Tennessee’s “Nuclear Family Month.”
• Quote:
  • Gov. Sanders:
    “Here in Arkansas, June is Fidelity Month. Fidelity to family, fidelity to country, fidelity to God.” (05:14)

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6. Putin’s “Fountain of Youth” Initiative

(05:51 – 06:51)

• Vladimir Putin invests $26 billion in state-funded anti-aging and health research, focusing on gene therapy and organ replacement.
• Despite official statements, little research has been published compared to Western tech magnates.
• Quote:
  • Zach Jewell (Daily Wire):
    “Putin himself touted organ replacement as the key to beating death.” (06:18)

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7. CBS Profits After Canceling Stephen Colbert

(08:12 – 08:57)

• CBS expects to turn a $40 million annual loss into a $15 million profit by airing Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed,” shifting production costs.
• $55 million positive swing after Colbert’s cancellation.

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8. Artists Withdraw from Trump’s America 250 Event

(08:57 – 09:47)

• Multiple performers exit after objecting to the supposed politicization of the “Great American State Fair,” initially promoted as nonpartisan.
• Some, such as Vanilla Ice, remain scheduled.

Quote:

• Bret Michaels (Poison):
  “...the event, dubbed the Great American State Fair, turned into something much more divisive.” (09:19)

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9. Federal "Trump Accounts" App Launched for Kids

(09:47 – 10:20)

• New federal investment accounts for children born 2025-2028 (“Trump accounts”) seeded with $1,000, managed via new app; over 6 million registered.
• Parents must wait until July 4 to access funds.

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10. LA Mayoral Race: Bass, Raman, Pratt in Tight Contest

(10:20 – 10:59)

• Polls show incumbent Mayor Karen Bass at 26%, with challenger Councilwoman Nithya Raman at 25% and Spencer Pratt at 22%.
• Voters overwhelmingly say city is on the wrong track.

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11. College Baseball Regionals Begin

(10:59 – 11:45)

• 16 regional tournaments kick off; UCLA top overall seed.
• SEC hosts 7 regionals, Big Ten and ACC each host 3, Big 12 has 2.

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12. Seattle's 'Trans Relocation Crisis' Emergency Push

(11:45 – 12:50)

• Seattle LGBTQ Commission urges mayor to declare a “civil state of emergency” over an alleged influx of transgender/queer “refugees” from conservative states, seeking city support for housing, healthcare, and legal aid.
• Commission admits lack of any data tracking such migration, but mayor signals support despite city’s $175 million budget deficit.

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Memorable Quotes

• Trump (via Daily Wire foreign affairs):
  “Iran would have to permanently give up any path through nuclear weapons ... the Strait of Hormuz must immediately reopen with unrestricted commercial shipping and no tolls.” (01:31)

• Tim Pierce (regarding bomb threats):
  “Death to Erica Kirk and every single speaker there ... every Christian nationalist shall perish in the bombing.” (03:12)

• Jordan Schroeder (on Ebola):
  “The outbreak as ‘exponential and out of control.’” (03:54)

• Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders:
  “Here in Arkansas, June is Fidelity Month.” (05:14)

• Zach Jewell (on Putin’s goal):
  “Putin himself touted organ replacement as the key to beating death.” (06:18)

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Timestamps of Significant Segments

• 01:03 – Trump’s Iran deal claims and conflicting Iranian response
• 02:24 – Arrest and details on TPUSA bombing threat
• 03:26 – Alarming Ebola outbreak and public distrust
• 04:28 – Blue Origin rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral
• 05:03 – Arkansas’ "Fidelity Month" and cultural politics
• 05:51 – Putin’s anti-aging initiative revealed
• 08:12 – CBS’s financial shift post-Colbert
• 08:57 – Mass artist withdrawal from America 250 event
• 09:47 – Trump accounts app for children launched
• 10:20 – Close race in LA mayoral poll
• 10:59 – Start of college baseball regionals
• 11:45 – Seattle “trans relocation crisis” emergency call

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Tone and Insight

The episode’s delivery is brisk, factual, and occasionally sardonic, with frequent references to political divides and ongoing culture wars. The reporting style echoes the signature “just the facts” approach Daily Wire aims for while sometimes layering in pointed commentary from both hosts and field correspondents.

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For Further Details

Listeners are directed to dailywire.com for more in-depth reporting on all the topics covered, along with a reminder to catch the next morning’s edition for updates.

Transcript

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Trump heads to the Situation Room as the Iran deal reaches a critical phase, more details emerge on the bombing threat against Erica Kirk and TP usa and a Bezos owned rocket explodes. I'm Daily Wire Executive editor John Bickley. Georgia's off today. It's Friday, May 29th. This is Evening Wire. President Trump announced this morning that Iran has agreed to key peace deal terms. Daily Wire foreign affairs reporter Kassia Kiva has the latest.

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The administration reportedly believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Tehran, though several major issues remain unresolved. Among the sticking points still under debate is whether the United States would unfreeze Iranian funds as part of a broader deal framework. The update comes just hours after Trump publicly outlined what he described as several key principles already agreed upon in a possible deal aimed at ending the conflict. In a truth social post, Trump said Iran would have to permanently give up any path through nuclear weapons and agree to the destruction of its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz must immediately reopen with unrestricted commercial shipping and no tolls, adding that the US Naval blockade around Iran would be lifted. Meanwhile, Iran is publicly disputing the president's characterization of the talks, with its Foreign Ministry spokesman saying that there are no negotiations underway in Tehran's nuclear program and that there are only talks on ending the war.

[John Bickley]

More details have emerged about the bombing threat targeting Erica Kirk in a TP USA event.

[Daily Wire Reporter]

Daily Wire contributor Tim Pierce reports.

[Tim Pierce]

A 26 year old Texas man has been charged with making a terroristic threat after authorities say he threatened to kill Erica Kirk and bomb an upcoming Turning Point USA event. The probe began after a local newspaper shared a Facebook post promoting TP USA's Women's Leadership Summit, scheduled for June 5th through the 7th in San Antonio. Law enforcement says the suspect, identified as Jacob Winsky, wrote, quote, I know exactly where to bomb and I can't wait to be the valet for her escort. The warrant says that in an email, Winsky escalated his threats, writing death to Erica Kirk and every single speaker there. He also declared, quote, every Christian nationalist shall perish in the bombing that will take place at every single Turning Point rally and event. He was charged with a third degree felony count of making a terroristic threat involving fear of serious bodily injury and public disruption. Court records show his bond was set at a combined $120,000.

[John Bickley]

Worries continue to spread as the Ebola outbreak hits a grim milestone Daily Wire

[Daily Wire Reporter]

homepage Managing editor Jordan Schroeder reports.

[Jordan Schroeder]

Doctors in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the virus is spreading at an alarming rate with more than 1,000 suspected cases now reported. The European center for Disease Prevention and Control warned that, quote, increasing numbers of confirmed and suspected cases and deaths are being recorded. As of this morning, Officials have tallied 125 confirmed infections and 906 suspected cases, along with 17 confirmed deaths and 223 suspected deaths. Health workers on the ground have described the outbreak as, quote, exponential and out of control. The head of the World Health Organization arrived in the capital yesterday to bolster response efforts as local medical teams grapple with limited equipment and widespread public distrust. His visit came as Kenya temporarily halted plans for a quarantine unit intended for Americans, following a Trump administration policy that now prevents US Citizens from returning home if they were exposed to the Ebola variant and are showing symptoms.

[Daily Wire Reporter]

A rocket owned by Jeff Bezos exploded in dramatic fashion last night and it could impact NASA's moon based plans. Daily Wire Assistant Editor Nathan Gay has more.

[Nathan Gay]

The Blue Origin rocket was on its billion dollar launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station when it suddenly exploded, causing immense damage. The cause of the incident has yet to be determined. Blue Origin said on social media, quote, we experienced an anomaly during today's hot fire test. All personnel have been accounted for. The incident could end up complicating NASA's plans to build a base on the moon, as Blue Origin was set to be involved in transporting NASA astronauts to the surface from lunar orbit.

[John Bickley]

Another red state is counter programming Pride

[Daily Wire Reporter]

month, focusing on family instead. Daily Wire Assistant editor Andy Valdez explains

[Andy Valdez]

Arkansas governor Sarah Sanders is declaring June Fidelity Month, the Republican told the Daily Wire. Quote, here in Arkansas, June is Fidelity Month. Fidelity to family, fidelity to country, fidelity to God. In a declaration, Trump's former press secretary says the month will be a time for Arkansans to celebrate the values of faith, liberty and patriotism. The resolution highlights the state's goal of creating a healthy society by promoting faithfulness to, quote, God, family, community and country. The nod to traditional values mirrors actions here in Tennessee, where Republican governor Bill Lee declared June Nuclear Family Month.

[Daily Wire Reporter]

After thousands of years of searching, Vladimir

[John Bickley]

Putin thinks humanity is on the verge of the fountain of youth.

[Tim Pierce]

Sorta.

[John Bickley]

Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has the details.

[Zach Jewell]

According to the Wall Street Journal, Putin has made anti aging science a top priority for the Kremlin. In 2024, Putin announced the new Health Preservation Technologies, a $26 billion initiative to beat aging. It has poured resources into a few avenues that include gene therapy and organ replacement. Putin himself touted organ replacement as the key to beating death. Last year, in a conversation caught on a hot mic with China's Xi Jinping, what were believed to be the aspirations of an aging strongman have been revealed to be the focus of extensive state backed research. In Russia, Putin has said that his anti aging initiative could save 175,000 lives by 2030. However, for all his talk, Russian scientists have produced very little research and results for scientific journals, unlike similar research funded by tech titans such as Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel.

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CBS says late night will now turn a $15 million profit after canceling Stephen Colbert Daily Wire entertainment reporter Amanda Harding has the story.

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The culture war is still raging as a slew of artists set to perform

[Daily Wire Reporter]

at an America 250 event in D.C. dropped out soon after the full lineup was announced.

[John Bickley]

Daily Wire reporter Drew Berkmeyer has the story.

[Drew Berkmeyer]

Artists such as Morris day and Martina McBride said that they had extensive discussions with organizers who promised a nonpartisan event, but within days of the lineup being announced, they and others said they were misled. Bret Michaels of Poison said in a statement that the event, dubbed the Great American State Fair, turned into something much more divisive. It's not clear what in particular sparked the exodus. Organizers continue to say that the event will be a non partisan celebration of America. It was launched as part of President Trump's plan for a massive celebration of America's 250th birthday. Some artists, such as Vanilla Ice and Fab Morvan, have said they will still be performing.

[Daily Wire Reporter]

The federal government launched an app for

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[John Bickley]

LA Mayor Karen Bass is neck and neck with Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt. Daily Wire reporter Chloe Traponado reports the

[Chloe Traponado]

poll shows that Bass has lost her major lead that she enjoyed in previous polls, keeping support from only 26% of the voters. The UC Berkeley, Louisiana Times survey also shows 25% of voters support socialist Councilwoman Nithya Raman and 22% support Pratt, the director of Berkeley. IGS poll said that all candidates are, quote, within the margin of error and that the election is, quote, going to boil down to turnout. The poll also showed that two out of three voters feel that Los Angeles is on the wrong track, showing the voters discontent with Bass leadership.

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College baseball regionals start today in 16 sites across the country. Co host of Crane and Cone, David Cohn has the details.

[David Cohn]

If you love America's pastime, there's a lot of good action this weekend as college baseball regionals begin today at 16 sites across the country. Country UCLA is the top overall seed after being ranked number one the entire season. Georgia Tech is the two seed, Georgia three and Auburn is number four. The SEC is hosting seven of the 16 regionals. The Big Ten and the ACC each will host three and the Big 12 has two. That's Kansas with their first ever regional and West Virginia hosting their second ever. The 16 winners will advance to the Super Regionals, followed by eight teams heading to Omaha for the College World Series.

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And the Seattle LGBTQ Commission has requested that the city's socialist mayor declare a civil state of emergency due to a, quote, trans relocation crisis, a supposed influx of transgender and queer, quote, refugees from conservative states. The activists are calling for taxpayer funded housing, medical treatment and legal support from the city. The supposed crisis comes despite the commission's own letter admitting the city has no data showing how many people, if any, are actually relocating from Republican states. For that reason. The mayor nonetheless quickly signaled her full support even as Seattle struggles with a $175 million budget deficit. All right, this is your Drive Home Updates. 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 latest on Iran, the DOJ's investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll and Democrats running faith focused candidates. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of Morning Wire.