Morning Wire — Evening Wire: Benghazi Perp Pinched & DOT Trucking Crackdown | 2.6.26

Date: February 6, 2026
Hosts: Georgia Howe & John Bickley (Daily Wire)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking news and updates on a range of national and international stories. The main topics include the capture of a key perpetrator in the 2012 Benghazi attack, the search for missing Tucson resident Nancy Guthrie, a crackdown on unsafe or illegal trucking practices, the U.S. Embassy's alert for Americans in Iran, a significant drop in prescription drug prices under the Trump administration, ongoing disputes over transgender medical procedures for minors, media trust, and Disney+ integrating Hulu's content. The tone is urgent, detailed, and determinedly skeptical of current government and establishment actions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters Sixth Day

• Timestamp: 00:03–01:36
• Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for six days from her home in Tucson.
• New evidence:
  • A neighbor reported a suspicious, unmarked white van seen days prior to her disappearance.
  • Blood drops found near her home's entryway confirmed as Guthrie's.
  • Doorbell camera disabled just before 2am; motion detected soon after; pacemaker disconnected at 2:28am.
• Police treat the case as an abduction but have no suspects or persons of interest yet.
• Quote: "Investigators now say they believe Guthrie was taken from her home against her will." — Lyndon Blake (00:29)
• Further Listening: "Finding Nancy Guthrie" podcast for updates.

2. US Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Iran

• Timestamp: 01:36–02:38
• US Virtual Embassy for Iran issues alert for Americans to leave via land as communication restrictions and regime crackdowns increase.
• Vice President J.D. Vance reiterates firm opposition to a nuclear-armed Iranian regime.
• Recent talks between US and Iran included Jared Kushner, architect of the Abraham Accords.
• Quote: "You don't let crazy people get nuclear weapons." — Political Commentator (02:08)

3. Benghazi Perpetrator Zubair Al Bakush Captured

• Timestamp: 02:38–04:00
• Key figure in 2012 Benghazi attack, Zubair Al Bakush, captured abroad and extradited to the US.
• Welcomed at Andrews Air Force Base by FBI Director Kash Patel and US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
• Faces charges of murder, terrorism, and arson tied to the attack that killed Amb. Stevens, Sean Smith, Glenn Doherty, and Tyrone Woods.
• Quote:
  "Let this case serve as a reminder. If you commit a crime against the American people anywhere in this world, President Trump's Justice Department will find you." — Pam Bondi, Attorney General (03:25)

4. Attempted Assassination of OMB Director Russell Vought

• Timestamp: 04:00–04:51
• Colin Demarco, 26, charged with attempted murder, plotting against OMB Director Vought due to fear of a "fascist takeover."
• Demarco allegedly prepared a manifesto, including a "body disposal guide."
• Identified on home security cameras, arrested after previous visit.
• Charges: attempted murder, firearm charge, unlawfully wearing a mask.

5. US and Russia to Resume Military Talks Post-New START Suspension

• Timestamp: 04:51–05:33
• US and Russia reopen high-level military talks after the expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Treaty.
• Aim: transparency and de-escalation amid fears of a renewed arms race.
• Similar diplomatic channels reestablished with China.

6. Trucking Crackdown After Deadly Crash

• Timestamp: 06:06–07:41
• A Kyrgyz migrant, admitted under the Biden administration's CBP1 app, killed four after crashing a truck in Indiana.
• The driver secured a commercial license in Pennsylvania.
• DHS statement blames policy failures for "deadly consequences."
• DOT's three-day enforcement operation across 26 states removes nearly 2,000 unqualified drivers, many due to lacking English skills or proper vetting.
• Renewed call for clear licensing standards.
• Quote: "If you can't meet safety standards, you won't be driving on America's roads." — Federal officials (07:09)

7. Senator Alyssa Slotkin Refuses DOJ Interview

• Timestamp: 07:41–08:27
• Michigan Senator Slotkin facing DOJ investigation after organizing a video urging military resistance to "illegal orders."
• Republicans allege incitement of insubordination; Trump accuses of sedition.
• Slotkin refuses a voluntary interview, calling inquiry illegitimate.
• Quote: "I'm not going to be sitting for this inquiry. I'm not going to legitimize their actions." — Alyssa Slotkin (08:09)

8. Trump Rx Launches, Slashing Drug Prices

• Timestamp: 08:27–09:38
• President Trump unveils "Trump Rx," a government-run, direct-to-consumer prescription drug website.
• Major discounts struck with top pharmaceutical firms; medicines like Ozempic, Zeppbound, and Cetrotide see huge price reductions, insulin at $25/month.
• Quote: "Both parties have promised to bring down prescription drug prices and make health care more affordable, but they all failed... but I'm actually getting it done. And it is done, actually.” — Donald Trump (09:23)

9. American Academy of Pediatrics Doubles Down on Gender Procedures

• Timestamp: 09:38–10:41
• While some organizations reverse stances, AAP reaffirms medical support for transgender procedures for minors.
• AAP claims surgeries are considered case-by-case, puberty blockers declared "reversible."
• Quote: "The guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics for health care for young people with gender dysphoria does not include a blanket recommendation for surgery for minors." — AAP President (09:50)

10. Disney+ to Absorb Hulu, Spike in Adult Content

• Timestamp: 10:41–11:25
• After acquiring Hulu, Disney+ to integrate its entire library, pushing R-rated films from under 20 to over 400.
• Mature TV shows will rise to nearly 400.
• Parental and watchdog groups raise concerns over the influx of adult material on a previously family-oriented platform.

11. Antifa Protest Planned for Freedom Conference

• Timestamp: 11:25–12:13
• 615 Antifascist group plans protest at the Nashville Freedom Conference, targeting Daily Wire's Michael Knowles and others.
• Michael Knowles responds defiantly:
• Quote: "The last time they sent a goon to one of my speaking events, he ended up in federal prison. Looking forward to another opportunity to help correct America's under incarceration problem." — Michael Knowles (11:40)
• Event hosted by Young Americans Foundation, draws notable conservative speakers.

Notable Moments & Quotes

• On Benghazi Perpetrator:
  "[Benghazi] makes a difference to those families and 14 years later, it makes a difference to law enforcement who made the difference in this case." — Pam Bondi (03:25)
• On Iran's Nuclear Ambitions:
  "You don't let crazy people get nuclear weapons." — Political Commentator (02:08)
• On Drug Prices:
  "Both parties have promised... but they all failed. It was all words as usual, but I'm actually getting it done." — Donald Trump (09:23)
• On Gender Procedures:
  "The guidance…does not include a blanket recommendation for surgery for minors." — AAP President (09:50)
• On Antifa Protest:
  "Looking forward to another opportunity to help correct America's under incarceration problem." — Michael Knowles (11:40)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03–01:36: Nancy Guthrie disappearance update
• 01:36–02:38: Iran alert & Kushner’s role in talks
• 02:38–04:00: Benghazi perpetrator arrest, DOJ stance
• 04:00–04:51: Attempted assassination of OMB Director
• 04:51–05:33: US-Russia military talks renew
• 06:06–07:41: Fatal truck crash & federal crackdown
• 07:41–08:27: Slotkin investigation dispute
• 08:27–09:38: Trump Rx announcement
• 09:38–10:41: AAP on youth gender procedures
• 10:41–11:25: Disney+ to absorb Hulu’s adult content
• 11:25–12:13: Antifa protest at Freedom Conference

Note:
This summary omits all advertisements and non-content sections, focusing exclusively on the main journalistic reporting and analysis. The episode leans into skepticism of establishment narratives, emphasizes law enforcement action, and highlights culture war flashpoints, aligning with The Daily Wire’s editorial voice.