Evening Wire: ICE Facility Attacked & MLB’s Robot Umps | 9.24.25

Summary

Podcast Summary: Evening Wire: ICE Facility Attacked & MLB’s Robot Umps | 9.24.25

Podcast: Morning Wire
Hosts: John Bickley & Georgia Howe
Date: September 24, 2025

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Overview

This episode offers a concise roundup of major national and international news. The focus spans a deadly attack at a Dallas ICE facility, an attempted assault at a Nevada Air Force base, new calls to designate a Palestinian activist group as a terrorist organization, President Trump’s criticism of ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement, a significant development in MLB rules with the introduction of robot umpires for the 2026 season, and critical updates on US politics, education, and foreign policy. The hosts maintain the show’s hallmark brisk, fact-driven tone with pointed commentaries throughout.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

[00:59 – 01:46]

• Incident Details:
  • Shooter Joshua John, 29, attacked the Dallas ICE facility, killing two detainees and injuring another before turning the gun on himself.
  • No law enforcement were injured.
  • Bullet casings were engraved “Anti ICE,” suggesting an ideological motive.
• Quote (John Bickley, 01:21):
  • “FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that bullet casings left at the scene had the phrase Anti ICE engraved on them. … An initial review of the evidence shows an ideological motive behind this attack.”
• Tone: Serious and concerned, emphasizing the potential ideological motivations and security implications.

2. Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada) Shooting

[01:46 – 02:11]

• Summary:
  • An armed man fired at the entrance of Nellis Air Force Base (near Area 51), was stopped and injured by security officers.
  • The situation is under control and no broader threat was identified.

3. Legal Watchdog Push to Label Pro-Palestinian Group as Terrorist Organization

[02:11 – 03:07]

• Background:
  • Zakor Legal Institute has called for “Unity of Fields” to be labeled as a foreign terrorist organization after the group praised the killing of Israeli embassy staff and issued incendiary rhetoric.
• Quote (Joel Niedler, 02:47):
  • “Unity of Fields … is a foreign entity that engages in terrorism, threatens the security of the United States, its institutions and its people by promoting terrorism, vandalism and engaging in various acts of violence.”

4. Trump vs. ABC Over Kimmel Reinstatement

[03:07 – 03:57]

• Context:
  • Trump criticizes ABC for rehiring Jimmy Kimmel after Kimmel’s comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
  • Trump alleges the network flip-flopped and that Kimmel is not a worthwhile talent.
• Quote (Trump via Amanda Presto Giacomo, 03:33):
  • “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat garbage?”
• Tone: Sharp, accusatory, and tinged with Trump’s signature rhetorical style.

5. UN Visit Escalator Incident and Teleprompter Glitch

[03:57 – 05:02]

• Incident:
  • During a UN visit, an escalator carrying Trump and First Lady Melania abruptly stalled.
  • White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt suggests possible sabotage; UN claims it was an accident caused by a US videographer.
  • Shortly after, Trump’s teleprompter fails during a speech.
• Quotes:
  • (Caroline Levitt, 04:22): “If we find that these were UN staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up, literally trip up, the President and the first lady … there better be accountability…”
  • (Trump, 04:54): “I don’t mind making this speech without a teleprompter because the teleprompter is not working.”
• Tone: Tense with hints of humor, showing Trump’s improvisational approach.

6. Vivek Ramaswamy & The Crisis in American Education

[05:02 – 05:40]

• Focus:
  • Vivek Ramaswamy spotlights the educational gap between U.S. students and global competitors, warning it’s a root issue surpassing others in urgency.
  • Advocates for advanced curricula like Singapore math, framing this as a new 'Apollo mission' for America.
• Quote (Ramaswamy, 05:10):
  • “Our own deeper failure in education … that’s what I’m talking about.”
• Tone: Urgent, reform-minded.

7. Classified Documents Found at John Bolton’s Office

[05:40 – 06:20]

• Details:
  • FBI discovered sensitive files related to weapons of mass destruction at Bolton’s DC office; nothing found at his Maryland home.
  • Bolton’s attorney insists materials had been subject to prior review and clearance.
• Quote (Tim Pierce, 05:57):
  • “[Abby Lowell] said, ‘An objective and thorough review will show nothing inappropriate was stored or kept by Ambassador Bolton.’”

8. Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok’s Lawsuit Dismissed

[06:20 – 06:44]

• Summary:
  • Strzok sued over his firing after anti-Trump texts; a judge ruled the FBI can prioritize avoiding bias over his political speech rights.

9. US May Aid Argentina with $20 Billion Swap Line

[06:44 – 07:17]

• Headline:
  • US considers unprecedented monetary support to stabilize Argentina’s economy, a political boost to libertarian President Javier Milei ahead of contentious elections.
• Implication:
  • Highlights rising geopolitical involvement and signals US support for pro-market reforms internationally.

10. Miracle Recovery: Minneapolis Shooting Victim

[07:17 – 07:50]

• Update:
  • 12-year-old Sofia Forchez, shot in a recent school attack, is showing remarkable neurological improvement after intensive surgery; two other children were killed in the incident.

11. NASA's IMAP Launch to Edge of Solar System

[07:50 – 08:22]

• Mission:
  • The IMAP probe launches to map the edge of the sun’s influence—where the heliosphere ends and interstellar space begins.
• Significance:
  • A cutting-edge effort to deepen human understanding of cosmic boundaries.

12. Major League Baseball to Introduce Robot Umpires

[08:22 – 08:52]

• New Rule:
  • From the 2026 season, teams can appeal human ball/strike calls to a robot umpire—twice per game—with a camera system making final judgments.
• Significance:
  • A transformative technological change in America’s pastime.
• Quote (Georgia Howe, 08:22):
  • “The league announced Tuesday that it will roll out a new rule allowing players to appeal to robot umpires to overturn pitches…”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the ICE Facility Shooting:
  • “An initial review of the evidence shows an ideological motive behind this attack.” — John Bickley (01:21)
• Trump Slams ABC & Kimmel:
  • “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat garbage?” — Donald Trump (03:33 via Amanda Presto Giacomo)
• Vivek Ramaswamy on Education:
  • “Our own deeper failure in education … that’s what I’m talking about.” — Vivek Ramaswamy (05:10)
• Caroline Levitt on the Escalator Incident:
  • “There better be accountability for those people.” (04:22)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• ICE Facility Attack: 00:59 – 01:46
• Nellis AFB Shooting: 01:46 – 02:11
• Unity of Fields Terrorism Call: 02:11 – 03:07
• Trump on Kimmel/ABC: 03:07 – 03:57
• UN Visit Escalator & Teleprompter: 03:57 – 05:02
• Ramaswamy & Education: 05:02 – 05:40
• Bolton Classified Docs: 05:40 – 06:20
• Peter Strzok Lawsuit: 06:20 – 06:44
• US Aid to Argentina: 06:44 – 07:17
• Minneapolis Shooting Victim Update: 07:17 – 07:50
• NASA IMAP Launch: 07:50 – 08:22
• MLB Robot Umpires: 08:22 – 08:52

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Conclusion

This episode delivers a rapid-fire briefing on significant ongoing stories shaping the US and world: from high-stakes political drama and looming security threats, to moves for technological reform in both classrooms and baseball stadiums. The Morning Wire maintains a direct, candid style—providing listeners with context, sharp commentary, and often-explosive quotes that amplify the day’s headlines.

Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

An attack on an ICE facility leaves multiple people dead. Trump slams ABC for reinstating Jimmy Kimmel and the MLB throws a major curveball related to rules for the 2026 season. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Executive editor John Bickley. It's Wednesday, September 24th, and this is Evening Wire.

[Narrator/Reporter]

Two I detainees were killed and another injured in a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility this morning. Daily Wire immigration reporter Jenny Terr has the story.

[John Bickley]

A shooter opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas Wednesday morning, injuring one and killing two. The shooter, who was later identified by fox news as 29 year old Joshua John, allegedly opened fire at a nearby government building before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. All of the victims were ICE detainees and no law enforcement officers were injured, authorities said. FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that bullet casings left at the scene had the phrase Anti ICE engraved on them, Patel said, quote, while the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an ideological motive behind this attack.

[Georgia Howe]

A man opened fire at the entrance to an Air Force base in Nevada last night. The man allegedly fired rounds at the main gate to Nellis Air Force Base, which houses the mysterious Area 51. Following the shots, the man pointed his weapon at security officers who shot him in the leg. The unidentified gunman is being treated for non life threatening injuries. Authorities say there is no public threat and the investigation is ongoing.

[Narrator/Reporter]

A legal watchdog has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to label a radical Palestinian activist group a terrorist organization. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Niedler has more.

[Joel Niedler]

Pro Palestinian agitation group Unity of Fields, which celebrated the murder of two Israeli embassy staff members in May, should be classified as a foreign terrorist organization. That's what the Zakor Legal Institute told Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a complaint Tuesday. Unity of Fields, previously known as Palestinian Action US is an organization that has called for police officers to be set on fire and encouraged anti Israel protesters to commit crimes. Zaykor Legal Institute told Rubio that Unity of Fields is, quote, a foreign entity that engages in terrorism, threatens the security of the United States, its institutions and its people by promoting terrorism, vandalism and engaging in various acts of violence. U of F has met the criteria to be designated as a foreign terrorist organization.

[Georgia Howe]

President Trump isn't impressed with ABC reinstating Jimmy Kimmel, calling the network a quote, true bunch of losers for how they handled the situation. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presto Giacomo has more.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

When it was announced that Kimmel was coming back after he smeared conservatives in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Trump took to Truth Social to rip the network. He said, quote, I can't believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his show was canceled. Something happened between then and now because his audience is gone and his talent was never there. Trump added, quote, why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who's not funny, and who puts the network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat garbage?

[Narrator/Reporter]

While President Trump may have had his fair share of qualms with world leaders, yesterday, his UN Visit also saw some technical difficulties as well. An escalator carrying Trump and First Lady Melania suddenly stalled on their way up to the General assembly hall. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt called it possible sabotage, demanding the firing and investigation of anyone involved. She pointed to reports that UN Staffers had joked about switching off the machine.

[Caroline Levitt]

We have people, including the United States Secret Service, who are looking into this to try to get to the bottom of it. And if we find that these were UN staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up, literally trip up, the President and the first lady of the United States, well, there better be accountability for those people.

[Narrator/Reporter]

For their part, the UN Pushed back, saying the escalator stoppage was the fault of a US Videographer who triggered a built in safety stop by running backward on it. Meanwhile, just minutes later, Trump's teleprompter froze, a development the President took in stride.

[Donald Trump]

I don't mind making this speech without a teleprompter because the teleprompter is not working.

[Georgia Howe]

Ohio GOP frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy is casting a spotlight on what he calls America's real crisis education.

[Vivek Ramaswamy]

H1B is at a broken system. Of course, I've said so millions of times. That's irrelevant compared to our own deeper failure in education that we need to address. That's what I'm talking about.

[Georgia Howe]

In the latest episode of Pod Force One. Ramaswamy warns that if US Students remain years behind China and Singapore, that will mark the end of American exceptionalism. He's calling for curricular enhancements like Singapore math and says America needs a modern Apollo mission, not to the moon, but to restore excellence in classrooms at home.

[Narrator/Reporter]

FBI agents found classified documents during a search of John Bolton's DC Office Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has a story.

[Tim Pierce]

According to court filings released Tuesday, agents searched the former Trump national security advisor's office and home in Bethesda, Maryland last month. Files retrieved from his office contained information related to weapons of mass destruction, among other topics. The search of Bolton's Maryland home turned up no obvious signs of classified material put though computers and other devices were seized at both locations. Bolton's attorney, Abby Lowell, said all documents were reviewed and cleared years ago for work on Bolton's book. Lowell said, quote, an objective and thorough review will show nothing inappropriate was stored or kept by Ambassador Bolton.

[Georgia Howe]

A former FBI agent fired during Trump's first term just struck out in court. Peter Strzok was fired during the first Trump administration for sending anti Trump texts while running the Russia probe. Today, a federal judge, Amy Berman, rejected Strzok's claims that his firing violated the Constitution, ruling that the FBI has a stronger interest in avoiding bias than in protecting Strzok's political commentary.

[Narrator/Reporter]

The US may step in to help keep Argentina afloat Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant says the U.S. is considering a $20 billion swap line with Buenos Aires, a move that would pump dollars into the market and prop up Argentina's battered peso. The Trump administration is already prepared to buy Argentine bonds and open up emergency credit lines, unusual steps that signal strong political support for libertarian President Javier Melaye. The announcement comes just weeks before midterm elections in Argentina, where Milei's free market overhaul is facing stiff resistance.

[Georgia Howe]

A 12 year old girl who was shot in the head at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis last month is making miraculous strides toward recovery, according to a family statement. Sofia Forchez Doctors are cautiously optimistic as she shows promising signs of neurological recovery. During the Aug. 27 attack, a bullet lodged in her brain, causing severe damage. In order to relieve the swelling on her brain, doctors had to put Sophia in a medically induced coma and remove half of her skull. She was one of 21 people injured during the shooting. Two children were killed in the attack.

[Narrator/Reporter]

NASA's latest space mission launched this morning and its destination is the edge of the solar system. The probe, called imap, will orbit the sun about a million miles From Earth, using 10 instruments to trace particles to the solar system's edge. Its goal? To draw the most detailed map yet of the heliosphere's boundary where our sun's influence ends and interstellar space begins. IMAP, launched this morning on a SpaceX Falcon 9, joined by two smaller satellites designed to watch for solar storms and track Earth's outer atmosphere and Major League.

[Georgia Howe]

Baseball is bringing on robot umpires. The league announced Tuesday that it will roll out a new rule allowing players to appeal to robot umpires to overturn pitches that they think were incorrectly called by their flesh and blood human counterparts. The new rule will take effect for the entire 2026 MLB season and will give each team two chances to challenge whether a pitch was correctly ruled a strike or ball. The pitch will then be assessed through a complex automated camera system to judge whether the human umpire was correct.

[Narrator/Reporter]

All right, there's your Drive Home updates today. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, this morning we covered some major stories, including Trump pummeling the un Google admitting to censoring Americans, Jimmy Kimmel returning, and Charlie Kirk's campus tour continuing on in his honor. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.