Evening Wire: Iran’s ‘Present’ For Trump & The Olympics Back Biology | 3.26.26

Summary

Morning Wire – Evening Wire: Iran’s ‘Present’ For Trump & The Olympics Back Biology | March 26, 2026

Hosts: John Bickley & Georgia Howe
Platform: The Daily Wire
Date: March 26, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Evening Wire episode covers major developments in international affairs, U.S. politics, urban unrest, and a landmark sports policy change. Highlighted stories include Iran’s symbolic gesture to the U.S. amidst tense negotiations, updates on the DOJ’s settlement with Michael Flynn, a controversial euthanasia case in Spain, a teen “takeover” in Chicago, a major shift in Olympic policy on sex-based athlete eligibility, and several notable social and travel updates.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Iran’s “Present” to Trump & Peace Negotiations

• Timeline Update on Iran Conflict
  • President Trump insists the Iran conflict will last “four to six weeks in total” and the U.S. is currently “ahead of schedule.”

    “President Trump doubled down on a fixed timeline for the Iran conflict and confirmed that the regime gave the US a present this week.” — Joel Needler [00:50]

• Iran’s Oil Gesture
  • Iran allows ten oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as what Trump calls a goodwill gesture.
  • Trump:

    “They're begging to make a deal...they said we're going to let you have eight boats of oil...they then apologize...and ended up being 10 boats.” — Donald Trump (paraphrased by Pete Hegseth) [01:15]

• 15-Point Peace Plan
  • Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff confirms direct engagement with Iranian negotiators, sharing a substantive peace plan.
  • Regional actors also reaching out with mediation offers.

    “We have had multiple reach outs from the region and others who want to play a role in ending this conflict peacefully.” — Pete Hegseth [01:49]

• War Secretary’s Stance
  • Pete Hegseth expresses optimism but warns negotiations are backed by military pressure:

    “We pray for a deal...but...the Department of War will continue negotiating with bombs.” — Pete Hegseth [02:02]

2. U.S. Strike in Iraq & Diplomatic Fallout

• Iraqi Tensions
  • U.S. denies targeting an Iraqi army clinic after Baghdad accuses Washington of a strike that killed 7 and injured 13.
  • Iraq reserves right to respond “by all available means.”

    “Baghdad said Wednesday that a U.S. strike hit an army based clinic...Iraq called the strike heinous aggression...” — John Bickley [02:13]

3. DOJ Settles with Michael Flynn

• Settlement Details
  • Michael Flynn reaches a $1.2 million settlement after alleging “malicious prosecution” in the Russia probe.
  • Flynn:

    “No amount of money or formal resolution can erase the pain caused by a prosecution that should never have been brought.” — Michael Flynn, via Zach Jewell [03:24]

  • DOJ acknowledges settlement redresses a “historic injustice.”

4. Teen “Takeover” in Chicago Cause Chaos

• Mob in Downtown Loop
  • Overnight, 400 teens mob Chicago’s Loop, violence ensues, including a man beaten unconscious and multiple cars destroyed.
  • Police response criticized as ineffective.
  • Officials blame social media for organizing “takeovers.”

    “City officials are blaming social media platforms for allowing the events to go viral on their sites.” — Jordan Schroeder [04:12]

5. Spanish Euthanasia Case Raises Concerns

• Summary of Events
  • Noelia Castillo Ramos, paraplegic following an assault and attempted suicide, is euthanized after years of legal battles.
  • Her case sparks debate over the adequacy of care, informed consent, and institutional responsibility.
  • Critics point to cascading failures:

    “Critics argue the case represents a cascading institutional failure, a vulnerable young woman placed in state care, subjected to trauma, left with life altering injuries and ultimately approved for euthanasia.” — Joel Needler [04:58]

6. Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother

• Details Emerge on Disappearance
  • Savannah Guthrie appears on TV post-mother’s disappearance, believes ransom notes demanding bitcoin are real.
  • Evidence points to abduction, not a voluntary disappearance.

    “...she believes her mother was kidnapped for ransom and the two notes demanding bitcoin were likely real.” — Lyndon Blake [05:56]

7. Olympics Backs Biology: New Policy on Sex-Based Competition

• Landmark IOC Decision
  • The International Olympic Committee will require female participants in women’s events to be biologically female, based on genetic screening.
  • Policy described as rooted in “scientific evidence” and aimed at protecting fairness and safety.
  • New rules to take effect for the 2028 Summer Olympics, following pressure from President Trump.

    “The IOC announced that men who identify as women will no longer be allowed to compete in female Olympic events. Officials say the move is based on scientific evidence showing inherent physical advantages, and it's aimed at protecting fairness, safety and the integrity of women's sports.” — John Bickley [07:59]

8. EPA Relaxes Gasoline Regulations Amid High Costs

• Ethanol Rule Eased
  • EPA temporarily allows sales of E15 gas, and removes federal sales impediments for E10, citing rising energy costs.
  • Gas prices near $4/gal, diesel up 40% to $5.37/gal.

    “...the EPA is working with its federal partners to reduce unnecessary costs and uncertainty and ensure that gas prices remain affordable for all Americans.” — John Bickley [08:36]

9. Political & Social Updates Briefs

• ICE Agents at Philadelphia Airport

  • Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner threatens to arrest ICE agents deployed to help with TSA shortages.
  • Krasner:

    “I will put you in handcuffs...if you decide to make the terrazzo floor of this airport anything like what you did in the streets of Minneapolis.” — Larry Krasner (paraphrased by Pete Hegseth) [09:43]

• ICE Agent Saves Baby at JFK

  • Agent successfully performs Heimlich on baby in TSA line; child recovers and is cleared to fly.

    “The ICE agent jumped into action...and the baby began breathing again.” — Andy Valdez [10:18]

• United Airlines Introduces Family “Relax Row”

  • New economy class seating converts three seats into a lie-flat bed for families; to roll out in 2027.

    “Relax Row...transforms three adjacent economy seats into a lie flat space...families traveling with children will be offered a plush toy.” — Lauren Baer [10:55]

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump’s summary of the Iran oil gesture:

  “They're begging to make a deal...ended up being 10 boats.” — Pete Hegseth, citing Trump [01:15]

• Pete Hegseth on ongoing negotiations:

  “We pray for a deal and we welcome a deal...the Department of War will continue negotiating with bombs.” [02:02]

• Michael Flynn on DOJ settlement:

  “No amount of money or formal resolution can erase the pain caused by a prosecution that should never have been brought.” [03:24]

• Olympics policy shift:

  “Officials say the move is based on scientific evidence showing inherent physical advantages, and it's aimed at protecting fairness, safety and the integrity of women's sports.” — John Bickley [07:59]

• ICE Agent’s heroism:

  “The agent performed a Heimlich maneuver and the baby began breathing again.” — Andy Valdez [10:18]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Iran Negotiations & Oil Tankers: 00:50 – 02:13
• US-Iraq Tensions: 02:13
• Michael Flynn DOJ Settlement: 03:16 – 04:02
• Chicago Teen Takeover: 04:02 – 04:47
• Spanish Euthanasia Case: 04:47 – 05:47
• Savannah Guthrie’s Mother’s Disappearance: 05:47 – 06:46
• Olympic Committee Decides on Sex-Based Categories: 07:59 – 08:36
• EPA Eases Ethanol Rules: 08:36 – 09:17
• Philadelphia ICE Controversy & Baby Rescue: 09:17 – 10:46
• United Airlines “Relax Row” for Families: 10:46 – 11:40

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Tone & Takeaways

The episode maintains a factual, urgent, and sometimes dryly sardonic tone as it covers high-stakes international news, legal developments, and cultural shifts, with direct quotes and brief moments of policy commentary. The key throughline is a focus on accountability, consequences for institutional failures, and the restoration of clear policies—whether in sports, diplomacy, or law enforcement.

For listeners seeking concise but comprehensive news coverage, this episode delivers major headlines with enough context and expert voice to understand the stakes and implications of each development.

Transcript

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Iran allows several oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Another team takeover hits Chicago and the Olympics makes a landmark decision regarding men and women's sports. I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, March 26th. This is Evening Wire.

[Joel Needler]

President Trump doubled down on a fixed timeline for the Iran conflict and confirmed that the regime gave the US A present this week. Trump said today that the US still expects the Iran conflict to last four to six weeks in total and that they were ahead of schedule. He also added as part of ongoing discussions, the regime allowed several oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's the president addressing his cabinet today.

[Pete Hegseth]

They're begging to make a deal, they said to show you the fact that we're real and solid and we're there, we're going to let you have eight boats of oil. Eight boats, eight big boats of oil. And actually they then apologize for something they said. And they said we're going to send two more boats and ended up being 10 boats.

[Joel Needler]

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who's heavily involved in the negotiations, echoed the progress. He confirmed that his team had shared a 15 point peace plan with Iranian negotiators and they weren't alone in working for peace.

[Pete Hegseth]

We have had multiple reach outs from the region and others who want to play a role in ending this conflict peacefully.

[Joel Needler]

War Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed optimism for the peace process as well.

[Pete Hegseth]

We pray for a deal and we welcome a deal and we have the ultimate dealmaker to make it happen. But in the meantime, as I said yesterday, the Department of War will continue negotiating with bombs.

[John Bickley]

A military strike has created tension between the Iraqi government and Washington. Baghdad said Wednesday that a U.S. strike hit an army based clinic in its western anbar province, killing seven and injuring 13. Iraq called the strike heinous aggression and said it reserved the right to respond by all available means. But a spokesman for U.S. central Command said the U.S. military did not target a military clinic in Iraq. The US has been focusing on taking out Iranian backed militias in the region.

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[Joel Needler]

The Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit from former Trump national Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has more.

[Zach Jewell]

Flynn first sued the Justice Department for $50 million in 2023. He alleged malicious prosecution and abusive process after he was caught up in the FBI's probe into the 2016 Russian collusion conspiracy. Flynn's attorney said the DOJ quote, improperly and politically targeted Flynn over his lawful association with Trump's campaign. Flynn will receive roughly $1.2 million in the settlement. In a statement, he said that, quote, no amount of money or formal resolution can erase the pain caused by a prosecution that should never have been brought. The DOJ said the settlement is important for redressing a, quote, historic injustice.

[John Bickley]

Hundreds of teens mobbed the downtown Loop district of Chicago last night, causing the district's alderman to issue a 10pm curfew. Daily Wire homepage editor Jordan Schroeder has more.

[Jordan Schroeder]

According to witnesses and video footage, at least one man was beaten unconscious while nearby police and cruisers failed to intervene in the chaos. Multiple vehicles were destroyed and several teens were arrested. It's estimated that about 400 teens were involved. In recent years, these events, referred to as takeovers, have become more common. City officials are blaming social media platforms for allowing the events to go viral on their sites. In November, a 14 year old was killed and eight other teens were injured during two separate shootings that transpired during a similar takeover of the same area. The city has not released data quantifying the property damage.

[Joel Needler]

A 25 year old woman in Spain was euthanized today, bringing a close to a controversial case which ignited international outrage. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler has the tragic details.

Noelia Castillo Ramos, from Barcelona has been paraplegic since 2022 when she jumped from a fifth floor window. The attempt reportedly followed a period of psychological distress after she had been assaulted by three North African migrants while living in a state run facility for vulnerable youth. Her euthanasia request, first approved in 2024, set off a prolonged legal fight led by her father, who argued that her psychiatric history compromised her ability to make a fully informed decision. He appealed through every level of Spain's judicial system, ultimately taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights, but each challenge was rejected. Critics argue the case represents a cascading institutional failure, a vulnerable young woman placed in state care, subjected to trauma, left with life altering injuries and ultimately approved for euthanasia.

Almost two months after her mother disappeared, today show host Savannah Guthrie appeared on TV for the first time. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has more

[Lyndon Blake]

more than 50 days after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home near Tucson, she Savannah Guthrie said this morning that she believes her mother was kidnapped for ransom and the two notes demanding bitcoin were likely real. In her first interview since the February abduction, Guthrie described finding signs of a forced disappearance, including propped open back doors, missing security equipment and her mother's phone and purse left behind. She said the family quickly ruled out any theory that Nancy, who struggled to walk sometimes and relied on medication, had simply just wandered off. The family has since issued public pleas offering a $1 million reward and said they still need answers even as hopes of finding her alive appear to fade. Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI have not announced a major break in this case.

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[John Bickley]

The International Olympic Committee has made a major policy shift for women's sports. In a landmark decision, the IOC announced that men who identify as women will no longer be allowed to compete in female Olympic events. Officials say the move is based on scientific evidence showing inherent physical advantages, and it's aimed at protecting fairness, safety and the integrity of women's sports. The policy follows a nearly two year review involving medical experts, and it will include genetic screening to determine eligibility. The decision follows President Trump's push to restrict women's sports to women only. The new rules will take effect in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The EPA has moved to temporarily ease restrictions on ethanol blended fuel to combat rising gas costs. Gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, called E15, is usually restricted in summer months to cut down on air pollution. The EPA is also removing all federal impediments on the sale of E10 gas. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency is working with its federal partners to reduce unnecessary costs and uncertainty and ensure that gas prices remain affordable for all Americans. Through the summer, gas prices climbed to a national average of nearly $4 per gallon this week, with diesel in turn jumping around 40% to an average of 537 a gallon.

[Joel Needler]

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is threatening to arrest federal immigration agents helping at airports during the partial government shutdown. Daily Wire immigration reporter Jenny Terre has more. Krasner made the remarks during a Tuesday

[Ben Shapiro]

press conference at the Philadelphia International Airport,

[Joel Needler]

one of roughly a dozen airports where the Trump administration has deployed ICE officers to offset TSA staffing shortages.

[Ben Shapiro]

The president cannot pardon you.

[Pete Hegseth]

I will put you in handcuffs and I will put you in a courtroom. And if necessary, I will put you in a jail cell if you decide to make the terrazzo floor of this

[Ben Shapiro]

airport anything like what you did in

[Pete Hegseth]

the streets of Minneapolis.

[Joel Needler]

Krasner urged ICE officers to, quote, keep their oath. So far in these deployments, ICE officers have been observed distributing water, assisting travelers and helping maintain order in long lines.

[John Bickley]

An ICE agent saved a baby who stopped breathing in a TSA line today. Daily Wire assistant editor Andy Valdez has a story.

[Andy Valdez]

The ICE agent jumped into action at JFK International Airport in New York. DHS released video footage that shows a man holding a baby notice something wrong with the child and begin to rush out of the crowded security line. An ICE agent noticed the emergency and sprinted over to help the man. The agent performed a Heimlich maneuver and the baby began breathing again. DHS says emergency personnel arrived and determined the little boy was, quote, healthy enough to fly.

[John Bickley]

United Airlines is adding a new seating option to make long flights more comfortable for families with young children. Daily Wire lifestyle reporter Lauren Baer has the story.

[Lauren Baer]

The airline recently unveiled quote, Relax Row, which transforms three adjacent economy seats into a lie flat space. The feature, announced on social media, is expected to roll out in 2027. The announcement on X claims passengers will also receive a mattress, pad, blanket and two pillows, and families traveling with children will be offered a plush toy. United said the option would be available on more than 200 Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft with up to 12 designated rows per plane. This is the second encouraging update from the airline, which made headlines recently when it added language to its contract of carriage stating it may refuse to transport passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content.

[Joel Needler]

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 President Trump beefing up ground forces while pursuing an Iran peace deal, Hawaii reeling from the worst flooding in decades, and Meta losing back to back court cases over the effects of its platforms on children. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

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