Morning Wire – Evening Wire: Jack Smith Subpoenaed & Tennessee Taps Van Epps | December 3, 2025

Overview

This episode of Evening Wire delivers a brisk, fact-driven roundup of the day’s major political, legal, and cultural stories. The hosts, Georgia Howe and John Bickley, cover explosive news items: Special Counsel Jack Smith being subpoenaed by House Republicans, the fallout from Tennessee's special election, aggressive federal actions on immigration and SNAP fraud, and more. Consistent with The Daily Wire's style, the reporting is unapologetically conservative, direct, and heavy on analysis of partisan conflict, legal moves, and administrative shifts under the Trump administration.

Key Discussion Points, Insights, and Timestamps

1. Jack Smith Subpoenaed By House Judiciary (00:22)

• Special Counsel Jack Smith, known for his Trump investigations, has been subpoenaed by House Republicans.
• Republicans allege Smith's election probe swept in lawmakers, GOP groups, and media outlets.
• Smith volunteered to testify publicly, but his lawyer claims Chairman Jim Jordan declined.
• Jordan insists a closed deposition is necessary:

  “A deposition will build a more complete record of Smith's actions as special counsel.” (John Bickley, 00:42)

2. Tennessee Special Election: Democrat Surge, But GOP Holds (00:53)

• Democrat Afton Bain (noted as “the AOC of Tennessee”) failed to flip the historically red District 7, narrowing the GOP win but not enough for an upset.
• Trump won the district in 2024 by 20+ points; in this election, the GOP margin shrank to ~9 points.
• Bain’s defiant concession speech:

  “We ran on an idea that government should work for working people. We ran on the belief that our story in Tennessee is bigger than the cynicism that has held this state hostage for decades.” (Afton Bain, ~01:13)

• Republican Matt Van Epps claims victory:

  “To those who didn’t support us in this election, I still work for you… I’ll work hard to serve you with honesty and integrity every day.” (Matt Van Epps, 01:47)

3. Trump Accounts: Baby Investment Program Unveiled (01:47)

• Trump administration launches the “Trump Accounts”: $1,000 investment accounts for babies born 2025-2028, vested until age 18, funded by a mix of federal money and billionaire donors.
• Notable donor Michael and Susan Della pledged $6.25 billion for an additional $250 per child.
• Eligibility exceptions exist for “high income zip codes.”
• IRS Form 4547 needed to enroll.

4. Escalating Narco-terror Strikes: Sea to Land (03:12)

• Trump signals U.S. anti-drug strikes will move from maritime to land targets:

  “You know, the land is much easier... we're going to start that very soon, too.” (President Trump, 03:25–03:30)

• Trump credits maritime strikes for a “90% drop” in trafficking, claiming “hundreds of thousands of lives” saved.

5. USDA Cracks Down on SNAP Fraud (03:49)

• Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reveals widespread SNAP fraud:

  “We found 186,000 dead people or dead people’s Social Security numbers being used, 500,000 people receiving benefits more than twice...” (Brooke Rollins, 04:01)

• Some recipients found collecting in six states; USDA asks all states to share data, but 21 states (notably CA, NY, MN) refuse.
• Rollins threatens to withhold funds from non-compliant states:

  “We will begin to stop moving federal funds into those states until they comply… to protect the American taxpayer.” (Brooke Rollins, 04:27)

6. DOJ Sues Six Blue States Over Voter Rolls (06:04)

• DOJ alleges states are refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, impeding election transparency.
• Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon:

  “The Department will not stand for open defiance of federal voting rules.” (06:17)

• Federal judges may soon impose compliance deadlines.

7. Pro-Life Centers Score Speech Victory in Court (06:41)

• NY Attorney General Letitia James sues Heartbeat International over abortion pill reversal "advertising."
• The 2nd Circuit rules the centers’ speech is protected by the First Amendment, allowing them to inform about progesterone-based protocols during ongoing litigation.

8. Automotive Standards Rollback & Economic Debate (07:49)

• Trump signals a rollback of Biden-era fuel economy and EV standards, aiming to weaken the push for electric vehicles.
• Critics warn this could help China dominate the clean car market, but supporters argue it's "good economic sense."
• Automakers called to the White House for discussions.

9. Delaware: Domestic Terror Plot Foiled (08:21)

• Delaware police thwarted a planned terrorist attack at the University of Delaware.
• Student Luke Mon Khan arrested with weapons, manifesto, aimed at police station “martyrdom.”

10. ICE Raids and Immigration Tensions (09:03)

• Operation “Catahoula Crunch” targets violent criminals in New Orleans released under sanctuary policies.
• DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

  “It is asinine that these monsters were released back onto New Orleans streets to commit more crimes and create more victims.” (09:19)

• Mexico extradites 55 cartel leaders to the U.S.—including infamous kingpins—for intelligence sharing.

11. Somali Deportation Operation in Minneapolis (09:56)

• Homeland Security launches a major ICE operation in Minneapolis, deploying 100+ officers targeting up to 500 Somalis with deportation orders.

12. LA Molotov Attack & Sabrina Carpenter-White House Dustup (10:52)

• Jose Francisco Hovel arrested in LA after a failed Molotov cocktail attack on a federal building housing ICE offices; opposition to Trump immigration policy cited as motive.
• Pop star Sabrina Carpenter objects to her song being used in a White House ICE deportation promo:

  “This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” (Sabrina Carpenter, ~12:16)

• White House claps back:

  “Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid or is it slow?” (White House social media, ~12:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jack Smith Testimony Tussle:

  “A deposition will build a more complete record of Smith's actions as special counsel.” (John Bickley, 00:42)

• Van Epps’s Victory Tone:

  “I am humbled beyond belief to stand before you tonight as your next representative…” (Matt Van Epps, 01:47)

• Trump on Land Strikes:

  “We're going to start that very soon, too. Anybody that's doing that and selling it into our country is subject to attack, not just Venezuela.” (President Trump, 03:30–03:38)

• Brooke Rollins on SNAP Fraud:

  “We found 186,000 dead people or dead people Social Security numbers being used, 500,000 thousand people receiving benefits more than twice; we had a couple of people receiving benefits in six states.” (Brooke Rollins, 04:01)

• DHS Assistant Secretary on Sanctuary Policy:

  “It is asinine that these monsters were released back onto New Orleans streets to commit more crimes and create more victims.” (Tricia McLaughlin, 09:19)

• Sabrina Carpenter’s Outrage:

  “This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” (Sabrina Carpenter, 12:16)

Concluding Notes

Morning Wire’s evening edition for December 3, 2025, continues to blend hard news with social commentary, reflecting strong conservative talking points. The episode covers significant legal actions, new federal initiatives, hardline immigration enforcement, and the kind of culture war skirmishes (as with the Sabrina Carpenter story) typical of Daily Wire coverage. The reporting is sharp, timestamped with soundbites from the principal players, delivering all the “drive home” news for listeners wanting a snapshot of conservative America’s political landscape.

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