Evening Wire: Jimmy Kimmel Returns & TPUSA Marches On | 9.22.25

Summary

Podcast Summary: Evening Wire – Jimmy Kimmel Returns & TPUSA Marches On | 9.22.25

Podcast: Morning Wire
Host: John Bickley, Georgia Howe
Date: September 22, 2025

Overview

This episode of Evening Wire recaps a day of major national and cultural events, focusing on the status of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following controversial remarks, updated US government action regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC), Turning Point USA’s ongoing American Comeback Tour after founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and breaking headlines in science, crime, and politics. Hosted by John Bickley and Georgia Howe, the show maintains its brisk, fact-filled, and pointed tone, blending direct reporting with pointed commentary.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night

• [00:18] Kimmel’s show returns after a brief suspension in the wake of sharp anti-conservative monologues following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
  • Disney suspended the program “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country.”
  • It remains unclear if Sinclair Broadcasting and its affiliates will air the show without a full apology from Kimmel (“The largest of those, Sinclair Broadcasting, has said in the past that it would not go back to running Kimmel's show until the late night host fully apologized.”).
  • The broader theme is the division and perceived incitement in late-night television.

2. US Contemplates Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court

• [01:01] The US is considering a major escalation in sanctions against the ICC due to investigations targeting alleged war crimes by the US and Israel.
  • Previous Trump-era sanctions targeted specific judges; new sanctions could target the entire institution, representing a “severe escalation and economic blow to the institution.”
  • Contextualizes ongoing US-ICC tensions.

3. Trump Administration’s TikTok Deal

• [01:28] President Trump is set to sign a deal making TikTok majority-US owned, reducing Chinese ByteDance’s share to 20% with operation/data handled by Oracle.
  • Trump lists prominent figures involved: “Larry Ellison’s one of them... Michael Dell... a man named Lachlan... Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert is probably going to be in the group.” ([Donald Trump, 01:57])
  • National data security and control of the algorithm are focal points, with a payout for the US government.

4. Charlie Kirk Memorial and Ongoing Investigations

• [02:38-03:54] FBI Director Kash Patel assures ongoing, thorough investigation into Kirk’s murder.
  • Over 100,000 gathered in Arizona for Kirk’s memorial; over 100 million streams globally.
  • Emotional moments at the service, including scriptural references:
    • “Our hearts are grieving, but we do not grieve as the world grieves...” ([Andrew Colvett, 03:48])
    • “‘Oh Death, where is your sting? Christ has overcome death.’” ([Tim Pierce, 03:57])

5. TPUSA’s American Comeback Tour

• [04:05] Despite Kirk’s assassination, Turning Point USA presses on with its tour, first stop: University of Minnesota, MC’d by Michael Knowles.
  • Knowles: “The enemies of civilization will not succeed at killing Charlie's mission. They will not even succeed at killing his tour.” ([Michael Knowles, 04:16])
  • Event to be streamed live.

6. Trump Administration Announcement: Autism and Tylenol

• [04:45] Trump and Secretary Kennedy allege a link between Tylenol in pregnancy and autism, referencing a Mount Sinai and Harvard review.
  • Tylenol's manufacturer, Kenvue, denies the association, calling Tylenol safe.

7. Hurricane Gabrielle Warning

• [05:28] The Category 3 hurricane is expected to impact the US east coast with severe surf and rip currents but likely will not make landfall.

8. US-Dominican Republic Anti-Drug Operation

• [06:02] The first joint airstrike between the US and Dominican Republic destroyed a drug boat carrying approximately 2,200 pounds of cocaine.
  • Casualties reported among suspected smugglers.

9. Crime Headlines

• [06:41] A 13-year-old in NYC critically shot outside a Dunkin’ Donuts.
• [07:07] New Hampshire wedding shooting: Attacker reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” before opening fire, resulting in one dead and six wounded.

10. California Bans Law Enforcement from Masking

• [07:30] New law requires officers to show faces during non-undercover official business; signed by Gavin Newsom.
  • Newsom: “ICE unmasked what are you afraid of? If you're going to go out and you're going to do enforcement, provide an id...” ([Michael Knowles quoting Newsom, 08:02])
  • DHS warns this increases danger to law enforcement.

11. Michelob Ultra Becomes Top-Selling Beer

• [08:36] Michelob Ultra surpasses Modelo, with executives crediting sports partnerships. The brand is now “sprinting straight to the top.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On TikTok Stakeholders
  “They're very well known people and Larry Ellison's one of them. He's involved. He's a great guy... Michael Dell is involved... Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert is probably going to be in the group.”
  — Donald Trump ([01:57])

• Charlie Kirk’s Memorial
  “Our hearts are grieving, but we do not grieve as the world grieves...”
  — Andrew Colvett ([03:48])

  “Oh Death, where is your sting? Christ has overcome death.”
  — Tim Pierce ([03:57])

• TPUSA Tour Resilience
  “The enemies of civilization will not succeed at killing Charlie's mission. They will not even succeed at killing his tour.”
  — Michael Knowles ([04:16])

• On Immigration Raids
  “ICE unmasked what are you afraid of? If you're going to go out and you're going to do enforcement, provide an id, tell us which agency you represent.”
  — Gov. Gavin Newsom (quoted by Michael Knowles, [08:02])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jimmy Kimmel Returns & Suspension Context: [00:18]
• US Considering ICC Sanctions: [01:01]
• Trump’s TikTok Deal: [01:28–02:27]
• FBI Update/Charlie Kirk Memorial: [02:38–03:54]
• TPUSA American Comeback Tour: [04:05–04:16]
• Autism Announcement (Tylenol): [04:45]
• Hurricane Gabrielle Warning: [05:28]
• US-DR Anti-Drug Operation: [06:02]
• NYC Shooting: [06:41]
• NH Wedding Shooting: [07:07]
• California Law Enforcement Unmasking Law: [07:30]
• Michelob Ultra Beer Headline: [08:36]

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Tone & Style

• The podcast delivers news in crisp, declarative bursts, maintaining a critical tone toward mainstream media and legacy institutions.
• Direct quotes and sharp commentary highlight Daily Wire’s conservative, combative perspective.

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Summary

This Evening Wire episode captures a turbulent moment in US politics and culture, weaving together stories of media controversy, high-level government decisions, public mourning, and the resilience of conservative activism. The episode is rich with breaking updates, sharp soundbites, and a sense of urgency underscoring ongoing divisions and challenges in America as 2025 continues.

Transcript

[John Bickley]

Jimmy Kimmel returns. The US Is reportedly mulling sanctions on the International criminal court and TP USA's American comeback tour continues. I'm Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Monday, September 22nd, and this is Evening Wire.

[Georgia Howe]

Jimmy Kimmel's late night show will return tomorrow night. The program was pulled last Wednesday ahead of Kimmel's plan to triple down on his criticism of conservatives after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. But now Disney says after some thoughtful conversations with the left wing host, they're letting him back on the air. The company said they suspended the show to, quote, avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. The decision was made because they, quote, felt some of the comments were ill timed and thus insensitive. It's not clear, however, if all ABC affiliates will actually be showing it. The largest of those, Sinclair Broadcasting, has said in the past that it would not go back to running Kimmel's show until the late night host fully apologized.

[John Bickley]

The United States is reportedly considering sanctions for the International Criminal Court and a decision could fall as soon as this week. The step is being considered in response to the court's investigations into claims of war crimes against the US And Israel, neither of which is a member of the icc. The Trump administration has already placed sanctions against certain ICC judges, but the latest round under consideration would hit the entire court a severe escalation and economic blow to the institution.

[Georgia Howe]

President Trump is expected to sign a deal with TikTok this week. Under the deal, the app would be jointly owned with Chinese ByteDance retaining a 20% stake. The app operations will be based in the US and housed on Oracle servers, with the US company providing data security. Existing owners and new backers like Oracle will control 80%. The new seven person board structure will also limit Chinese control, giving ByteDance one seat. President Trump gave Fox News a sneak peek into who will be involved.

[Donald Trump]

They're very well known people and Larry Ellison's one of them. He's involved. He's a great guy. Michael Dell is involved. I hate to tell you this, but a man named Lachlan is involved. That's a very unusual name. Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert is probably going to be in the group. A couple of others, really great people, very prominent people. And they're also American patriots. You know, they love this country. So I think they're going to do a really good job.

[Georgia Howe]

Most importantly, the new structure will prevent China from accessing American user data and it will forfeit control of the algorithm. The US Government will also receive a multi billion dollar payout for brokering the deal.

[John Bickley]

FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau remains committed to answering every question about the Charlie Kirk assassination. Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan has the story.

[Kash Patel]

Patel released a statement Sunday stressing that the investigation remains active and that his agents are chasing down leads on everything from text messages to suspected accompl. He confirmed the bureau is also reviewing discord chats, how the rifle was smuggled to campus and strange hand gestures near Kirk just before the fatal shot. Patel dismissed online rumors about a plane turning off its transponder, saying it was just incomplete flight data. He added, the entire FBI mourns Charlie Kirk and we will not rest until justice is served. Patel was among those in Arizona this weekend where close to 100,000 mourners gathered to honor Kirk's legacy.

[Georgia Howe]

Over 100 million people streamed the tribute to Charlie Kirk on Sunday. That's according to the executive producer of the Charlie Kirk Show, Andrew Colvett, who announced the figure on social media Sunday. And he added, that's just what they know about. Over 100 million people just heard the gospel proclaimed again and again by speaker after speaker. Truly remarkable. Here's Colvett doing just the same at the memorial last night.

[Andrew Colvett]

Our hearts are grieving, but we do not grieve as the world grieves because.

[Tim Pierce]

It says in Scripture, o Death, where.

[Andrew Colvett]

Is your vis Victory.

[Tim Pierce]

Oh Death, where is your sting? Christ has overcome death.

[John Bickley]

Meanwhile, TPUSA's American comeback tour continues with its first event today since the assassination of Charlie Kirk less than two weeks ago, Daily Wire senior editor Joel Niedler reports.

[Michael Knowles]

The American Comeback Tour event is being held at the University of Minnesota this evening and will be hosted by Daily Wire's Michael Knowles. What began as a conversation between Michael and Charlie is now a special tribute to Charlie and an open forum for Q and A. Knowles announced last week that the event was still on, writing, quote, the enemies of civilization will not succeed at killing Charlie's mission. They will not even succeed at killing his tour. You can watch the event streaming live on Daily Wire. Plus this evening at 7:15pm Eastern, the.

[Georgia Howe]

Trump administration announced its findings on autism during a highly anticipated press conference Monday. Here with the details is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presto Giacomo.

[Andrew Colvett]

President Trump and Secretary Kennedy announced that Tylenol use during early pregnancy is linked to autism. Rates of the disorder have skyrocketed in recent years, now affecting 1 in 31 children in the U.S. an August review from Mount Sinai and Harvard researchers seems to tie Tylenol to this increased risk. However, the CEO of Kenvue, which makes Tylenol, has denied the association and maintains that Tylenol is a safe option for pregnant women. The administration also announced that falonic acid could help treat autism symptoms.

[John Bickley]

A major storm system is churning in the open Atlantic and is expected to create surges along the mid Atlantic coastline, according to the National Hurricane Center. The swells are likely to cause life threatening surf and rip current conditions from North Carolina to the Jersey shore. Hurricane Gabrielle was upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane this morning, reaching a wind speed of 120 mph. The storm is currently traveling north toward the east coast, but is expected to veer back into the open ocean before making landfall. Gabrielle is only the second major storm this hurricane season, which runs from June through November.

[Georgia Howe]

The United States carried out an airstrike on a drug boat headed toward the Dominican Republic over the weekend. Here's Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce with.

[Tim Pierce]

More Dominican authorities on Sunday said it was the first joint Dominican American operation against narco terrorism in the Caribbean Sea. The United States has carried out at least three strikes against suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean this month. In this case, Dominican authorities reported Sunday that they recovered cocaine from the wreckage of the vessel, which was suspected of carrying around £2,200 of the drug. It was not immediately clear if the Dominican Republic Sunday announcement was connected to a Friday statement from President Trump on a US strike that destroyed a drug speedboat and killed three smugglers.

[John Bickley]

A 13 year old boy is fighting for his life after being shot in the head outside a Dunkin Donuts in New York City. Police say the gunman opened fire just after 8am at the Dunkin Donuts in Queens. The shooter, described as wearing a white hoodie, white sneakers and carrying a black backpack, ran off. The teen was rushed to Cohen Children's Medical center where he remains in critical condition. The motive isn't clear, but the shooting happened just blocks from several schools.

[Georgia Howe]

A New Hampshire wedding turned tragic Saturday night when a gunman opened fire on the reception. According to eyewitness reports, 23 year old Hunter Naido shouted Free Palestine before allegedly firing six shots, killing one guest and injuring six others. Nadeau is now in custody and faces murder charges, with more charges expected. Officials say the shooter's motive is still unclear.

[John Bickley]

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law making it a crime for law enforcement to hide their faces while on the job. Daily Wire immigration reporter Jenny Terror has the details.

[Andrew Colvett]

The new law bans masks and disguises for local state and federal officers while conducting official business, unless they're undercover or in a situation that requires tactical gear. Newsom used the signing to take aim at federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, where ICE officers were recently spotted masked. Here's the governor taunting ICE agents.

[Michael Knowles]

ICE unmasked what are you afraid of? If you're going to go out and you're going to do enforcement, provide an id, tell us which agency you represent. Provide us basic information that all local law enforcement is required to provide.

[Andrew Colvett]

DHS officials call the move reckless warning. Assaults on ICE agents have surged 1,000%, and masks are often the only thing protecting officers, identities and families. California joins a growing list of states weighing similar restrictions, and a new King.

[John Bickley]

Of Beers has been crowned knocking Modelo off the throne. Michelob Ultra has officially taken the top spot as America's top selling beer. Executives credit its meteoric rise to aggressive sports partnerships from the NBA and PGA tour to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Data shows Ultra now leads both retail shelves and bar taps, ending Modelo's short lived reign. After Bud Light's 2023 collapse launched in 2002, Michelob Ultra built its brand on active social lifestyles and now it's sprinted straight to the top.

[Georgia Howe]

Those are your Drive Home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, this morning we covered some major stories, including the historic celebration of Charlie Kirk's life, the Democrats protests against honoring Kirk and suspending Jimmy Kimmel and the UK Recognizing a Palestinian state. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.