Evening Wire: Kerrville Mourns & Massachusetts Masks Off Bill | 7.10.25

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Evening Wire: Kerrville Mourns & Massachusetts Masks Off Bill | July 10, 2025

Presented by The Daily Wire’s Evening Wire, hosted by Georgia Howe.

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1. Kerrville Mourns Victims of Catastrophic Flood

Georgia Howe opens the episode by reporting on the heartfelt vigils held across Texas following last week's devastating floods, the second deadliest in the state's history. In Kerrville, hundreds gathered at Antler Stadium to honor over 100 lives lost, including those at Camp Mystic.

Key Highlights:

• Intercessory Prayer: A local pastor led the congregation in prayer, emphasizing communal support and faith.

  “We’re going to lift those to God this evening to pray with one another, to pray for one another, and to trust that all of those prayers are heard.” [00:35]

• Symbolism of Hope: A wooden cross from Michigan stood prominently, symbolizing resilience and hope amidst tragedy.

• Community Healing: The vigil concluded with moments of laughter, music, and sports, representing the community's small yet meaningful steps toward healing.

2. Jeffrey Epstein Case Dismissal Under Scrutiny

The episode delves into the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Alan Dershowitz, a former Epstein lawyer, raises concerns about the suppression of critical documents.

Notable Quote:

“I know who's suppressing them. But I'm bound by confidentiality... I know the names of people whose files are being suppressed in order to protect them. And that's wrong.” [01:53]

3. Suspension of Secret Service Agents Post-Assassination Attempt

Nearly a year after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, six Secret Service agents face suspensions without pay due to reported failures.

Reporting by Tim Rice:

• Agents received suspensions ranging from 10 to 42 days and will return with reduced responsibilities.

  “The shooter... killed one attendee and injured two others before a sniper took him out.” [02:29]

Insight from Journalist Selena Zito:

• Reflects on the incident's anniversary, highlighting Trump's composure under fire.

  “He takes himself down... I'm in this moment believing that I have a purpose.” [02:59]

4. Massachusetts Introduces "Masks Off" Bill Targeting ICE Agents

A new Massachusetts law seeks to prohibit law enforcement from wearing masks or disguises during public interactions, except for legitimate emergencies.

Reported by Tim Pierce:

• Legislation Details: Violations classified as misdemeanors.

• ICE's Response: Director Todd Lyon opposes the bill, citing safety concerns and threats against agents.

  “We're not going to put our officers at risk just because people don't like immigration enforcement.” [03:44]

• National Parallel: The "Visible Act" introduced in the U.S. Senate by Democrats Cory Booker and Alex Padilla mirrors Massachusetts' efforts.

5. Judicial Block on Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge has halted President Trump's attempt to revoke birthright citizenship, citing constitutional violations.

Key Points:

• Judge's Ruling: District Judge Joseph LaPlante declared the order violates the 14th Amendment.
• Supreme Court Stance: Challenges must proceed as class actions, without determining the order's legality.
• Administration's Plan: Despite the injunction, the DOJ intends to enforce the policy by July 27 and is exploring additional deportation agreements.

  “Immigration will also be on the agenda... make progress on the safe third country agreements.” [05:10] - Alan Dershowitz

6. Russia's Drone Assaults on Kyiv and U.S. Sanctions Response

Russia intensified its military campaign against Ukraine with over 400 drone strikes targeting Kyiv, resulting in casualties and injuries.

Diplomatic Developments:

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian officials, expressing frustration over stalled peace efforts and hinting at upcoming U.S. sanctions.
• Pastor’s Commentary: Discusses legislative engagement and the ongoing dialogue with Russian authorities about sanctions.

  “We'll continue to express it because that's the reality.” [05:46]

7. U.S. Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Francesca Albanese, a UN Special Rapporteur, faces U.S. sanctions for her efforts to prompt ICC actions against U.S. and Israeli officials.

Hillel Neuer of UN Watch Comments:

“This person is beyond the pale and other countries ought to do the same... ban this preacher of hate, this preacher of terrorism.” [06:42]

8. Potential Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas

Negotiations indicate a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, involving the exchange of hostages and the release of prisoners.

Details:

• Exchange Terms: 10 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 18 others for a 60-day ceasefire and Palestinian prisoner releases.
• Hostage Dilemma: With 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza, Israel faces tough decisions on which individuals to prioritize.

9. False Sighting of Travis Decker Confirmed

Authorities have debunked a recent sighting of Travis Decker, a suspect accused of the tragic murder of his three daughters.

Update:

• A lookalike was found hiking in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, but confirmed not to be Decker.
• The U.S. Marshals Service continues the search, offering a $20,000 reward for information.

10. Defense Department's Strategic Investment in Rare Earth Mining

The Defense Department has become the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the only rare earth mine in the U.S., aiming to reduce reliance on China.

Insights from Hillel Neuer:

“President Trump wisely put in place... these are going to help us in the competition against China.” [08:40]

• Economic Impact: The company's shares surged by 50% following the investment announcement.
• Future Plans: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed government intentions to expand mining projects to secure critical minerals essential for national security.

11. Innovations and Controversies in Tech and Commerce

Space Startup Varda:

• Raised $187 million to develop technology for manufacturing drugs in orbit, promising faster drug production through unique crystallization processes.
• Successfully completed three missions, with a fourth currently in orbit.

Amazon Prime Day Dispute:

• Momentum Commerce Reports: Claim a 41% drop in Prime Day sales compared to the previous year.
• Amazon’s Response: Spokesperson Jessica Martin dismissed the figures as inaccurate, attributing them to a third-party consultancy lacking comprehensive data.

Elon Musk’s AI Launch:

• Grok 4 on X: Despite recent controversies over antisemitic statements made by the AI, Musk promoted Grok 4 as the "smartest AI in the world," surpassing even graduate students.
• Controversy Management: Musk did not address the inflammatory remarks but reaffirmed a commitment to enhancing Grok's truth-seeking capabilities.

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Transcript

[Georgia Howe]

Vigils are held across Texas to mourn those lost in the floods. A new law in Massachusetts seeks to unmask ice agents. And for the second night in a row, Russia pummels Ukraine with hundreds of strikes. I'm Georgia Howe. John is on vacation this week. It's Thursday, July 10, and this is Evening Wire in Kerrville, Texas. Hundreds gathered at Antler Stadium last night to mourn victims of last week's catastrophic flood, the state's second deadliest on record.

[Pastor]

We're going to lead into a time of intercessory prayer. I'm going to call upon our requests, our petitions, our intercessions. We're going to lift those to God this evening to pray with one another, to pray for one another, and to trust that all of those prayers are heard.

[Georgia Howe]

The Vigil honored over 100 lives lost, including a special tribute to those who lost their lives at Camp Mystic. Through gospel music, prayer and silent tears, the community found strength in faith and fellowship. A wooden cross from Michigan stood tall above the crowd, symbolizing hope. The evening ended with laughter, music and play sports, small steps towards healing a devastated town. Vigils popped up all around the state in support of those lost in the disaster. The Trump administration's dismissal of the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to be challenged, including by those very close to the case. Alan Dershowitz is a lawyer who at one point represented Epstein and says he knows for a fact that certain documents are being suppressed.

[Alan Dershowitz]

I know the names of the individuals, I know why they're being suppressed. I know who's suppressing them. But I'm bound by confidentiality from a judge and cases and I can't disclose what I know. But I pan to God. I know, I know the names of people whose files are being suppressed in order to protect them. And that's wrong.

[Georgia Howe]

Nearly a year after the assassination attempt on then presidential candidate Donald Trump, six Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the latest.

[Tim Rice]

According to the agency, the agents received suspensions ranging from 10 to 42 days and will return to roles with reduced responsibilities. Trump was grazed by a bullet last year during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks, killed one attendee and injured two others before a sniper took him out. A Senate report blames the Secret Service for numerous failures. Agency officials say new procedures are in place to prevent future lapses. Morningwire spoke to journalist and author Selena Zito as the anniversary approaches. She was there that day.

[Selena Zito]

If you go back and watch it, I can't watch it. But if you go back and watch it, you can see him flinch. You know he's hit and he takes himself down, which was important. This is the first thing I'm noting in my head, okay, he's not knocked down. He took himself down. This means he may not be gravely injured. He's surrounded by a sea of navy blue suits. The Secret Service and then I hear the next four shots. I still don't take myself down. I'm in this moment believing that I have a purpose.

[Georgia Howe]

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are attempting to unmask immigration officers during public interactions. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more.

[Tim Pierce]

A new bill in the commonwealth seeks to prohibit masks or disguises by law enforcement except for medical or protective gear during emergencies, and makes violations a misdemeanor. ICE officials are pushing back, Director Todd Lyon said. We're not going to put our officers at risk just because people don't like immigration enforcement. He also noted the families of some agents have received death threats and have been doxed. Similar legislation, known as the Visible act, was introduced in the US Senate this week by Democrats Cory Booker and Alex Padilla.

[Georgia Howe]

A federal judge in New Hampshire has slammed the brakes on President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. District Judge Joseph LaPlante says stripping citizenship from children born on U.S. soil violates the 14th Amendment. His injunction, however, only applies to infants and excludes their parents from the case. The Supreme Court recently ruled such challenges must proceed as class actions, but did not weigh in on the order's legality. DOJ attorneys told the courts they still plan to begin enforcement July 27. The Trump administration is eyeballing additional third country deportation agreements, including with nations in West Africa. The Wall Street Journal reports that five countries received requests from the State Department to take in migrants in advance of their leaders visits to the White House. President Trump met with leaders on Wednesday for an economic and security summit and seemed to reinforce these requests.

[Alan Dershowitz]

Immigration will also be on the agenda, and I hope we can bring down the high rates of people overstaying visas and also make progress on the safe third country agreements.

[Georgia Howe]

Russia launched more than 400 drones into the Ukrainian city of Kyiv in a blitzkrieg attack Wednesday night, claiming two lives and injuring dozens. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian authorities during his trip to Asia on Thursday and expressed frustration at the lack of progress towards peace in the Ukrainian conflict. Rubio hinted at legislation in the works that would enact additional U.S. sanctions on Russia.

[Pastor]

We've been engaging with the Senate in particular over the last week on what that bill will look like. And the leaders of both chambers have said that they're prepared to begin to move forward on that. We've expressed this to the Russians weeks ago. We told them that the moment would come where something like this could happen. And we'll continue to express it because that's the reality.

[Georgia Howe]

The US has sanctioned a UN Special Rapporteur for her efforts to prompt ICC action against US and Israeli officials in previous anti Semitic remarks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Under Executive Order 14203, Francesca Albanese is barred from the U.S. her assets are frozen and Americans are prohibited from doing business with her. UN Watch, which led a campaign calling for action, hailed the sanctions as justice. Morning Wire spoke to UN Watch executive Director Hillel Neuer. And here's what he told us.

[Hillel Neuer]

The US is saying, no, this person is beyond the pale and other countries ought to do the same. And that's what we're calling for. We're calling for France, Germany, Canada, countries that did make some statements condemning her a few times. They should also ban Albanese. So should all other decent, civilized countries should ban this preacher of hate, this preacher of terrorism.

[Georgia Howe]

Israel and Hamas seem to be closing in on a ceasefire deal. The agreement would exchange 10 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 18 others in exchange for a 60 day ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. It's believed there are 20 living Israeli hostages in Gaza, leaving the Israeli government with a choice of which 10 men would come home. A previous ceasefire which included an exchange of hostages and prisoners, ended in March. It's been determined that the Travis Decker sighting in Idaho was a false alarm. Decker has been accused of murdering his three young daughters and has eluded authorities for more than a month. Dekker is an army veteran and an expert outdoorsman with experience camping off grid. The girls bodies were found at a campsite in Washington. Washington, in early June. Last weekend, a lookalike was spotted in Idaho hiking through Sawtooth National Forest. On Wednesday, authorities found and interviewed the doppelganger and confirmed he was not Decker. The U.S. marshals Service is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker's capture. In economic news, the Defense Department became the largest shareholder in a rare earth mining company. The company, MP Materials, operates the only rare earth mine in the United States. The mine extracts minerals that are VIT to the US military. The company's shares jumped 50% at the news. The move is part of the Trump administration's plan to break dependence on China for rare earth minerals. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the government has plans for multiple mining projects.

[Hillel Neuer]

There's a special under the powers of the emergency authorities the energy emergency have, which includes the critical minerals that President Trump wisely put in place on day one. There had been only two mining projects ever that have been put on under an authority called FAST41, which is an accelerated permitting. President Trump added 10 more mining projects to that this week. And all of these things are going to help us in the competition against China, who's really cornered the world market around many of these important minerals.

[Georgia Howe]

A space startup is raising millions in funding to make drugs in orbit. Varda said it raised $187 million in funding to launch missions to space and then return with drugs that were made there. It says medicines crystallize differently in orbit, which allows them to produce drugs faster. The company has completed three successful miss so far. Meanwhile, a fourth launch is in orbit. Amazon is disputing claims that their Prime Day sales have dropped a massive 41% compared to last year. Momentum Commerce, which manages Amazon sales for popular retailers, reported the numbers after the first day of Prime Day week. This is the first year that Prime Day has moved away from a two day event to a whole four days of deals. Jessica Martin, a spokesperson for Amazon, says the numbers are highly inaccurate. According to her, they were made by a third party consultancy with without access to all of the data and Tech titan Elon Musk just launched Grok 4 on X. Despite concerns about the AI's recent string of antisemitic statements. The company demoed the new model in a live stream that was nearly an hour long, during which Musk claimed it's the smartest AI in the world, even smarter than nearly all graduate students. The launch comes just a day after Grok's controversial statements, which included praise for Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, which were quickly taken down by Xai. Musk did not address the controversy, but claimed he was committed to making sure Grok is maximally truth seeking. 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 continued questions surrounding the Epstein case dismissal, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court clearing the way for federal layoffs, and the concerning parasite moving toward the U.S. thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.