Evening Wire: Snowmageddon Looms & TikTok Goes Domestic | 1.23.26

Summary

Morning Wire: Evening Wire – "Snowmageddon Looms & TikTok Goes Domestic"

Date: January 23, 2026
Hosts: Georgia Howe & John Bickley (The Daily Wire)
Episode Theme:
The episode delivers in-depth coverage on the massive winter storm threatening a majority of the U.S., the restructuring of TikTok's U.S. operations, America’s withdrawal from the WHO, and other headline political, cultural, and legal developments. Presented with brisk, fact-focused reporting and pointed commentary, the episode highlights the intersection of politics, tech, and social movements.

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Main Storylines & Discussion Points

1. March for Life and VP J.D. Vance’s Remarks

• [00:02–01:27]
  • Vice President J.D. Vance addresses thousands at the March for Life in D.C., marking his second consecutive speech at the event.
  • Highlights personal news: Expecting a fourth child.
    • Quote: "Let the record show you have a vice president who practices what he preaches. [My wife] Usha and I announced this week that we are expecting our fourth." – J.D. Vance (00:32)
  • Celebrates the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calls it “the most important Supreme Court decision” of his life.
  • Outlines the Trump administration’s vision for a pro-family, pro-life America.
    • Quote: “Our vision is simple. We want life to thrive... every American from all walks of life, to have happy, healthy children under this administration.” – J.D. Vance (01:06)

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2. "Snowmageddon" Looms Over U.S.

• [01:27–02:05]
  • Joel Niedler reports on a historic winter storm threatening over 240 million people across 40+ states.
  • Details: 2,300-mile impact zone, heavy snow, dangerous ice, Arctic blast, possible mass power outages.
  • Emergency declared across multiple states; travel and daily life set for major disruption.
  • Memorable moment: Emphasizes scale: “States of emergency have been declared across the south and east as airlines cancel thousands of flights and road crews brace for treacherous conditions.”

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3. U.S. Withdraws from the World Health Organization

• [02:05–03:24]
  • Tim Rice breaks the news of the U.S.’s formal withdrawal, per President Trump’s executive order.
  • Administration’s reasons: The WHO’s management of COVID-19, financial issues, and alleged Chinese influence.
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump both criticize the WHO for politicization.
    • Quote: “Too often, [the WHO] has allowed political agendas... like pushing harmful gender ideology to hijack its core mission.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (02:46, 02:49)
    • Quote: “It has become the tool of politics.” – Donald Trump (02:55)
  • Trump administration clarifies intent to pursue alternative health partnerships globally.
  • Critics warn of weakened international disease coordination.

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4. TikTok’s U.S. Restructuring

• [03:24–04:13]
  • After years of legal and political wrangling over national security and data privacy, ByteDance strikes deal with U.S. authorities.
  • New ownership structure: ByteDance under 20%; 80% controlled by U.S. and international investors; Oracle to oversee U.S. user data.
  • Deal averts a ban following congressional action, keeping the app live for users.
  • Federal officials say arrangement directly addresses data and security concerns.
    • Quote: "The agreement ends years of legal and political battles... a new US-based version of TikTok will be created..." – Joel Niedler (03:35)

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5. Noteworthy Legal & Political Developments

A. Social Media Threats Against ICE Agents

• [04:13–04:41]
  • 21-year-old Ohio man arrested for violent threats against ICE officials.
  • Authorities found firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear at his home.

B. Tensions with Iran

• [04:41–05:39]
  • President Trump details deployment of U.S. naval forces in response to reports of Iranian protester executions.
    • Quote: "We have a massive fleet heading in that direction and maybe we won't have to even use it — we’ll see." – Donald Trump (04:58)
  • U.S. sends warning: Threat of unprecedented retaliation if executions continue.

C. Trump Sues JP Morgan Chase

• [05:39–06:22]
  • Trump files $5 billion lawsuit alleging accounts were closed for “woke motivations” post-January 6.
  • Quote (from lawsuit): "Plaintiffs are confident that JPMC’s unilateral decision came about as a result of political and social motivations and JPMC’s unsubstantiated, 'woke' belief that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views." – Georgia Howe (05:59)

D. Gaza Board of Peace Drama

• [06:22–07:12]
  • Trump withdraws invitation to Canadian PM Mark Carney for the Gaza Board of Peace, following Carney's critical speech at the WEF.
    • Quote (Carney): “We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition.” (06:59)

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6. High-Profile Crime & Investigation

A. Colts Owner Jim Irsay’s Death

• [07:12–07:36]
  • FBI investigating Irsay’s death, looking at opioid/ketamine prescriptions and relationships with addiction specialists.
  • No autopsy was performed; investigation ongoing.

B. Olympic Snowboarder Turned Drug Kingpin

• [07:36–08:07]
  • Ryan Wedding, former Olympian, arrested in Mexico after nearly a year on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted for leading a transnational drug ring.
    • Quote: "Once known for his ability to shred the fresh powder... Wedding's accused of moving a different kind of white powder..." – Joel Niedler (07:50)

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7. Tech, Culture & Media

A. Celebrities Launch Anti-AI Campaign

• [08:07–08:50]
  • Human Artistry Campaign debuts 'Ceiling Isn’t Innovation' initiative to oppose AI use of copyrighted work without consent.
  • Signatories include Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Vince Gilligan.
    • Quote: “Some of the biggest tech companies are using American creators’ work to build AI platforms without authorization or regard for copyright law.” – Amanda Harding (08:21)

B. CBS News & Bari Weiss

• [08:50–09:49]
  • CBS pulls in record viewership under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
  • Controversy after spiking critical investigative segment; open letter from industry icons, including David Letterman’s scathing comments.
    • Quote: "Its integrity has been, 'eviscerated by these idiots that have taken it over.'" – David Letterman (09:36)

C. Clavin Nominated for Mystery Writing Award

• [09:49–10:21]
  • Host Andrew Clavin receives Sixth Edgar nomination for 'The Kingdom of Finding God in the Literature of Darkness'.
  • Book examines historical murders and moral themes in literature.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• J.D. Vance (00:32): “Let the record show you have a vice president who practices what he preaches.”
• Donald Trump (04:58): "We have a massive fleet heading in that direction and maybe we won't have to even use it — we’ll see."
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (02:46): “Too often, [the WHO] has allowed political agendas... to hijack its core mission.”
• Joel Niedler (07:50): "Once known for his ability to shred the fresh powder... Wedding’s accused of moving a different kind of white powder..."

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–01:27: March for Life & VP Vance
• 01:27–02:05: Winter Storm Threat
• 02:05–03:24: U.S. Withdraws from WHO
• 03:24–04:13: TikTok U.S. Restructuring
• 04:13–04:41: Threats Against ICE/DOJ Arrest
• 04:41–05:39: U.S./Iran Tensions, Fleet Deployment
• 05:39–06:22: Trump v. JP Morgan Lawsuit
• 06:22–07:12: Gaza Board of Peace, Carney Drama
• 07:12–07:36: Jim Irsay Death Investigation
• 07:36–08:07: Ryan Wedding's Arrest
• 08:07–08:50: Celebrities Launch Anti-AI Push
• 08:50–09:49: CBS News & Bari Weiss Controversy
• 09:49–10:21: Andrew Clavin's Edgar Award Nomination

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Summary

This Evening Wire episode unpacks a fast-moving news landscape—from historic weather emergencies and seismic political moves (withdrawing from the WHO, TikTok’s Americanization) to cultural pushes against AI and big tech. Through direct quotes and clear attribution, the episode showcases Morning Wire’s signature blend of brisk reporting and conservative commentary, positioning listeners to “get the facts first.”

Transcript

[Georgia Howe]

The snowpocalypse is coming. TikTok manages to survive in the US and an Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin is arrested after more than a year on the run. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, January 23rd, and this is Evening Wire Vice President J.D. vance spoke at the March for Life in D.C. today to an audience of several thousand. He addressed the crowd by first calling back to his first speech as vice president at the March for life in 2025.

[J.D. Vance]

In my remarks last year, I told you all one of the things I most wanted in the United States of America was more families and more babies. So let the record show you have a vice president who practices what he preaches. USHA and I announced this week that we are expecting our fourth.

[Georgia Howe]

The vice president also spoke on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it the most important Supreme Court decision of my lifetime. Then on the Trump administration's vision for the future of America's most vulnerable. Here's Vance.

[J.D. Vance]

Our vision is simple. We want life to thrive in the United States of America. We want Americans, every American from all walk of life, to have happy, healthy children under this administration. Again, from the President of the United States, the vice President, you have an ally in the White House.

[Joel Niedler]

A massive winter storm is bearing down on the U.S. threatening more than 240 million people across over 40 states. Forecasters say the system will stretch over 2,300 miles, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice and an Arctic blast that could trigger widespread power outages. States of emergency have been declared across the south and east as airlines cancel thousands of flights and and road crews brace for treacherous conditions. Some areas could see up to a foot of snow or more, while others face significant ice accumulation. Officials are urging residents to prepare now, warning the storm could disrupt travel and daily life for several days.

[Georgia Howe]

After nearly 80 years, the US is pulling out of the World Health organization. Daily Wire D.C. bureau Chief Tim Rice has the latest.

[Tim Rice]

The move follows an executive order President Trump signed on his first day in office, citing what the administration calls the organization's mishandling of the COVID 19 pandemic, excessive financial demands on the United States, and undue influence from China. Here's HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Explaining the withdrawal.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

The WHO has, since its inception, accomplished important work, including the eradication of smallpox. Too often, though, who's priorities have increasingly reflected the biases and interests of corporate medicine.

[Donald Trump]

Too often, it has allowed political agendas.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

Like pushing harmful gender ideology to to hijack its core mission, and too often.

[Donald Trump]

It has become the tool of politics.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

And turned its back on promoting health and health security.

[Tim Rice]

Health officials say the United States, which funded up to a quarter of the organization's budget, will no longer support institutions that fail to act transparently or in America's interest. The Trump administration insists the withdrawal does not signal a retreat from global health leadership, pointing instead to new bilateral health partnerships with dozens of other countries. Critics warn the decision could weaken international disease coordination. While the White House says accountability comes.

[Joel Niedler]

First, TikTok will remain available to Americans after its parent company reached a deal to restructure ownership of the platform, Daily Wire senior editor Joel Niedler explains.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

The agreement ends years of legal and political battles over concerns that the app could be used by China to collect data on Americans. Under the deal, a new US based version of TikTok will be created with with ByteDance retaining a minority stake of just under 20% and international investors owning about 80%. Major partners include Oracle, which will oversee US user data, along with several US and international investment firms. The move follows congressional action to ban TikTok under Chinese ownership, a deadline President Trump delayed to allow negotiations. Federal officials say the deal is designed to protect American data while keeping the popular app online.

[Georgia Howe]

A 21 year old Ohio man has been arrested by federal prosecutors who say he threatened to kill ICE agents in several violent social media posts. The Justice Department says Justin Masayel Novoa made several online threats to shoot ICE officers, among others, prompting a federal investigation. Authorities say a search of his home uncovered multiple firearms, ammunition and tactical gear. Investigators say Novoa admitted to writing the posts. He now faces federal charges and could be sentenced to more than 10 years in prison if convicted.

[Joel Niedler]

President Trump says that his administration is closely watching Iran for signs that it's killing protesters and has sent a big flotilla toward the region just in case. Talking to reporters aboard Air Force One yesterday, the president said he hopes the US Fleet is not necessary, but it's still touch and go.

[Donald Trump]

Right now we have a big force going toward Iran. I'd rather not see anything happen, but we're watching them very closely. I SAP 837 hangings and I said if you hang those people, you're going to be hit harder than you've ever been hit. It'll make what we did to your Iran nuclear look like peanuts. At an hour before this horrible thing was going to take place, they canceled it. Well, we have a an armada. We have a massive fleet heading in that direction and maybe we won't have to even use it we'll see.

[Georgia Howe]

Meanwhile, Trump filed a 5 billion dollar lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase and the bank CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday. The allegations it closed Trump's accounts in 2021 over woke motivations following the January 6 riot at the Capitol. The suit says the bank violated its own principles when it terminated multiple accounts belonging to Trump and his business. It states, quote, plaintiffs are confident that JPMC's unilateral decision came about as a result of political and social motivations and JPMC's unsubstantiated, quote, woke belief that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views. In essence, JPMC debanked plaintiffs accounts because it believed that the political tide at the moment favored doing so.

[Joel Niedler]

The president also rescinded his invitation last night to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his Gaza Board of Peace. Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has the details.

[Zach Jewell]

The president wrote on Truth Social, quote, Dear Prime Minister Carney, please let this letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada's joining what will be the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled at any time. Trump's reversal followed Carney's speech on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum, where he appeared to take a shot at the US And Trump, saying that, quote, american hegemony once helped provide public goods, open sea lanes, a stable financial system, collective security and support for frameworks for resolving disputes. This bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition.

[Georgia Howe]

Federal investigators are looking into the death of longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Ursay, focusing on his medical treatment and reported drug use. According to the Washington Post, the FBI had issued subpoenas seeking records tied to prescriptions for opioids and ketamine, as well as his relationship with a California addiction. Dr. Irsay died in May at age 65. No autopsy was performed and the investigation is ongoing.

[Joel Niedler]

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested after nearly a year on the FBI's 10 most wanted list. FBI Director Cash Patel says Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico and is being transferred to California to face federal charges. Once known for his ability to shred the fresh powder on a mountainside, Wedding's accused of moving a different kind of white powder through Mexico into the US And Canada. He's also accused of running a violent transnational drug trafficking organization and faces life in prison.

[Georgia Howe]

Several A list celebrities have helped launch a new anti AI campaign. Daily Wire entertainment reporter Amanda Harding has more.

[Amanda Harding]

Scores of Hollywood stars are backing a new campaign launched Thursday to protest the theft artificial intelligence allegedly engages in to generate output. An organization called the Human Artistry Campaign debuted the Ceiling Isn't Innovation Initiative, declaring that, quote, america's creative community is the envy of the world, but some of the biggest tech companies are using American creators work to build AI platforms without authorization or regard for copyright law. Among the celebrities signing on are Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Fran Drescher and Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, to name a few.

[Joel Niedler]

CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss appears vindicated after months of criticism from the left. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has the.

[Lyndon Blake]

Latest CBS Evening News with Tony Decopal pulled in 6.4 million viewers on January 19, its biggest audience since 2021. The first flashpoint of Weiss's stewardship came when she spiked an investigative segment by Sharon Alfonsi titled Inside seacot, which focused on a notorious prison in El Salvador. Weiss said the segment lacked sufficient context and did not include a response from the Trump administration. The backlash later escalated when roughly 200 former CBS staffers and industry figures signed an open letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison urging him to protect the network's, quote, crown jewel. Even David Letterman called the media outlet a quote, wreck, saying its integrity has been, quote, eviscerated by these idiots that have taken it over.

[Georgia Howe]

And Daily Wire host Andrew Clavin has been nominated once again for a prestigious award from the Mystery Writers of America. His book the Kingdom of Finding God in the Literature of Darkness has been nominated for the 2026 Edgar Allan Poe Award for best biography. The New York Times bestseller centers on three murders from history and explored how acts of darkness have inspired works of literature that grapple with morality, suffering and the presence of God. This is the sixth Edgar nomination for Clavin, a prolific mystery writer known for his Cameron Winter series.

[Joel Niedler]

All right, this is your drive Home updates. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, earlier today we covered some major stories, including the DOJ arresting anti ice church stormers, Trump's Greenland deal taking shape, and the Trump administration delivering a pro life victory as March for Life heads to D.C. thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of Morning Wire.