Evening Wire: Texas Rescues Continue & Trump Warns BRICS | July 7, 2025

Presented by The Daily Wire's Evening Wire, hosted by Georgia Howe with contributions from Tim Pierce, Tim Rice, Cabot Phillips, Mairead Elordi, and Isabel Brown.

1. Devastating Floods in Texas and North Carolina

Central Texas Flash Floods: The episode opens with a grim update on the ongoing flash floods in Central Texas, which have tragically resulted in at least 89 fatalities over the holiday weekend. The hardest-hit area, Kerr County, has suffered 75 deaths, including 27 children. Among the most harrowing incidents is the loss at Camp Mystic, where 27 girls and their counselors were killed.

Governor Greg Abbott's Response: Texas Governor Greg Abbott emphasizes the prioritization of public safety amidst the disaster:

"The most important thing you can do is to protect your lives. We're taking a step back. For all of us up here, that's our number one job. We put public safety first and we'll worry about the physical damage second." — Greg Abbott [00:55]

North Carolina's Historic Flooding: Parallel to Texas, North Carolina has experienced historic flooding, particularly impacting Chapel Hill and Durham. Although no fatalities have been reported in North Carolina, thousands remain without power, compounding the region's challenges.

2. Heroic Rescue Efforts by the Coast Guard

Scott Ruskin's Bravery: A young Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Scott Ruskin, has been hailed as a hero for rescuing 165 individuals from the submerged Camp Mystic. Remarkably, this was Ruskin's first-ever mission.

"The real heroes I think were the kids on the ground. Like those guys are heroic and you know, they were dealing with some of the worst times of their lives and they were staying strong. And that helped inspired me to kind of get in there and help them out." — Scott Ruskin [01:41]

Homeland Security Praise: Despite accolades from Homeland Security, Ruskin humbly credits the resilience of the children and counselors, embodying the Coast Guard's ethos of service and courage.

3. International Relations: Netanyahu Meets Trump

Israel and U.S. Military Partnership: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington. This meeting comes on the heels of American airstrikes that reportedly set back Iran's nuclear program by two years.

Agenda and Challenges: The leaders are expected to highlight a strengthened U.S.-Israeli military alliance. However, significant challenges remain, including negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of 50 hostages, including two Americans.

"Special envoy Witkoff has given them yet another framework for a 60-day ceasefire for the return of hostages, for ending this war in Gaza. And Hamas is the one that refused." — Victoria Coates [02:38]

Netanyahu’s Focus: Netanyahu is also seeking ongoing military aid and support for Israel's post-war strategies, underscoring the complexities of maintaining regional stability.

4. Security Threats: Houthi Attack and Border Patrol Ambush

Houthi Attack in Yemen: In the first Red Sea attack since President Trump's truce deal in May, Houthi rebels forced a Liberian-flagged vessel to abandon ship near Yemen's Hodeida port. In retaliation, Israel launched extensive airstrikes targeting Houthi ports and military installations.

"Warding off Houthi attacks needs to be a team effort. That's something actually our European allies should help us a great deal with because that's their vital shipping lane." — Victoria Coates [03:31]

South Texas Border Patrol Ambush: A gunman in South Texas ambushed Border Patrol agents, resulting in the death of the shooter after a firefight that injured one McAllen police officer. This incident follows a similar attack on an ICE detention facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where another officer was injured. Authorities continue to investigate these disturbing acts of violence.

5. Economic Standoff: Trump Warns BRICS Countries

Tariff Threats: President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to countries aligned with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), threatening an additional 10% tariff on their goods. This move aims to counter the economic bloc's efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.

"President Trump said Monday that any countries aligned with BRICS will face an additional 10% tariff. With no exception, BRICS is an economic bloc of nations attempting to counter the power of the US Dollar." — Cabot Phillips [04:22]

BRICS' Response: While BRICS has condemned American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and indirectly criticized the new tariffs, they have not yet responded directly to Trump's latest threat.

6. Political Movements and Strategies

Elon Musk Launches America Party: Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, following the passage of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." The party's platform includes pro-gun policies, support for Bitcoin, and a commitment to reducing government spending. Musk plans to focus on the upcoming midterm House and Senate races, with potential ambitions for a future presidential run.

Early Debate Memo for Joe Biden: A leaked memo reveals that Joe Biden's advisers urged him to hold an early presidential debate with Trump to showcase his leadership strengths against Trump's perceived weaknesses.

"In addition, the earlier you are able to debate, the better, so that the American people can see you standing next to Trump and showing the strength of your leadership compared to Trump's weakness and chaos." — Mairead Elordi [05:37]

Biden ultimately dropped out of the race less than a month after a disastrous debate performance.

Gavin Newsom's Potential Presidential Run: California Governor Gavin Newsom is actively engaging with voters in South Carolina, fueling speculation about a possible presidential bid in 2028. Newsom is attempting to rebrand himself as a moderate and has voiced controversial opinions, such as opposing trans-identifying men in women's sports.

7. Crime and Public Safety: Fugitive Travis Decker

Authorities are closing in on fugitive Travis Decker, wanted for the alleged murder of his three daughters in Washington State. Recent sightings in Idaho have provided new leads after families reported seeing a man matching Decker's description near the Sawtooth National Forest. Decker, a former army soldier and trained survivalist, has been on the run for over a month.

8. Social Unrest: Violent Protests in Mexico City

A protest against gentrification in Mexico City escalated into violence on Friday night, with hundreds of residents clashing with authorities. Demonstrators carried signs like "Go Home Gringo" and "Speak Spanish," accusing the influx of Westerners, particularly Americans, of driving up rent prices. The unrest led to property damage, including smashed windows, graffiti, and looting of high-end businesses.

9. Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: UFO Sightings in New York

The New York State authorities have reported at least 66 UFO sightings in the first half of 2025, slightly surpassing last year's numbers. Witnesses have described various shapes and behaviors, including sharp right-angle turns and zigzag flight patterns. Multiple sightings in Evans Mills, near a military base, have fueled speculation about potential defense-related activities. Many incidents include video evidence, adding credibility to the reports.

10. Media Expansion: Isabel Brown Joins Daily Wire

The Daily Wire is expanding its roster by adding Gen Z commentator Isabel Brown. Brown announced the debut of her new series set to launch in the fall, focusing on daily commentary on culture, politics, and pop. She emphasized a proactive approach to building Western civilization and pursuing objective truth.

"We are so excited to bring that forward to the Daily Wire with my new show, the Isabel Brown Show. Not just reacting to the insanity of the world as we know it and just how far the left has gone by having a defensive position against that, but even more importantly now going on offense to fight to build culture where we can reinstate that goodness of Western civilization and pursuit of objective truth." — Isabel Brown [09:05]

This addition marks the Daily Wire's strategic expansion in Washington, bringing fresh perspectives to its audience.

Conclusion

The Evening Wire episode delivered a comprehensive overview of critical issues from natural disasters and heroic rescues to international politics and emerging political movements. With insightful commentary and timely updates, Georgia Howe and her team provided listeners with a thorough understanding of the day's most pressing events.

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