Evening Wire: Trump Signs TSA E.O. & Chinese Explosive Found? | 3.27.26

Summary

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Morning Wire: "Trump Signs TSA E.O. & Chinese Explosive Found?" (March 27, 2026)

Hosts: Georgia Howe, John Bickley
Podcast: Morning Wire (Evening Wire edition)
Date: March 27, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode covers a fast-paced day of political, security, and cultural news. Main themes include President Trump’s executive action to pay TSA agents during a legislative impasse, an explosive device linked to China found at a U.S. military base, a series of headlines spanning crime, politics, scientific breakthroughs, and quirky ocean pollution findings. The hosts present a tone of concern mixed with direct, factual reporting, often highlighting government accountability and national security.

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Main Topics and Key Points

1. Trump Signs Executive Order for TSA Agent Pay

• [00:33 – 01:24]
  • President Trump steps in to resolve a crisis after more than 60,000 TSA employees were working without pay due to stalled congressional funding for DHS.
  • Trump cites an “unprecedented emergency” and issues an executive order to pay TSA agents, aiming to alleviate airport delays.
  • The political standoff continues as legislative negotiations stall in the Senate and House.
  • Notable quote:

    “The goal is get agents paid and keep the nation's air travel system moving.”
    — Georgia Howe [01:19]

2. Senate Funding Deal Hits Obstacles

• [01:24 – 02:16]
  • The Senate reaches an early morning deal to fund most DHS operations, excluding ICE and parts of Border Patrol, which fuels the next partisan fight.
  • Trump criticizes the Senate deal and calls for an end to the filibuster.
  • Rep. Andy Ogles suggests adding a voter ID provision.
  • The Senate’s recess may prolong the shutdown standoff.
  • Notable quote:

    “Trump told Fox News today that the Senate deal, quote, ‘wasn't good, it wasn't appropriate,’ and called on the Senate to end the filibuster.”
    — Reporter [01:42]

3. FBI Probes Cyber Attack on Kash Patel

• [02:16 – 02:49]
  • The FBI addresses a cyber threat targeting Director Kash Patel's personal email, but confirms no classified or government data was involved.
  • Iranian-linked “Handala Hack Team” claims responsibility.
  • The State Department offers a $10 million reward for information, as the FBI moves to prevent further risk.

4. Subway Push Death: Immigration & Crime

• [03:22 – 04:30]
  • 83-year-old Air Force vet Richard Williams died after being pushed onto NYC subway tracks.
  • The suspect, Byron Hernandez, an illegal immigrant and repeat offender, is charged with second-degree murder.
  • Williams’ death prompts criticism of enforcement failures.
  • Notable quote:

    “DHS says Hernandez is a, quote, ‘serial criminal’ with a lengthy rap sheet… He’d been deported four times…”
    — Zach Reporter [04:17]

5. Democratic Rep. Charged with Ethics, FEMA Fraud

• [04:30 – 05:03]
  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick found guilty of 25 ethics violations, facing potential expulsion.
  • DOJ charges include stealing $5 million in FEMA funds.

6. Chinese-Linked Explosive at Military Base

• [05:03 – 05:59]
  • Siblings Ann Mary and Allen Zhang indicted after an explosive device found at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
  • Ann is in custody; Allen reportedly in China and failed to detonate the IED.
  • Allegations include evidence tampering with a Mercedes Benz.
  • Notable quote:

    “The office alleges that Ann Zhang knew about her brother’s plans… and helped with efforts for him to avoid apprehension, trial and punishment.”
    — Virginia Crud [05:40]

7. U.S. Postal Service Adds Fuel Surcharge

• [07:12 – 07:47]
  • For the first time, USPS imposes an 8% fuel surcharge on packages through January.
  • Move mirrors private carriers and comes as USPS financial struggles mount; potential for running out of funds within a year.

8. Maduro’s Legal Challenge Rebuked

• [07:48 – 08:43]
  • Ex-Venezuelan dictator Maduro’s attorneys argue charges against him should be dropped, citing U.S. sanctions preventing payment for his legal fees.
  • Judge Hellerstein denies dismissal, calling legal arguments “based on hypotheticals.”
  • Notable quote:

    “Maduro’s legal team claims the administration is violating Maduro’s rights to counsel. But U.S. district Attorney Alvin Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case…”
    — Joel Niedler [08:19]

9. Secret Service Agent Accidentally Shoots Himself

• [08:43 – 09:06]
  • Jill Biden’s Secret Service agent shoots self at Philadelphia airport while on duty. No update yet on agent’s condition.

10. Biden Hosted ‘Speed Dating’ for Transgender Activists

• [09:06 – 10:04]
  • Event near end of Biden’s presidency matched activists and funders to grow ‘family acceptance’ programs.
  • Programs aim to “re-educate” non-affirming parents of LGBTQI children.
  • Trump calls for federal action to protect parental rights for “gender-confused” children in his State of the Union.
  • Memorable moment—Trump’s stance:

    “No state can be allowed to rip children from their parents arms and transition them to a new gender against the parents’ will…”
    — Trump, quoted in segment [10:04]

11. New $100 Bills with Trump’s Signature

• [10:18 – 11:09]
  • From June, new bills will carry President Trump’s signature, marking the first time a sitting president’s signature appears on U.S. currency.
  • The move is part of the 250th Independence anniversary; the treasurer’s signature is removed.

12. NJ Law Bans Federal Agents from Covering Faces

• [11:09 – 11:45]

  • NJ Gov. Mikey Sherrill bans federal agents from wearing face coverings, seeking law enforcement transparency.

  • DHS decries similar state attempts as “irresponsible.”

  • Memorable quote:

    “We’re not going to tolerate masked roving militias pretending to be well trained law enforcement agents.”
    — Governor Mikey Sherrill [11:33]

13. German Scientists Reanimate Frozen Mouse Brain

• [11:54 – 12:22]
  • Milestone in cryobiology: Thawed hippocampus retained neural connections after being frozen; long-term aim is organ storage.

14. Cocaine-Fueled Sharks in Caribbean

• [12:22 – 12:52]
  • Scientists find cocaine, caffeine, and painkillers in Caribbean sharks due to wastewater and lost drug shipments.
  • Impact on sharks’ behavior remains unclear.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On the TSA Payroll Crisis:

  “It wasn’t good, it wasn’t appropriate.”
  — President Trump on Senate funding deal [01:36]

• On U.S.-China Tensions:

  “Ann Zhang knew about her brother’s plans… and helped with efforts for him to avoid apprehension, trial and punishment.”
  — Virginia Crud [05:40]

• On Law Enforcement Transparency:

  “We’re not going to tolerate masked roving militias pretending to be well trained law enforcement agents.”
  — Gov. Mikey Sherrill [11:33]

• On Parental Rights and Gender Transition:

  “No state can be allowed to rip children from their parents arms and transition them to a new gender against the parents’ will we must ban it…”
  — President Trump (State of the Union), via commentator [10:04]

• On Scientific Breakthroughs:

  “They successfully froze a slice of hippocampus… then thawed it and found it retained functional neural connections.”
  — News Reporter [11:54]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• TSA Order / DHS Shutdown: [00:33 – 02:16]
• FBI Cyber Threat to Kash Patel: [02:16 – 02:49]
• NY Subway Crime & Immigration: [03:22 – 04:30]
• Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Ethics Charges: [04:30 – 05:03]
• Chinese-Linked Explosives at AFB: [05:03 – 05:59]
• Post Office Fuel Surcharge: [07:12 – 07:47]
• Maduro’s Legal Case in US Court: [07:48 – 08:43]
• Secret Service Agent Self-Inflicted Injury: [08:43 – 09:06]
• White House Trans Activist Event: [09:06 – 10:04]
• New $100 Bills with Trump’s Signature: [10:18 – 11:09]
• NJ Unmasks Federal Agents: [11:09 – 11:45]
• Mouse Brain Cryopreservation: [11:54 – 12:22]
• Cocaine-Fueled Sharks: [12:22 – 12:52]

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Closing Note

For more details on each story, the hosts encourage listeners to visit dailywire.com. The episode delivers brisk, headline-oriented summaries with an underlying concern for institutional transparency, political accountability, and national security.

Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

President Trump signs an order to pay TSA 2 China linked individuals are accused of planting an explosive at a US Military base and the

[News Reporter]

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[Georgia Howe]

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, March 27th, and this is Evening Wire. President Trump has officially stepped in to get TSA agents paid, signing an executive order to address what he called an unprecedented emergency. In a new memorandum Thursday, the president noted that more than 60,000 TSA employees have been working without pay, while incredibly long lines continue to delay airports nationwide. The move comes as lawmakers remain in a legislative tug of war over DHS funding. For now, the administration says the goal is get agents paid and keep the nation's air travel system moving.

[John Bickley]

Meanwhile, overnight, the Senate struck an early morning deal on legislation with the same

[Cameron Arkand]

goal, but it's already hitting some major speed bumps. Daily Wire political reporter Cameron Arkand has the latest.

[Political Analyst]

The bill funds most DHS operations except for ICE and parts of Border Patrol, which is setting up the next fight in Washington. Trump told Fox News today that the Senate deal, quote, wasn't good, it wasn't appropriate, and called on the Senate to end the filibuster. And House Speaker Mike Johnson wants a temporary funding solution to May 22 instead. In addition to these possible changes, Tennessee Republican Representative Andy Ogles suggested that the House attach a voter ID provision to the bill, a response to the Senate's inability to pass Trump's favored Save America Act. The problem for the House is that the Senate left for a two week Easter recess right after the vote, which means that any changes made in the House could drag out the shutdown even longer.

[Georgia Howe]

The FBI says it's responding to a cyber threat targeting Director Kash Patel's personal information. Officials confirmed that malicious actors attempted to access Patel's personal email, but say the data involved is historical and does not include government information. An Iran linked group known as the Handala Hack Team has claimed responsibility. The U.S. state Department is now offering a $10 million reward for information leading to those behind the group. The FBI says it's taken steps to mitigate risks and is continuing to track those responsible.

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An 83 year old US Air Force

[Cameron Arkand]

veteran who was shoved onto subway tracks in Manhattan earlier this month has died from his injuries and the illegal immigrant suspect has now been charged with second degree murder. Daily Wire reporter Zach reports.

[Zach Reporter]

Richard Williams, a grandfather, was attacked on March 8 at an upper east side station. After Williams died of his injuries, prosecutors upgraded the charges against the suspect, 34 year old Byron Hernandez, from assault to second degree murder. Police say Hernandez pushed Williams and a 30 year old man onto the tracks. Bystanders managed to pull both victims back onto the platform before a train arrived. While the second victim was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries, Williams hit his head on the tracks, an injury that proved fatal. The medical examiner had since ruled Williams death a homicide. Hernandez fled the scene but was later taken into custody at a homeless shelter. No motive has yet been given. DHS says Hernandez is a, quote, serial criminal with a lengthy rap sheet of at least 15 prior charges including aggravated assault, weapons possession and domestic violence. He'd been deported four times after first entering the country illegally in 2008.

[Georgia Howe]

A Democratic House seat could be on the line. Lawmakers on the House Ethics Committee found Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfoulis McCormick guilty today of 25 ethics charges. The vote follows a combative televised hearing Thursday on allegations that she illegally funneled millions of dollars into her campaign. The Justice Department charged her in November with stealing 5 million in FEMA funds that were mistakenly sent to her family's health care company. She has denied all wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty. She now faces potential expulsion from Congress.

[Cameron Arkand]

An explosive device was found at a US Military base and the suspects are linked to China. Daily Wire's senior editor Virginia Crud has

[Virginia Crud]

The Story A brother and sister are facing federal charges for allegations surrounding an explosive device found at the MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. The indictments come after a suspicious package was placed at the base's Visitor center on March 16. Ann Mary Jang, 27, is in custody. Her 20 year old brother Allen, is in China. Alan Zhang allegedly failed to detonate the IED on March 10. A Florida U.S. attorney's office says the device was found days later and safely disassembled. The office also alleges that Ann Zhang knew about her brother's plans to cause damage to the military base and helped with efforts for him to avoid apprehension, trial and punishment. Prosecutors also alleged that she tried to damage a 2010 Mercedes Benz to limit it as evidence against her brother.

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[Georgia Howe]

The Post Office is implementing its first

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ever fuel surcharge on packages, at least until January of next year. Packages sent through the Post office will cost 8% more than usual. Fuel surcharges are a common practice among other carriers like UPS and FedEx during periods of high fuel costs, but this is the first time the Post Office has resorted to it. Rising fuel costs have compounded the Post Office's pre existing financial struggles. Morningwire reported last week that Amazon, the Post Office's biggest customer, will soon be taking their business elsewhere. Postmaster General David Steiner recently stated that the Post Office could be out of

[Georgia Howe]

money within a year.

[John Bickley]

Dethroned Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's attempt to dismiss federal charges has been met with a brutal reality check, Daily Wire's senior editor Joel Niedler explains.

[Joel Niedler]

Maduro appeared in court in Manhattan yesterday for the first time since his arraignment in January. During the hearing, Maduro's defense argued that the case brought against him by the US Government should be tossed since the Trump administration is not allowing the Venezuelan government to cover his and his wife's legal fees. Maduro is being represented by Barry J. Pollack, one of the nation's leading trial lawyers who represented WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Because of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, Maduro's attorneys would need special permission to receive money for Maduro's legal fees. But so far, the Trump administration is refusing. Maduro's legal team claims the administration is violating Maduro's rights to counsel. But U.S. district Attorney Alvin Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case and said the defense team's argument was, quote, based on hypotheticals.

[Georgia Howe]

A Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden was injured by accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport. Emergency responders were on scene and the agent's condition has not yet been publicly confirmed. The incident occurred as Jill Biden was being escorted through the airport, the Secret Service says, gathering more information and will release details as the investigation continues.

[John Bickley]

When he had less than a month left in office, President Biden hosted a so called speed dating event for trans activists. Daily Wire investigative reporter Meg Brock has more.

[Meg Brock]

The event called Our Family Building the evidence base for child well being, brought together transgender activists, government officials and major progressive philanthropists. The goal? To match leaders of so called family acceptance child welfare programs with major funders of the LGBTQ movement. Records show that the event aimed to expand child welfare programs that re educate non affirming parents to accept their child's LGBTQI identity. Follow up emails indicate the meeting was successful and that donors were interested in funding the family acceptance programs. Parents across the country have had their children taken away by child welfare services for affirming their child's sex. By contrast, President Trump called for federal action to protect the rights of parents to affirm the true sex of a gender confused child, including in this year's State of the Union.

[Commentator]

But surely we can all agree no state can be allowed to rip children from their parents arms and transition them to a new gender against the parents will we must ban it and we must ban it immediately.

[Georgia Howe]

The Treasury Department said Thursday that new $100 bills printed starting in June will carry President Donald Trump's signature. Daily Wire lifestyle reporter Lauren Baer has the latest.

[Lauren Baer]

This edition will mark the first time a sitting president's name will appear on U.S. paper currency. The redesign, tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence, will also remove the U.S. treasurer's signature for the first time since federal paper money debuted in 1861. Treasury officials said the overall look of the bill will stay the same, aside from the signature change, and the new notes could take several weeks to reach banks, while older bills bearing the signatures of Janet Yellen and former Treasurer Lynn Malerba remain in product. The current treasurer, Brandon beach, issued a statement of support for this move, calling Trump the architect of a, quote, golden age economic revival.

[John Bickley]

Amid the rising trend of assaults on ice officers, New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill has banned federal agents from covering their faces. The governor signed a new law on Wednesday that restricts law enforcement's ability to use face coverings and requires officers to identify themselves before making arrests. Sheryl defended the move as an effort to improve trust in law enforcement and protect New Jersey residents.

[Mikey Sherrill]

I can't believe we have to say this, but in the United States of America we're not going to tolerate masked roving militias pretending to be well trained law enforcement agents.

[John Bickley]

DHS has rebuffed previous state rules to unmask ice agents, calling a similar law in Washington state irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.

[News Reporter]

Researchers in Germany have successfully reanimated previously frozen mouse brain tissue. Preserving mammalian tissue has long eluded scientists because ice crystals tend to destroy microstructures. The scientists involved successfully froze a slice of hippocampus, the section of the brain associated with memory, then thawed it and found it retained functional neural connections. They caution we're still a ways off from freezing whole organs for storage, but that remains a long term goal.

[John Bickley]

And the term blowfish is getting a new meaning as cocaine fueled sharks become a rising problem in the Caribbean.

[Cameron Arkand]

Scientists say they've discovered traces of cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in sharks swimming off

[John Bickley]

the Bahamas, highlighting a growing pollution problem in the world's oceans. Experts say the contamination likely comes from wastewater runoff, partying tourists and even drug

[Cameron Arkand]

trafficking debris ending up in the ocean. It's still unclear how the drugs are affecting the behavior of these sharks.

[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, earlier today we covered some major stories, including J.D. vance heading up an anti fraud task force, President Trump giving Iran a little more time, and the California governor's race heating up. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of MORNING Wire.

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