Trump Inauguration Moved Indoors & TikTok Latest | Afternoon Update | 1.17.25

Summary

Morning Wire: Trump Inauguration Moved Indoors & TikTok Latest | Afternoon Update | 1.17.25

Host: John Bickley
Co-Host: Georgia Howe
Release Date: January 17, 2025

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1. Trump’s Inauguration Moved Indoors

Speaker: Georgia Howe ([00:22])

Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures in Washington, D.C., President-elect Donald Trump has relocated his inauguration ceremony to the Capitol Rotunda. This decision aims to protect both law enforcement personnel and attendees from the severe Arctic cold.

Key Points:

• Safety First: Trump's primary concern is the safety and comfort of all participants.
• Alternative Venue: Capitol One Arena will host live viewing, allowing the President to join the crowd post-swearing-in.
• Historical Precedence: Similar weather forced Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration indoors in 1985.

Notable Quote: Trump posted on social media, “[00:22] Georgia Howe:** 'Everyone will be safe, everyone will be happy, and we will together make America great again.'

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2. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Amidst Political Turmoil

Speaker: John Bickley & Tim Rice ([00:52], [01:35])

The Supreme Court has upheld the TikTok ban, affirming that the legislation serves national security interests without infringing on First Amendment rights. Despite the court’s decision, President Joe Biden has announced he will not enforce the ban scheduled for the upcoming Sunday, deferring the matter to former President Trump.

Key Points:

• Legal Standpoint: The ban is deemed constitutional and necessary for national security.
• Biden’s Stance: President Biden opts against enforcing the ban, postponing the decision to the incoming administration.
• Trump’s Involvement: President-elect Trump has engaged in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding TikTok and other critical issues like fentanyl and trade.

Notable Quotes:

• Tim Rice: “[01:35] President Trump revealed that he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday about TikTok, fentanyl and even trade, saying it was a good call and 'it is my expectation that we will solve many problems together.'”

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3. Trump’s Aggressive Agenda on Immigration and Trade

Speaker: Georgia Howe & Tim Rice ([01:35], [01:45])

President-elect Trump is set to implement a series of executive orders focusing on immigration reform and trade policies. In a strategic move to expedite these changes, Trump intends to bypass potential congressional resistance and legal hurdles.

Key Points:

• Executive Orders: Approximately 100 orders aimed at reshaping U.S. policies.
• Immigration Reforms: Targeting asylum programs and reversing Biden’s deportation strategies.
• Trade Policies: Introducing new tariffs and leveraging emergency powers to influence trade partners.

Notable Quote:

• Tim Rice: “[01:45] Trump emphasized his 'America first approach,' aiming to implement reforms swiftly and decisively.”

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4. Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires: Current Status and Impact

Speaker: John Bickley ([02:13])

Los Angeles is grappling with severe wildfires, resulting in tragic loss of life and widespread property damage. Efforts to contain the fires are ongoing, with significant progress reported in recent days.

Key Points:

• Casualties and Damage: 27 fatalities and 12,000 homes and businesses destroyed.
• Evacuations: Nearly 200,000 residents remain under evacuation orders.
• Containment Efforts: The Eaton Fire is 65% contained, while the Palisades Fire stands at 31%. Weather conditions are expected to aid containment in the coming days.
• Investigations: Authorities are actively investigating the causes of the fires.

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5. Leadership Shake-Up in the House Intelligence Committee

Speaker: Georgia Howe ([02:38])

House Speaker Mike Johnson has initiated significant changes within the House Intelligence Committee by removing Republican Representative Mike Turner as its chair. This move is aimed at providing the committee with a fresh perspective amidst internal disagreements on foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine aid.

Key Points:

• Reason for Removal: Turner’s vocal support for Ukraine aid and clashes with President-elect Trump’s foreign policy stance.
• Future Leadership: Johnson plans to announce a new chair soon to steer the committee in a new direction.

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6. Rising Cancer Rates Among Young Adults, Especially Women

Speaker: John Bickley & Mirada Lordy ([02:57], [03:04])

Cancer rates are on the rise among young adults, with a notable increase among women. A recent report by the American Cancer Society highlights significant growth in various cancer types, urging the medical community to investigate underlying causes.

Key Points:

• Statistics: Increases observed in 17 types of cancer, including breast, colon, and thyroid.
• Gender Disparity: Women under 50 are now 82% more likely to be diagnosed than men.
• Survivors’ Insights: Carmela and Kiki Rourke, both breast cancer survivors, emphasize the importance of early detection and self-advocacy, especially for black women facing disparities.
• Research Needs: Despite a 34% decline in overall cancer deaths since 1991, experts call for more research into lifestyle and environmental factors contributing to the rise in younger patients.

Notable Quote:

• Mirada Lordy: “[03:04] Sisters Carmela and Kiki Rourke stress the importance of 'early detection and self-advocacy as disparities persist for black women.'”

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7. In Memoriam: Director David Lynch Passes Away

Speaker: Georgia Howe ([03:36])

The film and television industry mourns the loss of visionary director David Lynch, renowned for his unique blend of horror, noir, and surrealism. Lynch’s contributions include iconic works such as "Twin Peaks," "Mulholland Drive," and "Blue Velvet."

Key Points:

• Legacy: Redefined American film and television with his dark, surrealistic style.
• Health: Diagnosed with emphysema in 2024.
• Family’s Tribute: Lynch’s family shared his passing on Facebook, quoting his own words, 'there's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us,' and his signature saying, 'keep your eye on the donut, not on.'

Notable Quote:

• Georgia Howe: 'They shared, quote, there’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But as he would say, quote, keep your eye on the donut, not on.' ([03:36])

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Closing Remarks

Speaker: John Bickley ([04:08])

John Bickley wraps up the afternoon update, directing listeners to dailywire.com for more information and encouraging them to tune into the full Morning Wire episodes for comprehensive reporting on the day’s most significant stories.

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[John Bickley]

I'm Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Friday, January 17th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Georgia Howe]

Donald Trump's inauguration has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to freezing cold temperatures forecast in Washington, D.C. trump posted that he wants to protect law enforcement and attendees from the dangerous Arctic cold and that he will open Capitol One arena for live viewing. The president will join the crowd there after his swearing in. He posted, quote, everyone will be safe, everyone will be happy, and we will together make America great again. Dangerous cold temperatures forced Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985 indoors as well.

[John Bickley]

The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban today, maintaining that the law furthers national security interests and does not violate the First Amendment rights of the petitioners. Meanwhile, Joe Biden now says he will not enforce the ban, which is set to go into effect this Sunday. Daily Wire deputy Managing editor Tim Rice has the details.

[Advertiser]

Congress says TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, must divest by January 19, but Joe Biden says he's leaving the decision of how to handle TikTok to Donald Trump. For his part, President Trump revealed that he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday about TikTok, fentanyl and even trade, saying it was a good call and quote, it is my expectation that we will solve many problems together and.

[Georgia Howe]

Starting immediately, Donald Trump is vowing swift action on immigration and trade and a flurry of executive orders. Daily Wire reporter Cabot Phillips has the story.

[Tim Rice]

In a private meeting with Senate Republicans, Trump previewed his agenda, revealing plans for roughly 100 executive orders to reshape U.S. policy, including new tariffs and border restrictions. He emphasized his America first approach, aiming to bypass congressional resistance and legal challenges. Immigration reforms are set to target asylum programs and humanitarian humanitarian protections implemented under Biden and his much touted deportation plan. He's also expected to leverage emergency powers to pressure trade partners and implement tariffs.

[John Bickley]

27 people have been killed and 12,000 homes and businesses have been burned in the Los angeles fires. Nearly 200,000 people are still under evacuation orders, but progress is being made. The eaton Fire is 65% contained and the Palisades Fire stands at 31%. Containment winds are expected to die down the next few days, and investigations into the cause of the fires are in full swing.

[Georgia Howe]

House Speaker Mike Johnson is shaking up the powerful House Intelligence Committee. Johnson removed Republican Representative Mike Turner as chair, saying the committee needs a fresh start. Turner is a vocal supporter of Ukraine aid and has clashed with President elect Trump on foreign policy. Johnson plans to announce a new chair soon.

[John Bickley]

Cancer rates among young adults, especially women, are rising. Daily Wire reporter Mirada Lordy has more.

[Mirada Lordy]

A new report by the American Cancer Society found increases in 17 types of cancer, including breast, colon and thyroid, with women under 50 now 82% more likely to be diagnosed than men. Sisters Carmela and Kiki Rourke, both breast cancer survivors, stress the importance of early detection and self advocacy as disparities persist for black women. While overall cancer Deaths have declined 34% since 1991, experts are calling for more research into the lifestyle and environmental factors driving this rise in younger patients.

[Georgia Howe]

The visionary director behind Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet has died. David lynch was known for his dark, surrealistic style and redefined American film and television. The 78 year old had a unique talent for blending horror, noir and surrealism. The four time Oscar nominee revealed he was diagnosed with emphysema in 2024. His family confirmed his death on Facebook, sharing one of his signature sayings. They shared, quote, there's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with. But as he would say, quote, keep your eye on the donut, not on.

[John Bickley]

The hole as your drive Home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and for more in depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune in to our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.