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Nebraska is one of several red states working hand-in-hand with the Trump Administration to enact its immigration agenda, in more ways than one. In this episode, we speak with Cornhusker State Governor Jim Pillen on how that partnership is making a difference. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Ollie - Head to https://Ollie.com/wire and use code WIRE to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six governors are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to back President Trump's crime crackdown there. European leaders weigh the options for a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine. And the Texas Legislature appears on the verge of redrawing congressional districts that will help Republicans in the midterm elections, as requested by Trump.

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Texas Democrats flee the state to stonewall redistricting, immigration trends toward net zero for the year, and RFK Jr. continues to shake up vaccine policy. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com and use promo code WIRE for 35% off your first order as a preferred customer PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. NetSuite - Download the free e-book “Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders” at https://NetSuite.com/MORNINGWIRE - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats refuse to blame Biden & Harris for the 2024 election loss, an illegal immigrant shoots an off-duty CBP officer in NYC, and CBS axes Stephen Colbert. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.   - - -   Today's Sponsors:   Vanta - Visit https://vanta.com/MORNINGWIRE to sign up for a free demo today!   EarnIn - Type in Morning Wire under PODCAST when you sign up for EarnIn today by downloading in the Google Play or Apple App Store.   - - -   Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration continues to crack down on US immigrants without legal status. The Canadian election has been dominated by President Trump's trade war and threatening rhetoric, and a measles outbreak is especially bad in Texas, where two of every three Americans with the virus live.

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Another immigration legal battle brews, Trump seeks to defund NPR and PBS while rescinding billions from Harvard, and Zuckerberg takes the stand in Meta’s antitrust trial. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Beam: Head to https://shopbeam.com/WIRE and use code WIRE at checkout for up to 40% off. Fast Growing Trees: Get 15% off your first purchase when using the code WIRE at checkout or by visiting https://fastgrowingtrees.com/wire Shopify: Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1 per month trial period and upgrade your selling today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden outlines his economic priorities for 2025, Republicans shine a light on Illegal immigrants being included in census numbers, and 16 state AGs accuse Wells Fargo of political discrimination. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit. Shopify: "Get a $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/morningwire" Zbiotics: "The drink before drinking with ZBiotics. Get 15% off your order with promo code WIRE at http://www.ZBiotics.com/Wire" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Wire reporter Kassy Dillon spends a week with Texas state troopers as they patrol the US-Mexico border by land, water and air. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-shot presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said he would send US forces into Mexico “on day one.” Longer-shot presidential candidate Will Hurd explains why that’s a bad idea. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new Florida law will restrict where Chinese citizens can buy homes, and other states may follow suit. The legislation is eerily similar to racist land laws from over 100 years ago. Vox reporter Li Zhou and Hofstra law professor Julian Ku explain. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd with help from Michael Raphael, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden promised a more humane approach to immigration when he entered office. After two years and a flurry of activity on asylum policies, the Washington Post’s Nick Miroff explains whether Biden has delivered. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro-pot Californians said legalizing marijuana would end the state’s black market for reefer. Instead, says LA Times investigative reporter Paige St. John, the illegal market is bigger than ever. This episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained   Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Sunday episode of Morning Wire, we talk with Virginia Allen, a senior news producer with The Daily Signal, who recently visited multiple border towns and talked with several locals, law enforcement personnel and migrants to find out what’s really going on at the border. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas and Arizona's governors are giving migrants bus tickets to the capital. The mayor of Washington, DC, says it’s causing a humanitarian crisis in the city — and that the White House isn’t helping. This episode was reported and produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Victoria Dominguez and Serena Solin, engineered by Efim Shapiro and Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained   Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remain in Mexico reaches the Supreme Court, a federal judge stops the president from ending Title 42, for now, and new polling shows how young Americans feel about the direction of the country. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Governor Greg Abbott takes border security into his own hands, the midterm races you should be watching, and New Jersey public schools are set to begin teaching gender identity to first graders. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden eyes payments to illegal immigrant families, Texas officials battle the administration, and the latest developments in the Virginia governor’s race. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autopsy results are in for Gabby Petito case, Texas officials reveal new details about the immigration crisis in Del Rio, the new Texas heartbeat law gets its first big legal test, and border patrol refutes claims that agents mistreated migrants. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of Central American migrants are moving north through Mexico, heading for the U.S. border. Republicans won’t stop talking about it, and Democrats are trying not to. Guest: Annie Correal, a New York Times reporter who spoke to us from Huixtla, Mexico. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

The policy began in secret. The Trump administration denied such a policy existed. And when it finally acknowledged that migrant children were being separated from their parents at the border, chaos ensued. Only now is the full picture of what happened and why becoming clear. Guest hosts: Annie Correal, who covers New York City for The New York Times, and Caitlin Dickerson, an immigration reporter at The Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.