--:-- [Upbeat music fades out, and the hosts, John Bickley and Georgia Howe, introduce the show]
--:-- John Bickley: Welcome to Morning Wire. I'm John Bickley, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Wire.
--:-- Georgia Howe: And I'm Georgia Howe. Thanks for waking up with us.
--:-- John Bickley: Today, we're talking about a U.S. senator's trip to El Salvador, a Supreme Court ruling that's impacting Trump's immigration plans, and a new study on the causes of autism.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And we'll also be discussing the latest on the economy and Trump's handling of it.
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--:-- John Bickley: Now, let's talk about Senator Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador. He met with a suspected MS-13 gang member, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and has been making the media rounds.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And we're joined now by Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce to discuss the latest on Van Hollen's trip and the Supreme Court ruling that's impacting Trump's immigration plans.
--:-- Tim Pierce: Thanks for having me on the show.
--:-- John Bickley: So, Tim, what did Van Hollen actually accomplish on his trip to El Salvador?
--:-- Tim Pierce: Well, it seems like a photo op, essentially. He was able to meet with Abrego Garcia and tell his family that he was okay, but the optics are messy. On the one hand, a federal judge has said Abrego Garcia's due process was violated. But on the other, he's a suspected gang member and trafficker.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And Van Hollen was asked about Abrego Garcia's alleged gang ties on CNN, and he admitted that he didn't even ask him about it.
--:-- Tim Pierce: That's right. And when asked if he could say with absolute certainty that Abrego Garcia is not a member of the MS-13 gang, Van Hollen said, "I didn't ask him that because I know what his answer is."
--:-- John Bickley: Wow, that's quite a statement. And it seems like Van Hollen is trying to turn Abrego Garcia into a sympathetic figure.
--:-- Tim Pierce: That's right. And it's a tough sell to the American people. So, there's the legal side of this and the political side. What are Republicans focusing on?
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And we're joined now by Tom Homan, former Acting Director of ICE, to discuss the latest on the border and the impact of Van Hollen's trip.
--:-- Tom Homan: Thanks for having me on the show.
--:-- John Bickley: So, Tom, what's your take on Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador?
--:-- Tom Homan: Well, it's a classic case of politics over policy. Van Hollen never went to the border during the last four years of the Obama administration, when there was a 600% increase in sex trafficking of women and children.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And what about the impact of Van Hollen's trip on the American people?
--:-- Tom Homan: Well, it's a slap in the face to the American people. We have a record number of no-inspected terrorists crossing the border, and a quarter million Americans died from fentanyl overdose because of the open border.
--:-- John Bickley: Wow, that's a stark contrast to Van Hollen's message.
--:-- Tom Homan: That's right. And it's a reminder that we need to focus on securing our border and protecting American lives.
--:-- Georgia Howe: Thanks for sharing your expertise, Tom.
--:-- Tom Homan: Thanks for having me.
--:-- John Bickley: Now, let's talk about the Supreme Court ruling that's impacting Trump's immigration plans.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And we're joined now by Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce to discuss the latest on the Supreme Court ruling and its impact on Trump's immigration plans.
--:-- Tim Pierce: Thanks for having me back on the show.
--:-- John Bickley: So, Tim, what's the latest on the Supreme Court ruling?
--:-- Tim Pierce: Well, the court has frozen deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, following a ruling that the administration hadn't followed due process for a group of suspected Trin de Aragua members.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And what about the impact of this ruling on Trump's immigration plans?
--:-- Tim Pierce: Well, it's a setback for the administration, but it's not a complete block on deportations. The court hasn't stopped deportations entirely, but it has ruled that the administration needs to follow due process for certain groups of immigrants.
--:-- John Bickley: Wow, that's a complex issue. And what about the White House's response to this ruling?
--:-- Tim Pierce: Well, the White House has pushed back against the ACLU, which argued that the administration hadn't followed due process for certain immigrants. The White House has called the lawsuit "meritless" and accused the ACLU of caring more about the rights of "terrorist aliens" than the American people.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And what about the impact of this ruling on the American people?
--:-- Tim Pierce: Well, it's a reminder that the Supreme Court is a check on the executive branch's power, and that the administration needs to follow the law when it comes to immigration.
--:-- John Bickley: Thanks for breaking down this complex issue, Tim.
--:-- Tim Pierce: Thanks for having me.
--:-- Georgia Howe: Now, let's talk about a new study on the causes of autism.
--:-- John Bickley: That's right. And we're joined now by Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo to discuss the latest on the study and its findings.
--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: Thanks for having me on the show.
--:-- John Bickley: So, Amanda, what's the latest on the study?
--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: Well, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has commissioned a series of studies to investigate potential environmental causes for autism. He's announced the results of a CDC study on autism, which found that autism now affects 1 in 31 children in the U.S.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And what about the findings of the study?
--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: Well, the study found that boys are far more at risk of having autism, with 1 in 20 chances of having the disorder. And in California, it's even higher, with 1 in 12.5 boys diagnosed with autism.
--:-- John Bickley: Wow, those are alarming findings. And what about the potential causes of autism?
--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: Well, Kennedy believes that environmental factors are a major contributor to the increase in autism cases. He's specifically cited mold, pesticides, other food chemicals, and medications as potential causes.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And what about the critics of Kennedy's study?
--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: Well, some critics have said that autism is mostly genetic, and that Kennedy's study is flawed. But Kennedy has called them "epidemic deniers" and says that they're ignoring the real issue.
--:-- John Bickley: Thanks for breaking down this complex issue, Amanda.
--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: Thanks for having me.
--:-- Georgia Howe: Now, let's talk about the latest on the economy and Trump's handling of it.
--:-- John Bickley: That's right. And we're joined now by Daily Wire senior editor Virginia Kruda to discuss the latest on the economy and Trump's handling of it.
--:-- Virginia Kruda: Thanks for having me on the show.
--:-- John Bickley: So, Virginia, what's the latest on the economy?
--:-- Virginia Kruda: Well, Democrats are accusing Trump of crossing the line by pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates.
--:-- Georgia Howe: That's right. And what about the impact of this on the American people?
--:-- Virginia Kruda: Well, it's a reminder that the economy is a complex issue, and that Trump's policies are having an impact on the American people.
--:-- John Bickley: Thanks for breaking down this complex issue, Virginia.
--:-- Virginia Kruda: Thanks for having me.
--:-- Georgia Howe: And finally, let's talk about a great deal from Balance of Nature. Go to 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.
--:-- John Bickley: Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back later this afternoon with more news you need to know.
--:-- Georgia Howe: And don't forget to text WIRE to 400-400 for a free in-home consultation with Renewal by Andersen.
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--:-- Georgia Howe: Thanks for listening to Morning Wire.