Evening Wire: FBI Seizes Eric Swalwell’s Phone & Tehran Preps 5000 Graves ‘For Americans’ | 8.20.26
Summary
This episode covers Iran preparing 5,000 graves for Americans amid Trump’s economic threats, the FBI seizing Eric Swalwell’s phone during a misconduct investigation, and the DEA joining the probe into Hayden Panettiere’s death. Other stories include a potential new trial for Austin Meece’s killer, reports on media bias by tech giants, and a boat captain’s arrest after a drowning incident. The show also discusses a Seattle nonprofit under investigation, WNBA protests, Harry and Meghan’s return to London, and the success of a retro Pizza Hut.
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Sponsors: Kalshi and Jerry Insurance
Trump warns Iran of economic D-Day; Tehran prepares graves
FBI seizes Eric Swalwell's phone amid misconduct probes
DEA investigates Hayden Panettiere's death
Judge removed from Austin Metcalf murder case
Report: Apple and Google favor left-wing news outlets
Sponsor: Alliance Defending Freedom
ICE arrests illegal immigrant boat captain after drownings
Seattle drug cleanup nonprofit under state investigation
Protests clash at WNBA game over trans athlete debate
Harry and Meghan announce return to London
Florida's lone classic Pizza Hut sees sales surge
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