America Embraces 250th Celebration & The UK’s Facial Recognition Expansion | 6.16.26
6/16/202620 min
The US and Iran engage in a narrative battle over the terms of the new deal, the UK government advances sweeping new social media restrictions, and Americans embrace the launch of America 250 festivities. Reporting by Ben Domenech. Plus, we speak with Behnam Ben Taleblu & Bev Turner.
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Georgia Howe· Host0:25
[upbeat music] With the ceasefire back in play between the US and Iran, both sides engage in a narrative battle over the terms of the deal.
Behnam Ben Taleblu· Guest0:36
You know, the regime is saying all these things about getting cash, access to frozen funds, what have you. The Trump administration is denying it.
John Bickley· Host0:43
We talk to an expert about what we know and don't know yet about the agreement.
Georgia Howe· Host0:46
I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Executive Editor, John Bickley. It's Tuesday, June 16th, and this is Morning Wire.
John Bickley· Host0:53
[upbeat music] As the UK continues to reel from a fresh round of protests, the British Prime Minister imposes one of the world's most restrictive social media bans.
Georgia Howe· Host1:09
The government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16. And the White House has officially kicked off the America 250 Summer Celebrations, with the opening night drawing tens of millions of viewers worldwide.
John Bickley· Host1:25
Thanks for waking up with Morning Wire. Stay tuned, we have the news you need to know.
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