The Daily Wire

The Daily Wire is a U.S.-based conservative news and commentary website that was established in 2015 by political analyst Ben Shapiro, who is the current editor-in-chief. Michael Knowles holds the position of managing editor. Beyond articles and opinion pieces, the platform also features several shows, including The Ben Shapiro Show, The Michael Knowles Show, and The Andrew Klavan Show. Notably, The Ben Shapiro Show began airing before the launch of The Daily Wire. In 2018, following the tragic shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, the website made the decision to refrain from using the names or images of mass shooters in its coverage of such events.

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San Antonio Police Chief Walks Back Statement That Jonathon Joss’ Murder Wasn’t A Hate Crime

9 hours ago | dailywire.com | Amanda Harding

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus walked back statements he previously made about his department finding “no evidence whatsoever” that actor Jonathan Joss’ death was a hate crime. Social media and mainstream media lit up following the death of the “King of the Hill” voice actor on Sunday. At first, news reports were saying that the Texas native was shot following a dispute with his neighbor. Soon after, a man claiming to be Joss’ husband said Joss was really the victim of anti-LGBT bigotry.
Cause Of Death Revealed For ‘Cheers’ Star George Wendt

9 hours ago | dailywire.com | Amanda Harding

— Entertainment —The 76-year-old actor died in his sleep on May 20. The cause of death for beloved “Cheers” actor George Wendt has been revealed as cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. The outlet noted that the certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health lists cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension as underlying causes.
Jeanine Pirro Moves To Jail Leftist Who Spit On Ed Martin For Violating Conditions Of Release

1 day ago | dailywire.com | Luke Rosiak

The D.C. leftist who spit on then-U.S. Attorney Ed Martin could be jailed for violating the conditions of her release by continuing to harass Martin since her arrest. Emily Gabriella Sommer threatened Martin via X on Tuesday, using racial slurs against him and seemingly implying that D.C. jurors will engage in jury nullification by refusing to convict her, prosecutors said Thursday.
Megyn Kelly Reacts To Karine Jean-Pierre Abandoning Dems: ‘Ran For The Hills’

1 day ago | dailywire.com | Amanda Harding

Journalist Megyn Kelly weighed in on former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announcing that she was leaving the Democratic party and becoming an independent. “You’ve got to be kidding me. … What a lie.
Clint Eastwood Calls Out ‘Entirely Phony’ Article About Him; Writer Responds

1 day ago | dailywire.com | Amanda Harding

A German-language daily newspaper that caught heat for publishing a birthday tribute to Clint Eastwood that included decades-old quotes has issued a statement after it was accused of being fake news. The controversy kicked off earlier this week when Eastwood, 95, referred to the article in Kurier as false.
Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyers Argue ‘He’s The One Who’s Being Abused’ During Retrial

1 day ago | dailywire.com | Amanda Harding

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer argued during closing statements at his retrial that his client was actually the victim. The disgraced Hollywood executive, now a convicted sex predator, has been undergoing a new trial in Manhattan since late April. His attorney’s closing statements have been making headlines as he attempts to flip the script.
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules In Favor Of Straight Woman In ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Lawsuit

1 day ago | dailywire.com | Spencer Lindquist

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Ohio woman who claimed to be the victim of so-called reverse discrimination on Thursday, making it easier for people across the country who are members of majority groups to sue for discrimination. The unanimous ruling puts an end to a standard used in 20 states and the District of Columbia that imposed a higher burden of proof on white, male, and straight individuals who claimed to be the victims of discrimination on the basis of those identities.
DOGE Caucus Introduces Bill Aimed At $162 Billion In ‘Improper Payments’

1 day ago | dailywire.com | Luke Rosiak

— News —The bill requires the Treasury Department to use database sanity checks on all payments, cementing Musk reforms. Members of the House and Senate DOGE Caucuses on Thursday introduced a bill that would require all government agencies to use the kind of database checks espoused by Elon Musk — such as checking a Social Security number against a list of dead people — before issuing payments.
Border Czar Taps Longtime Daily Wire Contributor To Help Secure The Border

2 days ago | dailywire.com | Spencer Lindquist

White House Border Czar Tom Homan this week tapped an immigration expert, border reporter, and former Texas intelligence official to help enforce immigration law and deport illegals. Todd Bensman joined the Trump administration Monday as a Senior Advisor to Border Czar Tom Homan. Bensman entered his new role after more than six years at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS).
ICE Arrests Suspected Al Qaeda Member Released Into U.S. By Biden Admin

2 days ago | dailywire.com | Spencer Lindquist

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI arrested a suspected member of Al Qaeda who was paroled into the United States by the Biden administration in 2023. The two federal law enforcement agencies arrested the 39-year-old Tajikistan-born Russian national in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 23 — shortly after Tajikistan declared that the man is a fugitive wanted for ties to a criminal organization.