Evening Wire: Hegseth Testifies on Iran & Trans Killer Prompted By ChatGPT? | 4.29.26

What you'll learn

• 1 (00:32) **Episode Open & Top Stories** - Hosts Georgia Howe and John Bickley introduce the day's headlines: Pete Hegseth testifies, Iranian currency collapse, and an ICE hunt for an illegal immigrant truck driver.
• 2 (00:52) **Federal Reserve Holds Rates in Divided Vote** - The Fed voted 5-3 to hold interest rates steady, with four dissenting members—the most divided vote since 1992.
• 3 (01:31) **Pete Hegseth Testifies on Iran War & Budget** - The Defense Secretary defended the administration's Iran strategy before Congress, facing heated exchanges with Democrats.
• 4 (02:56) **Trump Prepares for Extended Iran Blockade** - President Trump reportedly instructed aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of Iran, extending the conflict beyond his initial timeline.
• 5 (03:28) **White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooter Details** - Investigators released a chilling mirror selfie from the alleged shooter, who was armed with guns, knives, and tools.
• 6 (04:20) **Iranian Currency Plummets to Record Low** - The value of Iran's currency plunged to a record low as the ceasefire and naval blockade continue.
• 7 (04:46) **Supreme Court Hears TPS Deportation Case** - Oral arguments were heard in a case to end deportation relief for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals under Temporary Protected Status.

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