TUCKER CARLSON PRESENTS

Morning Note

Become a TCN member to get access to Tucker Carlson's news briefing each weekday.

Today's BRIEFING

Thursday, May 01, 2025 • ISSUE 0126

The Latest

Image from Reuters
Image from Reuters

Tesla Arson Suspect Released over Jail’s Lack of “Gender-Affirming Care”

A judge has ordered the release of Owen McIntire, the suspect accused of setting fire to a Tesla dealership in March, because he could not continue to live in custody without access to "gender-affirming care."

The decision came after the alleged arsonist’s attorney argued that continued detention would disrupt his “serious and ongoing” medical treatment, including care for depression and “gender-affirming” services. He reportedly began receiving the treatment the same month as the Tesla fire.

It feels worth acknowledging that there could have been another way for McIntire to continue receiving all the “gender-affirming care” his heart desired. Just don’t huck a Molotov cocktail into a car dealership in the first place. But here we are.

He is reportedly scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.

Read more.

Support Real Journalism

Our members make everything we do possible and keep us free to tell the truth, no matter the consequences.

  • Receive Tucker’s daily news briefing, The Morning Note

  • Join weekly members-only live shows and live chat

  • Unlock the growing library of investigative documentaries

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Policy

Past Issues

Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Men in Women’s Sports

Wed, July 1st

Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Men in Women’s Sports

The Supreme Court has had a lot of action this week.

POLL: 62% of Americans Support Trump’s Iran MoU

Tue, June 30th

POLL: 62% of Americans Support Trump’s Iran MoU

This includes 77% of Trump voters.

Ted Cruz Is Losing Everyone. Even Evangelicals.

Mon, June 29th

Ted Cruz Is Losing Everyone. Even Evangelicals.

Cruz 2028 is off to a slow start.

Would Martin Luther Approve of Corporate Churches?

Fri, June 26th

Would Martin Luther Approve of Corporate Churches?

He wanted to stop the Church from scamming Christians.

GOP Congressional Candidate Calls for Biden’s Deportation

Thu, June 25th

GOP Congressional Candidate Calls for Biden’s Deportation

Get 'em out?

All Three Mamdani-Endorsed NYC Candidates Win Their Primaries

Wed, June 24th

All Three Mamdani-Endorsed NYC Candidates Win Their Primaries

It was a socialist sweep.

Not Everything Is About World War II

Tue, June 23rd

Not Everything Is About World War II

The Second World War is not the only thing that has ever happened.

Netanyahu Plots to Destroy Trump’s Diplomacy

Mon, June 22nd

Netanyahu Plots to Destroy Trump’s Diplomacy

This is not the behavior of an ally.

Once Again, Israel Subverts Trump’s Push for Peace

Fri, June 19th

Once Again, Israel Subverts Trump’s Push for Peace

Is anyone surprised?

Ben Shapiro Whines Over Iran MoU’s Unpopularity… in Israel

Thu, June 18th

Ben Shapiro Whines Over Iran MoU’s Unpopularity… in Israel

Okay... and...?

Trump Says Syria, Not Israel, Should Fight Hezbollah in Lebanon

Wed, June 17th

Trump Says Syria, Not Israel, Should Fight Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Israelis kill too many innocents. The president is tired of it.

“Stopped Cold”: FBI Shut Down Attack on White House UFC Event

Tue, June 16th

“Stopped Cold”: FBI Shut Down Attack on White House UFC Event

The event could have turned bloody, and not just for the fighters.