Georgia Howe

These recruiting numbers don't surprise me. They don't surprise me one bit. They're a reflection of a yearning from the American public of young people to be proud of their country, to be proud of their military, to make sure when they serve, they're given everything they need.

These recruiting numbers don't surprise me. They don't surprise me one bit. They're a reflection of a yearning from the American public of young people to be proud of their country, to be proud of their military, to make sure when they serve, they're given everything they need.

ICE sees a massive spike in the arrest of terrorists, President Trump moves to further knock out the Houthis, and the Supreme Court appears to side with parents. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Wednesday, April 23rd, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

ICE sees a massive spike in the arrest of terrorists, President Trump moves to further knock out the Houthis, and the Supreme Court appears to side with parents. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Wednesday, April 23rd, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

A battle is brewing in Southern California to keep an illegal immigrant and convicted killer behind bars. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more.

A battle is brewing in Southern California to keep an illegal immigrant and convicted killer behind bars. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more.

President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that he has a choice, peace or prolong a losing war. On Truth Social, Trump criticized Zelensky's rejection of a proposed peace plan that would leave Crimea under Russian control, calling the stance very harmful to ongoing negotiations.

President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that he has a choice, peace or prolong a losing war. On Truth Social, Trump criticized Zelensky's rejection of a proposed peace plan that would leave Crimea under Russian control, calling the stance very harmful to ongoing negotiations.

Trump argued that Crimea was lost during the Obama administration and questioned why Ukraine didn't resist the annexation back in 2014. His remarks come as diplomats meet in London to discuss potential paths forward to ending the war, now entering its third year.

Trump argued that Crimea was lost during the Obama administration and questioned why Ukraine didn't resist the annexation back in 2014. His remarks come as diplomats meet in London to discuss potential paths forward to ending the war, now entering its third year.

The World Economic Forum is investigating its founder, Klaus Schwab, just days after he stepped down. The probe follows whistleblower claims of unethical conduct and misuse of funds. Schwab and his wife are accused of using WEF resources for personal luxuries, including travel and massages.

The World Economic Forum is investigating its founder, Klaus Schwab, just days after he stepped down. The probe follows whistleblower claims of unethical conduct and misuse of funds. Schwab and his wife are accused of using WEF resources for personal luxuries, including travel and massages.

After the allegations came to light in an anonymous letter from current and former staff, Schwab immediately stepped down. While Schwab denies the allegations, the WEF says it's taking the claims seriously as it awaits results.

After the allegations came to light in an anonymous letter from current and former staff, Schwab immediately stepped down. While Schwab denies the allegations, the WEF says it's taking the claims seriously as it awaits results.

And former TV host Steve Hilton is officially running for governor of California. Hilton, who previously advised British Prime Minister David Cameron, launched his campaign earlier this week with a message attacking California's Democratic leadership and invoking Vice President Kamala Harris as a symbol of what he calls years of Democrat failure.

And former TV host Steve Hilton is officially running for governor of California. Hilton, who previously advised British Prime Minister David Cameron, launched his campaign earlier this week with a message attacking California's Democratic leadership and invoking Vice President Kamala Harris as a symbol of what he calls years of Democrat failure.

Hilton joins Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in the GOP field for the 2026 race. His campaign will test whether conservatives can regain momentum in a state long dominated by Democrats. Hilton is scheduled to hold his first campaign event Tuesday in Huntington Beach.

Hilton joins Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in the GOP field for the 2026 race. His campaign will test whether conservatives can regain momentum in a state long dominated by Democrats. Hilton is scheduled to hold his first campaign event Tuesday in Huntington Beach.

How are Fortune 500 CEOs and investors reacting?

How are Fortune 500 CEOs and investors reacting?