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Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce is here to talk about what the Supreme Court's decision means, as well as a few other key rulings. Hey, Tim. So first, why are both sides claiming victory after this deportation case?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, April 9th, and this is Morning Wire. As countries seek to talk tariffs with Trump, the stock market sees another turbulent day full of ups and downs.

Now, the White House has gotten a few other legal wins this week, one related to immigration again, and then another related to downsizing the federal government. Tell us about those cases.

The Supreme Court hands President Trump two wins, one on deportation and another on downsizing the government.

So the federal government just got a little leaner. All in all, a solid couple of days for the Trump team in the courts. Tim, thanks so much for joining us. Thanks for having me on.

One week after Liberation Day, President Trump is gearing up for formal tariff negotiations with trade partners, offering some optimism for consumers and markets.

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Daily Wire reporter Cassie Akiva is here with the latest. Hey, Cassie. So what do we know so far about this upcoming meeting?

Got it. So why now? Why are these talks happening now? And what is Trump's goal?

Yeah. So Trump is threatening great danger, like you highlighted, if Iran doesn't agree to a deal now. Do we know what that might mean? What form that might take?

We'll see if that helps lead to some kind of deal, as Trump is hoping for here. Cassie, thanks so much for reporting.

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The fires remain completely uncontained as Santa Ana winds intensify, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. Power outages have left more than 200,000 without electricity. Officials warn the strongest winds will hit overnight, forcing evacuations for over 30,000 residents.

As fire crews are working tirelessly, officials say conditions are expected to worsen under the current weather forecast. President Joe Biden spoke to Newsom and has pledged federal support. Biden is scheduled to visit a Santa Monica fire station today for a briefing on the Pacific Palisades fire, one of the many blazes threatening the region.

Here with more is Daily Wire culture reporter, Megan Basham. Hey Megan, so the era of heavy-handed content policing at Facebook really began after Donald Trump was elected in 2016. Many Democrats and legacy media outlets began pressuring social media companies to crack down on what they called misinformation.

That carried over to suppressing dissenting views on COVID, and eventually it came out that government agencies were actually pressuring these companies to censor specific users and outlets, including us here at the Daily Wire. Let's start with maybe an obvious question. Is Zuckerberg doing this now simply because of Trump's reelection?

Is there a sense here that this will be part of a broader effort on Meta's part to embrace more political balance?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, January 8th, and this is Morning Wire. Donald Trump holds an extensive and newsworthy press conference outlining his second-term priorities.

Yeah, now we'd imagine that many individuals and media outlets that Meta has censored are still going to approach Zuckerberg's new position pretty cautiously, correct?

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg vows to curb censorship on his social media platforms, calling Trump's re-election a tipping point on free speech.

I know a lot of people, including us here at The Daily Wire, are going to be watching very closely to see if Facebook's walk matches its talk. Megan, thanks for reporting.

In a wide ranging press conference on Tuesday, President-elect Trump offered new details on his second term plans ahead of his inauguration in just 12 days.

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Here to discuss the reversal and the larger anti-DEI trend in corporate America is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiac. Hey, Amanda. So McDonald's announced these changes earlier in the week. What exactly did they say they're going to do?

All right, so a move away from these race-based policies. Why is McDonald's doing this now? What did they say?

All right, so we've seen more than a dozen corporations move away from these kinds of policies. Are we still seeing some high profile examples of companies sort of doubling down on DEI?

Just a few years ago, this would have been hard to imagine this many corporations moving away so publicly from these policies. Amanda, thanks so much for reporting.

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I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, May 7th, and this is Morning Wire.

No, you do not have a Bravo clearance. We lost our radar and it's not working correctly. We don't have a radar, so I don't know where you are.

Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce is here to talk about the latest on Trump's trade wars. Hey, Tim, so how did this meeting at the White House with Carney go yesterday?

Dire shortages of air traffic controllers create danger in the skies.

And after years of decline in the West, Christianity surges among millennials and Gen Z. One promising sign is the return of young men to church.

Right, and we're now several weeks into Trump's tariffs, another big U.S. trade partner. China is starting to really feel the effects there. We're seeing reports about factory workers struggling. What's happening with that situation?

Speaking of major trading partners, Germany just elected their new prime minister. Things are a bit shaky there. What's happening with that situation?

We'll see how long Mertz's coalition actually holds up. Tim, thanks so much for joining us. Good to be on. A surprising shift is taking place across the religious landscape of both the US and Europe. According to new data, Christianity is seeing a notable rise in conversions, particularly among young adults.

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The Trump administration is rushing to modernize the FAA after years of chronic understaffing and a string of accidents and near misses on runways.

It truly is an 80-20 issue, as you just highlighted. Sarah, thank you so much for talking with us.

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Here with some of the key highlights is Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips. Hey, Cabot, so all eyes on Washington last night as Trump gave his joint address. And the evening was many things. It was raucous, funny, at times intense. What did we hear from the president last night?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, March 5th, and this is Morning Wire. Trump invited several special guests last night, including those victimized by past policies, as well as those who prevailed over hardship.

President Trump strikes a triumphant tone in his first address to Congress since retaking the White House.

Well, as you said, we witnessed a lot last night that we've never quite seen before. Yeah, nothing quite like it. Kevin, thanks for bringing us the highlights. Anytime. Next up, we'll talk about the special guests Trump invited to the event.

While Trump's speech was heavy on policy, he also dedicated quite a bit of time to special guests who joined him in the gallery. The tributes were heartwarming and, in some cases, heartbreaking.

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Joining us now is Sarah Partial Perry, Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage. Sarah, thank you so much for joining us. So first, can you lay out the details of the act? What exactly this vote was about?

While there is Democrat resistance like this, conservatives have seen some major wins in this arena. There's one supposed win that I wanted you to drill down on for us. The NCAA announcing a policy change that appears to better protect women's sports. Some say this is actually deceiving. Can you unpack that for us?

And what about the Olympics sports? There have been some reports that we might see some changes there, some pressure from the White House. Where does that stand now?

Speaking alongside Israel's prime minister last night, Trump said the U.S. would take control of Gaza, clear unexploded weapons and develop the area for jobs and housing.

More federal employees are being offered buyouts, with the CIA being the latest agency to make the offer. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the latest.

Newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi is issuing sweeping directives on her first day at the Justice Department. Bondi will focus on combating the weaponization of the legal system, reinstating the federal death penalty, and partnering with Homeland Security to dismantle drug cartels and transnational crime networks. She's also ordered that the DOJ pause all funding to sanctuary cities.

Three former UPenn swimmers are suing their school, Harvard, and the NCAA, alleging their Title IX rights were violated. Daily Wire senior editor Ash Short has the details.

And the U.S. Army had its best recruiting number in 12 years this past December and January topped those with the best numbers in 15 years. The new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the news on X saying, quote, Bottom line, Americans youth want to serve under the bold and strong America first leadership of Donald Trump.

Bondi will additionally establish a task force to investigate the prosecutions against President Trump and will end all DOJ diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by March 15th.

The terror group responsible for the October 7th attack on Israel is calling Trump's plan to take over and rebuild Gaza a quote, recipe for chaos. Hamas says the U.S. is rewarding Israel instead of holding them accountable, while some analysts worry that Trump's comments could complicate the already fragile hostage negotiations. But Trump says something new must be tried in the troubled region.

Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has been on top of all the latest developments and joins us now. Hey, Cabot. So let's start with these all-important cabinet confirmation hearings. What's the latest from the Hill?

Right, lots of viral clips of her being pressed on Snowden in the hearing. So at this point, we can say that it appears Trump will get two more nominees in his cabinet.

All right, so big news for Trump on Capitol Hill. And we also had some major developments from the White House regarding an executive order on education, correct?

Mr. Cassidy. Aye. Mr. Lankford. Aye. Mr. Lankford. Aye. Mr. Daines. Aye. Mr. Daines. Aye. Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. clear a critical hurdle on their pass to Senate confirmation. I believe she's committed to strengthening our national security. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, February 5th, and this is Morning Wire.

Trump welcomes Israel's leader to the White House and proposes a major shakeup in the Middle East.

Yeah, a steep one for sure. And one final story before you go, this one regarding deportation flights. What are we seeing on that front?

It's a unique one. Trump's team really hammering out very significant deals right and left here. Kevin, thanks for reporting. Anytime.

Here with the rundown of the meeting is DailyWire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice. So a very significant meeting here, lots of attention for good reason. First, what did the two leaders talk about?

How can you say they don't want to leave?

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Unsurprisingly, that statement generated a lot of buzz and we'll be following up on Trump's proposals for sure. Now, we also had some protests as expected in D.C. What did we see on that front?

Now, we got word yesterday that Netanyahu has extended his U.S. visit through Saturday. What else is he going to do while he's here?

Indeed. And meanwhile, strong signals of solidarity yesterday between Trump and Netanyahu. We'll be tracking the rest of his visit as it goes on. Tim, thanks for reporting. Anytime. The Daily Wire has learned that President Trump will sign an executive order later today that's expected to focus on keeping males out of female sports.

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Daily Wire host Matt Walsh gave remarks outside the court today during opening arguments. Walsh says three truths have led to this point.

A House committee investigating the pandemic released a report this week summarizing its two-year investigation and offering recommendations for future responses. Daily Wire senior editor Ash Short has more.

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Wednesday, December 4th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

House GOP members have called for an investigation into FEMA over allegations that relief workers intentionally bypassed Trump supporters. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the latest.

South Korea's opposition party has moved to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol after he declared martial law. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the details.

A manhunt is underway in New York City after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside his hotel. Surveillance footage shows the suspect firing several rounds from a handgun with a silencer before riding off on an e-bike into Central Park. The motive remains unclear, but officials say the shooting was not random and the attack appears to have been premeditated.

And Fannie Willis hits yet another major setback. She's been ordered to hand over all of her communication with Jack Smith and the J6 committee. The Fulton County DA is leading a RICO case against Trump and several associates for alleged election interference, but her case is now on pause.

Fulton County Superior Court says Willis violated Georgia's Open Records Act when she failed to respond to a request filed by Judicial Watch. The judge gave Willis five business days to produce the material.

Those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And for more in-depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune in to our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.

Here's NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch at a press conference this morning.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest. Bans on transgender procedures on children appear likely to prevail. The Supreme Court heard a challenge to the Tennessee law banning these medical interventions this morning. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the latest.

The hot button case is drawing big crowds to Washington, D.C., where conservative activists, including the Daily Wire's own Matt Walsh, will rally outside. Joining us now is Daily Wire senior reporter Mary Margaret Olihan, who's on Capitol Hill now. Hey, Mary Margaret. So what's at stake in this case?

Right. Now, a big investigation by Matt Walsh actually played a key role in getting this legislation on the table. Talk to us about that.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, December 4th, and this is Morning Wire. In a drastic move, South Korea's president declares martial law, citing threats of North Korean communist forces.

Yeah, in terms of the other side on this issue, what are we hearing from the left?

Now, Tennessee is battling both the ACLU and the Biden administration here. What legal arguments is Tennessee making?

The Supreme Court hears a landmark case on a Tennessee law banning transgender medical procedures on children.

We'll be watching the hearing and you're reporting on it with interest. Mary Margaret, thank you so much for coming on.

Members of the military clashed with civilians in Seoul yesterday after South Korea's president declared martial law. The order lasted less than three hours but left the Asian nation in a constitutional crisis.

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Joining us now is California entrepreneur and board-certified physician Dr. Humaan Hamadi. Thank you so much for coming on. So we witnessed in November an overwhelming defeat for LA's District Attorney George Gascon, who really went down in flames. First, why did Gascon lose and so badly?

Were there any particular turning points in terms of public perception of Gascon?

Do you see evidence of what played out in L.A. in terms of views on law and order is happening statewide in California?

Now, Gavin Newsom tried to block Prop 36, but he failed. Do you think he's learned anything here, or will he continue to try to stand in the way of these more common-sense reforms?

Some fascinating trends to be tracking in your state. Dr. Hamadi, thank you so much for coming on. You got it.

I'm Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, April 30th, and this is Morning Wire.

President Trump celebrates his first 100 days with a rally in Michigan.

Well, definitely a surprising guess there. And Trump really leaning in. He's saying, hey, I'm charging forward with my agenda, setbacks or not. Kevin, thanks so much for reporting. Absolutely.

Less than a month into Trump's second term, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the secretary of HHS and directed by President Trump to make America healthy again.

And our chatbots sexting kids. Meta takes fire again for failing to protect children.

Daily Wire investigative reporter Mairead Elordi joins us now with the details. Hey, Mairead. So a lot of concern about these chatbots. Why are people so worried?

Okay, so staffers say that Meta just rushed this out too quickly, did not put in the proper protections for children. Is that correct?

Joining us to discuss the president's big event and the messaging from his team about the goals of his second term is Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips. Cabot, so a big night for the president. The crowds came out for him again. What did we see at this rally?

Really disturbing. Now, lawmakers have gotten involved, correct?

All right, so a bipartisan response there from lawmakers. Has Meta responded to these concerns?

Well, certainly a major concern for parents here. Marit, thanks so much for reporting. Thank you.

Here to break down the sweeping funding freeze is Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice. So a rather dramatic move yesterday from Trump's new administration and then this judge's order right before it was going to be enacted. Walk us through what's going on here.

President Trump's attempt to freeze trillions in federal funding is foiled by a judge for now.

Right, a lot of hand-wringing over this from Democrats. Is that fair? Is Schumer's framing of this correct?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, January 29th, and this is Morning Wire. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem starts off her tenure with a bang in betting with ICE agents on deportation raids.

But now we have this order from the judge blocking the freeze for now. Where do things stand with this order at this point?

And we'll be sure to follow up on that then. Now, we had another major move from Trump on Tuesday that we'll be diving deeper into in the coming days. He signed an executive order on transgender procedures on minors. Tell us about that order.

Indeed. And we'll be having more on that tomorrow from Cabot. Meanwhile, a reminder that Daily Wire will be streaming that hearing live. Tim, thanks for reporting.

Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce is here to talk about Noam's start at Homeland Security. Hey, Tim, so what can you tell us about this ICE raid in New York?

And it's also getting some pushback now from Democratic leaders of sanctuary city jurisdictions. What can you tell us about that?

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An interesting development there. What about the border? We've seen some concerning reports about Mexican drug cartels like we documented yesterday. What's going on there now?

Tim, thanks so much for joining us. Good to be on.

That was Vice President J.D. Vance firing back at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops after they released a statement condemning President Trump's immigration orders. The exchange has resulted in renewed scrutiny of how religious nonprofits facilitate illegal immigration.

Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has more on the growing tensions. Hey, Cabot, so major escalation, pretty precarious situation with the U.S. and Russia right now. Catch us up to speed.

And now the president is considering further sanctions in response. Tell us more on that front.

I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, May 28th, and this is Morning Wire.

The sanctions were never intended to work. It just makes people feel better. Like I said, the economy has been sanctioned proof. The companies were mandated to produce indigenously everything that Russia needs. Second thing that he did, he beefed up his sovereign wealth fund. To an all-time high, $650 billion. And the next thing is he de-dollarized Russia's foreign exchange reserves.

And this is why the Russian economy is relatively stable.

To this day, Russia produces in three months more military hardware than the entire NATO alliance produces in one year. Think about that. It's because Putin transitioned his military and economy on a wartime footing a decade ago in 2015.

Yeah, things rapidly escalating over the last few days. We'll see where this leads. Cabot, thanks so much for reporting. Absolutely.

The administration's showdown with Harvard has escalated even further. President Trump announced he's canceling all remaining government contracts with the elite school. In the meantime, Harvard joins NPR in suing to retain its public funding.

The U.S. reinforces Europe's northern front as Russia ramps up its assault on Ukraine.

And everyone wants to regulate pesticides, so why is the issue causing a rift within the GOP?

Here to discuss is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. First, why don't you set the stage for us here? Why are pesticides causing a rift in the GOP?

Let's look at the federal level first. What's HHS saying about this?

All right, so real hesitance about any sweeping measures there. What about the state level? What are we seeing there?

All right, so several states getting involved in that fight. We'll see if the MAHA team pushes any further action forward on this federally. Amanda, thanks so much for reporting.

Right now, there is zero leverage, strategic leverage that the United States has over Russia. It's because we have been sleeping at the wheel.

Here to break down what's behind the new policy and the impact it'll have is Daily Wire's senior editor, Cabot Phillips. Hey, Cabot, so a major announcement here. What can you tell us?

All right, so an immediate impact on the markets already. How have the two countries responded?

Texas is beefing up border security and working side by side with Trump's incoming border czar.

So coming back stateside, what sort of political reaction have we seen to this announcement?

Trump threatens Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs unless they help stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the U.S. This is a relationship that we know takes a certain amount of working on, and that's what we'll do. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, November 27th, and this is Morning Wire.

All right, well, Trump already hitting the ground running here even before retaking office. Kevin, thanks for reporting.

Texas is ramping up its border security efforts. Governor Greg Abbott hosted Trump's incoming border czar Tom Homan at Eagle Pass this week in preparation for a joint response to the border crisis.

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Director Radcliffe, this was a huge mistake, correct? No. Hold on. Let me answer.

No, no, Director Radcliffe.

I asked you a yes or no question, and now you'll hold on. A national political reporter was made privy to sensitive information about imminent military operations against a foreign terrorist organization.

That wasn't a huge mistake? They characterized it as a mistake. This is utterly unprofessional. And by the way, we will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content.

He was texting war plans. He was texting attack plans. When targets were going to be targeted, how they were going to be targeted, who was at the targets, when the next sequence of attacks were happening. I didn't publish this.

Here to break down the budget battle in D.C. is Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips. Hey, Cabot, so a contentious few days on the Hill. Let's start with some details on what exactly is in this spending package.

Right. Now, the big struggle here, of course, is within the GOP itself with its razor thin majority. Tell us about the fight to get this across the finish line.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, February 26th, and this is Morning Wire. A new bombshell report on the NSA's controversial DEI initiatives heightens scrutiny on the federal agency.

Well, a lot to keep an eye on in Washington. Cabot, thanks so much for reporting. Anytime.

Newly disclosed documents reveal the extent to which DEI initiatives in the federal government have shifted the mission of key agencies, pushing radical ideology and political targeting, including even agencies tasked with national defense.

The ayes are 217, the nays are 215. Majority voting in the affirmative. The concurrent resolution is adopted. The budget battle comes to a head on Capitol Hill with Trump ramping up pressure on House members.

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Here with more is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. So first, give us some background. When did this strike start and what led up to it?

So proposed staffing cuts to the already understaffed, though some of these positions are vacant already. What exactly are officers demanding here?

It's just horrifying. And what's Hochul's position on all of this? What has she done so far?

So pretty harsh punishments there. And is there any end in sight? What's going on with negotiations?

Well, let's hope things don't get uglier before this is resolved. We'll be tracking what happens next. Amanda, thanks so much for reporting.

Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce is here to talk about the Trump administration's latest moves on trade. Hey, Tim. So potentially significant meeting in India. Let's start there. When can we expect a trade deal with India?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, April 23rd, and this is Morning Wire. Marco Rubio announces a major overhaul of the State Department cutting staff and offices.

All right, so a major spike looming there, but some positive signs with India. Now, there are dozens of other countries interested in striking new trade deals with the White House. What about these other countries?

Yeah, about that. What signals are we seeing that the Trump administration is actively working to tamp down, as you're saying, concerns over these trade issues?

The White House is making early progress on trade deals with India, hoping to ease economic tensions caused by Trump's tariffs.

A lot of welcome movement on the market. We'll be interested in seeing how long that boost lasts. Tim, thanks so much for joining us. Thanks for having me.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio just announced a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. State Department, aiming to streamline operations and align diplomacy with the Trump administration's America First agenda. The plan includes significant staff cuts and the closure of numerous offices.

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Here to discuss is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. So we noted yesterday that Trump signed a sweeping pardon to J6 defendants. He's fulfilling a key campaign promise in a really expansive way. What exactly did the order say?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, January 22nd, and this is Morning Wire. Trump's deportation operation has begun, with his new border czar announcing ICE teams are out and empowered to go make arrests.

Clearly a lot of gratitude for these pardons. And what do we know about the commutations?

Hundreds of J6 defendants are liberated following sweeping pardons from President Trump.

Okay, now switching gears a bit, Trump has signaled that more pardons are coming down the pike. What's the status with some of those other cases?

We're certainly not shying away from showing clemency and we'll give updates on those cases when there's new developments. Amanda, thanks for reporting.

Trump's deportation operations are already underway across the country. That's according to Tom Homan, Trump's advisor on immigration.

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Here with a look at how Trump is swiftly enacting his transformative agenda is Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice. Hey, Tim. So Trump's wasting no time getting to work here. We talked about the J6 defendants and the border. What else is he focusing on?

Very Trumpian move there. Seems like Trump is really focusing on personnel this time around. What else is he preparing on that front?

So not just threatening to drain the swamp, but really seeming to do it this time. Now, we've obviously heard a lot from the president over the past few days. He addressed the nation again from the White House yesterday afternoon. What did he have to say at that press conference?

I guess we'll have to get used to this, Washington running on warp speed. Tim, thanks for reporting. Anytime.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court remains ideologically liberal after Tuesday's election, while Florida voters secured two seats for Republicans in the House. Here to discuss is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. So let's start with Wisconsin. Republicans appear to have taken a big loss there. Tell us about that race.

Right. Now as to Crawford, what does her win mean for Wisconsin?

All right, so liberals able to maintain the status quo there. Now, this race garnered huge national attention. What were the key issues driving that?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, April 2nd, and this is Morning Wire. RFK slashes HHS spending and staff while Democrats sound the alarm and launch lawsuits.

Right, makes sense. And last question on this race, how much money ended up being spent there?

Big names, big money. Okay, shifting gears to the special elections in Florida, Republicans were able to win both seats after those departures for the Trump administration. Tell us about those elections.

The most expensive judicial election in U.S. history is over, and conservatives come up short. But Republicans successfully defend two House seats in special elections.

Well, some wins and losses for both parties yesterday that will have consequences down the road. Amanda, thanks so much for reporting.

The Trump administration's quest to downsize the federal government continues, and Democrats are voicing their complaints.

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Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips is here to break down the numbers and what it means for Americans. Hey, Cabot. So this new data is rather stunning. What are we looking at here?

Now, it's not just illegal immigration falling. It's also a decline in fentanyl. Tell us about that.

Yeah, indeed. Now, this all comes as the Trump administration continues to deport criminal illegal aliens, which has drawn a lot of controversy. What's the latest there?

Certainly the American people are behind him on this effort, Kevin. Thanks so much for reporting. Anytime.

Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the latest. Hey, Cabot, so the world and Ukraine in particular really anxious about the results of this phone call. And it sounds like it was productive.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, March 19th, and this is Morning Wire. The Trump administration releases tens of thousands of pages regarding the assassination of JFK.

Right. Now, this all comes as a separate war between Israel and Hamas escalated over the last 48 hours. What's the latest there?

President Trump's hours-long call with Vladimir Putin results in a key step toward peace with Ukraine.

Kevin, thanks so much for reporting. Anytime.

The underlying economy is healthy. Thanks for waking up with Morning Wire. Stay tuned. We have the news you need to know.

After a tumultuous month for stocks and new Trump tariffs, the Fed will meet today to discuss rate changes.

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Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips is here to break down what comes next and what each side is looking to gain. Hey, Cabot.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, February 19th, and this is Morning Wire. The future of New York City's mayor is in question as the governor considers removing him.

Yeah, indeed. Now, as we look ahead to formal negotiations, what exactly is each side looking for?

Trump could be his excuse in a sense. Now, much has been made in Europe over the fact that these meetings did not include anyone but the U.S. and Russia.

Significant talks between Russia and the U.S. take place in Saudi Arabia with the end of the Ukraine war on the table.

Kevin, thanks so much for reporting. Anytime.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing potential removal from office by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The questions over Adams' future follow the DOJ's decision to dismiss a corruption case filed against him.

We've had four deputy mayors resign. We've had four people, many of them dedicated conservatives, resign from the Southern District of New York. I'm sorry. The governor of New York is a dope. Why she doesn't get that guy out of there pronto, I have no idea.

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Daily Wire culture reporter Megan Basham is here now with more. Hey, Megan. So we're seeing reports of chaos in the D.C. area. What exactly is happening with this real estate there?

We've been hearing that word a lot in relation to this. How can we tell, though, that this increase in listings is a result of the moves the Trump administration has been making to cut waste?

So some differing views on this. Do we have a sense of which federal workers are pulling up stakes?

Not quite there yet. Now, federal workers don't only live in D.C. There's other areas that are being impacted by this, correct?

Right. We'll see how far the doge effect reaches there. Megan, thanks for reporting.

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The House Ethics Committee has reportedly voted to release its findings from its investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Gaetz, who resigned in November after briefly being named Trump's Attorney General pick, faces longstanding sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. The Republican-led panel's secret vote occurred last month, and the report is expected by the end of the year.

A South African national who is illegally in the U.S. has been arrested in New York City after being flagged on the terrorist watch list. The individual was initially detained in Texas for trespassing but later released by Border Patrol. U.S. officials say a subsequent investigation confirmed the person as a positive match on the terrorist watch list, triggering a multi-agency arrest in Brooklyn.

The illegal immigrant is now in custody awaiting removal.

And the Daily Wire-produced comedy Am I Racist was snubbed from the Oscar shortlist despite its record-breaking box office success. Here with more is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo.

As sightings of unidentified drones continue on the East Coast, the FBI is warning residents against pointing lasers at them. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the latest.

Here with the latest on what's happening up north is Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice. Hey, Tim, so it sounds like some significant changes are coming in Canada. What's going on up there?

So some pretty harsh words from a close ally or someone who used to be a close ally. What about the other side? What do Trudeau's opponents have to say about all this?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, December 18th, and this is Morning Wire. RFK Jr. makes the rounds on Capitol Hill, defending his agenda for HHS and fielding a barrage of questions from Congress and the press.

Yeah, it sounds like he was hinting at that possibility in his speech. Can you give us some more details about this economic crisis he was referencing?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's regime teeters on the edge as Canada severely outspends its budget.

Yeah, until then, we'll be sure to keep following what's happening with Trudeau. Tim, thanks for reporting. Anytime.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on Capitol Hill this week meeting with senators as he makes his case to be the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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That's according to an analysis of federal job ads by Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosiak, who joins us now. Hey, Luke. So you dug into these job openings. What did you find?

Right. So now that Trump is just weeks out from returning, what's going to happen to these people?

So some of these wouldn't necessarily result in entrenched positions. Right. And what kinds of positions are they?

So some of these jobs are clearly paying out sizable salaries.

I have a feeling that Elon Musk and Doge might be taking a look at that. Luke, thanks for coming on. Thank you, John. Thank you.

And as more and more countries begin trade negotiations with Trump, California became the first state to announce legal action in response. Governor Gavin Newsom announced he's suing the president, claiming that his sweeping tariffs are unlawful and harmful to the Golden State's economy. Here's Newsom.

The suit challenges Trump's use of emergency powers to impose a 10% tariff on all imports and higher rates on Mexico, Canada, and China. Newsom claims the levies are wreaking chaos on families and businesses, driving up prices and threatening jobs. Trump says his tariffs are justified under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.

The law allows the president to employ certain economic policies in the event of an emergency.

An Obama-appointed judge moves to hold Trump in contempt. The administration sues Maine over Title IX. And New York AG Letitia James stands accused of a federal crime. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Wednesday, April 16th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing a federal criminal referral over suspected mortgage fraud. Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice has more.

And the UK's Supreme Court appears to have answered Matt Walsh's infamous question, what is a woman?

The landmark decision arose from a Scottish gender equality quota law. It clarifies that transgender women, even with legal gender recognition, do not qualify as women for public board representation. The justices emphasized that trans individuals remain protected from discrimination, but that biological sex is central to sex-based rights.

A federal judge claims he has probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt for defying a court order. Obama-appointed judge James Boasberg ruled today that the administration showed willful disregard by failing to return two planes of migrants to the U.S. after his March 15th order. He's demanding answers by April 23rd, or he'll refer the case for prosecution.

Boasberg calls the government's response unsatisfactory and warns those responsible could face legal consequences.

Border crossings continue to fall at a historic pace as President Trump takes new steps to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer benefits. Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the latest on the president's ongoing crackdown and battle with judges. Hey, Cabot. So let's start with the latest attempt to block the administration's immigration order. Where does that stand now?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. Georgia Howe is off today. It's Wednesday, April 16th, and this is Morning Wire. President Trump pulls the federal funding rug out from under NPR, PBS and Harvard. Will it hold up in Congress and the courts?

Now to the numbers from the border, we've seen a just stunning turnaround.

Now, as part of his effort to lock down the border, President Trump is also eyeing additional military support. What's he looking to do?

Another legal battle is brewing over the deportation of half a million migrants allowed into the U.S. by Biden.

Pretty strategic move there. Now, the president is also taking steps to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits. What's going on with that?

President Trump is renewing his push to strip NPR and PBS of their funding while also freezing over $2 billion in federal grants earmarked for Harvard. The moves have sparked heated debate with supporters calling it a step toward fiscal responsibility and critics warning it threatens independent journalism and academic freedom. Here with the details is Daily Wire culture reporter Megan Basham.

Hey, Megan. So before we get to Harvard, I want to start with NPR and PBS. Conservatives have talked about defunding them for years now, but never really acted on it. Why now?

So that mouthpiece for the radical left comment, what's the basis for that characterization?

And Mark Zuckerberg is back in the hot seat as Facebook is accused of antitrust practices and cozying up to China.

No, you don't. Now, quickly turning to Harvard, then, another showdown coming to a head here. Walk us through this $2.2 billion freeze.

I will. Two major federal funding battles to watch for sure. Thanks, Megan.

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FTC versus Meta Platforms Incorporated began in court this week. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sat for his second day of testimony in the trial that risked breaking up his social media empire. Here to talk about the trial and the pressure on Zuckerberg from Congress is Daily Wire reporter Tim Piercy.

And that would be a big loss, obviously. Now, the president and his allies in the past have been highly critical of Facebook. Social media censorship comes to mind. How does that play into this trial?

And this isn't the only trouble Zuckerberg's having in Washington. He's also got Congress really looking into this censorship issue now.

It seems like Zuckerberg's recent commitment to making Facebook a free speech platform hasn't really won him much goodwill at this point. Tim, thanks for joining us. Thanks for having me on. Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back this afternoon with more news you need to know.

Fireworks abounded in D.C. Tuesday as confirmation hearings for Trump cabinet slots began with Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth kicking things off.

Pete Hexeth fins off attacks from Senate Democrats in a heated confirmation hearing.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, January 15th, and this is Morning Wire. As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, the state's lawmakers set aside tens of millions to oppose Trump's agenda.

More than two dozen people have lost their lives in the ongoing wildfires, and criticism is increasing for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Here with the latest on the deadly situation is Daily Wire's senior editor, Ash Short. Hey, Ash. So what's the latest in California?

So people are clearly still suffering, but lawmakers in the state have found the time to focus on something else. Is that correct?

That's a clearly anti-Trump legislation, and I'm assuming state Republicans disagreed with us.

So not pulling any punches there. Now, switching gears a bit, it seems not all lawmakers in the state are able to pass the buck, as we've reported. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is really taking a lot of criticism for her handling of the situation. What's the latest with her?

It seems like there might be some political consequences for the mayor. Ash, thanks for reporting. You're welcome. 466 days after the Hamas October 7th attack on Israel, the two parties may finally be striking a deal to release the remaining hostages in Gaza.

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Now, Iran looms large in any discussion about the Middle East. What is Trump seeking to accomplish related to Iran?

I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, May 14th, and this is Morning Wire.

Clearly a very important trip and already some major agreements reached. Mary Margaret, thanks so much for joining us.

President Trump secures a $600 billion investment in the U.S. from Saudi Arabia.

Eight months after he was arrested, the federal trial of music mogul Sean Diddy Combs kicked off this week in Manhattan. The charges he faces, including sex trafficking, coercion, and racketeering, have sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry.

And outrage from the left as Trump welcomes white refugees from South Africa. What's the president's rationale for the resettlement program?

Here with more is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. So before we get to the reaction to all of this, tell us about these South Africans. How many arrived so far and why were they granted refugee status so quickly?

Do we know what specific persecution they were facing back in South Africa?

I can't guarantee the future. Really alarming rhetoric there. So what sort of pushback are we seeing about these refugees here? Why is the left so upset?

Joining us from Washington is Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan. Hey, Mary Margaret. So some massive monetary investments already. What have we seen so far with this trip?

Rather a surprising announcement for sure there. Amanda, thank you so much for reporting.

What has investors so spooked? And is this detox period just a phase?

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia on Tuesday after a long day of drone attacks on Russia and peace talks with the United States.

And New York's governor claims the wildcat prison strike is over after firing thousands of picketing corrections officers.

Here with the details is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. So Amanda, can you briefly catch us up on this strike and then tell us about Hochul's move to fire these officers?

So now the New York prison system is in the hole by several thousand officers on top of those issues they were already having.

Now, what sort of reaction has there been to all of this?

Amanda, thanks for reporting. You're welcome.

Markets continued to fluctuate Tuesday amid growing uncertainty surrounding tariffs and broad cuts to the federal government.

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World leaders, including Vice President J.D. Vance, gathered in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The meetings come as tech billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman have engaged in a public AI-fueled feud.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, February 12th, and this is Morning Wire.

VP Vance unveils an aggressive America-first artificial intelligence policy as the battle for OpenAI's future intensifies between two tech titans.

Republicans in the House and Senate are introducing bills to crack down on religious groups that facilitate illegal immigration.

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Here to discuss is Congressman Jim Jordan. Congressman, thank you so much for joining us. So the man tasked with defending Trump in many of his federal cases is Todd Blanche. He's now Trump's nominee for deputy attorney general. As chair of the House Weaponization Subcommittee, why do you believe he's specifically qualified for this role?

Now, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel are key figures in this new Justice Department leadership team. What specific reforms do you expect from them and Blanche, if he's confirmed, to prevent this kind of political targeting we saw in the past administration?

Now, closely related to Trump's vow to root out weaponization is his promise to weed out waste and corruption. He's doing this largely through Doge. You've generally defended Doge and Elon Musk so far. Are there any areas where Musk and his team may be overstepping?

But there's no doubt the administration has been very effective communicating with the American people. So essential for success. Congressman Jordan, thank you so much for joining us.

Here with the latest developments is Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips. Hey Cabot, so a story that continues to captivate the nation. Catch us up to speed.

Wild to think this is how he ended up getting caught. Now, we're also learning new details on how police were able to catch their man. Tell us about that.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Wednesday, December 11th, and this is Morning Wire. Support for Trump's defense nominee Pete Hegseth grows after grassroots efforts and a few senators speak out.

The man accused of shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO has been charged with murder, and now he's fighting extradition to New York.

Now, this all comes amid a rather, frankly, shocking movement of online support for this alleged murderer. What exactly are we seeing there?

As the flurry of Donald Trump's nominations have been announced, several have faced some opposition from within his own party, but there's some recent progress on that front.

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Here to break down what's happening in Syria and Israel is Daily Wire reporter Tim Peirce. Tim, so things moving very rapidly here. First, where is Syria headed? Yeah, that's almost an impossible question to answer. To get some help with that, we spoke with Hillsdale College history professor Dr. Paul Ray, who said to know where things are headed, it's important to know where this all began.

In other words, Syria isn't a united country by any means. It's made up of a bunch of different factions that mostly control their own slices of the country. And each faction typically has much more powerful state sponsors. The U.S. has favored the Kurds, for example. The ascendant power right now is a Turkish-backed group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which is on the U.S. terror list.

Right, a U.S.-designated terror group. About the U.S., how much has it been involved so far? Some. The U.S. still has about 900 troops in the country first stationed there in 2015 to fight the rise of the Islamic State. U.S. forces are focused on that mission again and have launched dozens of airstrikes against ISIS positions.

President Biden said over the weekend that preventing a resurgence of ISIS is one of the United States' top priorities. But Wray was skeptical that that intervention is necessary or useful as ISIS barely has a foothold in Syria anyway.

interests in Syria now? Yeah, it's a good question. I asked Ray how to approach that. Here's what he said.

But he also said that Syria is notoriously hard to control. So while the Turks are in the best place to exert influence, there's no guarantee that that relationship holds. As far as Israel is concerned, the Israelis have taken over the Golan Heights between Israel and Syria to keep the high ground from going to jihadists.

Its air force has struck hundreds of sites to keep military assets from falling into the hands of terrorists. It's worth mentioning that while Israel is trying to strike a delicate balance between all these pressures it is facing externally, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on trial this week on corruption charges.

Netanyahu has said the allegations are politically motivated and that forcing him to sit in court now of all times is dangerous to Israel's national security. It definitely seems like a lot to juggle right now. Tim, thanks for joining us. Thanks for having me.

So lives appear to have been saved by officers' swift action here. Thankfully, yes. This is all developing rapidly, of course, but what have we learned at this point about the suspect?

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's January 1st and this is a Morning Wire breaking news report.

Indeed. Meanwhile, our prayers go out to all the victims and their families. Kevin, thanks so much for reporting. Anytime. And again, we'll have more on this story as more details emerge.

Here are the latest developments as Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips. Hey, Cabot, so a disturbing story to start the new year, to say the least. More details are emerging by the minute. What do we know so far?

with the stock indexes in Tokyo, Paris, and Shanghai all climbing over the course of the day, as has the price of crude oil after it hit a four-year low point.

SCOTUS CLEARS THE WAY FOR TRUMP TO FIRE THOUSANDS OF FEDERAL WORKERS, DOGE FINDS AN ASTOUNDING NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS ON MEDICAID AND VOTER ROLLS, AND THE FLORIDA GATORS CHOMP THE HOUSTON COUGARS IN THE NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. I'M DAILY WIRE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JOHN BICKLEY WITH GEORGIA HOWE. IT'S TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH, AND THIS IS YOUR MORNING WIRE AFTERNOON UPDATE.

President Trump says he plans to engage directly with Iran in a meeting scheduled for Saturday.

The president made the announcement Monday from the Oval Office while seated next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. has not engaged directly with Iran since Trump's first term in 2018 when the U.S. withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal. In the intervening years, Iran continued building its nuclear program with a U.N.

watchdog warning earlier this year that the country has amassed enough enriched uranium for five nuclear weapons.

Go look at California, okay? Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan came to California. Ronald Reagan signed amnesty. And, you know, some 40 years later, it is... now a solidly blue state. It's already happened in America, where an amnesty program actually turned a very large state from one party to another.

South Korea has fired off warning shots after they say around 10 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the military demarcation line. The South Korean troops first issued broadcasts, then fired warning shots, prompting the North Koreans to retreat without incident. No injuries were reported. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff say they're closely monitoring the situation.

A similar incursion happened in June involving up to 30 North Korean soldiers just ahead of President Putin's visit to Pyongyang. And the Florida Gators came back from a 12-point second-half deficit to take home the NCAA tournament win.

They ended up beating the Houston Cougars 65-63. While Florida coach Todd Golden celebrated his first title, Houston's Kelvin Sampson was denied both his 800th win and a historic championship. Walter Clay Jr. led Florida's comeback with all 11 of his points in the second half.

Markets initially rallied today after several extremely rocky days, but the major stock indexes have since fallen back to their opening numbers. The S&P 500 jumped up 4% early on amid news that Trump trade deals were in the works, but it's since dropped to around even with its starting point. Both the Dow Jones and Nasdaq followed similar patterns. Meanwhile, global markets are looking healthier.

Harvard has $50 billion sitting on it. If any university can survive four years of having its funding with help from the federal government, it's Harvard.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, January 7th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

A bill barring men from women's sports is expected to receive a floor vote in the newly Republican-led Senate. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo details the legislation.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has expressed frustration after an illegal immigrant allegedly used a state-run shelter as a base for criminal activity. This comes just two months after Healey vowed to oppose Trump's deportation efforts.

Police say the Dominican Republic citizen was found with $750,000 worth of fentanyl and cocaine, along with an AR-15 rifle. He had this all at a hotel-turned-migrant shelter. The suspect is reportedly being held without bail. Governor Healy has since ordered inspections of all state shelters and called for federal immigration reform.

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Content moderation policies on Facebook and Instagram are headed for some drastic changes. Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham has more.

This move really is a slap in the face to everybody, especially future generations.

Well, it definitely puts us at a disadvantage. And the one thing that it does is basically it guarantees that energy prices will stay high. If anybody was going to do anything to make sure that future generations don't have a shot at the American dream, this would be what to do. Because if you take over 600 million acres of land area,

outside of even the ability to have oil and gas drilled there, then that means there's going to be a limited space where you can look for oil and gas. And it goes back to the supply and demand concept. If the demand is high and the supply is low, then the price of your product is going to be high. And energy is the foundation of everything in our economy.

President Trump confirmed reports that he offered to send the US military into Mexico to help fight the drug cartels.

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Tuesday, May 6th, and this is Morning Wire.

Joining us now with the details is Daily Wire culture reporter Megan Basham. So, Megan, let's start with the president's rationale. Why does he think tariffs are going to save Hollywood?

Mexico refuses President Trump's offer to send in the troops to clean up drug cartels.

Now, you and I have done many stories about what's going on in Hollywood, but is it really fair to say that the industry is dying?

And Virginia makes a bold move, severely cutting social media use for kids.

So how does Hollywood feel about this? Is this something they've been lobbying for? And then also, what about Governor Gavin Newsom?

So at the very least, a lot of questions about how this would work out. Megan, thanks for reporting. Of course, my pleasure. Virginia has become the first state in the nation to limit social media time for minors.

You're welcome. Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back tomorrow with more news you need to know.

Ben Shapiro calls for the pardon of Derek Chauvin. Canada, Mexico, and China seek to match Trump's tariffs in an effort to recall L.A. 's mayor gets underway. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 4th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

Less than 24 hours after Trump cut off military aid to Ukraine, President Zelensky is saying it's time to make things right. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the latest.

A truckload of evidence related to the Jeffrey Epstein case has been delivered to the FBI's headquarters. That's according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi had previously accused the New York FBI Field Office of withholding information after a small cache of documents were released to a group of journalists last week. Bondi is also tasked...

FBI Director Kash Patel with answering why the full portfolio of documents were not released the first time. That led to even more lost trust with the public. Here's Bondi on Hannity last night.

All right, there's your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some major stories, including Trump's congressional address, new tariffs and crypto reserve. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

President Trump will deliver his joint address to Congress tonight with many special guests in the audience. Daily Wire's senior editor, Cabot Phillips, has more.

Will the president restart negotiations? And what can we expect from his congressional address tonight?

Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce is here to talk about how the new tariffs could impact Americans. Hey, Tim. So Canada and Mexico were able to negotiate a pause to these tariffs the first time around, but not again. What was the White House's message yesterday?

Right. Now, the president has said that he wants Canada and Mexico specifically to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Has there been any progress there? And what does Trump want to see happen?

And Trump announces the creation of a crypto reserve. How are the markets responding?

Wow, and just now seeing these kinds of enforcement. You mentioned that the tariffs will have some major impacts. What could they mean for American consumers and workers?

The Trump team remains very bullish that this is going to ultimately benefit Americans. Tim, thanks for reporting. Thanks for having me on. President Trump sent cryptocurrency markets soaring over the weekend when he announced the creation of a crypto reserve.

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As Donald Trump prepares for his highly anticipated joint address to Congress this evening, the fallout continues from his contentious meeting with Vladimir Zelensky last week.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, February 4th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is telling hospitals to ignore Trump's executive order and to continue performing sex change procedures on minors. In a letter to hospitals, James cited state discrimination laws, warning that refusing to provide so-called gender-affirming care would result in a violation.

James wrote, quote, Trump's executive order bans federal money from going toward child sex change procedures, something he called a dangerous trend.

Over 20,000 federal workers are taking the Trump administration up on their invitation to resign. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has more.

And China is now hitting back after Trump's new 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. China is now slapping a 15% levy on coal and liquefied natural gas and 10% on crude oil, agricultural equipment and large engine cars. Trump's newly imposed 10% tariff is on top of others that were already hoisted onto Chinese imports. Beijing will also restrict exports of rare earth metals vital for tech.

President Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping soon.

President Trump is considering using his executive powers to gut the Department of Education. He then plans to push Congress to abolish the agency entirely. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the details.

10,000 soldiers are going to keep illegal aliens out. Otherwise, they're going to have a big penalty.

There was no blinking. She's a wonderful woman, but she did agree to 10,000 soldiers on the border. I would say that's a lot. Would you say that's pretty good?

I'd like to see Canada become our 51st state. We give them protection, military protection. We don't need them to build our cars. We don't need them for lumber. We don't need them for anything.

I love the concept, but they turn out to be radical left lunatics. And the concept of it is good, but it's all about the people.

A former inmate is suing the Washington Correction Center for Women, alleging she was sexually assaulted by a male cellmate who identifies as female. Daily Wire senior reporter Mary Margaret Olihan has the exclusive report.

D.C. officials are working swiftly to remove bus stop billboards comparing Trump supporters to garbage. Daily Wire senior editor Ash Short has the story.

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I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, December 31st, New Year's Eve, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

Puerto Rico's power grid collapsed early this morning, leaving the vast majority of the island without electricity. As reported by Reuters, energy distribution company Luma Energy says that around 90 percent of its clients were without power this morning and that it will likely take 24 to 48 hours to get it back up and running.

Luma said that preliminary findings point to a failure in an underground line. That failure reportedly impacted power company Genera as well. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico's governor says his administration is demanding answers and solutions from Luma and Genera.

The Biden administration has not only ignored the law, they've actually violated the law in many ways. And there's going to be a lot of oversight investigation of what exactly happened to this administration.

God help them. because we'll be looking for those bad actors. Look, we know, we pretty much know where the bodies are buried. We know who's who. The president of the United States is coming up with an agenda. If you don't like the agenda, then get another job. If you don't get another job, we'll get you another job.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, December 3rd, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

Further proceedings in Hunter Biden's gun trial have been halted. Here with the latest in the Hunter Biden saga is Daily Wire's senior editor, Cabot Phillips.

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South Korea's president has declared martial law. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the latest.

Joe Biden's legacy will be not only the worst president in U.S. history, but also the most corrupt.

We must castigate them on the soapbox and then punish them at the ballot box.

Never before in my life have I called for mass protests. for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.

Trump put a freeze on federal loans and grants today, halting trillions of taxpayer dollars from pouring into various financial assistance programs. No funds will be withheld from Social Security, Medicare, and other select programs, but the rest are paused indefinitely. The order is effective 5 p.m. Eastern today.

The Office of Management and Budget will review all the pending programs and is expected to find itself in a showdown with lawmakers over the freeze. We'll have more on Trump's sweeping order in tomorrow's episode.

The House Oversight Committee has summoned the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City to testify about their sanctuary city policies. Chairman James Comer says these policies hinder federal immigration enforcement and endanger public safety.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, January 28th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

One of those mayors, Boston's Michelle Wu, faced direct criticism from Trump border czar Tom Homan after suggesting that she won't cooperate with ICE.

Norfolk Southern and East Palestine, Ohio have reached a $22 million settlement. The deal comes nearly two years after the 2023 train derailment that released toxic chemicals into the surrounding area. The agreement resolves all claims by the village with funds allocated for local priorities.

Norfolk Southern has also pledged millions toward public infrastructure and park improvements, in addition to a $600 million class action settlement for residents.

And longtime CNN anchor and Trump critic Jim Acosta is leaving the network after nearly 18 years. Acosta, known for his heated confrontations with former President Trump, urged his viewers to, quote, stand up to tyrants and not give in to lies. His departure follows CNN's decision to exile his show to a midnight slot, a change he declined.

Acosta plans to reveal his next steps soon, thanking viewers for their support over the years. President Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Acosta a, quote, major loser.

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Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce is here to talk about how local and national policies have contributed to the migrant crisis. Hey, Tim, so what do we know about this substantial group of migrants that should be out of the country but aren't?

They'd rather release them because they know they're not detention, they won't be removed. And does Trump's victory signal the end of DEI and training, hiring, and funding by the federal government?

Now, how does an illegal immigrant in the US support himself or herself?

Now, Trump is coming into office promising to deport these aliens. But with so many in the country, what can Americans reasonably expect out of that promise?

Well, we'll see how Trump handles Johnston and these other mayors who have similar plans to resist these deportations. Tim, thanks for joining us. Thanks for having me. President-elect Trump has promised to dismantle DEI initiatives in the federal government, and new polling shows the public increasingly supports the idea.

Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back this afternoon with more news you need to know.

And Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped the January 6th prosecutions against the former president.

With Inauguration Day fast approaching, Trump will enter office with a clear mandate from the American people.

It's permissible to use to communicate and coordinate for work purposes, provided, provided, Senator, that any decisions that are made are also recorded through formal channels. So those were procedures that were implemented. My staff implemented those processes, followed those processes, complied with those processes.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard echoed that claim.

Meanwhile, Democrats called the situation sloppy and incompetent. Here's Senator Michael Bennett.

President Trump downplayed the controversy, saying National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who had added the journalist, had learned a lesson and he's standing by his team.

Ukraine and Russia move toward a full ceasefire. National security officials answer to Congress over yesterday's chat leak. And genetic testing giant 23andMe goes belly up. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 25th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking aim at pharmaceutical TV ads. Kennedy has long called for a ban on these ads, arguing that they mislead the public and skew media coverage. Here's Kennedy a few months ago.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says his agency could enforce a ban, while Elon Musk has also voiced support, posting, quote, no advertising for pharma. The U.S. and New Zealand are the only wealthy nations that allow direct-to-consumer drug ads, but past efforts to restrict them have faced legal hurdles, with courts often citing First Amendment protections.

And DNA testing giant 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11, raising major concerns about the privacy of genetic data for millions of users. Once valued at $6 billion, the company has struggled with plummeting sales and fallout from a 2023 data breach. Co-founder Ann Wojcicki resigned as CEO and plans to bid on the company herself.

Privacy experts warn that user data could be sold or transferred during the bankruptcy process.

Top national security officials faced heated questions on Capitol Hill today. This comes after The Atlantic revealed a journalist was accidentally added to a Signal chat discussing U.S. military plans. CIA Director John Ratcliffe defended the use of Signal, saying it's a permitted tool, and insisted no classified information was shared.

Dozens are arrested in a raid on Colony Ridge. The House moves to vote on Trump's big, beautiful bill. And the AP won't be returning to press briefings anytime soon. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, February 25th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

Federal employees are getting a second chance to explain what they've accomplished over the past week or face being fired. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the latest.

— The Supreme Court has granted a new trial to Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossop. In her writing for the majority, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said prosecutors failed to correct false testimony from their key witness, ruling that they violated Glossop's due process rights. Glossop was convicted in 2004 for orchestrating his employer's murder,

But two independent investigations have cast doubt on his guilt. Oklahoma's attorney general had urged the court to overturn the conviction. With the ruling, Glossop will get another chance to fight for his freedom.

And White House press access is set to undergo some major changes. Here's White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt.

These decisions used to be made by the White House Correspondent Association, which is calling the decision a threat to press independence. The move follows a court ruling upholding the administration's ban on the Associated Press from the press pool. The outlet was banned by President Trump for using Gulf of Mexico in its reporting. All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon.

To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some major stories, including Trump's Ukraine meeting with Macron, the raid on Colony Ridge, and Apple's battle with the UK. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

A massive House budget plan that extends the Trump tax cuts is headed for a full vote. But does Speaker Johnson have the votes for it to pass? Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the details.

On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss Europe's role in ending the conflict.

How did the meeting go, and will Ukraine pay the U.S. back for the aid given?

Daily Wire investigative reporter Spencer Lindquist, who's been reporting on Colony Ridge for over a year now, is here with the details. Hey, Spencer. So tell us a bit about Abbott's announcement yesterday.

And Apple pledges a $500 billion investment in the U.S. and refuses to spy on its users.

Tell us about that, the criminal activity that we've seen there recently.

Now you've reported on some developments on the legislative front. What's the latest there?

Spencer, thanks for reporting. We'll definitely have you back on as more details come to light on those rates.

Apple has pulled its most advanced security feature from the UK market after the British government demanded the company create backdoor access to user data. Meanwhile, the company is pledging to spend $500 billion on American manufacturing, in part to avoid Trump's tariffs on products made outside the US.

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Harvard is suing the Trump administration to try to restore frozen taxpayer funding. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more.

Preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis begin. RFK Jr. looks to ban several food dyes and Harvard sues to keep federal funding. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, April 22nd, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. Pope Francis' funeral will be held Saturday outside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Karen Reid returned to court Tuesday for the start of her second murder trial. Supporters rallied outside the location of the trial, which is the Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. Reid is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022. That's a charge she denies. Her defense claims that the murder is actually a police cover-up.

O'Keefe was found dead in the front yard of a friend's home where a party had been held. His cause of death was blunt force trauma and hypothermia. A mistrial was declared last year after jurors couldn't reach a verdict.

The Vatican has announced that the funeral will feature simpler rites in order to reflect the Pope's humble papal style. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Ray will preside over the service and is expected to draw dozens of world leaders, including President Trump. The Pope's body is currently resting at Casa Santa Marta and will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday for public viewing.

The Vatican says Francis requested a simple burial at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Once the funeral has concluded, the 135 cardinals will meet to elect the next pope.

That was President Trump commemorating the life of Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Catholic Church, passed away Monday at the age of 88. His death marks the end of a transformative and at times polarizing papacy.

Pope Francis had opened the door to giving blessings to individuals in same-sex unions. That's something we could potentially see reversed.

And with Republicans in control of D.C., Democrats are searching for a strategy and a leader to pull them out of the political abyss.

Speculation is already swirling about who will become the head of the Catholic Church.

Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips is here to break down what's at stake in this intra-party power struggle. Hey, Cabot. So Democrats really face a conundrum here. What's the latest in this?

Those two have been really grabbing headlines. What's led to their sort of ascension?

That seems like most Democrats still are all in on the anti-Trump messaging, Kevin. Thanks so much for reporting. Absolutely.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, January 21st, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. Marco Rubio has become the first confirmed member of President Trump's cabinet. Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan has more.

And Ryan Corbett is back home with his family after over two years in Taliban captivity. Daily Wire reporter Mairead Elordi has the latest.

All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And for more in-depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune into our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.

Chief Justice John Roberts says impeaching a judge is not an appropriate response to a ruling. The statement follows a judge blocking deportation flights to El Salvador. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.

Putin agrees to a partial ceasefire, the FBI extradites an MS-13 leader, and two stranded astronauts make their descent to Earth. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 18th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. Trump and Putin strike a temporary deal after a two-hour call to discuss the war in Ukraine.

The FBI has extradited a senior leader of the MS-13 gang from Mexico to face American justice. Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist has the story.

And astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are heading home. The two have been stranded in space for nine months and are expected to land Earthside this evening. Daily Wire reporter Marietta Lordy has the latest.

Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan has the details.

We have to ask ourselves, is it in our national interest? Is it realistic? Are we going to drive every Russian off of every inch of Ukrainian soil, including Crimea? We can talk about what's right and wrong, and we also have to talk about the reality of the situation on the ground.

As both President Putin and Zelensky said on our first call just a few weeks ago, only President Trump could drive this to an end.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul met with New York City leaders today to discuss the future of Mayor Eric Adams. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presa-Giacomo has the latest.

The U.S. and Russia work toward peace, border apprehensions plummet, and Hamas is set to release several more hostages. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, February 18th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

Apprehensions at our southern border are down 85% since this time last year. In January, migrant apprehensions fell to just over 61,000. That's down from 96,000 in December. Trump's executive orders deploying military support and expediting deportations are credited for the decrease. Officials say increased enforcement is freeing up resources to target criminal offenders.

And what would the Olympics be like if they allowed performance-enhancing drugs? Well, such a competition may soon become a reality. Crane & Company co-host David Cohn has the details.

All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some important stories, including the new talks between the US and Russia, Doge setting its sights on the IRS and legacy media being accused of defending censorship.

With everything, drop it.

Severe flooding in Kentucky has claimed over a dozen lives, including a mother and her seven-year-old daughter who were swept away in their vehicle. Daily Wire senior editor Ash Short has more.

Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips is here with more. Hey, Cabot. So an extremely important week for the new administration abroad that will test Donald Trump's foreign policy. We have this emergency meeting headed up by Macron, now this series of meetings with Russian diplomats. First, what is taking place today?

All right, so Trump referring there to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as well. How has he responded to this push from the White House?

Who will be at the table for the peace negotiations and why is Zelensky calling foul?

All right, so making very clear he's not happy. He's not the only one. There's some other people saying they should have a seat at the table as well. Tell us about this pushback from other European leaders.

Cinnamon's been steadily moving toward a peace deal sooner than later. It's very clear. Kevin, thanks so much for reporting. Anytime.

The IRS is expected to issue a memo soon that gives Doge access to the tax agency's systems and data. The review fits within Doge's mandate to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. But critics claim the Elon Musk-led audit would put Americans' personal information at risk.

And CBS is taking flak for their coverage on free speech in Europe, with some accusing the network of shilling for censorship.

As the Trump administration makes protecting free speech a key priority, CBS is drawing massive fire for its coverage of free speech issues in Europe. Critics say the network, along with other legacy outlets, has become an apologist for censorship.

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The materials were sold by the Biden administration after halting border wall construction in 2021.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, December 17th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

Calls for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down have grown louder. This all comes amid Trudeau's low approval ratings and a massive blow to his cabinet after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned. Some provincial leaders warn that the political chaos could harm Canada's response to Trump's tariff threats.

Meanwhile, Conservative Majority Leader Pierre Poliev pointed out that this all comes amid a historic deficit.

And Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer, accusing them of election interference.

The lawsuit stems from a November 2nd poll showing Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Trump in Iowa, a state he ended up winning by over 13 points. Trump's legal team claims the poll was deliberately leaked and manipulated to create a false narrative of Harris' success, influencing voters and diverting resources from Trump's campaign.

The lawsuit calls the poll an attempt to sway the 2024 election and mislead the public.

Allies of President-elect Trump are swooping in to buy up unused border wall pieces as the Biden administration races to sell them off. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced he plans to bid on the remaining parts and store them on state land until the Trump administration takes office. Patrick has vowed to support the effort with state funds. Here's Patrick.

In his first post-election news conference, Donald Trump laid out his second-term plans and weighed in on a wide range of pressing issues.

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Tuesday, December 17th, and this is Morning Wire. Donald Trump demands the Biden administration stop trying to sabotage his border wall by selling off materials for pennies on the dollar.

President Trump gives his first post-election press conference, laying out his plans for 2025.

Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce is here to talk about Trump's plan to stop the border wall sale. So, Tim, what can you tell us about this sale?

So how could Trump stop this sale if he wanted to?

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And is Patrick correct about that? Is most of the material junk?

Now, this is taxpayer-funded materials, correct?

Very frustrating. Tim, thanks for reporting.

Here with the details is Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell. So, Zach, first off, what do we know about what happened?

What do we know about the school where this happened?

Now, this is obviously very reminiscent of the Nashville Christian school shooting. What do we know, if anything, about the shooter or the motive?

Well, another extremely disturbing crime. And yes, hopefully we will get more information soon. Zach, thanks for reporting.

Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back later this afternoon with more news you need to know.

The Trump administration has hit a snag in dismantling the Biden-era CHNV parole program.

Trump floats away to make income tax obsolete. A judge blocks the administration from dismantling a Biden immigration program for now. And Cuomo's mayoral campaign takes a hit. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, April 15th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. President Trump is floating the idea of replacing income tax with tariff revenue.

Fencer Stephanie Turner will testify before Congress after refusing to face a male opponent at a recent tournament. Turner took a knee rather than compete against a trans-identifying male, citing safety concerns. The protest prompted her disqualification.

Now she'll appear before a House subcommittee alongside USA Fencing Chair Damian Leffelt, who supports trans-identifying males competing against females. Turner gave Fox News a firsthand account of her protest.

I was asked, what are you doing? And I said, I'm a woman and this is a man and I will not fence this individual. This is a women's tournament. And because tournaments, fencing tournaments are so loud, I don't think Redman heard me explain that to the referee. So he comes up to me and I explain the same thing to him. And Redmond responds that, you know, there's a USFA board of directors here.

There's a policy in place that acknowledges me as a woman. If you refuse to fence, you're going to get a black card. You know that, right? And I said, I know.

The Trump administration is now investigating if USA Fencing violated Title IX under the president's executive order banning trans-identifying males from women's sports. Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign just took a major hit. The former governor lost out on nearly $3 million in public matching funds due to a paperwork error.

Cuomo's campaign scrambled over the weekend, urging supporters to complete missing forms, but the campaign finance board still denied the funds. Cuomo's team says it's fixing the error and plans to reapply within the allowed grace period. And here with an update on the nurse's brain tumor case is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo.

All right, this is your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered several major stories, including NVIDIA's massive investment in making AI chips in the U.S., Trump's Iran nuclear talks, and the new budget's impact on tax day. Thanks for tuning in.

We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

Trump told Fox that revenue from his newly enacted Liberation Day tariffs could eventually be high enough to make income taxes unnecessary, echoing practices from the late 19th century.

You know, in the old days, about 1870 to 1913, the tariffs were the only form of money. And that's when our nation was relatively the richest. We were the richest.

The tariffs have sparked turmoil on Wall Street, but the Trump administration says at least 130 nations are now engaging in trade talks. A 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs is in place. That's except for China, which faces increased duties after refusing negotiations. For its part, China insists those tariffs will soon backfire, calling them extremely shameless.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand yesterday and today as the company battles a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce has more.

President Trump announced new tariffs Monday as tech giant Nvidia announced a historic investment in American chip manufacturing.

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Tuesday, April 15th, and this is Morning Wire. The Trump administration continues to push for a nuclear deal with Iran after holding the first direct talks with the country in years.

Tech titan NVIDIA makes a major investment in the U.S. as Trump tweaks the terms of his tariffs.

The Trump administration had its first direct contact with Iran last weekend, the first step in an attempt to hammer out a new nuclear deal. President Trump is pushing for a full dismantling of its nuclear program.

Thanks for waking up with Morning Wire. Stay tuned. We have the news you need to know.

Here with more is Daily Wire managing editor, Tim Rice. So, Tim, I hope you filed your taxes on time.

Now, as John noted at the top, the discussion this year related to taxes revolves around the Trump tax cuts from 2017 and this, quote, big, beautiful budget bill that he's now pushing for. What are the tax implications in that bill?

Now, framed like that, it's hard to imagine why anyone would oppose it. But of course, some people do. So what is the debate around this bill?

Now, it's not just about tax cuts, but also about making filing easier. How do we compare to other countries in that regard?

Right. Well, this is the first year I did it ahead of time. Tim, thanks for reporting.

The DOJ has released volume one of Jack Smith's final report on the investigations into President-elect Trump. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, January 14th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

A record number of terror-linked foreign nationals entered the U.S. in 2024. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the latest.

MSNBC's president is stepping down amid the network's failing ratings. Rashida Jones announced her departure today after four years of holding the reins. Jones cited a desire to pursue new opportunities as the network grapples with declining viewership and its parent company prepares to spin off its cable properties into a new entity, SpinCo.

During her tenure, Jones expanded MSNBC's streaming efforts.

All right, there's your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And for more in-depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune in to our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.

I think we were one of the few to say competence matters. Maybe we should think about how we elect people on the basis of did they actually run a job? Did they actually make a payroll? Do they understand what it is? And rather than having professional politicians whose only job is really to run for office.

The current nominee compared to who's been in the Pentagon in the last four years. where they had a woke military, where recruitment went down, morale went down. I think Pete is going to be terrific in terms of recruitment, in terms of morale, in terms of returning America to a fighting force, which is what the American people really want.

Well, he certainly has the qualities that we need to lead the Pentagon. He knows about a fit fighting force. He has a distinguished record of service in the military.

The negotiations are a combination of tariffs, non-tariff trade barriers, currency manipulation, and subsidies of labor and capital.

The United States will continue. a strategic rebalancing in many areas that were exposed as supply chain weaknesses during COVID, whether it's medicines, whether it's semiconductors, We've identified five or six strategic industries and supply chain vulnerabilities, and we will continue moving toward U.S. independence or reliable supplies from allies on those.

A British man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a massive tanker collision off the coast of the UK in the North Sea. The UK's Maritime Minister Michael Caine says it's unlikely foul play had anything to do with it.

The Portuguese tanker smashed into a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, causing it to spill fuel. With the Portuguese tanker now expected to sink, authorities are monitoring for spills near major fishing grounds and seabird colonies. Investigations led by both countries are underway. One crew member is presumed dead while 36 were rescued.

Trump ups the ante on Canadian tariffs. Russia and Ukraine trade blows as negotiations begin. And the NIH cuts research funding on vaccine hesitancy. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 11th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

A growing number of Angelenos rate L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's job performance as poor. According to a new poll from UC Berkeley, over 40% say she handled the devastating wildfires poorly, while just 19% said she did a good job. The Palisades and Eden fires killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

With a reelection bid coming up in 2026, Bass now faces mounting scrutiny and calls for a recall have already begun. Meanwhile, former opponent Rick Caruso is considering throwing his hat in the ring.

All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some major stories, including the massive slim down of USAID, the apprehension of a Columbia University protest leader, and the debate on sanctuary cities heating up again. Thanks for tuning in.

We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

The State Department formalized sweeping cuts to USAID Monday, canceling programs that President Trump says did not serve American interests.

What programs were cut and what happens to the few that remain?

Anytime. The State Department has detained a former Columbia University graduate student on accusations that he supported Hamas, a designated terror organization. The former student, Mahmoud Khalil, led disruptive protests last year against U.S. support for Israel.

And the suspected murder of a man in Los Angeles County by two illegal immigrants sparks blowback against sanctuary policies.

Joining us now to discuss is Daily Wire contributor Micah Parker. Hey, Micah. So sanctuary policies have been in the headlines in recent days with several mayors being grilled on Capitol Hill on their policies. Now we have this tragic situation in Los Angeles. What do we know so far about the situation?

Right. Now, the crackdown over sanctuary city laws is a major priority for the Trump administration. But how are supporters of these laws in LA trying to make the case for them?

Right, that leads us to the news about Mayor Karen Bass. She's really under fire now. What's happening there?

Now, final question. What's your sense on the ground there about what's next? Where's this heading?

And no doubt Astoria will be keeping a close eye on Micah. Thank you so much for your time. Anytime, John.

Two co-defendants in President Trump's classified documents case had their indictments dismissed. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the details.

I'm daily wire editor in chief, John Bickley with Georgia. How it's Tuesday, February 11th. And this is your morning wire afternoon update.

Two top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been relieved of their duties. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has more.

President Trump announced broad tariffs this week on all steel and aluminum coming into the country and promised to roll out new tariffs in the coming days.

President Trump's push to slash and streamline the federal government is under pressure from the courts. After a slew of lawsuits, several of the audits and workforce reductions are on pause.

And months after Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina, recovery ramps up. But FEMA's past failures raise questions about its future.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited North Carolina over the weekend to tour hurricane damage. Noem announced that as of early February, 80 percent of Hurricane Helene victims cases were now closed.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, December 10th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

Here to discuss is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. So we finally have a verdict in this case. It took five days of deliberations. Tell us about the acquittal and the reaction inside the courtroom.

We break down reactions both inside and outside the courtroom.

Some disturbing behavior there. Now, throughout the trial, there were protesters outside the courthouse, and yesterday was no exception. They were there at the start of the day and made waves after the verdict was rendered. Tell us about that.

Alarming rhetoric, to say the least. And what have we heard from the man who brought these charges against Penny, District Attorney Alvin Bragg?

And wrapping up here, Penny is still facing a civil lawsuit from Neely's father. What do we know about that?

Well, he's officially acquitted here. Amanda, thanks for reporting.

Rapper Jay-Z is now facing allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl that stem from a civil lawsuit against Sean P. Diddy Combs. Both hip-hop moguls are calling the suit a blackmail attempt.

And a suspect has been arrested and charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

A man has been arrested and charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Anytime. Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back this afternoon with more news you need to know.

Critics, including Senator Patty Murray, claim the cuts could endanger public health, especially amid current disease outbreaks. However, Kennedy says the move is necessary to streamline the $1.7 trillion department, making it more efficient and less bureaucratic. Here's Kennedy last week.

Russia is reportedly taking U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine very seriously, but won't accept the deal currently on the table. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the latest on the negotiations.

Maine is on thin ice as the state receives its final warning. The Department of Education is giving the Pine Tree State one last chance to comply with President Trump's executive order that bars biological males from competing in girls' sports. They have until April 11th to change state policy or face action from the Justice Department.

In a sharply worded letter, the department accused Maine of violating Title IX and showing indifference to the rights of female athletes. Maine Senator Susan Collins also blasted her state stance, calling the current law allowing trans-identifying males in girls' sports, quote, "...contrary to the spirit and intent of Title IX."

And Hooters, the restaurant chain best known for its wings and its wings alone, has filed for bankruptcy. The move comes as the casual dining chain struggles with inflation, higher labor costs, and reduced consumer spending. But two longtime franchisees, along with the brand's original founders, do plan to buy it and promise to return the brand back to its roots.

Anyway, happy April, fools. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, April 1st, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

The deal, however, must be approved by a bankruptcy judge first. The filing follows a wave of recent bankruptcies across the dining industry, including TGI Fridays and Red Lobster.

As promised by Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., thousands of employees across the agency have received layoff notices. The move, which could terminate up to 10,000 jobs, comes after President Trump signed an executive order stripping some federal agencies of collective bargaining, including HHS.

A federal court in Kentucky has struck down the Biden administration's Title IX expansion, ruling it unlawful. Daily Wire senior reporter Mary Margaret Olihan is here now to explain.

The funeral for late President Jimmy Carter concluded this morning at the National Cathedral with heartfelt eulogies honoring the 39th president.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, January 9th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

A private ceremony and burial will follow in Plains, Georgia, where Carter will be laid to rest beside a willow tree at the home he shared with his late wife, Rosalyn. Carter passed away on December 29th at the age of 100. Prior to the funeral, he lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda, drawing tributes from across the nation.

The House passed a bill today to sanction the International Criminal Court over its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The legislation passed 243 to 140, with 45 Democrats joining Republicans. It now heads to the Senate, where GOP Majority Leader John Thune promised a quick vote to have it on Trump's desk by his inauguration.

Congressman Thomas Massey was the only Republican to vote present, questioning why the bill was prioritized in Congress' first week back. Meanwhile, Republican Congressman Chip Roy demanded the bill pass, calling the ICC's efforts a, quote, political witch hunt.

All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And for more in-depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune into our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.

Historic wildfires continue to rip through Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands from their homes and pushing first responders to the brink.

Here to discuss the fallout is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo. Hey, Amanda. So perhaps the biggest controversy angering a lot of residents revolves around L.A. 's mayor, Karen Bass. That includes that she was on another continent when this began. Tell us what happened there.

And Mexico is urgently working to break up U.S.-bound migrant caravans ahead of Trump's inauguration day.

harsh criticism there. We're also seeing reports about concerns over insurance. What's happening there?

Well, terrifying. And as you've laid out, extremely frustrating situation for many residents there. Amanda, thanks for reporting.

Trump won't take office until later this month, but he's already influencing immigration south of the border. New reports say that Mexico is breaking up migrant caravans after the president-elect threatened a 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods.

Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back this afternoon with more news you need to know.

Here to break down the president's diplomatic efforts and the brewing conflicts is Daily Wire's senior editor, Kabat-Phillips A. Kabat. So let's start with what's happening with India and Pakistan. Very concerning there. Get us up to speed here.

And President Trump prepares for a major overseas foreign policy trip.

Yeah, for sure. Now, this all comes as Trump is planning a major trip to the Middle East. What is he looking to accomplish there?

Democrat-led states over their climate agenda saying they're choking energy production and threatening national security.

You could also view it as a clear shot at Iran. And speaking of Iran, President Trump made some news this week regarding the Houthis. What did we see there?

Yeah, major negotiations. We're keeping a close eye on those. Kevin, thanks so much for reporting. Absolutely.

President Trump and Republicans in Congress are making moves against state climate rules that they say infringe on federal authority. The fight has sparked both political and legal battles between Republicans in Washington and Democrat-led states.

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Crane & Company co-host David Cohn joins us now to break down the numbers. Hey, David. So Nielsen finally using this new way of analyzing the metrics and drawing in more data. It's really having some amazing results.

So with this shift, we're seeing some pretty eye-popping numbers. What sectors are poised for the biggest boosts in viewership?

Will this increase in viewership affect markets outside of the sort of big markets and the pro sports, like the local, more rural areas?

All of this welcome news, particularly for professional sports that are going to get higher and higher, you know, contracts for marketing, for sure. Dave, thanks so much for joining us. Thank you for having me. Another story we're tracking this week, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel Wednesday evening, indicating that a new pope was not chosen on the first vote.

133 cardinals entered the chapel after vowing to protect the church's freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. The selection of a new pope requires a two-thirds majority. Previous conclaves last an average of three days.

The illegal immigrant who set a sleeping New York subway rider on fire may, for now, avoid being detained by ICE. Daily Wire's senior editor Ash Short has more.

Trump temporarily backs off tariffs, Hamas rejects Trump's warnings, and the lawmaker who interrupted Trump's address is censured. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Vickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, March 6th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

The House has voted to censure Democrat Congressman Al Green following his outburst during Trump's address to Congress.

Ten Democrats joined Republicans voting to pass the censure vote, making the Texas rep the 28th lawmaker in history to be censured. Greene was removed from the chamber after shouting that Trump lacked a mandate. Here's the moment that got him kicked out of the House.

All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some major stories, including the continued fallout from Trump's address, the testimony of several sanctuary city mayors, and the latest in the saga of New York's striking corrections officers. Thanks for tuning in.

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Hamas has shrugged off Trump's latest warning, refusing to release any more hostages without a ceasefire in Gaza. Daily Wire reporter Cassie Akiva has more.

Strong public approval for President Trump's joint address to Congress as the White House feeling their oats while the Democrats feel the heat.

Plus, Ukraine says they're ready for peace. How did Trump bring them back to the negotiating table?

Here to give us the highlights from the hearing is Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearse. Tim, so first, what was the feeling in the room yesterday?

And Governor Hochul begins firing New York prison guards on strike over unsafe working conditions.

And what about the Democrats on the committee? How did they handle the hearing?

Well, the White House has been pretty clear that its immigration agenda will be enforced whether sanctuary cities get on board or not. Tim, thanks for joining us. Good to be on. New York correctional officers and sergeants are now into their third week of striking. Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul has started firing officers and canceling their health insurance if they remain on strike.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, February 6th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

Politico is responding to reports that they received millions of taxpayer dollars for subscriptions for government employees. In a memo to the staff yesterday, the Legacy Outlet's leaders said they have never received any subsidies from the government, but they did acknowledge that employees of several government agencies subscribed to their pro-service.

Those subscriptions result in Politico being paid millions per year by federal agencies. This comes after yesterday's White House briefing in which Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said that Doge found $8 million in taxpayer funds being spent on Politico Pro subscriptions. She also said the administration will be canceling those payments.

Trump is launching a new effort to combat anti-Christian bias in the federal government. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast today, Trump said Attorney General Pam Bondi will lead the task force investigating agencies like the DOJ, IRS, and FBI for potential discrimination.

He also announced plans to establish a Religious Liberty Commission and appointed Reverend Paula White to lead the White House Faith Office.

And a House hearing gets heated after Democrats accused Representative Nancy Mace of using a so-called transgender slur. During an oversight committee session, Mace used the term, quote, tranny, which apparently didn't sit well with Representative Jerry Connolly. When Connolly called her out on it, Mace doubled down.

Committee Chairman James Comer dismissed Connolly's concerns, joking that he wasn't up to date on LGBTQ terminology. All right, there's your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com.

And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some important stories, including the Trump administration's efforts to root out fraud and waste, the fallout from Trump's Gaza proposal, and a pending LA zoning law that could displace residents from rebuilding. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

Other efforts from Musk could also be interrupted. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing certain Treasury Department payment records. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has more.

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I think people want their neighborhood back. And personally, I can't speak for everybody in the Palisades, obviously, but I wouldn't support rezoning. And I know there's some efforts to do that, and I would push against that.

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Hey John, it was absolutely frigid on Wednesday in Washington, but that didn't keep the crowds away. The ACLU and the Human Rights Campaign bust in large groups of pro-transgender protesters, but they had competition from the Do No Harm group, which held its own rally for protecting children. I spoke with a number of pro-trans protesters.

One mother told me that she began helping her 12-year-old daughter transition to be a boy when that girl was still very young.

They did. Justice Kavanaugh repeatedly brought up concerns about how that decision would impact males and girls' sports. Justice Alito seemed to dismantle the Biden administration's case in this exchange.

On the liberal side, Ketanji Brown Jackson compared the laws protecting kids from trans procedures to bans on interracial marriage.

And in another notable moment, Justice Sotomayor compared the risk of medical transition to other treatments like aspirin.

Well, as the sun set on D.C. last night, all major media outlets were reporting that the court will likely uphold Tennessee's law. But again, a ruling isn't expected until June.

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Today, three of Trump's most controversial cabinet picks were in the hot seat. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the highlights.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, January 30th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

In light of the dangerous way that Hamas handled the latest hostage release, Israel has delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners. The latest group of freed hostages included three Israeli citizens and five Thai nationals who were forced to walk through a hostile crowd. Netanyahu called the spectacle unimaginable cruelty and is demanding guarantees for safer releases in the future.

Meanwhile, emotional reunions have followed, including Israeli soldier Agam Berger, who had been held captive for 482 days. Here she is reuniting with her family.

And House Republican leaders are rallying behind President Trump's push to regain U.S. control of the Panama Canal. A new GOP policy memo highlights concerns over Chinese influence and argues that Panama has violated treaty agreements by charging high transit fees and allowing Chinese investment.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama as lawmakers explore legislative options, including a proposal to repurchase the canal.

A passenger plane carrying at least 64 people collided with a helicopter last night near Reagan National Airport. The crash sent the plane plummeting into the Potomac and prompted a massive search and rescue operation.

We discuss what we know so far about the search and rescue operation and the cause of the crash.

Of course. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate yesterday for a high-stakes and contentious confirmation hearing.

And Trump signs an executive order ending all federal support for so-called gender transitions for minors.

Daily Wire investigative reporter Mairead Elordi is here now with more. Hey, Mairead. So this issue has been a major focal point of this show and our parent company, The Daily Wire. So we wanted to dig into this order in more depth here. First, tell us exactly what Trump signed on Tuesday.

So no equivocation. They're a full condemnation of these procedures.

And what does this mean in practice? How will this be enforced?

So we've noted that this is a massive reversal from the Biden administration's very much pro-trans agenda. How did we get to this point?

Now polling shows that Trump actually ended up winning in part because of this trans issue, correct?

a truly remarkable change in policy we're seeing from the Trump administration. We'll be watching what steps Republicans now take in Congress on this issue in the coming weeks. Murray, thanks so much for reporting.

Thanks for waking up with us. We'll be back this afternoon with more news you need to know.

The FBI has arrested a high-ranking MS-13 gang member accused of orchestrating 11 murders. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the details.

Countries threaten retaliation following Trump's new tariffs. The FBI busts another high-ranking MS-13 gang member. And New York City Mayor Eric Adams shakes up his re-election bid. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, April 3rd, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is staying in the race for re-election, but as an independent. Adams says he's skipping the Democratic primary to focus on November's general election. The announcement comes just one day after a federal judge dismissed his corruption case.

Adams has served as mayor since 2022 and was indicted on federal charges last September that were related to accepting payment and gifts from foreign nationals. Here's Adams in a video posted to X.

Adams trails other Democrats in polling with former Governor Andrew Cuomo heavily favored.

All right, there's your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some major stories, including Trump unveiling his long-awaited tariff policy, new corruption evidence against the FBI, and the U.S. pressuring Britain to protect free speech. Thanks for tuning in.

We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.