John Bickley

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Severe weather left hundreds of thousands of people in the Midwest without power on Monday. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with more than 300,000 customers left in the dark. Both Wisconsin and Indiana each saw the power for around 50,000 customers knocked out.

Severe weather left hundreds of thousands of people in the Midwest without power on Monday. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with more than 300,000 customers left in the dark. Both Wisconsin and Indiana each saw the power for around 50,000 customers knocked out.

The power outages were the result of damaging wind and at least four tornadoes that swept through those states, as well as Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky on Sunday. At least five fatalities have been reported.