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This episode is brought to you by Responsible Man. Visit ResponsibleMan.com and use code WIRE for 60% off your order. That's ResponsibleMan.com, code WIRE. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Friday, November 15th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.
Donald Trump held an election celebration at Mar-a-Lago Thursday night, which was attended by VIPs, many of his cabinet picks, and even Argentina President Javier Mele. Mele has eliminated thousands of government jobs and enacted deep spending cuts in his country. He is seen as a mentor to Trump, who has promised more government efficiency in his second term.
Also at the event, Trump announced another cabinet pick. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was nominated to be Secretary of the Interior, which oversees natural resources, public lands, and Indian affairs. Florida is suing FEMA, alleging the agency discriminated against Trump supporters when canvassing areas affected by recent hurricanes. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce has more on the lawsuit. A whistleblower revealed workers were directed to skip homes displaying Trump flags and signs.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed the lawsuit accusing FEMA Director Deanne Criswell and a fired supervisor of violating the civil rights of Floridians following Hurricane Milton. Moody called the political discrimination unacceptable and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. FEMA denies systemic wrongdoing and claims the directive was an isolated incident.
Election Day is more than a week behind us, yet California still has an estimated 2.6 million ballots to count. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the numbers. California's counting delay means the results of six competitive U.S. House races have not been finalized, further delaying the balance of power in Congress.
State rules made by the Democrat supermajority allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted as long as they're received within seven days of the election. It also permits voters to register and cast conditional ballots as late as 8 p.m. on Election Day. Every registered voter in the state receives a mail-in ballot whether or not they requested one. The verification steps for these ballots have slowed the process with results not required to be certified until December 13th.
A federal judge in Washington has postponed the trial of a Kansas man accused in the January 6th protest. William Pope argued the trial could be unnecessary since President-elect Donald Trump has said he will pardon those involved. The judge agreed with Pope, who has been acting as his own lawyer. Prosecutors opposed the delay, but Trump's team has yet to outline a formal clemency policy.
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Amazon is taking direct aim at Chinese e-commerce giants Timu and Xien with the launch of Amazon Haul, a new low-cost storefront targeting budget-conscious U.S. shoppers. Haul offers items under $20, most priced below $10, using emojis and in-your-face marketing preferred by its Chinese rivals. Amazon believes it can woo younger customers with the new platform by leaning into its product safety and reliability.
The move comes as Timu and Shein continue to gain U.S. market share with ultra-low prices and fast-growing user bases. Spirit Airlines is on the brink of bankruptcy, signaling a major shakeup in the U.S. airline industry. The Wall Street Journal reports the ultra-low-cost carrier could file within weeks after merger talks with Frontier Airlines and JetBlue failed.
Spirit's stock plunged nearly 57% on Wednesday. The airline is a favorite of budget-conscious travelers. In more Spirit Airlines news, the New York Post reported today that a raccoon fell from the ceiling at a Spirit terminal in LaGuardia. Video shared online shows the animal dangling like a ninja from a cable before dropping a short distance into the terminal area. The animal was reportedly unharmed.
Intermittent fasting may not be the panacea that health advocates hoped for. Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has the details. Intermittent fasting rose to popularity about a decade ago and has become increasingly popular. Many believe it offers specific health benefits such as reducing inflammation and extending lifespan. However, recent research shows that while fasting can lead to eating 200 to 500 fewer calories a day, which does aid weight loss, it can also make it harder to maintain muscle mass.
Experts say that while fasting can be effective for cutting calories, the bigger factor in improving overall health is still what you eat, not when you eat.
And it's likely to be the most watched event of the weekend. Millions of people are expected to tune in for the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match. Jake Paul is a 27-year-old social media star turned boxer who will face off against 58-year-old legend and heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Tyson spoke to a sports reporter about what's being billed as a generational showdown. Hey, listen, my intention is to go in there and fight hard and hurt him. I was just born to do this.
I was built for this stuff. I was just born to sell out a stadium. This is what I always wanted to do my whole entire life. Take me through the first round. How are you coming out of the corner? Like a rocket. The fight is streaming live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Texas, where 80,000 people will be in attendance. The action begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and is part of Netflix's push into live programming.
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.
