Trump’s Budget Plan Passes & Hegseth Pens Panama Deal | Afternoon Update | 4.10.25

Summary

Morning Wire Podcast Summary Episode: Trump’s Budget Plan Passes & Hegseth Pens Panama Deal | Afternoon Update | 4.10.25

Hosts: John Bickley and Georgia Howe
Release Date: April 10, 2025

---

1. Trump’s Budget Plan Passes in the House

John Bickley opens the episode with significant news about President Trump's "big, beautiful budget plan," highlighting its progression through Congress.

Key Points:

• The GOP-led House approved the budget plan, aligning with Trump's domestic priorities.
• The resolution passed with 216 Republicans voting in favor and no Democrats supporting it, while two Republicans voted against.
• The bill sets the stage for substantial tax and regulatory cuts.

Notable Quote:

• Trump: “The resolution sets the stage for one of the greatest and most important signings in the history of our country. It will be the largest tax and regulation cuts ever even contemplated.” ([00:49])

---

2. EU Pauses Tariffs, Following Trump’s Lead

Following Trump’s decision to pause tariffs, the European Union has announced a temporary halt on its own countermeasures against American goods.

Key Points:

• EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will delay tariffs on over $23 billion in American goods for 90 days.
• The EU's response is a temporary measure, not a complete retraction of tariffs.
• Trump had previously paused tariffs while increasing levies on Chinese imports to 125%.

Notable Quotes:

• Ursula von der Leyen: “Europe is always ready for a good deal.” ([01:34])
• U.S. Trade Representative: “The U.S. has offered zero for zero tariffs for industrial goods... Europe is always ready for a good deal.” ([02:08])

---

3. Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Exposed by Doge

The Department of Governmental Operations and Enforcement (Doge) revealed significant fraud within unemployment claims.

Key Points:

• Hundreds of millions in fraudulent claims identified, including:
  • Payments to individuals with future birth dates (up to 2154).
  • Claims from people over 115 years old.
• Elon Musk criticized the findings, highlighting poor identity verification processes.

Notable Quote:

• Elon Musk: “The fraud highlights a lack of basic identity checks.” ([02:20])

---

4. Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump: Charges Filed

A dramatic event unfolded as a man attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, leading to serious charges.

Key Points:

• Ryan Ruth was apprehended at Trump’s golf course and charged with attempted first-degree murder and terrorism.
• Florida Attorney General James Uthmeyer accused the Biden administration of obstructing the investigation.
• The attempt occurred last September, but charges were delayed for over 200 days.

Notable Quotes:

• James Uthmeyer: “This was a political attack against our Republican form of government and our shared American values.” ([03:21])

---

5. Defense Secretary Hegseth Secures Panama Canal Deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a strategic partnership with Panama to protect the Panama Canal from Chinese influence.

Key Points:

• The agreement includes a memorandum of understanding and a joint declaration.
• Provisions grant US Naval vessels priority passage and enhance bilateral cooperation in cyber defense, intelligence sharing, and joint military training.
• The deal aims to counter China’s regional ambitions.

Notable Quotes:

• Pete Hegseth: “With our troops there partnering with their forces, we've got a chance to push them all the way out.” ([04:58])
• Hegseth on Trip Success: “We had a very successful trip there. President Molino sends his regards... I think they want the Communist Chinese out.” ([05:14])

---

6. Darien Gap Becomes Virtually Unused Immigration Route

The notorious Darien Gap in Panama, once a major pathway for illegal immigration into the US, has seen a dramatic decline in migrant activity.

Key Points:

• Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist reported that the area, previously teeming with migrants, now appears deserted.
• The reduction is attributed to the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration and Panama’s stricter border controls under President Molino.
• Authorities have effectively shut down the treacherous routes, with only a few migrants remaining under close surveillance.

Summary: The combined efforts of the US and Panama have successfully minimized the use of the Darien Gap as an entry point for asylum seekers, showcasing the effectiveness of recent immigration policies.

---

7. Voter ID Bill Passes the House, Heads to the Senate

The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act advanced through the House, aiming to enforce stricter voter identification requirements.

Key Points:

• Backed by President Trump, the bill received overwhelming support from Republicans, with all but five Democrats opposing it.
• Proponents argue it’s essential for maintaining election integrity, despite claims that noncitizen voting is already rare.
• The bill now faces a challenging path in the Senate, needing 60 votes to proceed.

Notable Quote:

• John Bickley: “The measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces a tougher path, needing 60 votes to advance.” ([05:31])

---

Market Impact and Conclusion

John Bickley wraps up the episode by noting the positive market reactions following the pause on most tariffs, highlighting the Trump administration’s push for tax cuts and ongoing trade dynamics with China.

Summary: Stocks soared as investors responded favorably to the tariff pause and the administration’s economic strategies. The episode underscores the administration’s focus on robust economic policies and strategic international partnerships.

---

For more details on these stories, visit dailywire.com. Tune in tomorrow morning for another comprehensive edition of Morning Wire.

Transcript

[Ad Sponsor]

This episode is brought to you by Acorns. Acorns makes it easy to start saving and investing for your future in just five minutes. Plus, you don't need to be rich or an expert. Acorns will recommend a diversified portfolio that matches you and your money goals using the spare change or money you've got right now. Head to acorns.com wire or download the Acorns app to get started.

[John Bickley]

Trump's big, beautiful bill takes a big step forward the US Signs a historic deal with Panama regarding the canal and a voter ID law heads to the Senate after passing passing the House. I'm Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Thursday, April 10th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Tim Pierce]

President Trump got a big win today related to what he's branded the big beautiful budget plan bill. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the latest.

[Political Analyst]

The GOP led House passed a budget plan on Thursday morning that lays the groundwork for Trump's domestic priorities while overcoming resistance from a group of conservatives who want deeper spending cuts. The amended resolution was already cleared by the Senate and provides a blueprint for lawmakers to use the budget reconciliation process to craft legislation. In the end, 216 Republicans and no Democrats voted in favor of the measure, with two Republicans voting against it. President Trump celebrated the vote on Truth Social, writing that the resolution sets the stage for one of the greatest and most important signings in the history of our country. He said it will be the largest tax and regulation cuts ever even contemplated.

[John Bickley]

The EU has followed Trump's lead and paused tariffs against the US Daily Wire's senior editor Cabot Phillips has the latest.

[Ursula von der Leyen]

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said today the bloc will hold off for 90 days on countermeasures that would have targeted over $23 billion worth of American goods ranging from motorcycles to agricultural products. Trump's tariff rollback came after markets tumbled globally, triggering the sharpest volatility since the early days of COVID His reversal brought some relief Wednesday with record gains, but the EU says its response is only delayed, not completely scrapped. Trump paused nearly all of his tariffs while upping levies on Chinese goods to 125%. Earlier this week, von der Leyen said the EU was ready to negotiate with.

[Trade Representative]

The U.S. we have offered zero for zero tariffs for industrial goods, as we have successfully done with many other trading partners, because Europe is always ready for good deal.

[Tim Pierce]

Doge says. It's uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment claims, including payouts to people not yet born. The agency says it has identified nearly 10,000 individuals with birth dates up to 15 years in the future who have collected $69 million. They've also found people over the age of 115 receiving a total of $59 million. In one case, a claim was filed under the birth year of 2154. Elon Musk called the findings insane and said the fraud highlights a lack of basic identity checks.

[John Bickley]

The man found hiding at Donald Trump's golf course will be charged with attempted first degree murder. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeyer announced today that Ryan Ruth will also be charged with terrorism for allegedly trying to assassinate Trump last September. The Florida AG says the Biden administration obstructed the investigation, delaying charges for over 200 days. Trump was unharmed after a Secret Service agent spotted the armed suspect hiding near the course.

[James Uthmeyer]

Here's Attempting to take the life of a former president and a leading presidential candidate isn't just an attack on one man. This was a political attack against our Republican form of government and our shared American values. We cannot allow justice to be delayed or denied, and thanks to The President, our U.S. attorney General and the FBI Director, we are moving forward in our pursuit.

[Ad Sponsor]

This episode is brought to you by Identity Guard. Identity Guard is offering our listeners a 30 day free trial and 60% off when you go to identityguard.com wire that's less than what you're paying for that streaming service you forgot to cancel. That's I-E-N-T-I-T-Y-G-U-A-R-Com wired to sign up for a 30 day free trial and get 60% off. Certain terms apply. See site for details.

[Tim Pierce]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made a deal to safeguard the Panama Canal. Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan traveled to Panama with the secretary for the historic meeting.

[Pete Hegseth]

Hegseth announced a new U.S. panama partnership to safeguard the Panama Canal from what officials call malign Chinese influence following high level meetings with Panamanian President Jose Raul Molino. The deal includes a memorandum of understanding and a joint declaration that allows US Naval vessels priority passage and boosts bilateral cooperation on cyber defense, intelligence sharing and joint military training. Hegseth called the trip historic, crediting renewed trust under President Trump's leadership as key to securing the agreement. Here's Hegseth at a Cabinet meeting today.

We had a very successful trip there. President President Molino sends his regards. Very complimentary of the US as he's a great ally and I think he they want the Communist Chinese out and with our troops there partnering with their forces, we've got a chance to push them all the way out.

Defense officials emphasized the strategic urgency of countering China's regional ambitions and pledged continued US Engagement in Panama, a once key.

[John Bickley]

Artery for illegal immigrants seeking US Asylum is now virtually unused. Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist has the details.

[Spencer Lindquist]

The Darien gap in Panama has long been a big indicator of the flow of illegal aliens into the US before and after. Photos of parts of the region show areas once filled with tents and families now stand deserted. Images show that only a handful of migrants remain, and they're being watched closely by police. The change follows the Trump administration's intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, paired with Panama's own tough stance under President Molino. The once treacherous passages now, officials say, effectively shut down.

[Tim Pierce]

And a bill requiring in person proof of citizenship to vote has passed the House. The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility, or save, act is backed by President Trump and aims to crack down on noncitizen voting. All but five Democrats opposed it. That's despite polls showing that an overwhelming 80% of Americans support voter ID laws. The measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces a tougher path, needing 60 votes to advance. Critics argue that noncitizen voting is already rare and penalized harshly. Supporters say the bill is key to protecting election integrity.

[John Bickley]

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 key stories, including stocks soaring after the president paused most of the tariffs, the Trump administration's push for tax cuts and China's response to the trade war. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of MORNING Wire.