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With all of the seriousness that envelopes most of the day-to-day operations within the government, sometimes it\u2019s good to let down the hair, loosen the neckties, and think up a good prank for the social media team to run with for April Fools\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n
The Department of Health and Human Services led the charge with a post showing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. \u2014 notorious for his strict diet and opposition to fake dyes and additives in food \u2014 at a grocery store buying items that would definitely be considered contraband.<\/p>\n
\u201cBREAKING NEWS: SECRETARY KENNEDY CAUGHT PURCHASING ARTIFICIALLY-DYED CANDIES IN BULK,\u201d the headline read.<\/p>\n
\npic.twitter.com\/oOBv1uuT0g<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 HHS Rapid Response (@HHSResponse) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Kennedy followed with a post of his own admitting that it was a joke.<\/p>\n
The Department of Homeland Security shared a poster advertising free flights to the moon for illegal aliens. \u201cFLY TO THE MOON FOR FREE!\u201d the poster read, along with a caption that said, \u201cThis April 1st, we kindly ask all aliens to GO HOME.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThis April 1st, we kindly ask all aliens to GO HOME. #ArtemisII<\/a>#TheyAreGoingBack<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RJ2Z5yH33E<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Homeland Security (@DHSgov) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The National Archives got in on the joke with screenshots of a \u201cgroup chat\u201d between the Founding Fathers as they prepared to sign the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n
Thomas Jefferson kicked off the conversation: \u201cOk, patriots, the final draft is ready.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWait, do I sign with my real signature or my cool one?\u201d John Hancock wanted to know.<\/p>\n
\u201cMake it BIG, John,\u201d Benjamin Franklin advised. \u201cGo viral or go home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another frame showed the men arguing about how long the process was taking and who had brought the snacks.<\/p>\n
\u201cCan someone please proofread before I sign?\u201d George Washington asked \u2014 and Jefferson replied, \u201cToo late. I already tweeted it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The last line showed King George III of England being added to the chat, and he responded with just an emoji: wide eyes.<\/p>\n
\nBreaking news: The National Archives has released the Founding Fathers group chat for the signing of the Declaration of Independence.#AprilFoolsDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2YHku5K4VI<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 U.S. National Archives (@USNatArchives) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The U.S. Department of the Interior went for the two-fer in a post outlining proposed changes to the national animal ahead of the United States celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs part of preparations for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, Interior is reviewing wildlife nomenclature to better reflect the nation\u2019s history and character. Following this review, the raccoon (Procyon lotor) will be renamed the Liberty Bandit, effective April 1, 2026,\u201d the first post read.<\/p>\n
\nKnown for its resourcefulness and ability to operate under cover of night, the Liberty Bandit reflects a distinctly American spirit of independence.<\/p>\n
Additional updates will be announced in phases, including renaming the skunk (Mephitis mephitis) the Freedom Fogger. \ud83d\ude09 pic.twitter.com\/TzKJIAQ5Dj<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 US Department of the Interior (@Interior) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
An immediate follow up added that in addition to giving the raccoon a place of prominence as the \u201cLiberty Bandit,\u201d they also planned to rename the skunk the \u201cFreedom Fogger.\u201d<\/p>\n
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service promised immediate compliance with the new nomenclature, saying, \u201cWe\u2019ll get this updated on our website ASAP.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWe\u2019ll get this updated on our website ASAP. https:\/\/t.co\/FoHyeLuS3n<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (@USFWS) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command (ACIC) stole the show with new guidance detailing the proper headgear for soldiers with Top Secret security clearances.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new Frequency Obstructing Interception Layer (FOIL) covers are designed to mitigate unauthorized SIGINT collection and ensure your thoughts remain on a \u2018need to know\u2019 basis,\u201d the description read \u2014 and the accompanying illustration showed eight different types of military headgear redone as tinfoil hats.<\/p>\n
\nACIC releases headwear guidance for Soldiers with Top Secret clearances.<\/p>\n
The new Frequency Obstructing Interception Layer (FOIL) covers are designed to mitigate unauthorized SIGINT collection and ensure your thoughts remain on a \u201cneed to know\u201d basis.<\/p>\n
(Graphic made with AI) pic.twitter.com\/KJFdVLIlu1<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Army Counterintelligence Command (ACIC) (@Real_ArmyCI) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n