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03 Feb 2026
Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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The House votes to end the government shutdown, the U.S. shoots down an Iranian drone, and the Clintons cave to the committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, February 3rd. This is Evening Wire.
The government shutdown is over after the House passed a spending package today. Daily Wire political reporter Cameron Arcand has the latest from Capitol Hill.
The House voted to reopen the government on Tuesday in a narrow but bipartisan vote of 217 to 214. The spending package returned to the House after the White House and Senate Democrats agreed to split funding for DHS away from the rest of the legislation.
Lawmakers opted for a continuing resolution to fund DHS through February 13th, whereas the other bills would fund the federal government through September. President Trump signed the bills into law this afternoon. The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea today as it approached an American aircraft carrier. Daily Wire foreign affairs reporter Cassie Akiva has the latest.
A spokesperson for U.S. Central Command said that a fighter jet from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down the drone, quote, in self-defense and to protect the aircraft carrier and personnel on board. No American service member was injured and no U.S. equipment was damaged in the incident.
Later in the day, two Iranian boats and one drone linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a U.S.-designated terror organization, harassed an American oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz along Iran's southern coast. The boats approached the American vessel at, quote, high speeds and threatened to board the tanker. A nearby U.S. Navy destroyer escorted the vessel and the U.S.
Air Force responded with air support, which, quote, de-escalated the situation. The incidents come as U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to discuss an off-ramp to the rising tensions, which stem from the regime killing up to 36,000 protesters earlier in January.
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Chapter 2: What led to the end of the government shutdown?
Here with the latest is Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake.
Nancy Guthrie hasn't been seen since Saturday night at 9.45. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanios said they believe the 84-year-old was taken against her will from her home sometime between 9.45 Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday when she was reported missing. Tuesday morning, Nanios held a press conference where he couldn't answer much.
He said he can't confirm if this was targeted or random, but the public isn't in danger. He also couldn't verify any blood was found at the home, which was labeled a crime scene, though other sources told outlets blood was present. He said the footage from security cameras around the house is being processed. And when asked about ransom notes, the sheriff said he's following all leads.
The FBI is working with local authorities on this case. The assistant special agent in charge of the FBI office in Tucson, John Edwards, reassured the public they are working relentlessly to find Nancy.
We're looking at this from every angle, but we need your help. Every lead and tip is important. We are aggressively pursuing and looking into every single one. Again, please help us bring Nancy Guthrie home.
Late Tuesday, TMZ reported the news outlet received an unverified ransom note demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin to a legit Bitcoin address for the return of Nancy Guthrie. TMZ alerted Pima County authorities about the incident. The Pima County Sheriff's Office account posted on X they are aware of ransom notes surrounding Nancy Guthrie.
It's also been stressed that Nancy is not in good physical health. She needs assistance to walk more than 50 feet or more, and she relies on daily medication to survive. Her mental clarity, however, is said to be strong, but time is of the essence in this investigation. The White House even posting her photo and physical details, urging the public to call 911 if they have any information.
Every federal immigration officer on the ground in Minneapolis will now have a body camera. Daily Wire immigration reporter Jenny Ter has more.
The decision comes after President Trump replaced Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino with his border czar Tom Homan in Minneapolis. Homan's arrival was sparked by the fatal shooting of Alex Preddy and Renee Good and has led to a more targeted approach for arrests, with agents prioritizing the worst criminals first.
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Chapter 3: How did the U.S. military respond to the Iranian drone threat?
The French investigation into Musk's platform comes as Britain's data privacy regulator probes his AI company, XAI, which was recently acquired by another of Musk's companies, SpaceX. British investigators say they're looking into how XAI handled personal data when they developed Grok.
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President Trump says India will drop Russian oil shifting to the U.S. and potentially Venezuelan markets.
Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has the details. Trump said he reached a trade deal with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a wide-ranging phone call yesterday. After Russia's war with Ukraine started in 2022, India became the largest importer of Russian seaborne crude oil. And by 2025, about 35% of India's imported oil came from Russia.
As part of the New Deal, tariffs on India would be lowered from 25% to 18%. The president also wrote on Truth Social that, quote, this will help end the war in Ukraine, which is taking place right now, with thousands of people dying each and every week.
As for Venezuela, following the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro, Trump said that the United States would take over the country's oil industry and rebuild its oil fields.
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Chapter 4: What are the latest updates on the investigation into Nancy Guthrie?
The Mouse House announced today that Josh DeMauro, head of Disney Parks, will replace outgoing CEO Bob Iger on March 18th. The selection follows a reported years-long search. Iger will remain with the company as senior advisor and board member through the end of the year.
DeMauro will now oversee a proposed $60 billion investment in Disney parks over the next 10 years, as well as the company's continued efforts to adapt to a rapidly changing entertainment industry.
And NASA has delayed a rocket launch following a comprehensive test last night. The Artemis II mission, originally scheduled to launch around February 8th, has now been delayed until March. Monday's tests revealed minor hydrogen leaks while fueling the engines, prompting NASA to conduct further tests.
Artemis II will be the first deep space flight by humans since the suspension of the Apollo program in 1972, and a crucial step toward the goal of returning to the moon.
All right, those are your drive home updates. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it earlier today, we covered some major stories, including anti-ice protesters pressuring businesses to pick a side, the House scrambling to reopen the government, and thousands of Americans demanding answers as the lights remain off after winter storm Fern.
Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.
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