Evening Wire: Government Shutdown Thaws & Carrier Downs Iranian Drone
From Morning Wire
The House has passed a bipartisan spending package to end the government shutdown, with a continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security lasting until February 13. In military actions, the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone approaching an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea and responded to harassment from Iranian boats near an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with discussions aimed at reducing escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Key Takeaways
- Government shutdown averted, but bipartisan agreements are like a lunar eclipse—rare and often misinterpreted.
- US military shoots down drone, while Iran escalates by harassing tankers—diplomacy seems to be stuck in traffic.
- With Nancy Guthrie missing, the community should rally; sometimes, a single shared photo can spark hope.
- Body cameras in Minneapolis—because transparency is the new black in law enforcement fashion.
- Clintons testifying about Epstein? Expect more rabbit holes than actual answers; truth may wear a cloak of shadows.
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