Morning Wire Evening Wire: Ukraine Talks Begin Again & YouTuber Challenges Disney | 2.5.26
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Feb 5, 2026 A second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks resumes with closed-door bargaining over key sticking points. A missing-person timeline and ransom-note details are laid out in an ongoing search. A YouTuber-made indie horror film unexpectedly beats major studio releases at the box office. New federal moves include expanded presidential oversight of career staff and a critical-miner trade initiative.
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Guthrie Disappearance Timeline
- The Guthrie disappearance timeline shows disconnected cameras and a pacemaker going offline overnight.
- The family received a ransom note demanding millions and asked for proof of life but got no reply.
Arrest After Threats To ICE
- Authorities arrested Kyle Wagner after alleged threats to attack ICE following a fatal shooting.
- Wagner publicly embraced cross-dressing while organizing followers and soliciting donations online.
Nuclear Treaty Expiration
- The U.S.–Russia nuclear arms treaty formally expired, removing limits on deployed missiles.
- The White House suggested renegotiation while noting Russia suspended participation years earlier.