Morning Wire Evening Wire: Government Shutdown Thaws & Carrier Downs Iranian Drone | 2.3.26
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Feb 3, 2026 A rundown of the House voting to reopen the government and the DHS funding details. Coverage of the U.S. shooting down an Iranian drone near a carrier. Reports on high‑profile figures agreeing to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein probe. Updates on raids, major corporate leadership changes, and a delayed NASA launch due to fuel leaks.
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Shutdown Ended By Narrow Bipartisan Vote
- The House narrowly voted 217 to 214 to reopen the government after splitting DHS funding from other bills.
- Lawmakers used a continuing resolution for DHS to Feb 13 and funded the rest through September, which President Trump signed.
U.S. Forces Down Iranian Drone Near Carrier
- A U.S. fighter from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone near the carrier in self-defense, with no U.S. injuries.
- Additional Iranian boats and a drone later harassed an American tanker, prompting U.S. naval and air escorts that de-escalated the incident.
Savannah Guthrie's Mother Reported Missing
- Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother, was reported missing and investigators suspect abduction between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
- The FBI is involved and authorities warned she needs medication and assistance walking, making the search urgent.