Overview of Evening Wire: Government Shutdown Thaws & Carrier Downs Iranian Drone (2.3.26)
This episode of The Daily Wire’s Evening Wire (Feb 3, 2026) covers same-day national and international headlines: the end of the brief U.S. government shutdown, a U.S. jet shooting down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier, high-profile political developments (including the Clintons agreeing to testify about Jeffrey Epstein), and several domestic news and cultural items. Reporters provide concise updates on each story and the episode includes sponsor spots (Mint Mobile, Goldbelly, Brick House Nutrition/Lean, Jackson Hewitt).
Top headlines (quick list)
- House passes spending package to reopen the government; President Trump signs the bills.
- U.S. forces shoot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln; additional harassment incidents reported in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify before the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
- Nancy Guthrie (mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie) is missing and possibly abducted; FBI involved; unverified ransom note reported.
- French prosecutors raid X (formerly Twitter) offices in Paris as part of an investigation into child sexual abuse imagery and deepfakes.
- Homeland Security to deploy body cameras to federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
- President Trump sues Harvard for $1 billion, alleging anti‑Semitic behavior.
- NASA delays Artemis II launch after hydrogen leak during tests.
- Corporate/cultural notes: Josh D’Amaro named Disney CEO (replacing Bob Iger), Billie Eilish controversy with Tongva tribe, Jill Biden’s ex charged with murder, D.C. reports unusually low January homicides.
Detailed summaries
Government shutdown ends
- The House voted 217–214 to reopen the government.
- Lawmakers separated DHS funding from the rest of the spending package: DHS funded via a continuing resolution through February 13; other government funding extended through September.
- President Trump signed the measures into law the same day.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone; maritime harassment
- U.S. Central Command said a fighter jet operating from USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea “in self‑defense” to protect the carrier and crew; no U.S. injuries or equipment damage reported.
- Later, two Iranian boats and one drone linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly harassed an American oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz; a U.S. destroyer escorted the tanker and U.S. forces provided air support.
- The show framed these incidents against rising U.S.–Iran tensions and notes planned talks; the transcript also references a claim that the regime killed “up to 36,000 protesters” in January — that figure is presented in the episode and should be treated as an unverified claim.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after last being seen 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Authorities suspect she may have been taken against her will.
- Pima County labeled the home a crime scene; investigators are processing security footage. Conflicting reports emerged about blood at the home.
- TMZ reported receipt of an unverified ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin; the Pima County Sheriff’s Office acknowledges ransom-related tips.
- Guthrie reportedly requires daily medication and assistance walking; the FBI is assisting.
Clintons to testify before House committee on Jeffrey Epstein
- Bill and Hillary Clinton reversed prior resistance and agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee: Hillary on Feb 26, Bill on Feb 27.
- The committee had previously threatened contempt after deposition no‑shows; the schedule change came as lawmakers moved toward enforcement.
France raids X (Elon Musk) offices
- French prosecutors raided X’s Paris offices as part of a preliminary probe into alleged spreading/possession of child sexual abuse images, sexual deepfakes, and related offenses. Musk was reportedly summoned.
- British regulators are also probing XAI (Musk’s AI company) over data handling during development of Grok.
Minneapolis: body cameras for federal immigration officers
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced immediate deployment of body cameras to every federal immigration officer in Minneapolis after border leadership changes (Tom Homan replacing Gregory Bovino).
- DHS says it will expand body camera acquisition nationwide for DHS law enforcement.
Trump sues Harvard (update)
- President Trump increased a lawsuit against Harvard to $1 billion (up from $500 million), alleging anti‑Semitic behavior and responding to reporting by The New York Times.
Trump, India, Venezuela — trade and energy claims
- Trump said a trade deal with India lowers tariffs from 25% to 18% and claimed India will stop importing Russian oil and shift to U.S. (and possibly Venezuelan) supplies.
- The episode also relays Trump’s statement about taking control of Venezuela’s oil industry “following the capture” of Nicolás Maduro — a claim that is not consistent with current events and should be treated as the host’s reporting of the president’s comments rather than a confirmed development.
D.C. crime statistics
- The city recorded only one homicide in January — notable given historical patterns. The White House credited National Guard deployments and federal interventions; officials note overall crime in D.C. has fallen below pre‑pandemic levels.
Other domestic & cultural items
- William Stevenson, 77 and Jill Biden’s ex‑husband, was charged in the death of his 64‑year‑old wife, Linda Stevenson.
- Billie Eilish’s Grammys remarks (“no one is illegal on stolen land”) prompted a response from the Tongva tribe, which says the land under her L.A. home is theirs and that she has not contacted the tribe; conservative figures criticized Eilish.
- Disney named Josh D’Amaro (head of Disney Parks) as CEO effective March 18; Bob Iger will remain as senior advisor and board member through year-end.
- NASA delayed the Artemis II human deep‑space mission from early February to March after tests detected minor hydrogen leaks during fueling.
Notable quotes from the episode
- U.S. Central Command on the drone: shot down “in self‑defense and to protect the aircraft carrier and personnel on board.”
- President Trump on U.S.–India deal: “this will help end the war in Ukraine.” (as quoted on Truth Social)
- On D.C. safety: Trump said, “we put our National Guard and great soldiers inside our city,” crediting federal forces for falling crime.
Takeaways & next steps
- For fast developments (military incidents, Nancy Guthrie’s case, legal proceedings), look for updates from primary sources: CENTCOM, Pima County Sheriff’s Office/FBI, House Oversight Committee releases, and national wire services.
- Treat politically charged claims reported in the episode (e.g., casualty figures, statements about regime captures, or policy outcomes) as assertions to be verified with independent reporting.
- If you have tips about Nancy Guthrie, contact Pima County authorities or the FBI as requested by officials.
Where to read/watch more
- The episode directs listeners to dailywire.com for deeper coverage and full stories. Sponsors and product offers mentioned in the episode include Mint Mobile, Goldbelly, Brick House Nutrition (Lean), and Jackson Hewitt.