Shutdown Nears End & “Black Box” Warning Reversed | 11.12.25

Summary of Shutdown Nears End & “Black Box” Warning Reversed | 11.12.25

by The Daily Wire

18m•November 12, 2025
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Overview of Morning Wire — Shutdown Nears End & “Black Box” Warning Reversed | 11.12.25

This episode (hosts John Bickley and Georgia Howe) covers three major news threads: the possibility the longest U.S. government shutdown will end soon and the fallout that follows; the FDA's decision to remove black box warnings from menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the medical implications; and how legacy media covered the shutdown, with claims of partisan bias. Short segments include President Trump’s Veterans Day remarks and several sponsor messages.

Government shutdown: status, politics, and what comes next

  • Current status

    • The Senate passed a continuing resolution with votes from eight Democrats to reopen the government. The bill must now go to the House, which was expected to begin voting around 4 p.m. on Nov. 12.
    • If passed, government funding under this measure runs only until the end of January, making further negotiations inevitable.

  • Political fallout and focus shift

    • Internal Democratic backlash: several Democrats criticized those who voted to reopen; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced intensified calls to step down or be challenged.
    • With the shutdown resolved, attention will rapidly return to the health-care debate — specifically whether to continue ACA (Obamacare) premium subsidies. If subsidies lapse, premiums could spike.
    • Possible policy responses being discussed: expand tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), or proposals to return subsidy money directly to individuals (characterized in the discussion as “Trump care” ideas).

President Trump — Veterans Day remarks

  • Trump delivered Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery highlighting stories of American military valor (Major Sullivan Ballou, Col. Bull Wolverton, Capt. William Swenson) and honoring veterans’ service.

FDA removes black box warnings for menopause HRT — why it matters

  • Background

    • The FDA announced it is removing longstanding black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopausal/perimenopausal women. The warnings originally followed the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, which many now view as flawed.
    • The episode notes disagreement in the transcript about the FDA commissioner’s name; the coverage emphasizes the FDA’s current leadership decision rather than a particular person.

  • Reported benefits (if HRT is started within ~10 years of menopause onset)

    • Lower risk of bone fractures (reported reduction ~50–60%).
    • Reduced risk of fatal heart attacks (reported reduction ~30–50%).
    • Reduced cognitive decline.
    • Hosts and quoted physicians called HRT “life-changing” or potentially “life-saving” for most women, while stressing exceptions (e.g., current breast cancer diagnosis) and the need for individualized medical advice.

  • Reaction

    • Broad support cited from major medical groups: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The Menopause Society, American Association of Clinical Urologists, National Consumers League.
    • Some commentators and clinicians framed the WHI-era handling as a major medical mistake that discouraged millions of women from effective treatment.

Media coverage of the shutdown — claims of bias

  • Media Research Center (MRC) study (Oct 1–31) findings highlighted in the show:

    • Evaluated evening broadcasts on ABC, CBS, and NBC (focused on supposed nonpartisan on-air figures: anchors/experts).
    • Found 87% of the network coverage favored Democrats by MRC’s metrics.
    • Counted 83 statements critical of Republicans vs. 12 critical of Democrats across those broadcasts.
    • Reported low incidence of explaining how the shutdown started: only 12% of ABC/CBS reports and 31% of NBC reports mentioned the basic detail of who declined to vote for the clean continuing resolution.

  • Coverage of Democratic infighting

    • Some outlets (CNN, ABC’s The View) were said to be highlighting internal Democratic criticism of Schumer and calling for his resignation or replacement.
    • The hosts argue a sizable media “pile-on” occurred condemning Democrats for conceding, and that legacy outlets displayed an overall anti-Republican tilt during shutdown coverage.

Sponsors (brief)

  • Bowling Branch bedding sale: 25% off sitewide with code WIRE.
  • Shopify POS: promoted for small-business operations and omnichannel sales.
  • Beam (Dream supplement): promo offering discounted price for listeners.

Key takeaways

  • A near-term end to the historic shutdown was likely contingent on House action; any resolution funds the government only temporarily, so major policy fights (notably on health care and ACA subsidies) remain unresolved.
  • The FDA’s removal of HRT black box warnings marks a major shift in women’s health policy messaging; women approaching or in menopause should discuss HRT risks and benefits with their clinicians, particularly if within 10 years of onset.
  • The episode argues legacy TV news displayed measurable bias favoring Democrats during the shutdown, citing an MRC study; listeners/readers should consider multiple sources when evaluating political coverage.

Action items / what to watch next

  • Watch for House votes and final passage of the continuing resolution and note the funding end date (end of January) — expect renewed health-care negotiations.
  • If you or someone you know is considering menopausal HRT, schedule a doctor visit to review risks, benefits, and timing (especially within 10 years of menopause onset).
  • Consumers of political news: compare network coverage with other outlets and fact-based analyses to form a rounded view of responsibility and context for the shutdown.