Morning Wire Trump Ends Shutdown & Venezuela Mobilizes Troops | 11.13.25
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Nov 13, 2025 
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at the Daily Wire known for his coverage of campus politics, discusses the violent protests at a Turning Point USA event and the DOJ's investigation into Antifa's role. Cameron Arkand, a reporter, dives into the end of the government shutdown and its political reverberations. Tim Pierce sheds light on Venezuela's military mobilization amid tensions with the U.S., exploring the implications of Maduro's maneuvers and the challenges of diplomatic negotiations. It's a compelling mix of politics, protest, and international relations!
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Shutdown Caused Widespread Harm
- The 40-day shutdown created tangible nationwide harm, from flight cuts to food-stamp interruptions.
- Cameron Arkand says reopening shifts focus to a contentious health-care subsidy debate in December.
Politics Framed Around Human Costs
- Republicans framed the reopening as a political victory and blamed Democrats for real-world suffering.
- President Trump emphasized the human cost, citing unpaid workers and disrupted benefits.
Violence At Berkeley Turning Point Event
- At Berkeley hundreds of black-clad protesters chanted about Charlie Kirk's murder and turned the event into a riot.
- Turning Point staff reported smoke bombs, fireworks, and attacks on attendees, including parents and children.