Morning Wire Evening Wire: Shutdown Vote Underway & AI Song Tops Charts | 11.12.25
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Nov 12, 2025 The House is voting to reopen the government, with flight disruptions looming ahead of Thanksgiving. Democrats unveil an email from Epstein that mentions Trump, sparking controversy. In other news, Venezuela mobilizes its military amid U.S. naval presence, while the UK pauses intelligence sharing on Caribbean drug operations. An AI-generated song makes history by topping the charts, and actors are now licensing their voices for AI projects. These intriguing topics highlight the intersection of politics, technology, and culture.
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Shutdown Vote Could End Quickly
- The House vote on a clean continuing resolution could end the record shutdown within hours.
- Rapid passage sends the measure to the president and may restore federal funding by the day’s end.
Shutdown Strains Air Travel Ahead Of Thanksgiving
- The shutdown's operational fallout hit air travel hard with hundreds of cancellations and delays.
- Airlines warn lawmakers as Thanksgiving travel approaches, stressing urgency to reopen the government.
Epstein Emails Trigger Political Pushback
- Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein emails mentioning Donald Trump, prompting a White House rebuttal.
- The administration called the release politically timed and defended Trump's past actions toward Epstein.