Mo News US Government Shuts Down; Trump-Pfizer Deal To Lower Drug Prices; Killing Of Christians In Nigeria; Landline Comeback
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Oct 1, 2025 The U.S. government officially shuts down, raising concerns over how long it could last and who will be affected. Trump partners with Pfizer to propose a deal aimed at lowering drug prices. The troubling violence against Christians in Nigeria is discussed, highlighting a grim situation. Meanwhile, as political tensions rise, Italy withdraws support for the Gaza flotilla. Parents are also hop on the nostalgia train, with a resurgence of landline phones becoming popular again.
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Controversial 'Kill People' Comment
- Hegseth told assembled officers, 'kill people and break things for a living,' prompting backlash from service members.
- Veterans and active-duty family members said the remark oversimplified military roles and offended many non-combat personnel.
Trump-Pfizer Deal To Cut Drug Prices
- Trump announced TrumpRx and a deal with Pfizer to offer steep discounts and most-favored-nation pricing for Medicaid.
- Pfizer gets a three-year tariff exemption in exchange for domestic investment and lower U.S. prices.
Underreported Violence Against Christians in Nigeria
- Nigeria faces intense, underreported violence against Christians with thousands killed and millions displaced since 2009.
- U.S. lawmakers are pushing designations and sanctions as evidence mounts of Islamist militancy and church destruction.
