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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Shutdown Hinges On Healthcare Leverage
- The shutdown began because Senate Republicans lacked 60 votes and Democrats used healthcare subsidies as leverage.
- Its length depends on essential workers' willingness to keep working unpaid and on threats to fire furloughed staff.
Plan For Service Disruptions
- Expect many federal employees to be furloughed and some essential staff to work without pay.
- Check services like national parks and plan travel because closures vary by state and duration.
Firing Threats Are Political Leverage
- The White House threatened permanent firings of furloughed workers as leverage in negotiations.
- That threat could change the political dynamics and pressure Democrats to concede.
