Morning Wire Government Shutdown Begins & “TrumpRX” Debuts | 10.1.25
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Oct 1, 2025 The U.S. government faces a shutdown as funding runs out, with intense political maneuvering at play. President Trump introduces a new drug pricing initiative aimed at reducing costs for consumers. Meanwhile, he outlines a bold peace plan for Gaza, emphasizing disarmament and regional cooperation. Discussions also highlight the military's future direction and the implications of Trump's views on diversity initiatives. Amidst all this, Pfizer's investment and goals in drug policy are examined, raising questions about future healthcare strategies.
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Shutdown Leverage And Political Risk
- Republicans offered a short-term clean funding bill but Democrats rejected it to restore cuts the Trump administration made.
- Trump warned he could use shutdown authority to make irreversible changes that would harm Democratic priorities.
Restoring Military Standards
- Pete Hegseth pushed removing DEI and social-engineering programs to restore a warrior ethos in the military.
- He framed standards restoration as a test: would you let your child serve under current policies?
Trump's Pro-Military Pitch
- Trump delivered a pro-military message promising full support and credited his administration with meeting recruiting goals.
- He positioned the U.S. as advancing ahead of China and Russia on military capability.