AFN News Update | October 1, 2025

In this news update:

-A government shutdown has now begun after Republicans rejected Democrat demands for more government spending.

-Thousands of supporters came together to honor Charlie Kirk Tuesday night as Turning Point USA's college tour returned to Utah for the first time since Kirk was murdered.

-President Trump said drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing under a deal struck with the Trump admin.

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