Government shutdown begins after lawmakers fail to reach funding deal

The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday after lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise on funding, marking the first lapse in nearly seven years. The federal government ran out of money after
Trump announces Pfizer deal to lower drug prices, launches “TrumpRx” website

President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that his administration has struck an agreement with Pfizer to lower the cost of many of its medications for Medicaid patients. In return, Pfizer secured a three-year exemption from upcoming tariffs on
Lainey Wilson set to host the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards

Lainey Wilson will return as host of the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards ceremony, airing live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19. The awards ceremony will also stream on Hulu the next day.
Parker McCollum and Randy Rogers Band collaborate in video for “Is This Thing Workin’”

Parker McCollum and Randy Rogers Band have unveiled the official music video for their collaboration, “Is This Thing Workin’.” The song was co-written by Rogers, McCollum, and esteemed songwriter Monty Criswell. Randy Rogers shares of the collab: