Reuters World News

Shutdown starts, 'fat generals', Silicon Valley at the Pentagon and Pfizer


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The U.S. government has shut down most of its operations setting off what could be a long standoff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slams "fat generals" as President Donald Trump touts cities as troop "training grounds." From tech bro to battle bro – how a Silicon Valley "warlord" got the Pentagon's attention. Trump cuts a deal with Pfizer to sell cheap drugs direct to consumers. And Labubu-maker Pop Mart takes a leaf from the Disney playbook. 

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