P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. With just a few hours to go and no last-minute deal emerging, the federal government is likely to shut down starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart about what the economic impact of a government shutdown might be. Plus, the White House has unveiled a direct-to-consumer web site for Americans to buy medications, called TrumpRx, while also announcing that Pfizer plans to offer some of its drugs at a reduced rate. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte discusses what we know about the site and Pfizer’s commitment. And OpenAI is launching a new social media app for its AI video generator, taking on the likes of TikTok and YouTube. Alex Ossola hosts.

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