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President Donald Trump announced a partnership with Pfizer in hopes of bringing down the cost of prescription drug prices. He said other drug makers will follow suit, and if they don't they could face tariffs.

Pres. Donald Trump spoke at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday to hundreds of military officials. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned the officials to the in-person meeting to announce directives for troops in the "Department of War" that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness as well as an end to "woke" culture in the military.

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats spoke ahead of a possible government shutdown, as neither side of Congress is showing signs of budging from their positions. Without an agreement by Tuesday night, nonessential government offices will close and federal workers will face furloughs or unpaid work.

A partial federal government shutdown may just be hours away after a last-minute meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders failed to broker a deal. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest from Washington D.C.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting Tuesday to announce directives for troops that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness as well as an end to "woke" culture in the military. Hegseth said the U.S. military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and "historic firsts."

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has reportedly floated a constitutional amendment to address gun violence in the state.

Annunciation Catholic Church and school held a blood drive Monday afternoon - the second rally from a community still dealing with the aftermath of a deadly attack.

A sheriff's office in Minnesota is celebrating a first for its agency after it used both technology and manpower to safely locate a missing child that had wandered from its campsite.

The Minneapolis DFL says mayoral candidate Omar Fateh should have an endorsement reinstated by party leaders after a chaotic primary convention that led to it being stripped. FOX 9?s Mike Manzoni has the latest.

The Iowa Board of Education has revoked the teaching license for the Des Moines schools superintendent who was detained by ICE last week.

The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been arrested and put on leave. Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE officials last week and is accused of living and working in the U.S. illegally. Olivia Calmes has the latest.

Four people were killed, eight others were wounded and the shooter is dead after a mass shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan on Sunday. Chelsea Torres has the latest.

A recent ruling says that Albert Lea city officials broke their own rules when they denied a business license to the first retailer licensed in Minnesota due in part to concerns over a past criminal record.

Traffic safety cameras are up at five separate locations across the city of Minneapolis and will start ticketing speeding drivers this week. FOX 9?s Mary McGuire has more on what you need to know.

One month after a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis the surrounding community is rallying to support the church and school through a blood drive on Monday. FOX 9?s Maury Glover is live onsite with more.

The Vikings will become the first team in NFL history to play back-to-back international games in two different countries when they visit London this Sunday to take on the Cleveland Browns. Gunnar Olson, the host of the "Thrifty Traveler Podcast" joined "The Afternoon Shift" to provide some travel tips for those heading overseas for the big game.

Terry John Zila is the owner of Hepcat Coffee in downtown St. Paul, and he joined "The Afternoon Shift" to talk about his own personal and professional interests in bringing success to the city.