CNN 5 Things Day 3, White House's college demands, Taylor Swift’s new album & more
Oct 3, 2025
As the government shutdown drags into its third day, federal workers brace for potential layoffs. The administration demands drastic policy changes from colleges for funding, aiming to reshape admissions processes. FEMA complicates access to emergency grants with new population proof requirements. Meanwhile, Sean Combs faces sentencing today, stirring public interest. And in the world of music, Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', hits the shelves, promising an exciting blend of styles and an accompanying film.
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Shutdown Likely To Persist
- The government shutdown entered its third day with a strong chance of continuing into next week.
- The Senate will reconvene but Democrats are expected to block the short-term spending bill.
Layoffs As Political Leverage
- The administration is using layoffs and funding cuts as political leverage rather than negotiating an end to the shutdown.
- Russ Vogt canceled nearly $8 billion for clean energy projects in Democratic-led states as part of that strategy.
White House Pressures Colleges
- The White House demanded policy changes from nine major colleges in exchange for federal funding.
- Officials asked schools to remove sex and ethnicity from admissions and assess faculty viewpoints to foster a 'marketplace of ideas.'