CNN 5 Things Shutdown stalemate, NC congressional map, White House demolition & more
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Oct 21, 2025 The government shutdown is now three weeks in, with no side willing to budge. North Carolina's Republican senators have approved a new congressional map, aiming to strengthen their grip on House seats. Meanwhile, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy begins a five-year prison sentence for his role in a criminal conspiracy. Florida's attorney general is targeting Roblox over child safety concerns amid troubling allegations. Plus, renovations at the White House are underway as part of a $200 million ballroom project.
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Shutdown Stalemate Deepens
- The government shutdown passed three weeks with neither side yielding, tying as the second-longest in US history.
- Repeated failed stopgap votes show a deep partisan impasse over funding and Obamacare subsidies.
Fight Over Federal Worker Pay
- Democrats rejected a stopgap bill over extended Obamacare subsidies while Republicans pressed to exclude furloughed workers from immediate pay.
- The contention centers on whether furloughed employees get back pay now or only after the shutdown ends.
NC Map Tilts Toward Republicans
- North Carolina Republicans approved a new congressional map boosting GOP-targeted seats ahead of midterms.
- The map aims to shift advantage to 11 of 14 House seats, targeting incumbents like Rep. Don Davis.