The NewsWorthy Shutdown’s Next Impact, Trump Demands Millions & ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Deal - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025 The government shutdown is now among the longest in history, impacting food aid for families. President Trump demands hundreds of millions from the DOJ over federal investigations. A judge orders banned books on military bases to be returned, while Amazon plans major automation changes that could replace many jobs. In pop culture news, K-Pop Demon Hunters is set to become a merchandise sensation with new deals from Netflix. Plus, a measles outbreak raises concerns near the southwest border.
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Shutdown Reaches Historic Lengths
- The government shutdown became the second-longest in history as talks stalled between parties.
- Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face missed paychecks and families could lose food aid soon if no deal is reached.
Expect Competing Stopgap Bills
- Senators are preparing bills to keep paying federal workers as the shutdown continues.
- Watch for competing proposals: Democrats want pay for all, Republicans propose pay only for essential employees.
Trump Seeks Large DOJ Payout
- President Trump is reportedly demanding about $230 million from the DOJ as compensation for investigations.
- The payout would be approved by DOJ officials, some of whom were his former defense lawyers, raising ethical questions.