Day 3, White House's college demands, Taylor Swift’s new album & more

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Federal workers are bracing for lay-offs as we enter the third day of the government shutdown. The Trump administration is asking colleges to make policy changes in exchange for funding. FEMA is making it even harder for states to access emergency preparedness grants. Sean Combs will be sentenced today. Plus, everything you need to know about "The Life of a Showgirl." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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