Shutdown stalemate, NC congressional map, White House demolition & more

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The government shutdown has just hit the three-week point and both sides are continuing to dig in their heels. North Carolina’s Republican senators have just approved a new congressional map. A former French president is starting his prison sentence today. Florida’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to Roblox. Plus, why excavators are tearing down part of the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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