CNN 5 Things 6 PM ET: Shutdown avoided, Christmas market attack, new rules for “healthy” foods & more
Dec 20, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided a government shutdown with a crucial spending bill. Tragedy struck in Germany as a driver attacked a Christmas market, resulting in fatalities. In a significant move, the U.S. engaged with a Syrian rebel leader to discuss minority rights. Meanwhile, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched legal action against several banks over fraud issues on Zelle. Lastly, the FDA unveiled new food labeling standards for the first time in thirty years, aiming to enforce healthier eating habits.
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Government Shutdown Averted
- The House narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a short-term spending bill.
- The bill includes disaster relief and farming provisions but does not address the debt limit.
Christmas Market Attack
- A car plowed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
- The incident, described as an attack, occurred at a large, crowded market near city hall.
U.S. Meets with Syrian Rebel Leader
- The U.S. met with the leader of HTS, a U.S.-designated terror group, in Syria.
- The meeting aimed to discuss concerns about representative government and minority rights.