The 7 Thursday, December 19, 2024
Dec 19, 2024
This briefing highlights the chaos in Congress over a looming government shutdown, driven by Elon Musk's influence. It addresses painful topics like a heartbreaking school shooting and a controversial mass rape trial verdict in France. The legal implications of a significant rape case are discussed, alongside alarming news of a bird flu outbreak in California. On a brighter note, there's great success in the fight against murder hornets, with experts celebrating their eradication and its positive effects on honeybee populations.
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Government Shutdown Looms
- The federal government is nearing a shutdown due to disagreements over a spending deal.
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump urged Republicans to reject the deal, leading to a potential Christmastime shutdown.
Poll Shows Opposition to Trump's Plans
- A majority of Americans oppose Trump's plans to test democratic norms, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.
- Most Americans reject proposals such as using the military for deportations and investigating political rivals.
Wisconsin School Shooting Victims Identified
- A school shooting in Wisconsin resulted in two fatalities: 14-year-old Ruby Vergara and 42-year-old Erin West.
- Vergara was a student, and West was a teacher at Abundant Life Christian School.