CNN 5 Things 9 AM ET: Funding deadline looms, Mangione in court, phone chatbot & more
Dec 19, 2024
A potential government shutdown looms as Congress scrambles after a bipartisan funding bill fell through. In France, a woman honors other victims amid a high-profile mass rape trial linked to her former husband. Weather is creating travel headaches for many this holiday weekend. Meanwhile, a new phone feature allows users to chat with an AI, raising questions about emotional reliance on technology. Plus, there's a sneak peek at an exciting upcoming New Year's Eve event.
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Government Shutdown Looms
- The US government faces a potential shutdown as a bipartisan spending bill was scrapped.
- Disagreements arose between Trump, Musk, and Republicans regarding Democrat involvement and raising the debt ceiling.
French Mass Rape Case
- Giselle Palicot, a victim in a mass rape case in France, waived anonymity to support other victims.
- Her abuser, Dominique Pellicot, was sentenced to 20 years; 48 others were also found guilty.
Mangione Court Appearance
- Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, is in court for an extradition hearing.
- His lawyer stated he won't fight extradition to New York; his mother's conversation with authorities was disclosed.