CNN 5 Things 9 AM ET: Shutdown consequences, baristas on strike, AI fake news & more
Dec 20, 2024
Tensions are high as Republicans scramble to prevent a government shutdown. Meanwhile, baristas at Starbucks and Amazon drivers have hit the picket lines, pushing for better conditions. In shocking news, the U.S. recorded its highest number of deportations in a decade last year. Malaysia has reignited hopes by resuming the search for the missing MH370. Lastly, there's growing pressure on Apple to eliminate a controversial AI feature linked to misinformation.
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Government Shutdown Looms
- Republicans seek a last-minute solution to avoid a government shutdown after Trump rejected a bipartisan funding deal.
- A potential shutdown could furlough 875,000 federal workers, while 1.4 million essential workers would remain.
Deportations Rise
- The Biden administration deported over 271,000 people in the last fiscal year, the highest since 2014.
- This happened despite ICE guidelines prioritizing deportation of individuals posing security or public safety risks.
Starbucks Baristas Strike
- 10,000 Starbucks baristas will strike in major cities, demanding better wages, staffing, and schedules.
- The union plans to expand the strike daily, reaching hundreds of stores by Christmas Eve unless an agreement is reached.