CNN 5 Things 12 PM ET: CEO gunman left clues, DOGE meeting, DC sues Amazon & more
Dec 5, 2024
A chilling investigation unfolds as clues from the gunman who shot the UnitedHealthcare CEO lead police on a complex trail. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy pitch drastic government spending cuts to lawmakers, igniting debates on practicality. In global news, Syrian rebels gain control of another critical city, while Washington takes legal action against Amazon for delivery practices in marginalized communities. Additionally, residents brace for hazardous snow squall warnings, adding urgency to an already tense atmosphere.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting
- The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson may have stayed in an Upper Manhattan hostel.
- He shot Thompson from behind, and police found clues like the words "delay" and "depose" on a shell casing.
Proposed Government Spending Cuts
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy propose $2 trillion in government spending cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- They'll meet with Republican lawmakers, but experts doubt the feasibility of such drastic cuts.
Syrian Rebels Capture Hama
- Syrian rebels seized Hama, a strategically vital city, after capturing Aleppo.
- This control of the M5 highway hinders the regime's counteroffensive and potentially isolates Damascus.