At the center of a looming government shutdown is a debate over the debt ceiling, with President-elect Donald Trump demanding it be addressed in funding legislation to avert a crisis. Republicans included a provision to suspend the debt ceiling for two years in a failed government funding proposal, leaving next steps uncertain. Failure to raise the debt limit could lead to default, with Trump urging action before he takes office and Speaker Mike Johnson facing pressure to act decisively. Democrats reject bailing out Republicans and insist on honoring previous spending agreements negotiated before Trump’s involvement.
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Turbulence diverts Delta flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport; 25 passengers hospitalized
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after experiencing severe turbulence, injuring dozens of passengers. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900 with 275 passengers onboard, diverted to MSP, where 25 individuals were transported to local hospitals for medical evaluation. Want More Context? 🔎
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