Government shutdown, Putin, $10 holiday shopping and Hollywood’s pivot

2024/12/20

Reuters World News

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Beau Erickson

Don Chmielewski

Jessica DiNapoli

Jonathan Landay

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Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did the federal spending bill fail in Congress?

The bill failed due to President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to the bipartisan deal, particularly over the debt limit increase, which many conservatives could not support.

What are the potential consequences of the government shutdown?

A government shutdown could leave federal workers, including TSA agents and Border Patrol agents, without paychecks, disrupting essential services.

How does President-elect Trump's stance affect his relationship with Congress?

His opposition to the spending bill and his threat to primary Republicans who don't support his plans highlight his unpredictable influence over his own party.

What did Vladimir Putin say about Ukraine in his recent remarks?

Putin expressed readiness to compromise in talks with President-elect Trump but excluded Ukraine's President Zelensky from negotiations and maintained conditions like Ukraine's neutrality and non-NATO membership.

What is the significance of the $10 price point in holiday shopping?

Retailers like Target and Walmart are targeting cash-strapped shoppers with $10 toys and gifts, as $10 is seen as a psychological threshold that feels affordable without significant financial risk.

How is Hollywood adapting its content strategy?

Hollywood is pivoting towards genres like Westerns and stories appealing to conservative and religious audiences, inspired by the success of shows like 'Yellowstone' and films like 'Sound of Freedom'.

What concerns are raised by Hollywood's shift in content?

Some within the creative community worry that certain types of stories, particularly those deemed too political or diverse, may no longer be produced, reflecting a potential narrowing of storytelling diversity.

Chapters

Congress failed to pass a federal spending bill twice this week, risking a government shutdown. President-elect Trump's rejection of a bipartisan deal and the debt limit increase caused the bill's failure, highlighting his unpredictable relationship with Congress and his own party. The potential impact on federal workers is significant.

Failure to pass federal spending bill
Risk of government shutdown
President-elect Trump's rejection of bipartisan deal
Debt limit increase as a key issue
Potential impact on federal workers

Shownotes Transcript

A Trump-endorsed spending bill has failed in the U.S. House leaving Congress with no clear path to dodge a government shutdown. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready to compromise on Ukraine in possible talks with President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war. Target and Walmart are targeting cash-strapped holiday shoppers with $10 toys and gifts. And Hollywood is pivoting to God, the American West and outdoor enthusiasts to seize a wider audience.

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