SUMMARY: Amazon workers in New York City have launched a strike in collaboration with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, coinciding with the holiday shopping rush. The strike, starting at 6 a.m. on Staten Island, aims to pressure Amazon for better labor agreements, including higher wages and improved working conditions. The Teamsters, representing nearly 10,000 workers across 10 facilities, acted after Amazon ignored a union deadline for contract negotiations. Despite Amazon’s assertion that the strike will not disrupt operations, Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien criticized the company for its alleged greed and lack of respect for workers. Amazon disputes the Teamsters’ representation claims.

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SUMMARY: Governor Greg Abbott announced over $500 million in grants for public safety programs in Texas. Key priorities include border security, police safety gear, and support for crime victims. The largest funding segment, nearly $195 million, assists crime victims and addresses violence against women. The Operation Lone Star border initiative received $55.7 million to enhance security operations, which has cost Texas $11 billion since 2021. Additional funding includes $56.5 million for homeland security and grants for police equipment, such as body-worn cameras and bullet-resistant gear. These efforts aim to improve safety and security across Texas.

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SUMMARY: Lawmakers in Washington are racing to pass a new funding bill to prevent a government shutdown after a last-minute measure collapsed yesterday. The bill, opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and his allies, failed to gain support. Trump called for a clean bill without what he labeled “Democrat giveaways.” House Republicans later declared the bill dead. Democrats criticized the outcome, warning that it reflects poorly on the new Congress and administration. The White House warned a shutdown would hurt Americans who rely on services like Social Security and urged Republicans to honor their commitments.

This comes after a last-minute spending bill collapsed on Wednesday.

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