NBC News - Top Story with Tom Llamas - Dec. 18 | NBC News NOW
The video discusses President-elect Trump's rejection of a bipartisan spending bill, influenced by Elon Musk, which could lead to a government shutdown. The House Ethics Committee's decision to release a report on Matt Gaetz is also highlighted. The Dow's significant drop, the longest in 50 years, is attributed to the Federal Reserve's forecast of fewer rate cuts in 2025. TikTok's legal battle against a potential U.S. ban is set to be heard by the Supreme Court, with implications for its 170 million American users. The video also explores AI's growing role in healthcare, with examples from the Cleveland Clinic where AI assists in diagnosing epilepsy, highlighting both the benefits and ethical concerns of AI in medicine.
Key Points:
- Trump's rejection of the spending bill, influenced by Elon Musk, risks a government shutdown.
- The Dow's 10-day losing streak is the longest in 50 years, linked to the Fed's 2025 rate cut forecast.
- TikTok's potential U.S. ban will be reviewed by the Supreme Court, affecting 170 million users.
- AI is increasingly used in healthcare for diagnostics, raising ethical and bias concerns.
- The House Ethics Committee will release a report on Matt Gaetz, focusing on allegations of misconduct.