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GOP Unites Against Spirit Airlines Bailout
politics29 days ago

GOP Unites Against Spirit Airlines Bailout

A broad cross-section of Republicans criticize President Trump's plan to prop up Spirit Airlines with government funds or equity, arguing that government ownership of a private airline is a bad idea and calling bailouts a mistake. From Senate leaders like Thune to Cruz, and including populist critics like Hawley, the opposition spans moderates to conservatives, threatening to derail the bid as Spirit fights for survival after its JetBlue merger collapse. The White House says the proposal is premature with no concrete plan yet, while a counterproposal from other carriers could complicate action and deepen intra-party divisions ahead of the midterms.

Spirit bailout could hand government a controlling stake, sparking market concerns
business1 month ago

Spirit bailout could hand government a controlling stake, sparking market concerns

A proposed $500 million rescue for Spirit Airlines could leave the federal government with up to a 90% ownership stake after bankruptcy, prompting warnings from experts and lawmakers about market distortions and a risky precedent for government-backed equity in private companies, with potential ripple effects for other carriers as the White House monitors industry health.

U.S. Considers 10% Stake in Intel Amid Policy Discussions
business9 months ago

U.S. Considers 10% Stake in Intel Amid Policy Discussions

The Trump administration is considering taking a 10% stake in Intel by converting nearly $11 billion in federal grants into equity, as part of efforts to revive the struggling U.S. chipmaker and strengthen domestic semiconductor production, marking one of the largest government interventions in a U.S. company since the auto industry bailout of 2008.

Canadian Government Ends Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike, Flights Resume
world9 months ago

Canadian Government Ends Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike, Flights Resume

The Canadian government has ordered Air Canada flight attendants back to work and imposed binding arbitration after a strike that caused significant travel disruptions, citing an impasse in negotiations over wages and unpaid labor, with the union criticizing the intervention and the airline offering a pay increase that the union disputes.