US may use Defense Act to save Spirit Airlines

The Trump administration is reportedly considering invoking the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save Spirit Airlines, which has declared bankruptcy for the second time in two years. Sources now tell CBS News that the Pentagon would use Spirit's excess capacity for transporting troops, military cargo, or other missions. This move would provide a financial lifeline to the struggling airline while addressing military logistical needs. The plan underscores the administration's willingness to leverage federal powers to intervene in corporate crises.