US Government Shutdown Averted: What's Next?

US Government Shutdown Averted: What's Next?

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The video discusses the last-minute deal to avert a US government shutdown, which funds the government until November 17th. The deal maintains current spending levels and includes $16 billion in disaster aid but excludes additional Ukraine funding, a contentious issue among Republicans. President Biden supports the deal but urges separate Ukraine funding. Speaker McCarthy faces leadership challenges, with potential motions to vacate his position due to unmet conservative demands. Democrats may play a role in McCarthy's fate, depending on bipartisan cooperation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was included in the government funding deal to address recent natural disasters?

Ukraine support

Disaster aid

Border security measures

Spending cuts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major sticking point for many Republicans regarding the funding deal?

Healthcare reforms

Reduction in military spending

Increase in taxes

Inclusion of Ukraine support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons Speaker McCarthy's future is uncertain?

His stance on healthcare reforms

His support for increased taxes

Lack of spending cuts in the funding deal

His opposition to disaster aid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has threatened to file a motion to vacate Speaker McCarthy?

Senator Hakeem Jeffries

President Biden

Congressman Matt Gates

Senator Rand Paul

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might Democrats do in response to a motion to vacate Speaker McCarthy?

Vote against the motion

Propose a new speaker

Support the motion

Vote present