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For the first time during his presidency, Congress has overridden President Trump's veto on a $740 billion defense bill, which includes a pay raise for U.S. troops. Trump opposed the bill due to unrelated social media protections and the removal of Confederate names from U.S. bases. Meanwhile, the Trump administration fell short of its COVID-19 vaccination goal, with only 2.8 million Americans vaccinated. President-elect Joe Biden plans to distribute 100 million shots in his first 100 days. Additionally, China threatens retaliation after the U.S. removed three Chinese telecom companies from the New York Stock Exchange, citing military control concerns.

What was one of the reasons President Trump opposed the $740 billion defense bill?

• It did not include funding for a border wall.

• It did not repeal protections for social media sites.

• It proposed a reduction in military spending.

• It increased taxes on the wealthy.

How many Americans had received a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020?

• 5 million

• 2.8 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

What was President-elect Joe Biden's vaccination goal for his first 100 days in office?

• 50 million shots

• 200 million shots

• 100 million shots

• 150 million shots

Why were three Chinese telecom companies removed from the New York Stock Exchange?

• They failed to meet financial reporting standards.

• They were linked to the Chinese military.

• They were accused of violating U.S. privacy laws.

• They were involved in a major financial scandal.

What action did China threaten in response to the removal of its telecom companies from the NYSE?

• To impose tariffs on U.S. goods.

• To take unspecified retaliation.

• To ban U.S. companies from operating in China.

• To cut diplomatic ties with the U.S.