Trump Shutdown Talks 'Not Really a Negotiation,' Rep. Hoyer  Says

Trump Shutdown Talks 'Not Really a Negotiation,' Rep. Hoyer Says

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The transcript discusses the economic impact of the U.S. government shutdown, highlighting the loss of jobs and GDP. It addresses the lack of negotiations between Congress and the President, focusing on the border security debate and the proposed wall. The controversy over the State of the Union address is also covered, along with foreign policy issues like troop withdrawal from Syria and the USMC ratification debate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated impact of the government shutdown on the U.S. GDP?

A full percentage point

Half a percentage point

Two percentage points

No impact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue causing the political standoff discussed in the second section?

Border security and the wall

Education funding

Healthcare reform

Tax policy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Speaker Pelosi's response to the President's question about supporting the wall?

No

Maybe

Undecided

Yes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concern regarding the State of the Union address?

Weather conditions

Lack of security

Venue availability

Technical issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the President's strategy regarding the government shutdown?

To delegate the decision to the Vice President

To negotiate with Congress

To take credit for the shutdown

To avoid any responsibility

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to the President's decision to withdraw troops from the Middle East?

It was ignored by the media

It was widely supported

It was considered impulsive and dangerous

It was seen as a strategic move

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the status of the USMC agreement according to the final section?

It has been fully ratified

It has been rejected

It is still under discussion

It is not mentioned