Trump Skipping Trip to Mar-a-Lago to Deal With Shutdown

Trump Skipping Trip to Mar-a-Lago to Deal With Shutdown

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the political drama on Capitol Hill, focusing on President Trump's postponed travel plans due to a government shutdown. It highlights the Democrats' leverage on immigration issues, particularly concerning Dreamers, and the potential blame game ahead of the midterm elections. The video also touches on the debt ceiling debate and its implications for political negotiations within the Republican Party.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for President Trump postponing his travel plans?

A health issue

Weather conditions

A government shutdown

A personal emergency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What leverage do Democrats believe they have in the political scenario?

Tax cuts

Healthcare reforms

Immigration issues

Economic policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was largely blamed for the 2013 government shutdown?

Senator Ted Cruz

Senator Bernie Sanders

President Obama

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the government shutdown on the Republican Party?

More funding for projects

Increased unity

Weakened negotiation points

Higher approval ratings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is involved in handling the debt limit concerns within the Republican Party?

Vice President Pence

Speaker Paul Ryan

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

Senator Mitch McConnell