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President Trump supports a coronavirus aid deal with House Democrats and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, urging its passage. He declared a national emergency, releasing $50 billion for state and local responses, and introduced a new testing system. Meanwhile, US airstrikes in Iraq targeted Iran-backed militants, but Iraq claims its forces were hit, resulting in casualties.

What is the main purpose of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?

• To fund infrastructure projects

• To reduce taxes for corporations

• To increase military spending

• To provide free coronavirus tests and paid sick leave

What amount of funding did President Trump release by declaring a national emergency?

• $100 billion

• $10 billion

• $25 billion

• $50 billion

How will individuals know if they need to visit a drive-through testing clinic?

• By filling out a survey on a website

• By visiting a hospital

• By calling a hotline

• By receiving a letter in the mail

What was the reason for the US airstrikes in Iraq?

• To support local elections

• In retaliation for a rocket attack on a military base

• To capture a high-profile terrorist

• To provide humanitarian aid

Who were the casualties in the rocket attack on the military base north of Baghdad?

• No casualties were reported

• Only Iraqi soldiers

• Two Americans and one British national

• Three British nationals