Government Shutdown Could Last Into January

Government Shutdown Could Last Into January

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The video discusses the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, focusing on the disagreement between President Trump and Democrats over border security funding. Trump demands $5 billion for a border wall, while Democrats offer $1.3 billion for border security without a wall. The shutdown may extend into 2019. Additionally, the video covers President Trump's dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell due to interest rate hikes, though Trump lacks the authority to fire him.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the government shutdown discussed in the video?

Disagreement over education reform

Disagreement over border wall funding

Disagreement over healthcare funding

Disagreement over tax cuts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What amount have the Democrats already approved for border security?

$5 billion

$1.3 billion

$2 billion

$3 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative to a concrete wall do the Democrats support for border security?

Building a wooden fence

Increasing personnel and technology

Constructing a glass barrier

Deploying drones

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was President Trump considering firing, according to the video?

The Attorney General

The Federal Reserve Chair

The Vice President

The Secretary of State

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the administration's response to the rumors about firing Jay Powell?

They confirmed the firing

They denied the rumors

They supported the decision

They remained silent