U.S. Surpasses 5 Million COVID-19 Cases

The video discusses the COVID-19 situation in the US, highlighting the high number of cases and deaths. It covers President Trump's statement that the pandemic is disappearing and the ongoing negotiations in Congress over a new stimulus package. Trump signed an executive order to extend relief aid, which includes $400 weekly checks for unemployed Americans and suspends payroll taxes for those earning under $100,000. However, this order faces opposition from Congress, with some calling it unconstitutional.

What fraction of the global coronavirus cases is accounted for by the US according to the transcript?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

What did President Trump claim about the pandemic in a press conference?

• It is worsening

• It is a hoax

• It is under control

• It is disappearing

What was the amount of the weekly checks proposed in Trump's executive order for unemployed Americans?

• $300

• $200

• $500

• $400

Which group of people would benefit from the payroll tax suspension in Trump's executive order?

• Those earning less than $50,000 a year

• Those earning less than $75,000 a year

• Those earning less than $100,000 a year

• Those earning more than $100,000 a year

Who called Trump's executive order unconstitutional?

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

• Senator Ben Sasse

• Senator Mitch McConnell

• Both Senator Ben Sasse and Speaker Nancy Pelosi