Senate to Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling by $2.5 Trillion

Senate to Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling by $2.5 Trillion

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The video discusses key legislative issues in Congress, including the debt ceiling, defense authorization, and the Build Back Better plan. The defense authorization has passed the Senate, while the debt limit is pending a vote. The Build Back Better plan faces challenges, particularly with Senator Joe Manchin's support. Additionally, the video covers the aftermath of January 6th, including legal actions against extremist groups and the potential contempt charge against Mark Meadows.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative item has already passed the Senate with bipartisan support?

Paid family leave

Debt ceiling increase

Defense authorization

Build Back Better plan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline set by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for the debt ceiling?

December 10th

December 25th

December 15th

December 20th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator's support is uncertain for the Build Back Better plan?

Senator Joe Manchin

Senator Bernie Sanders

Senator Chuck Schumer

Senator Mitch McConnell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced a lawsuit against the Proud Boys related to the January 6th events?

The DC Attorney General

The Capitol Police

The FBI

The Department of Homeland Security

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the DC Attorney General's lawsuit against extremist groups?

To imprison group leaders

To recover financial losses

To ban the groups from Washington, D.C.

To increase security measures