Second Judge Blocks Trump From Using Pentagon Funds For Border Wall

Second Judge Blocks Trump From Using Pentagon Funds For Border Wall

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The transcript discusses the reallocation of $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds to build barriers along the US-Mexico border, part of a National Emergency declaration by President Trump. The White House claimed legal grounds for this under a provision for national emergencies. However, a judge ruled against this, stating the barriers were for immigration control, not military support. This ruling followed lawsuits by California and the ACLU. A similar ruling was made in Texas, and the White House plans to appeal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of reallocating $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds?

To fund healthcare initiatives

To improve infrastructure in urban areas

To build barriers along the US-Mexico border

To support educational programs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what condition did the White House claim it could legally divert military funds?

If the project is necessary for national security

If the project supports environmental conservation

If the project is approved by Congress

If the project supports the use of armed forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the judge's ruling regarding the border barrier projects?

They are essential for national defense

They are required for public safety

They are primarily for curbing illegal immigration

They are necessary for economic growth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who filed lawsuits against the reallocation of military funds?

The state of Texas and the ACLU

The state of California and the ACLU

The Department of Homeland Security

The Pentagon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the White House plan to take following the judicial rulings?

Accept the rulings

Appeal the rulings

Seek Congressional approval

Abandon the project