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Adam Elrashidy reports on key news headlines, including the Senate Republicans' $1 trillion Heels Act for coronavirus relief, which faces criticism from both parties. Additionally, six U.S. city leaders request Congress to prevent federal militarized agents' deployment, amid tensions in Portland. Meanwhile, Vietnam enforces a two-week lockdown in Da Nang after new COVID-19 cases, impacting tourism. The report concludes with a preview of more stories on Newsy.

What is the main purpose of the Heels Act introduced by Senate Republicans?

• To fund military operations

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To provide a $1 trillion relief package

• To increase taxes on businesses

Why did some Democrats criticize the Heels Act?

• It cuts funding for healthcare

• It increases the national debt

• It doesn't provide enough support for Americans

• It focuses too much on education

What action did leaders of six major U.S. cities request from Congress?

• To reduce taxes for city residents

• To make it illegal to deploy militarized agents in unwilling cities

• To increase funding for local police

• To provide more federal agents to cities

What was the Trump administration's response to the presence of federal agents in Portland?

• They apologized for the deployment

• They defended their presence and planned to send more agents

• They agreed to remove the agents

• They remained neutral on the issue

What measure did Vietnam take in response to new coronavirus cases in Da Nang?

• Imposed a two-week lockdown

• Increased international flights

• Opened new tourist attractions

• Reduced healthcare services