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The video covers three main topics: Ted Cruz's controversial trip to Cancun during a severe winter storm in Texas, the resulting power grid crisis and legislative actions proposed by Governor Greg Abbott, and President Biden's first major international appearance where he discusses foreign policy, rejoining the Paris climate agreement, and addressing global challenges like the pandemic and competition with China.

Why did Ted Cruz say he went to Cancun during the winter storm?

• To meet with Mexican officials

• To be a good dad to his kids

• To escape the cold weather

• To attend a political conference

What was the reason given by Heidi Cruz for the trip to Cancun?

• It was a business trip

• It was a pre-planned family vacation

• She wanted to visit friends

• She hastily planned it and invited others

What is the current status of the power grid in Texas after the winter storm?

• Fully operational with no issues

• Back online but some homes are still without power

• Completely shut down

• Only operational in urban areas

What legislative action is Governor Greg Abbott urging in response to the winter storm?

• Increasing taxes to fund repairs

• Passing laws to prepare for future cold weather

• Building more power plants

• Reducing energy consumption

What major international agreement did the U.S. rejoin under President Biden?

• The Trans-Pacific Partnership

• The Paris Climate Agreement

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The North American Free Trade Agreement