Trump, Vance direct Congress to raise debt ceiling on 'Biden's watch'

Trump, Vance direct Congress to raise debt ceiling on 'Biden's watch'

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The video discusses a spending deal aimed at preventing a government shutdown by funding the government for three months. President-elect Donald Trump opposes the bill, which includes various provisions like a new stadium and a bridge repair. Elon Musk also opposes the bill, suggesting a government shutdown until Trump takes office. Senator JD Vance and Trump urge Congress to raise the debt ceiling under Biden's administration. The video highlights the urgency of passing a bill to avoid a shutdown by Friday midnight.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the short-term spending deal discussed in the video?

To provide a raise for lawmakers

To raise the debt ceiling

To keep the government open until March 14th

To fund a new football stadium in Washington, DC

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed opposition to the spending deal and suggested a government shutdown until the new administration takes office?

Elon Musk

JD Vance

Speaker Johnson

Nathaniel Reid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential impact of a government shutdown is highlighted in the video?

Increased holiday travel

Unpaid TSA agents during the holiday season

Higher taxes for citizens

New infrastructure projects

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senator JD Vance and president-elect Trump suggest regarding the debt ceiling?

To postpone any decision on the debt ceiling

To lower the debt ceiling

To raise the debt ceiling on Biden's watch

To eliminate the debt ceiling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline for Congress to pass a measure to prevent a government shutdown?

New Year's Eve

Christmas Eve

The end of the fiscal year

Friday at midnight