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The video covers the DC statehood bill HR 51, which passed the House but faces opposition in the Senate. It also discusses the White House Coronavirus Task Force's new testing strategy, including pool testing, due to inadequate current testing. Additionally, it highlights COVID-19 surges in California, Texas, and Florida, with some states pausing reopening plans. The video concludes with a summary of these top stories.

What is the main reason the District of Columbia statehood Bill HR 51 is expected to stall?

• Insufficient funding

• Strong opposition from Republicans

• Lack of support from House Democrats

• Legal challenges in the Supreme Court

What new testing strategy is being considered by the White House Coronavirus Task Force?

• Antibody testing

• Rapid antigen testing

• Pool testing

• Individual testing

Which official is mentioned in relation to the COVID-19 testing strategy?

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Dr. Deborah Birx

• Dr. Robert Redfield

• Dr. Jerome Adams

Which state is NOT mentioned as pausing its reopening plans due to COVID-19 surges?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

What record did the US set on Thursday according to the report?

• Lowest number of hospitalizations

• Highest number of recoveries

• Lowest number of new cases

• Highest number of new cases