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The video covers several key news topics: President Trump is urging Congress to amend the economic relief bill to increase direct payments to Americans and remove unnecessary items. The bill's fate is uncertain, with potential government shutdown looming. The US government is negotiating with Pfizer to secure more COVID-19 vaccine doses, aiming for 40 million by year-end. President-elect Joe Biden has appointed Miguel Cardona as the next education secretary, focusing on safely reopening schools amid the pandemic.

What amount did President Trump propose for individual direct payments in the economic relief bill?

• $2000

• $4000

• $1200

• $600

What consequence might occur if the economic relief bill is not passed quickly?

• The government will shut down

• The stock market will crash

• Taxes will increase

• Healthcare will be privatized

What is the US government negotiating with Pfizer to secure?

• More ventilators

• Additional vaccine doses

• Medical research funding

• Healthcare workers

By the end of the year, how many COVID-19 vaccine doses is the US expected to have?

• 20 million

• 40 million

• 30 million

• 50 million

Who has been chosen as the next education secretary by President-elect Joe Biden?

• Betsy DeVos

• John King

• Miguel Cardona

• Arne Duncan