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In a recent video, President Trump criticized a bill as a disgrace, despite his Treasury Secretary's involvement in its negotiation. He urged Congress to amend it, particularly to increase direct payments to Americans. Meanwhile, US jobless claims have decreased but remain high due to COVID-19. President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his nominee for the Department of Education, highlighting his background and the support from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

What did President Trump call the bill that he asked Congress to amend?

• A compromise

• A success

• A disgrace

• A triumph

What was the reaction of Democrats to President Trump's call for increased direct payments?

• They embraced it

• They ignored it

• They were indifferent

• They opposed it

How did the new U.S. jobless claims change last week?

• They decreased to pre-COVID levels

• They increased significantly

• They fell but remained high

• They remained the same

Who has President-Elect Joe Biden nominated to lead the Department of Education?

• John King

• Arne Duncan

• Betsy DeVos

• Miguel Cardona

What is a key factor that Miguel Cardona believes affects students' opportunities?

• Their school size

• Their extracurricular activities

• Their age

• Their ZIP code and skin color