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President Trump signed a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, extending funding until December 20th. The main issue for a full-year bill is Trump's demand for $8.6 billion for a border wall. The California Supreme Court invalidated a law requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns, benefiting Trump. Meanwhile, former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a book deal scheme, leading to her resignation.

What was the purpose of the short-term spending bill signed by President Trump?

• To support educational reforms

• To increase military funding

• To prevent a government shutdown

• To fund healthcare programs

What is the main obstacle to passing a full-year spending bill?

• Healthcare reforms

• Military budget cuts

• Funding for the US-Mexico border wall

• Education funding

What did the California Supreme Court rule regarding presidential candidates?

• They must release their tax returns to be on the ballot

• They must disclose their financial assets

• They do not need to release their tax returns to be on the ballot

• They need to have a minimum age of 40

What was the outcome of the appeals court decision regarding Trump's financial documents?

• The documents were allowed to be released

• The documents were blocked from being released

• The decision was postponed

• The documents were destroyed

What charges did Catherine Pugh plead guilty to?

• Bribery and corruption

• Conspiracy to commit wire fraud and tax evasion

• Obstruction of justice

• Money laundering