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Christian Bryant reports on key news from Washington, including President Trump's decision to halt WHO funding due to alleged mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis. The CDC and FEMA are developing a strategy to ease restrictions and reopen parts of the country. Despite warnings from health officials, the Trump administration aims to reopen by next month. Additionally, government relief checks are being distributed as unemployment claims rise, part of a $2.2 trillion stimulus package.

What was the reason given by President Trump for halting funding to the World Health Organization?

• Lack of transparency

• Severe mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis

• Insufficient data sharing

• Political bias

What percentage of the WHO's budget was contributed by the United States before the funding halt?

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%

Which two organizations teamed up to create a public health strategy for reopening parts of the U.S.?

• FEMA and National Guard

• CDC and FEMA

• FEMA and Red Cross

• CDC and WHO

What is the estimated number of people who filed for unemployment in the U.S. in just one week?

• 5.5 million

• 3.5 million

• 4.5 million

• 6.5 million

The government relief checks are part of which stimulus package?

• $1.5 trillion

• $3 trillion

• $2.2 trillion

• $2 trillion