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The video covers various topics related to the coronavirus pandemic. It begins with protests in Texas and Virginia against stay-at-home orders. The president's briefing outlines a plan for reopening, emphasizing that governors will decide the timing. In Congress, Democrats propose proxy voting to allow legislative work to continue without all members present. Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, is set for early release from prison due to coronavirus concerns. The video concludes with a promise of ongoing updates on coronavirus news.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the protests from Texas to Virginia?

Support for reopening businesses

Support for stay-at-home measures

Demand for more government aid

Opposition to stay-at-home measures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for setting the reopening dates according to the President's briefing?

The executive branch

The governors

The Congress

The Supreme Court

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative proposal was discussed to allow voting without returning to Washington?

Mail-in voting

Telephonic voting

Proxy voting

Remote electronic voting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charges was Michael Cohen serving time for?

Bribery and obstruction of justice

Campaign finance fraud and tax evasion

Tax evasion and insider trading

Money laundering and perjury

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Federal Bureau of Prisons moving prisoners to home confinement?

To save on prison costs

As part of a new rehabilitation program

Due to coronavirus spread concerns

To reduce overcrowding