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The video discusses the slow progress of negotiations for the next coronavirus stimulus package on Capitol Hill. President Trump is advocating for a payroll tax cut, but it lacks support in Congress. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists on liability protections in any bill, while Democrats push for the Heroes Act. There is some agreement on direct payments to Americans, but details are unclear. Additionally, the Trump administration ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, leading to tensions with China, which has threatened retaliation.

What is one of the key elements President Trump wants in the coronavirus stimulus package?

• Student loan forgiveness

• A payroll tax cut

• Infrastructure spending

• Increased unemployment benefits

What does Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insist must be included in any stimulus bill?

• Tax increases for the wealthy

• Liability protections for businesses

• Increased funding for healthcare

• Universal basic income

What is the main focus of the Heroes Act that Democrats are advocating for?

• Tax cuts for corporations

• Protections for essential workers

• Reduction in student loan interest rates

• Increased military spending

What action did the Trump administration take against the Chinese consulate in Houston?

• Increased tariffs on Chinese goods

• Ordered its closure

• Banned Chinese students from US universities

• Imposed travel restrictions on Chinese citizens

How did China respond to the closure of its consulate in Houston?

• By imposing sanctions on US companies

• By closing a US consulate in China

• By pledging to retaliate

• By filing a complaint with the United Nations