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The transcript covers the Senate's consideration of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, including a push for a $15 minimum wage that was blocked. It discusses health risks and vaccination efforts, with new FEMA sites opening and CDC guidelines forthcoming. Additionally, it details a lawsuit against former President Trump and others for inciting the Capitol riots.

What was the main reason Senator Bernie Sanders' proposal for a $15 federal minimum wage was blocked?

• Eight Democrats sided with Republicans

• The proposal was not included in the relief package

• Lack of support from Republican senators

• Insufficient time for debate

What is one of the key components of President Biden's COVID relief package?

• A $500 direct payment to unemployed individuals

• A $1000 direct payment to essential workers

• A $1400 direct payment to many Americans

• A $2000 direct payment to all Americans

What concern did CDC Director Rochelle Walinski express regarding the relaxation of restrictions?

• Increased travel leading to more cases

• In-person dining leading to clusters of cases

• Schools reopening too quickly

• Lack of mask mandates in public spaces

Who is one of the individuals named in Representative Eric Swalwell's lawsuit related to the Capitol riots?

• Former Vice President Mike Pence

• Former President Barack Obama

• Donald Trump Jr.

• Senator Mitch McConnell

What was Trump adviser Jason Miller's response to the lawsuit filed by Representative Eric Swalwell?

• He supported the claims made in the lawsuit

• He dismissed it as another witch hunt

• He called it a justified legal action

• He refused to comment on the matter