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Adam El Rashidi reports from Washington DC on top news headlines. Six major U.S. city leaders urge Congress to ban federal militarized agents in cities against their presence, amid protests in Portland. The White House plans to send agents to Chicago and Albuquerque. U.S. Attorney General William Barr will defend the administration's protest response before the House Judiciary Committee, addressing accusations of interference in the Russia investigation. Senate Republicans propose a $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill, the Heals Act, which faces criticism from both parties. Stay tuned for more news updates.

What action are the leaders of six major U.S. cities requesting from Congress?

• To deploy more federal agents to assist local law enforcement

• To provide additional resources for anti-racism protests

• To make it illegal for the government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don't want them

• To increase funding for local police departments

What is the main reason for William Barr's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee?

• To discuss new immigration policies

• To defend the Trump administration's response to ongoing protests

• To propose new legislation on crime

• To announce new federal appointments

What is the Heals Act primarily focused on?

• Reducing taxes for corporations

• Reforming the healthcare system

• Providing financial support for individuals and measures to help businesses and schools reopen

• Increasing military spending

What criticism has the Heals Act faced from Democrats?

• It focuses too much on healthcare reform

• It doesn't go far enough to support and protect Americans

• It goes too far in supporting businesses

• It increases the national debt significantly

What is one argument some Republicans have against the Heals Act?

• It focuses too much on environmental issues

• It provides too much support for schools

• The nation doesn't need another rescue package

• It doesn't include enough tax cuts