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Joanna Greenhalgh reports on August 2nd about Tropical Storm Isaias heading for Florida, downgraded from a hurricane but potentially regaining strength. The storm will affect Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, moving northeast by Tuesday. In Portland, protests for racial justice continue, with police declaring an unlawful assembly. Federal agents' presence has been reduced amid criticism. Lawmakers are negotiating a new coronavirus relief measure, with differences over jobless benefits and aid for state and local governments. Updates on these stories will follow.

What is the current status of Tropical Storm Isaias as it approaches Florida?

• It has been upgraded to a hurricane.

• It has been downgraded from a hurricane.

• It is moving away from Florida.

• It is no longer a threat.

Which states are expected to experience a lesser impact from Tropical Storm Isaias?

• New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

• California, Nevada, and Arizona

• Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina

• Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

What action did the police in Portland take during the protests?

• Joined the protest

• Ignored the protest

• Declared a lawful assembly

• Declared an unlawful assembly

What was the main reason for reducing the presence of federal agents in Portland?

• Request from local government

• Lack of funding

• Criticism of excessive force

• Completion of their mission

What is one of the key issues in the coronavirus relief negotiations?

• Increasing military spending

• Extending the $600 jobless benefit

• Reducing taxes for corporations

• Building new infrastructure