Covid relief conundrum, social media showdown and buying the Bitcoin universe

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Covid relief conundrum, social media showdown and buying the Bitcoin universe

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Lines are already being drawn around what the next relief bill should or shouldn’t include.We’ll bring you the latest details from DC, including why you shouldn’t expect that $2,000 stimulus check anytime soon.Plus, we’ll explore why some critics are praising social media platforms for banning President Trump, while others say they’re the problem.And, Bitcoin goes bust, down more than $6,000 today. We’ll discuss why some retail investors need to tread very carefully here.

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