Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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On July 21st, Adam Elrashidy reports from Washington DC on top headlines. President Trump plans to deploy federal law enforcement to several Democrat-run cities in response to anti-racism protests, following reports of federal agents detaining demonstrators in Portland. The Department of Homeland Security defends its actions. The White House is set to resume coronavirus press briefings to improve Trump's poll numbers, which have declined amid rising infections. The EU has agreed on a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package after extensive negotiations, with leaders like Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron praising the unprecedented agreement.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. cities did President Trump mention in his plan to deploy federal law enforcement?

Seattle, San Francisco, Boston

Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix

Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit

Los Angeles, Miami, Houston

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given for the resumption of the White House coronavirus press briefings?

To provide daily health updates

To boost the president's poll numbers

To announce new health policies

To introduce new health officials

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial remark did President Trump make during a previous coronavirus briefing?

Recommending a specific vaccine

Suggesting the use of ultraviolet light

Proposing a nationwide lockdown

Quipping about ingesting disinfectants

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the EU negotiations last before reaching the coronavirus relief package agreement?

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which leaders were mentioned in relation to the EU's coronavirus relief package agreement?

Boris Johnson and Giuseppe Conte

Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron

Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen

Pedro Sánchez and Mark Rutte