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This video covers the major cyberattack believed to be orchestrated by Russia, affecting several U.S. government agencies. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pointed to the Kremlin's involvement, while President Trump remained silent. Additionally, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a temporary spending bill, with further negotiations needed for COVID-19 relief funding. Lastly, the FDA granted emergency approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, which will soon be distributed across the U.S., requiring two doses like Pfizer's vaccine.

Which country is suspected to be behind the recent cyberattack on U.S. government agencies?

• Iran

• North Korea

• Russia

• China

What was the immediate action taken by Congress to prevent a government shutdown?

• Passed a two-day stopgap spending bill

• Passed a permanent budget

• Reduced government spending

• Increased taxes

What is one of the potential outcomes if Congress does not reach an agreement by the deadline?

• The military will be deployed

• Taxes will be increased

• The government will shut down

• A new president will be elected

Which COVID-19 vaccine recently received emergency approval from the FDA?

• Pfizer

• AstraZeneca

• Johnson & Johnson

• Moderna

How many doses of Moderna's vaccine are planned to be distributed across the U.S.?

• 9 million

• 6 million

• 12 million

• 3 million