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The video covers Biden's nominations for key government roles, including Jennifer Granholm for Energy Secretary and Gina McCarthy as Climate Coordinator. It also discusses COVID-19 updates, including Mike Pompeo's quarantine, the US vaccination rollout, and grim statistics of daily deaths. Health Secretary Alex Azar announces more Pfizer vaccine doses and a new at-home COVID test. Additionally, Mackenzie Scott donates over $4 billion to pandemic-affected organizations.

Who has been nominated for the position of energy secretary in the Biden administration?

• Jennifer Granholm

• Alex Azar

• Gina McCarthy

• Mike Pompeo

What prompted Mike Pompeo to quarantine?

• He tested positive for COVID-19

• He was exposed to someone with COVID-19

• He showed symptoms of COVID-19

• He traveled to a high-risk area

What is the significance of the COVID-19 death toll reported in the US?

• It was the same as the previous day

• It was the lowest in months

• It was nearly as high as the 9/11 attacks

• It was the highest since the pandemic began

What new tool has been approved to help manage COVID-19 at home?

• A new medication

• A new vaccine

• A contact tracing app

• An at-home testing kit

How much has Mackenzie Scott donated to charity recently?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion