Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The CDC confirmed a coronavirus case in the US, originating from Wuhan, China. The CDC plans to screen passengers from Wuhan at major US airports. The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to include seven more countries. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are pushing to change the rules of the president's impeachment trial to allow new evidence and witness testimonies. Newsy offers live, unbiased coverage of the trial.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the CDC take in response to the coronavirus case in the US?

Screened passengers from Wuhan at major airports

Banned all flights from China

Closed all airports in the US

Issued a nationwide lockdown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries was mentioned as potentially facing new travel restrictions by the US?

India

Belarus

Mexico

Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the amendment introduced by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer?

To lower taxes

To subpoena documents from the White House

To increase military spending

To ban social media

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Senate Democrats aiming to achieve in the impeachment trial?

To dismiss the trial altogether

To delay the trial indefinitely

To introduce new evidence and gather witness testimony

To change the venue of the trial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Newsy describe its coverage of the Senate trial?

Exclusive to cable subscribers

Focused on entertainment

Biased and opinionated

Anti-partisan and without spin