Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers major political headlines, including Supreme Court rulings allowing a Manhattan District Attorney to access President Trump's tax returns, while House Democrats cannot. It also discusses policy recommendations from Joe Biden's camp, in collaboration with Bernie Sanders, focusing on progressive initiatives like expanding Social Security and increasing the minimum wage, but stopping short of endorsing Medicare for All.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's ruling regarding President Trump's tax returns?

They were sealed indefinitely.

They were made public immediately.

A Manhattan District Attorney can access them for a criminal investigation.

House Democrats can access them for legislative purposes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two justices appointed by President Trump sided with the majority in the Supreme Court rulings?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor

Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito

Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh

Elena Kagan and Stephen Breyer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key policy recommendations made by Joe Biden's task force?

Reducing the minimum wage

Privatizing healthcare

Expanding Social Security

Implementing a flat tax rate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which healthcare plan did Biden's team stop short of endorsing?

Universal Basic Income

Medicare for All

Single-Payer System

Private Insurance Mandate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the new policy recommendations by Biden's team?

To appeal to conservative voters

To reduce government spending

To win over progressives who supported Sanders

To increase military funding