Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The video covers updates on unemployment benefits, with 830,000 new claims filed, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19, with cases reaching record highs. It discusses President Trump's demand for a revised COVID relief package, which could affect 14 million Americans if not agreed upon. The video also highlights the transition of Attorney General William Barr, who resigned amid disagreements with President Trump, and the appointment of Jeffrey Rosen as acting Attorney General. President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce his nominee for the role.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported number of new unemployment claims in the U.S. for the week mentioned?

1,000,000

800,000

300,000

200,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if Congress and the President do not agree on a COVID relief bill?

The stock market will crash

14 million Americans could lose unemployment benefits

COVID-19 cases will decrease

The unemployment rate will decrease

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason for William Barr's resignation?

He disagreed with Congress

He was at odds with President Trump

He wanted to retire

He was offered a new position

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to take over as acting Attorney General after William Barr?

Jeffrey Rosen

Kamala Harris

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Has President-Elect Joe Biden announced his nominee for Attorney General?

He announced it last week

He announced it yesterday

No, he has not

Yes, he has