Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news topics. President Trump tweeted about halting stimulus bill negotiations to focus on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. The White House declined the CDC's offer for contact tracing amid a COVID-19 surge. A Texas officer was charged with murder in the death of Jonathan Pryce. Lastly, viewers are informed about the upcoming vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump urge Congress to focus on instead of negotiating a second stimulus bill?

Supreme Court nomination

Healthcare reform

Tax cuts

Infrastructure development

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main point of contention between Democrats and Republicans regarding the second stimulus package?

The amount of government spending

The timeline for distribution

The focus on healthcare

The inclusion of tax breaks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the White House decline the CDC's offer to help with contact tracing?

They were waiting for a vaccine

They had their own plans in place

They believed the pandemic was over

They wanted to save costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jonathan Pryce reportedly doing before the police arrived?

Shopping at a convenience store

Breaking up a fight

Driving home

Attending a protest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can viewers watch the vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris?

9:00 PM Eastern

6:00 PM Eastern

7:00 PM Eastern

8:00 PM Eastern