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Vice President Mike Pence's office is now responsible for overseeing all government messaging related to the coronavirus, ensuring streamlined communication within the Trump administration. In Mississippi, 152 inmates at the State Penitentiary at Parchman have filed a complaint citing inhumane conditions, with Jay-Z and Yo Gotti supporting their legal action. Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has been sentenced to three years in prison for federal charges, including wire fraud and tax evasion, after a Baltimore Sun investigation revealed misuse of funds from her children's book sales.

Who is responsible for overseeing government communication about the coronavirus?

• The CDC

• Vice President Mike Pence

• The Surgeon General

• The Secretary of Health

What is one of the main issues faced by inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary?

• Insufficient medical care

• Inhumane conditions

• Lack of educational programs

• Overcrowding

Which artists are involved in hiring attorneys for the Mississippi inmates?

• Beyoncé and Rihanna

• Kanye West and Drake

• Jay-Z and Yo Gotti

• Eminem and Snoop Dogg

What was one of the charges Catherine Pugh pleaded guilty to?

• Insider trading

• Bribery

• Wire fraud

• Money laundering

What did Catherine Pugh reportedly use the proceeds from her children's book for?

• To invest in stocks

• To start a charity

• To fund her mayoral campaign

• To travel abroad