Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The video discusses the U.S. unemployment rate dropping to 13.3% in May, with 2.5 million jobs added as states ease COVID-19 restrictions. President Trump praised the economic data, predicting a period of growth, despite economists' earlier predictions of a higher unemployment rate. The video also covers Trump's political tensions with Senator Lisa Murkowski, who criticized him and faces reelection in 2022. The segment concludes with a brief mention of Newsy's top headlines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unemployment rate in May, and how did it change from the previous month?

13.3%, an increase from 12.5%

14.7%, an increase from 13.3%

13.3%, a decrease from 14.7%

12.5%, a decrease from 13.3%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were added as states began to ease restrictions?

3.5 million

2.5 million

4.5 million

1.5 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump say about the unemployment report?

The numbers are great and indicate a long period of growth.

The numbers are average and need improvement.

The numbers are disappointing.

The numbers are irrelevant to the current situation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the highest unemployment rate predicted by economists?

21%

19%

15%

17%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump threaten to campaign against Senator Lisa Murkowski?

She endorsed his opponent in the 2020 race.

She supported his policies.

She criticized his economic plans.

She voiced support for criticism against him.