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Newsy's Latest Headlines

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On January 4th, President Trump pressured Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, to overturn the election results in a phone call, suggesting legal consequences if he did not comply. Both Trump and President-elect Biden are set to visit Georgia for Senate runoffs that will determine Senate control. Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected as Speaker of the House, emphasizing the need for national healing. Stay tuned to Newsy for more updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump ask Georgia's Secretary of State to do during their phone call?

Find enough votes to overturn the election results

Support a new election in Georgia

Ignore the election results

Announce a recount of the votes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brad Raffensperger's response to President Trump's accusations on Twitter?

He called for a recount

He agreed with the President

He said the truth will come out

He resigned from his position

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the Georgia Senate runoffs significant?

They will decide the balance of power in the Senate

They will finalize the Vice President's role

They will elect a new Speaker of the House

They will determine the next President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for Democrats to gain control of the Senate?

Win a majority of the House

Win one of the two seats

Win both seats

Win three seats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was reelected as Speaker of the House?

Chuck Schumer

Nancy Pelosi

Kevin McCarthy

Mitch McConnell