Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news topics. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has requested an investigation into retaliation against government whistleblowers, following the removal of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vin Minh. Senator Bernie Sanders has asked for a partial recanvass of the Iowa caucus results due to issues, with Pete Buttigieg leading in delegate count. The Trump administration is preparing to announce its 2021 budget proposal, which is set at $4.8 trillion and includes spending cuts on nondefense activities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is requesting an investigation into retaliation against government whistleblowers?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

President Donald Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Bernie Sanders request regarding the Iowa caucus results?

A new election

An audit of the results

A full recount

A partial recanvass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was awarded the largest delegate count in the Iowa caucus?

Bernie Sanders

Pete Buttigieg

Elizabeth Warren

Joe Biden

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount of the Trump administration's 2021 budget proposal?

$6.0 trillion

$3.5 trillion

$4.8 trillion

$5.2 trillion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a target for spending cuts in the 2021 budget proposal?

Defense spending

Federal disability benefits

Medicaid

Food stamps