Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The Senate is set to acquit President Trump of charges next week, with a final vote expected on Wednesday. The Senate recently voted against calling more witnesses, with two Republicans siding with Democrats. Meanwhile, the US has declared the coronavirus a public health emergency following the WHO's global declaration. Six cases are confirmed in the US, with more under investigation. President Trump has expanded his travel ban to include six additional countries, sparking controversy and legal challenges from Muslim advocacy groups.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Senate vote regarding additional witnesses in President Trump's trial?

The Senate was evenly split on the decision.

The Senate postponed the decision.

The Senate voted against calling more witnesses.

The Senate voted to call more witnesses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many coronavirus cases were confirmed in the US at the time of the public health emergency declaration?

10 cases

6 cases

15 cases

3 cases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization declared the coronavirus a global health emergency before the US declared it a public health emergency?

United Nations

World Health Organization

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries was NOT added to the expanded travel ban by President Trump?

India

Eritrea

Nigeria

Myanmar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism has been directed at President Trump's travel ban policy?

It targets countries with high crime rates.

It targets countries with high economic growth.

It targets Muslim-majority countries.

It targets countries with large populations.