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The Senate approved a resolution requiring President Trump to seek congressional approval before military action against Iran, with eight Republicans joining Democrats. The White House plans to veto it. The Pentagon is reallocating $3.8 billion for the southern border wall, affecting military purchases. McClatchy, a major newspaper owner, filed for bankruptcy due to debt and pension issues, but it won't immediately impact newsroom staff.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main requirement of the war powers resolution passed by the Senate?

To enhance diplomatic relations with Iran

To reduce military presence in the Middle East

To seek congressional approval for military action against Iran

To increase military funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Republican senators supported the war powers resolution?

Five

Eight

Six

Seven

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of reallocating $3.8 billion in military funds according to the Pentagon?

To fund new military technology

To construct a wall along the southern border

To increase military salaries

To support international peacekeeping missions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a newspaper owned by McClatchy?

The New York Times

The Miami Herald

The Sacramento Bee

The Kansas City Star

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did McClatchy assure regarding its bankruptcy filing?

Reduction in newspaper circulation

Closure of several newspapers

No immediate impact on newsroom staff

Immediate layoffs in newsrooms