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The video covers three main news stories: the U.S. Justice Department charging four Chinese military members for hacking Equifax and stealing personal data, a coronavirus outbreak on a quarantined cruise ship in Japan, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's request for an investigation into retaliation against government whistleblowers following the removal of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vin Minh from the National Security Council.

What was the main accusation against the four members of the Chinese military?

• Hacking into a social media platform

• Stealing trade secrets from a tech company

• Hacking into Equifax and stealing personal data

• Launching a cyber attack on a government agency

How many people were affected by the Equifax data breach?

• Approximately 100 million

• Roughly 145 million

• About 200 million

• Nearly 50 million

What was the status of the cruise ship in Japan during the coronavirus outbreak?

• It was redirected to another country

• It continued its journey without any restrictions

• It was under quarantine since February 3rd

• It was allowed to dock and passengers disembarked

What action did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer take regarding whistleblower retaliation?

• He held a press conference

• He proposed new legislation

• He asked for an investigation by inspectors general

• He requested a public hearing

Who was removed from the National Security Council after testifying in the impeachment inquiry?

• Colonel Douglas Macgregor

• Admiral Michael Gilday

• Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vin Minh

• General Mark Milley