Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Jay Struber reports on a $740 billion bill that includes a 3% pay raise for troops, which President Trump threatened to veto unless it limited social media companies. The Senate passed a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, pending the President's signature. The FDA may approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, with distribution starting soon, prioritizing healthcare workers and nursing home residents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the vote on the $740 billion bill?

The yeas were 50, the nays were 50.

The yeas were 13, the nays were 84.

The yeas were 100, the nays were 0.

The yeas were 84, the nays were 13.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did President Trump set for not vetoing the bill?

Increased military spending

Limits on social media companies

Tax cuts for corporations

Healthcare reform

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the short-term spending bill approved by the Senate?

To fund healthcare initiatives

To prevent a partial government shutdown

To increase military funding

To support educational programs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vaccine was the FDA considering for emergency use authorization?

Moderna

Pfizer

Johnson & Johnson

AstraZeneca

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are prioritized to receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Teachers and students

Healthcare workers and nursing home residents

Government officials

Military personnel