Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several news topics: President Trump sent a letter to Turkish President Erdogan urging him not to attack Kurds in Syria. The U.S. House voted against Trump's decision to withdraw troops, with bipartisan support. Defense Secretary Mark Esper refused to comply with the impeachment probe. Former State Department aide Mike McKinley testified about mistreatment of diplomats. Rudy Giuliani is under investigation for his dealings with Ukraine. In Chicago, a teachers' strike is imminent as the union demands better conditions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main request in President Trump's letter to Turkish President Erdogan?

To withdraw Turkish troops from Syria

To make a peace deal with the US and not harm the Kurds

To increase trade between the US and Turkey

To support the US in the impeachment probe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the House's response to the US troop withdrawal from Syria?

They voted overwhelmingly against the move

They supported the decision unanimously

They remained neutral on the issue

They decided to send more troops

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Defense Secretary Mark Esper refuse to comply with the impeachment probe?

He had already provided the necessary documents

He was not aware of the probe

He believed the documents were protected under executive privilege

He was in support of the probe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did Mike McKinley highlight in his testimony?

The success of US foreign policy

The economic growth under the current administration

The mistreatment of career diplomats for political reasons

The need for more military intervention

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the demands of the Chicago Teachers Union?

More holidays and less work hours

Smaller class sizes, more support staff, and a raise for teachers

Better infrastructure and new technology

Increased funding for sports programs