Russian Foreign Minister Has Second Oval Office Meeting With Trump

On Tuesday in Washington, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined President Trump for a closed Oval Office meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The exclusion of the American press was notable due to past controversies involving Lavrov's visits. Prior to the Oval Office meeting, Pompeo and Lavrov discussed issues like Syria, the Iran nuclear deal, and North Korean denuclearization. The meetings coincided with a Justice Department report finding no partisan bias in the FBI's Russian election meddling investigation. Lavrov denied Russian involvement in U.S. domestic issues. The meeting also followed the announcement of impeachment articles against President Trump, partly due to his interactions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Why was the exclusion of the press from the Oval Office meeting notable?

• Due to the presence of the Russian ambassador.

• Due to past controversies involving Lavrov's previous visit.

• Because it was the first time the press was excluded from a White House meeting.

• Because the meeting was about classified information.

What were some of the topics discussed in the bilateral meeting between Pompeo and Lavrov?

• Climate change and trade agreements

• Syria, the Iran nuclear deal, and North Korean denuclearization

• US domestic policies and healthcare

• European Union relations and Brexit

What did the Justice Department watchdog report conclude about the FBI's investigation?

• It found evidence of partisan bias.

• It recommended further investigation.

• It concluded the investigation was incomplete.

• It found no evidence of partisan bias.

What was announced by House Democrats on the same day as the meetings?

• A new education reform

• A new healthcare bill

• A trade agreement with China

• Two articles of impeachment against President Trump

What was one of the accusations against President Trump related to?

• Sharing classified information with the press

• Not having a meeting with the Russian President

• Canceling a meeting with the United Nations

• Not having a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zalenski