Newsy's Latest Politics Headlines

The video covers the latest political headlines for February 25th, focusing on the 2020 Democratic presidential debate in Charleston, SC, where seven candidates will participate. Tom Steyer returns to the stage, while Tulsi Gabbard does not qualify. The debate is hosted by CBS News. Additionally, the White House requests $1.25 billion in emergency funding from Congress to combat the coronavirus, part of a $2.5 billion commitment. Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticizes the request as inadequate, while President Trump claims the virus is under control. The stock market reacts negatively amid global economic concerns.

Which candidate rejoined the debate stage after missing the previous one?

• Bernie Sanders

• Joe Biden

• Tulsi Gabbard

• Tom Steyer

What was the reason Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard did not participate in the debate?

• She withdrew voluntarily

• She did not meet the threshold

• She was ill

• She was disqualified

How much emergency funding did the White House request from Congress to combat the coronavirus?

• $1 billion

• $1.25 billion

• $2.5 billion

• $3 billion

What was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's reaction to the White House's funding request?

• She had no comment

• She said it was inadequate

• She called it excessive

• She found it adequate

What was the stock market's reaction to the coronavirus spread?

• It remained stable

• It plunged

• It rose slightly

• It was unaffected