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Johanna Grenway presents top news headlines, focusing on the US Postal Service's emergency oversight hearing due to mail-in voting concerns amid the pandemic. The hearing involves Postmaster General Louis Dejoy and Robert Duncan. The USPS has paused mailbox removals until November. In Belarus, President Lukashenko faces protests over alleged election fraud, having won a sixth term. The video also mentions the Democratic National Convention, which will be streamed online despite the pandemic.

What is the main reason the House Oversight and Reform Committee wants to hold an emergency hearing with U.S. Postal Service leaders?

• To discuss the expansion of mail-in voting options.

• To celebrate the appointment of the new Postmaster General.

• To address mail delays and concerns about undermining the agency.

• To plan the removal of public mailboxes.

Why did the U.S. Postal Service decide to stop removing public mailboxes until November?

• To prevent confusion during the holiday season.

• Due to a shortage of staff.

• Because of a new federal regulation.

• In response to customer concerns about mail-in ballots.

What is one of the criticisms faced by President Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus?

• His support for mail-in voting.

• His handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

• His decision to increase postal service rates.

• His alliance with the U.S. government.

What was the outcome of the recent election in Belarus that led to protests?

• A landslide victory for Lukashenko.

• A narrow victory for the opposition.

• A decision to hold a rerun of the election.

• An agreement to form a coalition government.

How long has Alexander Lukashenko been in power as President of Belarus?

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 26 years