Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Gage Jackson presents the day's top headlines, including a report on the unlawful appointment of DHS leaders Chad Wolf and Ken Cuccinelli, a guilty plea by former FBI lawyer Kevin Kline Smith in the Russia investigation, and a federal court overturning California's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. The video concludes with a sign-off from Newsy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the appointments of Chad Wolf and Ken Cuccinelli in the Department of Homeland Security?

They were appointed by the President.

They refused to take the oath of office.

They were not qualified for the positions.

They were appointed by someone without the authority.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kevin Kline Smith expected to plead guilty to?

Leaking classified information.

Tampering with evidence.

Obstructing justice.

Making a false statement in an email.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What investigation is Kevin Kline Smith's case a part of?

The Mueller investigation.

The Durham investigation.

The Watergate investigation.

The Benghazi investigation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did a federal appeals court overturn California's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines?

It was not approved by the voters.

It violated the Second Amendment.

It was not enforced properly.

It was too costly to implement.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of California voters initially approved the ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines?

50%

75%

80%

63%