Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Grant reports on key news stories. Georgia's election results were recertified, confirming Joe Biden's win after multiple recounts. President Trump has alleged voter fraud and filed lawsuits. Joe Biden has chosen Javier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, marking a historic appointment as the first Latino in this role. Rashida Jones will become the first black executive to lead a major cable news network, taking over as president of MSNBC. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Georgia election recounts?

Donald Trump won the state.

Joe Biden's win was confirmed.

The results were inconclusive.

A new election was called.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Joe Biden select to lead the Department of Health and Human Services?

Bernie Sanders

Javier Becerra

Nancy Pelosi

Kamala Harris

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant legal action has Javier Becerra taken against the Trump administration?

Supported the Affordable Care Act

Challenged the Affordable Care Act

Filed lawsuits for election fraud

Advocated for tax cuts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who will Rashida Jones replace as president of MSNBC?

Brian Williams

Rachel Maddow

Lester Holt

Phil Griffin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about Rashida Jones' appointment at MSNBC?

She is the first Latino to lead MSNBC.

She is the first woman to lead MSNBC.

She is the first black executive to lead a major cable news network.

She is the youngest executive at NBC.