Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news topics. The White House is pressuring the FDA to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with potential job consequences for FDA chief Stephen Hahn. The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, extending negotiations on spending and COVID-19 relief. President Trump lost a lawsuit in Wisconsin aimed at disqualifying ballots and overturning his loss to Joe Biden. The video concludes with a teaser for more headlines.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the White House reportedly take regarding the FDA and the Pfizer vaccine?

Offered incentives for quick approval

Pressured the FDA to approve the vaccine

Suggested alternative vaccines

Requested a delay in approval

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence mentioned if the FDA did not approve the vaccine by the end of the day?

FDA chief would receive a bonus

FDA chief could be fired

FDA would face public criticism

FDA would lose funding

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Senate's stopgap spending bill?

To fund new infrastructure projects

To prevent a government shutdown

To reduce taxes

To increase military spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of President Trump's lawsuit in Wisconsin?

The lawsuit was settled out of court

The lawsuit was successful

The lawsuit was postponed

The lawsuit was dismissed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the judge say about the election in Wisconsin?

It was inconclusive

It was partially fraudulent

It was improperly administered

It was properly administered