Haines Confirmed As National Intelligence Director

Haines Confirmed As National Intelligence Director

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Haynes, the first of President Biden's cabinet nominees, faced a delayed confirmation due to Senator Tom Cotton's request for clarification on her stance regarding the CIA's interrogation program. After providing the necessary details, Cotton lifted his hold, allowing Haynes to be confirmed with an 84 to 10 vote. This confirmation is crucial for Biden's national security team to address pressing threats, including domestic extremist violence and a suspected Russian cyberattack.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first of President Biden's cabinet nominees to receive Senate confirmation?

Lloyd Austin

Merrick Garland

Janet Yellen

Avril Haines

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Senator Tom Cotton delayed Haynes' confirmation?

Concerns about her financial disclosures

Her stance on climate change

Her views on healthcare reform

Clarification on the CIA's interrogation program

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senator Cotton want Haynes to clarify during her confirmation?

Her stance on education reform

Her position on the CIA's interrogation program

Her plans for economic recovery

Her views on foreign policy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Senate vote for Haynes' confirmation?

Rejected 30 to 70

Confirmed 84 to 10

Rejected 50 to 50

Confirmed 60 to 40

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it important for President Biden's national security team to be established quickly?

To address economic challenges

To tackle pressing threats like domestic extremist violence

To implement healthcare reforms

To improve education policies