Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers key political updates as the Biden administration begins. It discusses President Biden's decision to retain FBI Director Christopher Wray, highlighting Wray's stance on domestic terrorism and Russian interference. Pete Buttigieg's Senate confirmation hearing for the Transportation Department is also covered, focusing on infrastructure plans and aviation safety. Additionally, the video addresses social media actions against former President Trump, including Facebook's referral to its oversight board and Twitter's ban, amid claims of bias against conservatives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons President Biden decided to keep Christopher Wray as FBI Director?

Wray's opposition to the FBI

Wray's friendship with Biden

Wray's stance on domestic terrorism threats

Wray's support for Biden's campaign

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role is Pete Buttigieg nominated for in the Biden administration?

Secretary of Education

Secretary of Transportation

Secretary of Defense

Secretary of State

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major issue did Pete Buttigieg address during his confirmation hearing?

Healthcare reform

Aviation safety

Tax policy

Education funding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Facebook take regarding former President Trump's account?

Transferred it to Twitter

Restored it without conditions

Referred the suspension to its oversight board

Permanently deleted it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Republicans to the actions of social media companies against Trump?

They supported the bans

They ignored the actions

They claimed bias against conservatives

They praised the companies