Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video provides updates on COVID-19 test supplies and vaccines, highlighting the use of the Defense Production Act to boost production. It covers the Senate's passage of a budget bill for President Biden's COVID relief package, noting Vice President Harris's tie-breaking vote. The January jobs report shows a slight increase in jobs and a decrease in the unemployment rate, though the service industry continues to struggle. The video concludes with a promise of more top stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the White House taking to increase COVID-19 test supplies?

Partnering with international organizations

Using the Defense Production Act

Reducing vaccine distribution

Implementing new health guidelines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many companies are receiving aid to increase at-home test kit production?

Three

Four

Eight

Six

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Senate's budget bill vote?

It was passed with Vice President Harris casting the tie-breaking vote

It was postponed for further discussion

It was rejected by the Senate

It was passed with unanimous support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome for President Biden's COVID relief package?

It will be approved with or without Republican support

It will be approved with bipartisan support

It will be delayed until next year

It will be rejected by the House

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change was observed in the January jobs report?

No change in the unemployment rate

A decrease in the unemployment rate

A decrease in job opportunities

An increase in the unemployment rate