Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers three main topics: Senate Republicans are expected to block a bipartisan commission to investigate the Capitol riot, leading to potential changes in filibuster rules. President Biden proposes a $6 trillion budget aimed at economic growth, despite Republican concerns over costs. Meanwhile, Belarus and Russia discuss closer economic ties as Belarus faces EU sanctions for arresting an opposition journalist.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Senate Republicans are expected to block the creation of a bipartisan commission?

They support the commission's goals.

They believe it will be too costly.

They accuse Democrats of having a vendetta against Trump.

They want to focus on economic issues.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed budget amount for President Biden's economic plan?

$4 trillion

$5 trillion

$6 trillion

$7 trillion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the White House, how will Biden's budget plan affect the nation's financial footing over time?

It will improve the financial footing.

It will lead to immediate economic decline.

It will have no impact.

It will worsen the financial situation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the EU imposing sanctions on Belarus?

An economic crisis in Belarus.

A military conflict with neighboring countries.

The diversion of a flight to arrest an opposition journalist.

A trade dispute with Russia.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Belarusian leader accused of trying to strangle the country?

Vladimir Putin

Alexander Lukashenko

Angela Merkel

Joe Biden