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The European Union and the Arab League have rejected the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan, citing concerns over Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories and lack of Palestinian input. Meanwhile, the FCC is offering spectrum licenses to federally recognized rural tribes and Alaska Native villages to improve internet access. An internal audit has uncovered misuse of travel charge cards by some employees of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, highlighting a need for better oversight.

Why did the European Union reject the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan?

• It was too expensive to implement.

• It could lead to continued Israeli annexation of Palestinian territory.

• It included Palestinian input.

• It was supported by the Arab League.

What was a major criticism of the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan?

• It was drafted without Palestinian input.

• It was too favorable to Palestinian interests.

• It was supported by the European Union.

• It was primarily focused on economic development.

Who will get priority access to the 2.5 gigahertz band spectrum licenses?

• State governments

• Private corporations

• Federally recognized rural tribes and Alaska Native villages

• Urban areas

What was the purpose of the Rural tribe priority window announced by the FCC?

• To provide free internet to urban areas

• To restrict internet access in rural areas

• To allow rural tribes to apply for spectrum licenses before commercial use

• To auction spectrum licenses to the highest bidder

What issue was highlighted by the internal audit of the Department of Housing and Urban Development?

• Overpayment of salaries

• Misuse of government travel charge cards

• Excessive spending on office supplies

• Lack of employee training programs