Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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On June 16th, Adam Elrashidy reports from Washington DC on key news stories. President Trump is set to sign an executive order for police reform, focusing on officer certification, misconduct tracking, and mental health support. House Democrats and Senate Republicans are also working on reform plans. Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar mourns her father's death from COVID-19. PG&E, the largest utility in the U.S., is expected to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges related to a 2018 wildfire in Northern California. The company is involved in a bankruptcy case due to damages from its equipment. The report concludes with a promise of more stories to come.

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What executive order is President Donald Trump expected to sign?

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What are the three areas that the executive order will reportedly focus on?

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What tragic event did Congresswoman Omar announce regarding her father?

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What is Pacific Gas and Electric expected to plead guilty to?

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What caused the wildfire in Northern California that led to the charges against PG&E?

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