Trump Reportedly Pulls Nomination For Top Treasury Role

Trump Reportedly Pulls Nomination For Top Treasury Role

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Lu was appointed as a top official in the Treasury Department but her nomination was withdrawn. She was a former US attorney in Washington DC, overseeing high-profile cases like those of Manafort, Flynn, and Stone. Her confirmation hearing was scheduled before the Senate Banking Committee, but the nomination was withdrawn the same day federal prosecutors stepped down from Stone's case.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position is Lu set to take within the Treasury Department?

Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Financial Operations

Secretary of the Treasury

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which high-profile individuals were prosecuted under Lu's oversight?

Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, and Roger Stone

Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and Chelsea Manning

Bernie Madoff, Martha Stewart, and Al Capone

Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Bill Cosby

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the president nominate Lu for the Treasury Department position?

November

December

February

January

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event coincided with the withdrawal of Lu's nomination?

The president's impeachment trial

The federal prosecutors stepping down from Roger Stone's case

The signing of a new trade agreement

The announcement of a new tax policy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Lu's confirmation hearing scheduled?

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday