Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The video covers the upcoming debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris, highlighting a dispute over the use of plexiglass barriers for COVID-19 safety. It also discusses a federal court ruling that prevents President Trump from blocking a subpoena for his tax returns, while allowing time for an appeal to the Supreme Court. The video provides opinion-free news coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the Biden campaign regarding the debate setup?

The timing of the debate

The lighting in the debate hall

The use of plexiglass barriers

The distance between the candidates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Pence's chief of staff question the need for plexiglass?

It was not part of the original agreement

It would block the cameras

Plexiglass is too expensive

The candidates would be 12 feet apart

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what time does the debate coverage start on Newsy?

8:00 PM Eastern

7:00 PM Eastern

9:00 PM Eastern

6:00 PM Eastern

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the federal court rule regarding President Trump's tax returns?

The president cannot block the subpoena

The president must release his tax returns immediately

The president's tax returns are irrelevant

The president can block the subpoena

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the US Circuit Court of Appeals grant the president?

A stay to appeal to the Supreme Court

A public hearing

A dismissal of the case

An immediate release of documents