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On August 20th, three US Senators, Angus King, Roger Wicker, and John Hickenlooper, announced they tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated, marking them as breakthrough cases. Earlier, Senator Lindsey Graham also reported a breakthrough case. The Senate is on recess, and Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Singapore and Vietnam to strengthen international ties, focusing on regional security, climate change, COVID-19, and human rights.

Which U.S. Senator was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier in the month?

• Angus King

• Roger Wicker

• John Hickenlooper

• Lindsey Graham

What is the current status of the U.S. Senate?

• In session

• On August recess

• In a special meeting

• In a closed session

Which countries will Vice President Kamala Harris visit on her trip?

• Thailand and Malaysia

• Singapore and Vietnam

• Indonesia and Philippines

• Japan and South Korea

What is one of the main goals of Vice President Harris's trip to Southeast Asia?

• To promote tourism

• To visit cultural sites

• To address regional security concerns

• To sign trade agreements

Which of the following is NOT a focus of Vice President Harris's trip?

• Worker and human rights

• COVID-19

• Climate change

• Space exploration