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The video covers the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings, highlighting his significant roles in Congress, including chairing the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Oversight Committee. It also reports on a US airstrike in Syria aimed at preventing munitions from falling into the wrong hands. Lastly, it discusses the FCC's approval of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger, despite ongoing legal challenges from state attorneys general concerned about potential consumer price increases.

What role did Elijah Cummings most recently hold before his passing?

• Top Democrat on the House Benghazi Committee

• Member of the Federal Communications Commission

• Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus

• Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee

Why did the US conduct an airstrike on its own munition storage in Syria?

• To prevent munitions from falling into the wrong hands

• To test new military technology

• To support Kurdish forces

• To destroy outdated equipment

Where were the munitions stored that were targeted by the US airstrike?

• In a residential area

• In a military base

• In a government building

• In a cement factory

What was the value of the proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint?

• $10 billion

• $26 billion

• $50 billion

• $100 billion

What is the main concern of the state attorneys general regarding the T-Mobile and Sprint merger?

• It could lead to job losses

• It might result in higher prices for consumers

• It might reduce network coverage

• It could create a monopoly