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President Biden signed 10 new orders to manage the COVID-19 response, focusing on vaccinations, testing, and mask usage. Senate Minority Leader McConnell suggested delaying Trump's impeachment trial to allow preparation time. Biden also proposed extending the New Start Treaty with Russia, while addressing Russian cyberattacks. A $731 million Powerball ticket was sold in Maryland, with a larger Mega Millions jackpot upcoming.

What is one of the main goals of President Biden's new COVID-19 orders?

• To increase vaccinations and testing

• To reduce the use of masks

• To decrease shared transportation

• To close schools and businesses

Why does Mitch McConnell want to delay Trump's impeachment trial?

• To gather more evidence

• To allow Trump time to prepare his legal team

• To wait for public opinion to change

• To focus on other legislative priorities

What is the purpose of the New START Treaty extension proposed by President Biden?

• To end all nuclear weapon agreements

• To focus on cyberattacks

• To limit US and Russian strategic nuclear weapons

• To increase the number of nuclear weapons

Where was the winning Powerball ticket worth $731 million sold?

• Los Angeles, CA

• New York, NY

• Lonaconing, MD

• Houston, TX

What is the significance of the upcoming Mega Millions jackpot?

• It is worth $970 million

• It has already been won

• It is only available in Maryland

• It is the largest jackpot ever