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The video covers several major news topics. The US Labor Department reported an increase of 559,000 jobs in May, which was below expectations but still a significant improvement from April. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.8%, and jobless claims fell below 400,000 for the first time since the pandemic began. Don McGahn, a former Trump aide, testified before House lawmakers about the Mueller probe into the 2016 election, following a lengthy legal battle. In Belarus, dissident journalist Roman Protasevich was coerced into praising President Lukashenko on TV, a move condemned by EU leaders. The video concludes with a teaser for more upcoming news stories.

How many jobs did the U.S. add in May, according to the Labor Department?

• 700,000

• 650,000

• 559,000

• 450,000

What was the U.S. unemployment rate in May?

• 6.1%

• 5.8%

• 5.5%

• 6.5%

Who is Don McGahn testifying about in relation to the 2016 election probe?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Joe Biden

• Hillary Clinton

• Robert Mueller

What did Roman Protasevich say about President Lukashenko during his TV appearance?

• He is a fair president

• He has balls of steel

• He is a kind leader

• He is a wise man

What was the EU's reaction to Protasevich's confession?

• They praised it

• They disavowed it

• They ignored it

• They supported it