Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers the confirmation hearings for Biden's cabinet nominees, including Janet Yellen and Avril Haines, who could become the first women in their respective roles. It discusses the Georgia Senate runoffs, where Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock's victories create a 50-50 Senate split, giving Democrats control with Kamala Harris's tie-breaking vote. The video also touches on the upcoming impeachment trial of President Trump and the firing of Mets GM Jared Porter over inappropriate behavior.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been nominated as the first female Treasury Secretary?

Kamala Harris

Avril Haines

Janet Yellen

Jon Ossoff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Georgia Senate runoff results?

They led to a new presidential election.

They created a 50-50 split in the Senate.

They had no impact on the Senate.

They resulted in a Republican majority.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who will cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate?

Jared Porter

Janet Yellen

Avril Haines

Kamala Harris

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the firing of the New York Mets' general manager?

Contract disputes

Poor team performance

Inappropriate behavior

Financial misconduct

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance did the Mets' owner take regarding the general manager's behavior?

There should be zero tolerance.

It was a minor issue.

It should be tolerated.

It was acceptable.