Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers the events of Inauguration Day, highlighting the swearing-in of Joe Biden as the 46th President and Kamala Harris as the first female Vice President. It discusses heightened security in Washington, D.C., with National Guard troops deployed to prevent potential threats. President Trump will not attend the inauguration, breaking a long-standing tradition, and will instead hold a farewell ceremony. In his final hours, Trump grants clemency to over 140 individuals, including Steve Bannon. Newsy will provide ongoing coverage of the day's events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States?

George W. Bush

Barack Obama

Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Donald Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestone did Kamala Harris achieve during the inauguration?

First female Speaker of the House

First female Vice President

First female President

First female Secretary of State

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about President Trump's actions on Inauguration Day?

He pardoned himself

He held a farewell ceremony instead of attending the inauguration

He greeted the Bidens at the White House

He attended the inauguration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tradition did President Trump break by not attending the inauguration?

Pardoning political allies

Holding a press conference

Delivering a farewell speech

Attending the successor's inauguration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among those granted clemency by President Trump in his final hours in office?

Rudy Giuliani

Steve Bannon

Joe Biden

Kamala Harris