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On May 28th, Adam Elrashidy reports from Washington DC on key news topics. The US has surpassed 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, a figure greater than the combined American casualties in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Some experts believe the actual toll may be higher due to untested home deaths. President Trump plans to review laws protecting tech companies after clashing with Twitter over fact-checking. Meanwhile, China's new security law for Hong Kong has sparked international concern and revived protests. The video concludes with a promotion for Newsies' new show, 'In the Loop'.

What significant milestone did the US reach according to Johns Hopkins University?

• Developing a COVID-19 vaccine

• Achieving herd immunity

• Ending the pandemic

• Surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

How does the US COVID-19 death toll compare to past American wars?

• It is more than the combined Korean and Vietnam wars casualties

• It is less than the Korean War casualties

• It is less than the Vietnam War casualties

• It is equal to the World War II casualties

What action is President Trump expected to take regarding tech companies?

• Increase funding for tech innovation

• Review laws protecting them from liability

• Merge tech companies with government agencies

• Ban all social media platforms

What was the reason for President Trump's conflict with Twitter?

• Twitter fact-checked his tweets

• Twitter deleted his tweets

• Twitter banned his account

• Twitter promoted his tweets

What is the concern regarding the new national security bill for Hong Kong?

• It will increase tourism

• It will improve civil liberties

• It will undermine the city's freedoms

• It will enhance Hong Kong's financial status