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The video covers three main news stories: a shooting incident near the White House that led to President Trump being escorted out by the Secret Service, unrest in Chicago involving looting and clashes with police, and the ACLU's call to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security for better oversight. The ACLU also sued DHS over federal agents' actions in Portland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the US Secret Service take during the White House incident?

They called in the National Guard.

They locked down the entire White House.

They escorted President Trump out of a meeting.

They arrested the suspect immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump respond to questions about feeling rattled by the White House incident?

He admitted feeling unsafe.

He expressed confidence in the Secret Service.

He refused to comment.

He blamed the media for exaggerating.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the consequences of the unrest in Chicago?

The National Guard was deployed.

Stores were looted and windows shattered.

The mayor resigned.

A curfew was imposed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Republican leaders urge Mayor Lori Lightfoot to do in response to the Chicago unrest?

Deploy the National Guard.

Increase police presence.

Resign from her position.

Implement a city-wide curfew.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ACLU's stance on the Department of Homeland Security?

They want it to be dismantled for better oversight.

They believe it should receive more funding.

They have no opinion on the matter.

They support its expansion.