Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Grenway provides updates on key news stories. President Trump fired Chris Krebs, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, after Krebs defended the 2020 election's security. Trump has not acknowledged Joe Biden's victory. Senator Chuck Grassley tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining. The Trumps will spend Thanksgiving at the White House instead of Mar-a-lago, amid public health warnings against large gatherings. The news segment concludes with a notice of more headlines to come.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by President Trump for firing Chris Krebs?

Krebs resigned voluntarily.

Krebs was involved in a scandal.

Krebs was retiring.

Krebs' statement on election security was inaccurate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the longest-serving Republican in the Senate and recently tested positive for COVID-19?

Ted Cruz

Chuck Grassley

Mitch McConnell

Lindsey Graham

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precaution did Senator Chuck Grassley fail to take while on the Senate floor?

He did not avoid large gatherings.

He did not sanitize his hands.

He did not maintain social distance.

He did not wear a mask.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do President Trump and his family usually spend Thanksgiving?

Trump Tower

Mar-a-lago

Camp David

The White House

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are public health officials advising Americans to do during the holiday season?

Host large family dinners

Cancel large gatherings

Ignore COVID-19 guidelines

Travel as usual