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President Trump announced the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who killed himself and three of his children during a U.S. raid in Syria. Democrats view it as a symbolic victory but criticize Trump for not notifying Congress. Meanwhile, California is battling wildfires, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. In political news, former National Security Advisor John Bolton did not attend a deposition in the impeachment inquiry, and Charles Kupperman seeks a court ruling on his testimony. Democrats accuse the White House of obstructing the investigation.

What was the outcome of the U.S. raid in northwest Syria?

• Rescue of hostages

• Destruction of ISIS headquarters

• Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his children

• Capture of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

How did the Democrats react to the death of al-Baghdadi?

• They celebrated it as a major victory

• They criticized the raid

• They were unaware of the event

• They saw it as a symbolic victory

What action did California's Governor take in response to the wildfires?

• Imposed a curfew

• Declared a state of emergency

• Requested federal aid

• Evacuated the entire state

Why did John Bolton not attend the scheduled deposition?

• He was not subpoenaed

• He was seeking a judge's ruling

• He was out of the country

• He chose to ignore the subpoena

What accusation did Democrats make against the White House?

• Leaking sensitive information

• Stonewalling the investigation

• Colluding with foreign powers

• Misusing funds