McAleenan Testifying Before House Homeland Security Committee

McAleenan Testifying Before House Homeland Security Committee

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The House Homeland Security Committee, led by Chairman Bennie Thompson, issued a subpoena to Mcaleenan for a hearing focused on global terrorism. Initially, Mcaleenan, who recently resigned as Homeland Security Secretary, was reluctant to testify, citing his need to focus on department transition. However, after expressing surprise at the subpoena, he agreed to appear voluntarily, leading to the withdrawal of the subpoena.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the hearing for which Mcaleenan was subpoenaed?

Immigration policies

Cybersecurity threats

Global terrorism

Border wall funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Mcaleenan initially refuse to testify at the hearing?

He was on vacation

He had resigned and needed to focus on the department's transition

He was attending another meeting

He disagreed with the hearing's focus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which day was the hearing scheduled in relation to Mcaleenan's resignation?

A week after his resignation

His next to last day in office

His first day in office

His last day in office

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mcaleenan feel about being subpoenaed?

He was pleased

He was indifferent

He was surprised and disappointed

He was angry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome after Mcaleenan agreed to testify voluntarily?

The hearing was canceled

The focus of the hearing was changed

The subpoena was withdrawn

The hearing was postponed

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