Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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On July 20th, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy nominated five Republicans to join the Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots. The committee, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, includes members from both parties. Meanwhile, Twitter suspended Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, amid increased scrutiny from the White House on social media misinformation. Viewers are encouraged to follow Newsy for more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who nominated the five Republicans to join the Select Committee on the January 6 riots?

Jim Jordan

Nancy Pelosi

Liz Cheney

Kevin McCarthy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Republican is part of the committee selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi?

Liz Cheney

Kelly Armstrong

Rodney Davis

Jim Banks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Select Committee's investigation?

Election fraud

Origins of the January 6 event

COVID-19 misinformation

Social media policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account temporarily suspended?

For inciting violence

For criticizing the White House

For spreading misinformation about COVID-19

For promoting election fraud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group did Marjorie Taylor Greene claim was not at risk from COVID-19?

All age groups

Under 65 and not obese

Over 65

Under 18