Current Events 2/1 - 2/16

Melania Trump filed suit against a newspaper for a false story she was an escort.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to reinstate the President's travel ban.

Trump's revocable trust means his business empire can be put back under his control any time.

In what country did a suicide bomber kill 13 at a peaceful protest in Lahore?

In what country did volunteers help rescue 300 beached pilot whales?

Jeff Sessions was confirmed as our new Attorney General; from what state is he?

Russia is considering extradition of what NSA whistleblower to the U.S.?

In what country were 70,000 evacuated so a WWII bomb under a gas station could be removed?

What Native American tribe is protesting the Dakota Access pipeline?

In what country did protests against President Trump break out this week?

From where is Executive VP El Aissami, who was placed on a U.S. blacklist for drug dealers?

Senate voted to repeal an Obama admin rule barring some mentally ill from purchasing guns.

What country recently passed a "slapping law" decriminalizing minor domestic violence?

The Federal Reserve recently upped interest rates.

What controversial nominee for Labor Secretary withdrew his name this week?

The Pentagon is considering sending ground troops where to combat ISIS?

What is the world's most valuable brand?

What country recently test fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan?

Where were nearly 200,000 evacuated after an emergency spillway threatened to fail?

How many times has a VP had to cast a tie-breaking vote for a cabinet post, as Pence did?

Who was confirmed as the new Health and Human Services secretary?

In what country did a recent raid leave a Navy Seal and 24 civilians dead?

According to a recent Gallup poll, President Trump's approval rating is?

President Trump met with PM Justin Trudeau this week; who is from what country?

How many jobs were added to the U.S. economy is January?

Officials from what country ruled out terrorism after dozens were sickened at Hamburg Airport?

What country's government killed as many as 13,000 by hanging at a secret prison?

What country was Kim Jong Nam, brother to Kim Jong Un, killed at the Kuala Lumpur airport?

At what university did violent protests erupt objecting to Brietbart News speaker?

In what position was Mike Flynn, who resigned this week?

In what country is Dadaab, world's largest refugee camp, the government is trying to close?

What Trump adviser is under fire for urging Americans to "buy Ivanka's stuff" on cable news?

In 2019 Disney will open its largest single-themed attraction based on what?

Trump said a two-state solution is not required for peace between the Palestinians and who?

From what state was KKK leader Frank Ancona, who was shot and killed this past week?

What university recently renamed one of its colleges (Calhoun) after years of controversy?

What department store did Trump slam on Twitter after they dropped his daughter's brand?

Who is President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court?

In what U.S. allied country have more than 2 million signed a petition to cancel Trump's visit?

How many visas were revoked under Trump's immigration order?

Whose album won a Grammy as Best of the Year?

The Pentagon is considering sending ground troops where to combat ISIS?

For what position was Steven Mnuchin confirmed this week?

Who did Trump urge ministers to pray for at his first National Prayer breakfast?

President Trump met last week with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from what country?

The murder rate in the U.S. is the highest is has been in 47 years (as President Trump stated.)