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The Trump administration unveiled new tariffs, including a 25% duty on which imported goods?
Coffee and beans
Coffee and sugar
Steel and Aluminum
Plastic and rubber
2
What recent political development has occurred in Germany?
A new constitution was adopted
The right-leaning party won but faces coalition issues
The green party pulled ahead in a surprise upset
The far-right Elon Musk backed AFD party won power
3
What was a key factor that set this year's Texas House speaker race apart from past races?
There was a unanimous vote for speaker
A democrat managed to win speakership
The amount of outside spending to influence the election
The Texas Republican Party endorsed a candidate
4
Who is the newly elected Texas House Speaker?
Dustin Burrows
Brett Kavanaugh
Dade Phelan
Lisa McCain
5
Which European leader called an emergency European meeting to discuss Trumps remarks and position on Russia and Ukraine?
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany
President Emmanuel Macron of France
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Former Trump and Musk ally, Vivek Ramaswamy, plans on running for what political office?
U.S Representative
U.S. Senator
Mayor of Celeveland
Governor of Ohio
7
What casino empire is leading lobbying efforts to get casino and gambling locations in Texas?
MGM Resorts
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas Sands
Wynn Resorts
8
What billionaire and family are going through a succession crisis and lawsuit which influenced the show 'Succession'?
Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg LP
Rupert Murdoch, News Corp
Amancio Ortega, Inditex/Zara
Rob Walton, Walmart
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Which country has offered to house violent US criminals and deportees of any nationality in an unprecedented deal?
El Salvador
Colombia
Brazil
Russia
10
What US official gave a highly internationally criticized speech at the Munich Security Conference?
Vice President JD Vance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
President Donald Trump
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
11
Former presidential candidate and environmental lawyer, Robert F. Kennedy was confirmed as secretary of what department?
Housing and Urban Development
Environmental Protection Agency
Health and Human Services
Attorney General
12
What city did the Eagles win the 2025 Superbowl in?
Cincinnati
Nashville
New Orleans
Philadelphia
13
Which country has reaffirmed a 'no limits' partnership with Russia on the anniversary of the invasion into Ukraine?
United States
North Korea
China
Kazakhstan
14
Saturday Night Live celebrated how many years on air in a special this weekend?
25
50
60
45
15
Which NBA superstar was traded in a nationally criticized deal?
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
16
The Texas Senate is considering a proposal to fund and stimulate which industry?
Electric vehicle industry
Film industry
Fashion Industry
Oil and gas industry
17
There was an large outbreak of what disease in West Texas?
Polio
Smallpox
Babesiosis
Measles
18
Which Trump administration cabinet member received unanimous bipartisan support on their nomination?
Pam Bondi, Attorney General
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Kash Patel, Director of FBI
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence
19
Who's the coolest person in this picture?
Current Events Captain
Abraham Garcia Jr.
The guy who made this kahoot
The SPHS BPA President
20
Which artist won the Grammy for album of the year?
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Chappell Roan
Billie Eilish
21
Who was confirmed as President Donald Trump's agriculture secretary?
Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Dade Phelan, former Speaker of Texas House
Brook Rollins, former Presidet and CEO of Texas Public Policy fOUNDATION
Rick Perry, former Governor of Texas
22
What is the proposed name for the new city at SpaceX's South Texas launch site?
SpaceX City
Starbase
Muskville
Star City
23
Trump unveiled plans for the US to take over which territory?
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Somalia
Crimea
24
In 2026, what politician could possibly face a primary challenger in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton?
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
Governor Greg Abbott
Senator John Cornyn
Senator Ted Cruz
