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Question 1: Who is the current U.S. President as of 2025?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Kamala Harris
D) Ron DeSantis
Explanation: Donald Trump inaugurated for a second, non-consecutive term on January 20, 2025
Question 2: What major celebration took place on June 14, 2025?
A) Flag Day parade in Philadelphia
B) Army’s 250th birthday military parade
C) Independence Day rehearsal
D) Marine Corps birthday
Explanation: U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade was held in D.C.
Question 3: What was the nickname of the nationwide anti-Trump protest around the parade?
A) Defund ICE
B) Yellow Vest
C) Stop the Steal
D) No Kings Day
Explanation: “No Kings Day” protests happened in dozens of cities opposing authoritarianism
Question 4: Which state saw shootings of lawmakers during “No Kings” protests?
A) Texas
B) Utah
C) Minnesota
D) California
Explanation: Minnesota lawmakers were killed and wounded in politically motivated shootings
Question 5: What U.S. movement organized 50-state protests against the administration?
A) Occupy
B) Black Lives Matter
C) 50501 Movement
D) Antifa
Explanation: The 50501 Movement organized protests in all 50 states
Question 6: Which city deployed Marines and Guard ahead of protests and a parade?
A) Miami
B) Los Angeles
C) Chicago
D) Seattle
Explanation: Marines and National Guard were sent to L.A. amid protests
Question 7: What controversial policy caused labor shortages in U.S. industries?
A) Tariffs on steel
B) Immigration raids
C) Vaccine mandate
D) Tariffs on electronics
Explanation: Trump admitted immigration raids were hurting farm, hospitality, and retail sectors
Question 8: What was the purpose of the U.S.–Iran talks in 2025?
A) Trade agreement
B) Middle East peace treaty
C) Restarting nuclear negotiations
D) Border security
Explanation: U.S. and Iran held negotiations in Oman and Rome on nuclear issues
Question 9: What did AP‑NORC poll report about the parade spending?
A) 60 % said parade was not a good use of money
B) 80 % approved
C) 50 % undecided
D) 70 % disapproved
Explanation: 60 % considered the parade wasteful compared to 38 % approval
Question 10: What sparked protests besides the military parade?
A) Gun reform
B) Immigration enforcement raids
C) Tax hikes
D) School closures
Explanation: Immigration enforcement raids in L.A. triggered nationwide protests
Question 11: In early 2025, which major arms agreement was blocked by President Biden?
A) F-35 sale to UAE
B) U.S. Steel acquisition
C) Harvard endowment transfer
D) Gas pipeline to Canada
Explanation: Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel
Question 12: Which city implemented the first congestion pricing in the U.S.?
A) San Francisco
B) New York City
C) Chicago
D) Boston
Explanation: NYC began congestion charges in January 2025
Question 13: What executive order did Trump sign regarding gender?
A) Expanding Title IX
B) Defining gender as binary
C) Protecting non-binary rights
D) Allowing gender self-ID
Explanation: Trump issued an order to define gender as binary, removing gender identity protections
Question 14: How many people did the administration aim to deport daily?
A) 500
B) 1,500
C) 3,000
D) 5,000
Explanation: ICE raids intended to detain 3,000 undocumented individuals per day
Question 15: What global summit took place in 2025 impacting U.S. policy?
A) ASEAN
B) NATO
C) G7 in Canada
D) COP climate summit
Explanation: G7 summit held in Alberta, Canada, affected by Middle East tensions.
Question 16: Which sector faced delayed athlete payments in a $2.8B settlement?
A) NBA
B) NCAA
C) NFL
D) MLB
Explanation: Female athletes appealed NCAA settlement, delaying $2.8B payouts
Question 17: Global fans expressed concern ahead of which event?
A) Tokyo Olympics
B) 2026 FIFA World Cup
C) 2027 Cricket World Cup
D) 2025 Rugby Championship
Explanation: Concerns rose over hosting the 2026 World Cup amid immigration policies
Question 18: What percentage of U.S. adults disapproved of the military parade?
A) 20 %
B) 31 %
C) 60 %
D) 38 %
Explanation: 38 % approved, 60 % disapproved, 31 % neutral
Question 19: What comparison did critics make about Trump’s military parade?
A) Overpriced fashion show
B) Nationalistic authoritarian spectacle
C) Environmental show-off
D) International unity event
Explanation: Protesters criticized it as an “authoritarian” military spectacle
Question 20: Trump’s second inauguration was held where?
A) Outdoor Lincoln Memorial
B) U.S. Capitol Rotunda
C) Pentagon Lawn
D) National Mall
Explanation: Inauguration took place inside the Capitol due to cold weather
Question 21: What triggered an appeals court stay on California’s National Guard control?
A) Border security
B) State v. federal disputes
C) Wildfire response
D) Elections interference
Explanation: Appeals court paused order restoring CA Guard control to the state
Question 22: Who led U.S. side in Iran nuclear talks?
A) Steve Witkoff
B) Secretary Blinken
C) Mike Pompeo
D) Susan Rice
Explanation: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff negotiated with Iran
Question 23: Which social media figure did protesters oppose alongside the President?
A) Mark Zuckerberg
B) Elon Musk
C) Jeff Bezos
D) Tim Cook
Explanation: Protests also targeted Elon Musk’s influence in government
Question 24: What date was the second Trump inauguration in 2025?
A) Jan 6
B) Jan 20
C) Feb 5
D) Mar 4
Explanation: Second inauguration occurred January 20, 2025
Question 25: Which state saw flash flood fatalities just before parade weekend?
A) San Antonio, Texas & West Virginia
B) Texas
C) Florida
D) California
Explanation: San Antonio saw 13 deaths; WV added 3 before the parade
Question 26: What did the Treasury Secretary cite amid IRS cuts?
A) Falling revenue
B) Budget surplus
C) Inflation control
D) Increased tax revenue
Explanation: Treasury Secretary reported tax revenue rose despite IRS budget cuts
Question 27: Early 2025 saw mass nationwide protests starting on:
A) Jan 20
B) Feb 5
C) Memorial Day
D) Juneteenth
Explanation: “50501” protests began February 5 across all 50 states
Question 28: Which Biden-era U.S. agency action was frozen by executive order?
A) EPA climate rules
B) Gender ideology protections
C) Tariff exemptions
D) Infrastructure spending
Explanation: Trump’s order reversed gender identity protections across federal areas
Question 29: What policing tactic was used during L.A. protests?
A) Rubber bullets
B) Water cannons
C) Tear gas
D) None
Explanation: LA police deployed tear gas and crowd-control to disperse crowds
Question 30: What military hardware was featured in the Army parade?
A) F-22 jets
B) Nuclear submarines
C) M1 Abrams tanks
D) Aircraft carriers
Explanation: The parade showcased M1 Abrams tanks among other units
Question 31: What spurred an AP‑NORC poll release in June 2025?
A) Military parade reaction
B) Immigration scandal
C) Women's college sports
D) Economic data
Explanation: The poll assessed public reaction to the Army parade
Question 32: What major conversation happened at the G7 summit?
A) China trade
B) Middle East tensions
C) AI regulation
D) US domestic debt
Explanation: G7 addressed rising Israel‑Iran tensions with U.S. involvement
Question 33: What title describes Trump's sports-politics mix in early 2025?
A) Gameocracy
B) Sportocracy
C) Jockocracy
D) Politicosphere
Explanation: Vanity Fair dubbed it “Jockocracy”—Trump’s sports‑politics blend
Question 34: What major legal challenge delayed NCAA payouts?
A) Antitrust
B) Title IX gender equity
C) Tax fraud
D) NIL ban
Explanation: Female athletes challenged settlement under Title IX, delaying funds
Question 35: What happened near the ICE building in Portland protests?
A) Street concerts
B) March ended peacefully
C) Free food stalls
D) Riot declared by police
Explanation: Portland police declared a riot after protestors clashed near ICE
Question 36: What did Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman experience in 2025?
A) Filmed by drones
B) Shot and killed
C) Arrested during protest
D) Won Nobel Peace
Explanation: Hortman and her husband were shot during protests
Question 37: How have Trump’s immigration policies affected global perceptions of the U.S.?
A) More attractive
B) No change
C) Viewed negatively abroad
D) Improved diplomacy
Explanation: Global opinion of America declined due to hardline immigration
Question 38: Which sector’s sports financing faced crisis after WADA funding halt?
A) U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
B) FIFA
C) UFC
D) NFL
Explanation: US withheld WADA funds, barring it from key governance boards
Question 39: What disrupted FIFA World Cup prep in 2026?
A) Lack of sponsors
B) Host country withdrawals
C) Stadium delays
D) Stadium delays
Explanation: Trump’s immigration enforcement worried FIFA and fans
Question 40: Which action did Trump threaten in June 2025 to support manufacturing?
A) NAFTA withdrawal
B) Unilateral tariffs
C) Tax exemptions
D) Oil embargo
Explanation: Trump threatened to set unilateral tariff rates soon
Question 41: Which tech CEO apologized over remarks about Trump?
A) Tim Cook
B) Mark Zuckerberg
C) Sundar Pichai
D) Elon Musk
Explanation: Elon Musk publicly apologized for comments about Trump
Question 42: How much federal funding was paused to WADA in 2024?
A) $1 million
B) $10 million
C) $3.6 million
D) $20 million
Explanation: US government withheld $3.6M, impacting WADA’s budget
Question 43: What is "Donald‑25" as termed by economists?
A) A tech initiative
B) A stock index
C) A tariff policy pandemic
D) A new virus
Explanation: Economists likened Trump’s tariff policy disruption to a virus named "Donald‑25"
Question 44: Who confirmed Trump’s immigration enforcement harms U.S. workforce?
A) Trump himself
B) ICE chief
C) GOP Senator
D) Supreme Court
Explanation: Trump acknowledged raids were hurting workforce sectors
Question 45: What response did global student interest in U.S. show?
A) Increase
B) Decline sharply
C) Slightly improved
D) No change
Explanation: International student interest fell amid harsh immigration policy
Question 46: What cost was associated with National Guard deployment in L.A.?
A) $10M
B) $50M
C) $134M
D) $200M
Explanation: Guard deployment in L.A. cost about $134 million
Question 47: What law-group opposed NCAA payout settlement?
A) ACLU
B) Title IX advocates
C) NCAA Alumni
D) Federal Court
Explanation: Title IX advocates argued settlement favored male athletes.
Question 48: What disruption happened at Reagan National Airport during the parade?
A) Food shortages
B) Flight suspensions
C) Wi-Fi outages
D) Weather cancellations
Explanation: Parade led to temporary flight restrictions and some airline cancellations
Question 49: What budget issue is America facing in 2025?
A) $10T surplus
B) Balanced budget
C) $29T national debt
D) Zero deficit
Explanation: The U.S. national debt is projected at around $29 trillion
Question 50: Why did WADA lose U.S. representation?
A) Doping scandal
B) Non-payment
C) Athletic boycott
D) Legal dispute
Explanation: Funding was withheld, barring U.S. reps from WADA board
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