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PETE HEGSETH: STRIKES TONIGHT WILL ADVANCE OUR MILITARY INTERESTS, ENHANCE DIPLOMATIC POSITION

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This storyIran has enriched uranium to what purity — weapons-grade is 90%?

  1. 20% purity
  2. 40% purity
  3. 60% purity
  4. 80% purity
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60% purity

This storyShould Pete Hegseth face congressional oversight over his Pentagon conduct?

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  • Yes — limited review 0%
  • No — executive privilege 0%
  • Too early to judge 0%

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This storyUganda has one of the world's youngest populations. What is its median age?

  1. Under 16 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 28 years
  4. 34 years
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Under 16 years

This storyShould the US strike Iran's nuclear capabilities now?

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  • Only if diplomacy fully fails 0%
  • No — too escalatory 0%
  • Sanctions first, strikes last 0%

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