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The White House has survived over a dozen serious security breaches since 1800.

From fence jumpers to armed intruders, the White House has a long history of security threats. This latest plot adds to a troubling pattern. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat matters most in Trump's next press secretary?

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The Oval Office didn't exist for the first 120 years of the U.S.!

President Taft had the West Wing remodeled in 1909, creating the first Oval Office. Before that, presidents worked from the White House residence — Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation upstairs.

Topic poll · all networksWhen did Falcon 9 first successfully land its booster back?

  1. 2013
  2. 2015
  3. 2017
  4. 2019
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2015

Topic poll · all networksWill Trump's Iowa steel plant revive Midwest manufacturing?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the court find the Trump admin. in contempt over press access?

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CENTCOM was created in 1983 partly due to Iran's 1979 Revolution!

President Reagan established U.S. Central Command on Jan. 1, 1983, replacing the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force. Its creation was driven by the Iranian Revolution and Soviet threats to regional stability.

Topic poll · all networksWhich reading approach should schools prioritize?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many nations signed Trump's Abraham Accords with Israel?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 8
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4

A law degree alone doesn't make you a licensed attorney in the U.S.

Law grads earn a J.D. but must pass a state bar exam before legally practicing law or representing clients. Each state sets its own rules. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhen Jefferson penned 'unalienable rights,' how many enslaved people did he own?

  1. About 20
  2. About 130
  3. About 600
  4. About 1,000
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About 130

Topic poll · all networksIn Trump's Gaza ceasefire deal, how many hostages were in Phase 1?

  1. 12
  2. 22
  3. 33
  4. 47
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33

Topic poll · all networksWas Trump right to focus on pageantry during Xi's White House visit?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat do world leaders actually get done at the UN General Assembly?

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White House groundskeepers maintain 18 acres of lawns, gardens & facilities year-round

Sept. 15 is Independence Day for 5 Latin American nations at once!

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua all declared independence on Sept. 15, 1821 — which is why Hispanic Heritage Month starts on that exact date each year.

U.S.-China trade topped $582 billion in 2024!

That makes it one of the world's largest bilateral trade relationships. The Trump-Xi summit follows a 90-day tariff truce that cut U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% in May 2025.

Topic poll · all networksWhat did it cost to build the USS Abraham Lincoln?

  1. ~$1.2 billion
  2. ~$2.1 billion
  3. ~$3.4 billion
  4. ~$5.8 billion
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~$3.4 billion

Hegseth is a decorated Army vet who served in Iraq & Guantanamo Bay.

Before becoming Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth served as an Army National Guard infantry officer, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay — making him the first combat vet to lead the Pentagon in decades.

U.S. law has required White House staff financial disclosure since 1978.

The Ethics in Government Act, passed after Watergate, forces senior officials to publicly report income, assets, and outside dealings — precisely to prevent the appearance of profiting from public office.

Topic poll · all networksHow many years since the last US state dinner for a Chinese leader?

  1. ~5 years
  2. ~10 years
  3. ~14 years
  4. ~20 years
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~14 years

Topic poll · all networksWhat does Trump hosting Xi for a state dinner signal?

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Topic poll · all networksIs Trump's push for a ceasefire deal likely to succeed?

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Topic poll · all networksThe last major Foreign Service Act was passed in what year?

  1. 1946
  2. 1961
  3. 1980
  4. 2002
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1980

Love Island UK once got more applicants than Oxford accepts students!

At its peak popularity around 2018-2019, Love Island UK received over 85,000 applications for the show — far exceeding Oxford University's ~3,300 annual acceptances. Love Island USA launched on CBS in 2019 as its American spinoff.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the most likely fallout from the bishops' WH prayer photo flap?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat happens to NATO unity after the U.S. pulls 5,000 troops from Germany?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should world leaders prioritize for their people?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the White House comply with the judge's media access order?

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Topic poll · all networksWhen did Japan first surpass the US in annual steel output?

  1. 1965
  2. 1980
  3. 1993
  4. 2001
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1980

Topic poll · all networksHow many threats does the Secret Service investigate per year?

  1. Around 1,500
  2. Around 10,000
  3. Around 50,000
  4. Around 3,000
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Around 10,000

Topic poll · all networksPaxton was impeached in 2023 — should that bar a Senate run?

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Sherrod Brown has held public office continuously since 1974!

Brown entered the Ohio House of Representatives at just 22. He later served as Ohio Secretary of State and U.S. Representative — making 2024 his fight to extend a 50-year unbroken run in public office.

Topic poll · all networksHow many member states are in the United Nations today?

  1. 163
  2. 179
  3. 193
  4. 204
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193

Topic poll · all networksDo CEO Oval Office meetings actually change presidential policy?

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RFK Jr. is the 1st HHS Sec. to address an anti-vaccine group.

HHS oversees the CDC and FDA, which set U.S. vaccine policy. No prior HHS Secretary had publicly addressed a group opposing federal vaccine recommendations — a break from 70+ years of department precedent.

California's economy rivals the world's 5th largest nation!

California's GDP exceeds $3.9 trillion, surpassing India, making Sacramento one of the most powerful state capitals on Earth. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWas media coverage of the USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment fair?

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RFK Jr. spent decades as an environmental lawyer before HHS

Before his vaccine skepticism made headlines, RFK Jr. built his career suing industrial polluters as a water-quality attorney. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for Pentagon dysfunction under Hegseth?

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Topic poll · all networksShould RFK Jr. recuse himself from vaccine policy as HHS Sec.?

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Hispanic Heritage Month started as just one week in 1968!

Congress established it as a single week under President Johnson. It expanded to a full 30-day month in 1988 under President Reagan. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat formal qualifications does U.S. law require for Press Secretary?

  1. A law degree
  2. A journalism degree
  3. Senate confirmation
  4. None required by law
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None required by law

Trump set a record by signing ~26 EOs on his first day back.

Most presidents sign just 1–3 executive orders on Inauguration Day. FDR holds the all-time record with 3,721 total EOs across his presidency, but even he didn't approach that volume on Day 1.

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Topic poll · all networksTrump raised US tariffs on Chinese goods to what rate in 2025?

  1. 25%
  2. 75%
  3. 145%
  4. 200%
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145%

The U.S. trade deficit with China hit ~$295B in 2024!

That gap — the U.S. importing far more than it exports to China — is the core reason Trump cited for steep tariffs. His 25% auto import tariff targets this imbalance, one of the largest bilateral deficits in U.S. history.

Topic poll · all networksWhich issue will Katie Zacharyl face most heat on?

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The Oval Office wasn't part of the original White House!

Pres. Taft added the first Oval Office in 1909. FDR relocated and redesigned it to its current West Wing spot in 1934 — over 130 years after John Adams first moved into the White House in 1800.

Topic poll · all networksHow many journalists hold White House press credentials total?

  1. Under 200
  2. Around 500
  3. Around 1,000
  4. Over 1,500
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Over 1,500

White House press secretaries often land million-dollar book deals!

Jen Psaki's 2023 memoir 'Say More' and Sarah Sanders' 'Speaking for Myself' both reportedly fetched six-figure-plus advances. The high-profile role routinely launches lucrative media and publishing careers.

China met only 58% of its $200B Phase One trade deal pledge.

Trump's Jan. 2020 Phase One deal required China to buy $200B in extra U.S. goods over two years. The Peterson Institute found China reached just 58% of that target by end of 2021.

The USS Abraham Lincoln hosted Bush's 'Mission Accomplished' speech in 2003!

On May 1, 2003, Bush landed on this carrier to declare major Iraq combat over. Critics called it premature — the war lasted years — fueling lasting debate about declaring victory before a conflict truly ends.

New Jersey has just ONE federal judicial district for the whole state!

Unlike neighboring New York — which has 4 federal districts — New Jersey is a single-district state. The District of New Jersey, based in Newark, handles all federal prosecutions statewide, including this Pearl Transit fraud conviction.

The U.S. gets ~90% of its iron ore from one Minnesota region.

Minnesota's Mesabi Range has dominated U.S. iron ore output for over 130 years. A new Iowa mine could be the first major new domestic source in decades, reshaping a supply chain critical to steel and defense.

The Mesabi Iron Range supplied ~75% of U.S. iron ore in WWII!

Minnesota's Mesabi Range, discovered in 1866, powered America's 20th-century steel boom — fueling warships, tanks, and skyscrapers. The new Iowa facility would mark a major new chapter in Midwest iron and steel production.

Topic poll · all networksWhat most damaged Harry & Meghan's royal ties?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many diplomatic posts does Sec. Rubio's State Dept. oversee?

  1. Around 100
  2. Around 175
  3. Around 275
  4. Around 400
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Around 275

Bill Gates faced a landmark U.S. antitrust suit in 1998!

The DOJ sued Microsoft for monopolistic practices, nearly breaking it up. Now Gates weighs in on AI self-policing — echoing past debates over whether Big Tech can regulate itself before Congress acts.

Topic poll · all networksWhat % of Iran's oil exports does China buy despite sanctions?

  1. About 30%
  2. About 50%
  3. About 70%
  4. About 90%
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About 90%

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest threat to Michigan's factory comeback?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat does a White House Press Secretary legally need to take office?

  1. Senate confirmation
  2. Presidential appointment only
  3. A congressional vote
  4. FBI background hearing
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Presidential appointment only

Saint Lucia changed colonial hands 14 times, earning a striking nickname!

Fought over so fiercely by Britain and France, Saint Lucia earned the name 'Helen of the West Indies.' It became permanently British in 1814 — the colonial legacy PM Pierre now addresses at the UN.

Topic poll · all networksWill Trump & Mayor Mamdani's talks produce real results for NYC?

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The U.S. spent ~$6B on 'Reading First' — with no reading gains.

A 2008 federal study found the $6B Reading First program (2002–2008) did not significantly improve reading comprehension, fueling today's push to fund only proven phonics-based methods.

Topic poll · all networksWhich challenge is hardest for a freed detainee back in the U.S.?

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Topic poll · all networksWill new evidence reopen the Nolan Wells case?

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Mississippi is now a national model for reading instruction!

Once ranked last in 4th-grade reading, Mississippi passed phonics-based literacy laws in 2013. By 2022, it was the only state to improve NAEP 4th-grade reading scores during COVID — now cited in Congress as proof the approach works.

Topic poll · all networksTrump & Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion — real change ahead?

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Trump accepted the GOP nomination in Ohio — Cleveland, 2016!

The 2016 Republican National Convention was held at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, July 18–21. It was the first RNC held in Ohio since 1936, when Alf Landon was nominated in Cleveland.

Topic poll · all networksWhich issue should top the Trump-Xi agenda?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the Zacharias resume flap hurt WH press credibility?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for getting answers in this case?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many claims were filed in NY's Child Victims Act window?

  1. Around 3,000
  2. Around 11,000
  3. Around 25,000
  4. Around 50,000
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Around 11,000

Karoline Leavitt is the youngest WH Press Secretary ever!

At 27, Leavitt broke the record held by Ron Ziegler, who became Nixon's press secretary at 29 in 1969. She also ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022 before joining Trump's 2024 campaign team.

White House state dinners cost taxpayers up to $500,000.

Nixon's landmark 1972 China banquet cost a fraction of that. Today's U.S.-China state dinners reflect a $575B annual trade relationship — making every toast carry enormous economic weight.

Topic poll · all networksCaroline Levitt is the youngest-ever WH Press Secretary. How old?

  1. 25
  2. 27
  3. 29
  4. 31
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27

U.S. Hispanics' GDP would rank 5th globally if a country!

The Latino Donor Collaborative's 2021 report put U.S. Hispanic GDP at $2.8 trillion — larger than the UK or France. Hispanic purchasing power has grown faster than the overall U.S. economy for over two decades.

Topic poll · all networksShould tech giants police their own AI safety?

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Topic poll · all networksIran has enriched uranium to what level — near weapons-grade?

  1. 20%
  2. 40%
  3. 60%
  4. 90%
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60%

Topic poll · all networksWhich issue should the White House answer for most urgently?

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Topic poll · all networksGracie Mansion, site of today's Trump-mayor meeting, was built when?

  1. 1799
  2. 1823
  3. 1856
  4. 1901
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1799

Topic poll · all networksShould a Press Secretary need formal credentials?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should Trump & NYC's mayor focus on at Gracie Mansion?

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NY lacks a law making educator sexual misconduct a standalone crime.

Over 40 U.S. states criminalize sexual contact between educators and students regardless of age of consent. New York remains among the minority without such a law, a gap advocates call a structural enabler of abuse.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Iran ultimately do with its nuclear program?

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SoCal has been a federal immigration battleground since 1994!

California's Prop 187 (1994) denied services to undocumented immigrants but was struck down by a federal judge in 1998 — making SoCal a recurring battleground between local governments and federal immigration law.

Love Island is a reboot — the original aired on ITV in 2005!

The 2005 'Celebrity Love Island' flopped after just two series, but ITV revived the format in 2015 with civilian contestants. The rebooted show became a massive UK hit, spawning versions in 30+ countries including Love Island USA.

Sec. Rollins oversees a ~$428B USDA budget — one of the largest!

The USDA's budget rivals the Pentagon's. Rollins, a Texas A&M alum, now controls farm subsidies, SNAP food assistance, rural development, and forest services across the entire U.S.

Texas A&M has had just 28 presidents in nearly 150 years!

Founded in 1876, Texas A&M has averaged a new president roughly every 5 years across its 149-year history. It enrolls over 74,000 students — one of the largest single-campus universities in the U.S.

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Topic poll · all networksIn which Bible book does Solomon ask God for wisdom, not wealth?

  1. 1 Kings
  2. Proverbs
  3. Ecclesiastes
  4. 2 Chronicles
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1 Kings

Hegseth went from Fox News host to U.S. Secretary of Defense!

Before leading the Pentagon, Hegseth hosted Fox & Friends Weekend & served in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay — a rare media-to-military-chief path. Read more at Wikipedia

The Oval Office wasn't part of the original White House design!

The iconic room was built in 1909 under President Taft. Each president traditionally redecorates it. Explore its full history at Wikipedia

Speaker Mike Johnson is a constitutional lawyer, not a tech expert!

Before becoming the 56th House Speaker in Oct. 2023, Johnson was a constitutional attorney in Louisiana. Now he's a key voice on voluntary AI industry standards — one of Washington's most complex emerging policy areas.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Primetime Emmy Awards did Breaking Bad win?

  1. 8
  2. 16
  3. 24
  4. 32
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16

Woodrow Wilson held the first formal presidential press conference in 1913!

Before Wilson, presidents rarely faced direct questions from reporters. FDR later institutionalized the practice, holding 998 press conferences — more than any other U.S. president in history.

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Paramount faced a landmark antitrust breakup back in 1948!

The Supreme Court's 'Paramount Decree' forced major studios to sell their theater chains, ending their monopoly on film distribution. It's still called the most consequential antitrust ruling in Hollywood history.

Topic poll · all networksCA has one of the toughest bar exams. What % of first-time takers pass it?

  1. Around 30%
  2. Around 50%
  3. Around 65%
  4. Around 80%
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Around 50%

Topic poll · all networksHow much electricity does a large US steel mill use per ton of steel?

  1. 150 kWh
  2. 400 kWh
  3. 900 kWh
  4. 2,000 kWh
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400 kWh

Topic poll · all networksIf Paramount and WB merge, how many of Hollywood's original 'Big 5' remain independent?

  1. None
  2. One
  3. Two
  4. Three
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None

Topic poll · all networksHow many people have served as White House Press Secretary since 1929?

  1. Under 20
  2. Around 35
  3. Around 50
  4. Over 70
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Around 35

Topic poll · all networksWhich RFK Jr. health crusade matters most to you?

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Topic poll · all networksWhere will the U.S. economy be by end of 2025?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Trump's Hispanic voter gains hold through 2026 midterms?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich president first established Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968?

  1. Lyndon B. Johnson
  2. Richard Nixon
  3. John F. Kennedy
  4. Jimmy Carter
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Lyndon B. Johnson

Iran spends an estimated $1B+ per year funding proxy militias.

U.S. Treasury reports estimate Iran gives Hezbollah ~$700M annually, plus $100M+ to Hamas and additional funds to Houthis. Rep. Mast is demanding Iran cut all proxy funding as a condition of any deal.

Topic poll · all networksWhich Trump rally promise will have the biggest impact?

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Topic poll · all networksBefore Zacharias, what was the shortest White House comms tenure?

  1. 11 days
  2. 6 days
  3. 21 days
  4. 34 days
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11 days

Topic poll · all networksHHS spends $2.3T/year. How does that rank among U.S. agencies?

  1. It's the largest federal budget
  2. 2nd, behind Social Security Admin
  3. 2nd, behind the Pentagon
  4. 3rd, behind DoD and Treasury
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It's the largest federal budget

Zacharia's credential crisis surfaced within weeks of her Jan. 20 start.

Appointed Acting Press Secretary on Inauguration Day 2025, Zacharia lost her Secret Service credentials by early February — roughly 2–3 weeks in — after reports surfaced she misrepresented her Georgetown degree on her résumé.

The Indo-Pacific holds ~65% of the world's population!

The region also generates nearly 60% of global GDP. Sec. Rubio noted the 21st century's story is 'being written in this region' — underscoring why US-India ties are a top diplomatic priority.

Topic poll · all networksShould courts allow Trump's 'alien enemies' legal route to the White House?

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Towson University generates ~$1.5B for Maryland's economy!

With nearly 19,000 students, Towson is one of Maryland's largest universities. Its annual economic impact — from jobs, spending, and research — tops $1.5 billion, making campus safety incidents a concern well beyond York Road.

Topic poll · all networksWho legally oversees the White House Rose Garden grounds?

  1. The National Park Service
  2. The White House Chief of Staff
  3. The Architect of the Capitol
  4. General Services Administration
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The National Park Service

Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many active-duty generals & admirals does the U.S. have?

  1. ~200
  2. ~450
  3. ~900
  4. ~1,500
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~900

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Topic poll · all networksWhat was the last U.S. military op to directly strike Iranian forces?

  1. Operation Praying Mantis
  2. Operation Eagle Claw
  3. Operation Earnest Will
  4. Operation Desert Storm
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Operation Praying Mantis

The U.S. spends ~16x more per soldier than per diplomat.

The State Dept.'s ~$9B operations budget serves roughly 14,000 Foreign Service officers. The last major Foreign Service overhaul, the Foreign Service Act of 1980, also came amid debates about underfunding diplomacy vs. defense.

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will Trump's Oval Office EO focus on next?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat share of first-time US bar exam takers typically pass?

  1. Around 40%
  2. Around 58%
  3. Around 75%
  4. Around 90%
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Around 58%

Topic poll · all networksHas Trump's Ohio rally endorsement record earned your trust?

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Texas A&M's endowment tops $19B — a top-5 U.S. university fund!

The Texas A&M System's ~$19.2B endowment ranks top-5 nationally, funding research and scholarships. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, speaking on campus today, is herself a proud Texas A&M Class of 1994 graduate.

The SAVE Act was first introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) in 2023.

The bill requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It gained national attention in late 2024 when Speaker Mike Johnson attached it to a government funding continuing resolution.

Executive orders carry the force of law — no Congress vote needed!

Presidents have issued executive orders since George Washington. FDR holds the record with 3,721. They're powerful but can be reversed by the next president. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksShould courts decide which reporters get White House access?

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Topic poll · all networksWhy do you think the White House is getting new scaffolding tarps?

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Topic poll · all networksWill tech's AI self-policing hold, or will Congress step in?

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Topic poll · all networksIn 2018, Iran sued the US at the ICJ over sanctions. What did the court order?

  1. Lift humanitarian sanctions
  2. Pay $50 billion in damages
  3. Freeze all US assets
  4. Dismiss Iran's case entirely
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Lift humanitarian sanctions

Topic poll · all networksWhich White House upgrade matters most to you?

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Topic poll · all networksShould Trump focus rally energy on Alaska or swing states?

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Topic poll · all networksShould the Pentagon extend Iran deployments thru 2027?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich president's Oval Office décor would you most want to tour?

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Topic poll · all networksBefore Fox News, Pete Hegseth got a master's from which school?

  1. Harvard Kennedy School
  2. Yale Law School
  3. Columbia SIPA
  4. Georgetown Walsh
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Harvard Kennedy School

Topic poll · all networksKaroline Leavitt was the youngest WH press secretary ever. How old was she?

  1. 24
  2. 27
  3. 29
  4. 31
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27

Topic poll · all networksHas your 401k actually grown since Trump took office?

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Topic poll · all networksThe White House was gutted in a major renovation — where did the Trumans live?

  1. 6 months
  2. About 1 year
  3. Nearly 4 years
  4. Over 7 years
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Nearly 4 years

~30 million U.S. workers are bound by non-compete clauses!

That's roughly 1 in 5 American workers — from fast food cashiers to tech CEOs. The FTC's 2024 rule aimed to ban most non-competes, but a federal judge in Texas blocked it before it took effect.

Topic poll · all networksWhich body officially assigns White House press seats?

  1. White House Correspondents Assn
  2. WH Communications Office
  3. Senate Press Gallery
  4. FCC Press Bureau
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White House Correspondents Assn

Topic poll · all networksWhat will dominate Trump's Rose Garden remarks today?

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Trump's 2025 Oval Office gold drapes cost ~$5,000 per panel.

The redesign replaced navy decor with gold curtains, cream furniture & a crystal chandelier. The White House Historical Association — a private nonprofit — typically helps fund such redecoration so no taxpayer dollars are used.

After 9/11, Bush met airline CEOs — Congress passed $15B in aid within days.

The Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (2001) gave airlines $5B in direct grants and $10B in loan guarantees after travel collapsed post-9/11 — a template for Oval Office industry summits.

The WH briefing room is built over FDR's old swimming pool!

FDR had the pool installed in 1933 for polio therapy. Nixon converted it to a press area in 1970, and Ford built the current briefing room on top — the pool still exists beneath the floor today.

Topic poll · all networksWhich legacy of the Republic of Texas matters most today?

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Topic poll · all networksHow often do U.S. grand juries return a 'no cause' finding?

  1. About 1 in 100 cases
  2. About 1 in 10 cases
  3. About 1 in 3 cases
  4. About 1 in 2 cases
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About 1 in 100 cases

Topic poll · all networksWill US-Iran nuclear talks survive Trump's Oman threats?

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Topic poll · all networksAfter the Wichita rally, what will Trump tackle first?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest challenge facing Sacramento right now?

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Trump's $5K pledge echoes COVID stimulus checks sent to millions

During COVID, the U.S. issued up to $3,200 per adult in direct payments over three rounds. Trump now proposes $5,000 if the GOP wins Congress. Read more at Wikipedia

ICE spends ~$141 per day to detain each immigrant.

The U.S. spends over $3.4 billion annually on immigration detention. With courts now restricting warrantless arrests, the number of detainees — and that enormous bill — could shift significantly.

Topic poll · all networksWhich sector gains most U.S. jobs from the tech boom?

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Topic poll · all networksHow far is the People's House museum from the real Oval Office?

  1. 800 feet
  2. Half a mile
  3. 2,000 feet
  4. Three city blocks
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800 feet

Topic poll · all networksWho bears more responsibility for the 'It Ends With Us' fallout?

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HHS's $2.3T budget nearly doubles the entire 1990 U.S. federal budget!

In 1990, the whole U.S. government spent ~$1.25 trillion. HHS alone now spends $2.3 trillion — more than the entire GDP of Italy, making it one of the largest spending entities on Earth.

Topic poll · all networksWhich Gulf Coast area will suffer worst from Isaia?

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Trump voted by mail in Florida's 2020 primary & general election!

Despite repeatedly calling mail-in voting 'corrupt' and 'rigged,' Trump himself voted absentee by mail in Florida in 2020 — after relocating his primary residence from New York to Palm Beach in 2019.

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OpenAI was valued at $157 billion in late 2024!

Its October 2024 funding round raised $6.6 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies in history — and a prime target for the kind of corporate espionage alleged in the engineer's arrest.

Topic poll · all networksWho should a Press Secretary's first loyalty be to?

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Topic poll · all networksIn 2020, what share of US presidential votes were cast by mail?

  1. About 15%
  2. About 30%
  3. About 46%
  4. About 60%
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About 46%

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Topic poll · all networksWhich body traditionally selects who fills Air Force One press pool seats?

  1. The White House Press Secretary
  2. White House Correspondents' Assn.
  3. The Pentagon Press Office
  4. The Senate Press Gallery
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The White House Correspondents' Assn.

Topic poll · all networksWhat is the FAA code for restricted airspace over the White House?

  1. P-56
  2. R-4808
  3. TFR-1
  4. ADIZ-DC
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P-56

Secret Service — not the press office — revokes journalist credentials.

White House press 'hard passes' are issued and revoked by the Secret Service, a federal law enforcement agency — not the press office — creating divided accountability when political directives meet court orders.

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Topic poll · all networksIn 1994, a plane crashed INTO the White House. Who was piloting it?

  1. A disgruntled truck driver
  2. A foreign spy
  3. A Secret Service trainee
  4. A sitting U.S. senator
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A disgruntled truck driver

Luxembourg was 1 of 51 nations that signed the UN Charter in 1945.

The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945 — just 7 weeks after V-E Day. Luxembourg, liberated from Nazi occupation only months earlier, helped shape the new world order it had desperately needed.

Topic poll · all networksThe famous Echo Wall in China's Temple of Heaven spans how many meters?

  1. 32 meters
  2. 65 meters
  3. 193 meters
  4. 250 meters
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193 meters

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Solomon Islands switched recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019.

China reportedly offered hundreds of millions in aid and investment. The switch triggered riots in Honiara's Chinatown in 2021 and reshaped the islands' foreign partnerships — the backdrop to today's South-South cooperation remarks at the UN.

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Topic poll · all networksHow many people live or work at Joint Base Andrews?

  1. ~5,000
  2. ~12,000
  3. ~22,000
  4. ~45,000
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~22,000

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Jordan shot down Iranian drones in April 2024 — a historic first.

When Iran launched ~300 drones & missiles at Israel on Apr. 13, 2024, Jordan activated its air defenses — the first time it intercepted Iranian munitions crossing its airspace.

Topic poll · all networksBy how many votes did Lauren Boebert win her 2022 House race?

  1. 546 votes
  2. 1,204 votes
  3. 3,788 votes
  4. 8,962 votes
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546 votes

The U.S. once freed a $50M arms trafficker to bring home a prisoner.

In 2022, the U.S. released Viktor Bout — the 'Merchant of Death' whose arms network funded conflicts across Africa and the Middle East — in exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner, held in Russia.

Topic poll · all networksWho was the first official White House Press Secretary (1929)?

  1. George Akerson
  2. Stephen Early
  3. Pierre Salinger
  4. Charles Ross
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George Akerson

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Topic poll · all networksWhich case first ruled the W.H. must justify denying press credentials?

  1. Sherrill v. Knight (1977)
  2. New York Times v. U.S. (1971)
  3. Branzburg v. Hayes (1972)
  4. Hustler Magazine v. Falwell (1988)
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Sherrill v. Knight (1977)

NYC spent ~$4.3B on migrant services — a key topic at today's meeting

Adams has pressed for federal reimbursement for NYC's migrant costs. The city's FY2024 budget allocated $4.3 billion for shelter, food, and care for over 210,000 migrants who arrived since spring 2022.

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Topic poll · all networksWhat is the press term for a brief Oval Office reporter session?

  1. Pool spray
  2. Press gaggle
  3. Doorstep briefing
  4. Open mic session
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Pool spray

Topic poll · all networksHow many Press Secretaries did Trump have in his first term?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
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4

Sacramento is actually California's 5th capital city!

Before Sacramento was chosen in 1854, California cycled through San Jose, Vallejo (twice), and Benicia as its capital — all within just 3 years of achieving statehood in 1850.

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Topic poll · all networksThe U.S. Foreign Service runs on 1980s rules. Is reform overdue?

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U.S. troops have been stationed in Germany since 1945!

After WWII, the U.S. built a massive military presence in West Germany to deter Soviet expansion. At its Cold War peak, over 250,000 troops were based there. Learn more at Wikipedia

Hegseth served in Iraq & Afghanistan before becoming Sec. of Defense!

Hegseth earned the Combat Infantryman Badge across three deployments — Guantanamo Bay, Iraq (twice), and Afghanistan — as an Army National Guard infantry officer, before his TV career and Cabinet post.

RFK Jr. was an environmental lawyer before leading U.S. health policy

Before heading HHS, Kennedy spent decades as an environmental attorney. His pivot to vaccine skepticism made him one of America's most controversial health figures. Read more at Wikipedia

Sherrill v. Knight (1977): WH can't deny press access arbitrarily.

The D.C. Circuit ruled the White House must provide journalists a stated reason and due-process hearing before revoking credentials — a 1977 precedent courts still cite in press-access cases today.

State AGs can independently block federal mergers under antitrust law!

12 Democratic AGs are challenging the Paramount-WB deal, invoking state antitrust authority that exists separately from federal review. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhen did Gracie Mansion become NYC's official mayoral residence?

  1. 1799
  2. 1898
  3. 1942
  4. 1965
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1942

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani was born in Uganda to Indian parents!

Zohran Mamdani, a Queens assemblyman who won the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, immigrated to the U.S. as a child. His father, Mahmood Mamdani, is a renowned Ugandan-born political scholar at Columbia University.

The Dallas Charter mandated abuse reporting 20 years before NY's CVA.

After the Boston Globe's 'Spotlight' exposé, U.S. bishops adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children in 2002. Yet hundreds of NY school abuse claims still went unreported to civil authorities for decades afterward.

Mar-a-Lago was once U.S. government property before Trump bought it!

Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post built the estate in 1927 and willed it to the U.S. government in 1973. Washington returned it in 1980 — too expensive to maintain. Trump bought it in 1985 for roughly $8 million.

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Topic poll · all networksThe original U.S. fraud whistleblower law was passed in what year?

  1. 1863
  2. 1933
  3. 1978
  4. 2002
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1863

Warner Bros. was part of the disastrous $165B AOL merger in 2001!

The AOL-Time Warner deal — then the largest merger in U.S. history — destroyed nearly $200B in shareholder value within two years. It's now a textbook example of why regulators scrutinize mega-mergers so closely.

The EAC went without a quorum for nearly 4 years!

Created by Congress after the 2000 'hanging chad' crisis, the EAC had no confirmed commissioners from 2011–2015, leaving it unable to act. It has only 4 commissioners — 2 from each party.

Nuclear plants self-report safety incidents to the NRC since 1979.

After Three Mile Island, the NRC required 'Licensee Event Reports' for unexpected incidents. Critics now ask if AI firms need a similar mandatory framework — rather than OpenAI's current voluntary disclosure.

Prediction markets mirror the 1920s grain futures controversy!

Polymarket logged over $3.7B in 2024 election trading volume. The U.S. first regulated speculative futures markets via the Grain Futures Trading Act of 1922, after similar fears of manipulation and gambling.

"Alien" is the official U.S. legal term for any non-citizen.

Under 8 U.S.C. § 1101, "alien" has been U.S. immigration law's formal term since the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. The Biden-era DHS discouraged its use in 2021, but it remains the statutory legal definition.

Trump's exec orders follow a tradition dating back to George Washington!

Presidents have signed over 15,000 executive orders since 1789 — Washington issued the very first. Explore the full history at Wikipedia

Latino leaders have held a National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast since 2002!

Started under Pres. George W. Bush in 2002, the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast brings Latino faith leaders to D.C. annually — making prayer central to Hispanic civic life at the federal level for over 20 years.

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RFK Jr. now oversees the CDC panel that sets U.S. vaccine schedules.

ACIP — the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — operates under HHS, the department RFK Jr. leads. Critics say this gives a longtime vaccine skeptic direct authority over America's immunization policy.

The Oval Office desk was built from a sunken British ship!

The Resolute Desk was carved from HMS Resolute, a British Arctic ship abandoned in ice in 1854. Queen Victoria gifted it to President Hayes in 1880. JFK popularized it — most presidents have used it since.

Topic poll · all networksThe White House grounds cover how many acres?

  1. 6 acres
  2. 18 acres
  3. 42 acres
  4. 74 acres
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18 acres

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A carrier strike group costs ~$6.5M per day to operate at sea.

At that rate, the Abraham Lincoln's 265-day deployment represents an estimated $1.7 billion in operating costs alone. The ship itself cost ~$3 billion to build and was commissioned in 1989.

No law sets any qualifications to be White House Press Secretary.

The Press Secretary is a purely political appointment under Article II. Unlike cabinet posts, there's no Senate confirmation, no credential check, and no statutory definition of the role.

The White House Press Secretary needs no Senate confirmation.

Unlike Cabinet secretaries or ambassadors, the Press Secretary is a purely presidential hire — no hearings, no vote. The President can name or remove anyone in the role instantly, with no statutory requirement.

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Eisenhower was the 1st president to fly by helicopter, in 1957!

Ike's first presidential helicopter trip was a short hop from the White House lawn. The Marine Corps has flown every U.S. president by helicopter ever since, accumulating thousands of VIP executive flights.

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Topic poll · all networksBefore becoming SecDef, how many times did Pete Hegseth deploy?

  1. 1 time
  2. 2 times
  3. 3 times
  4. 5 times
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3 times

"Unalienable rights" in the Declaration originally excluded millions.

When Jefferson wrote "all men are created equal" in 1776, enslaved people, women & non-landowners were excluded. The phrase's scope has been debated ever since. Explore the history at Wikipedia

A carrier strike group costs ~$6.5M per day to operate!

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) cost roughly $3.4B to build and was commissioned in 1990. Per the Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments, running a full carrier strike group runs ~$6.5M daily.

Rubio was confirmed Sec. of State by a 99-0 Senate vote!

Marco Rubio's near-unanimous Jan. 2025 confirmation was rare in today's divided Senate — now he leads U.S. diplomacy worldwide. Read more at Wikipedia

100M+ Americans live in federally designated healthcare shortage areas!

The HRSA designates 'Health Professional Shortage Areas' — rural & urban zones with too few doctors. AI diagnostic tools, a focus of the 2026 MAHA Summit, could be critical first-line care for millions in these underserved regions.

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  1. 99-0
  2. 84-13
  3. 72-26
  4. 61-38
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99-0

The U.S. once stationed 277,000 troops in West Germany!

At the Cold War's height in the early 1960s, U.S. forces in West Germany peaked near 277,000. After this 5,000-troop withdrawal, roughly 29,500 remain — about 11% of that Cold War peak.

The U.S. has brokered dozens of ceasefires since World War II

From Korea to the Middle East, U.S.-mediated ceasefires have shaped modern conflicts. Trump now pushes for a new deal. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many Michigan jobs are tied to the auto industry?

  1. Around 200,000
  2. Around 500,000
  3. Around 1 million
  4. Around 2 million
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Around 1 million

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Topic poll · all networksFDR held more press conferences than any president. How many?

  1. Around 200
  2. Around 500
  3. More than 1,000
  4. More than 2,500
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More than 1,000

Topic poll · all networksIn what year did the Supreme Court extend free lawyers to all state felony cases?

  1. 1791
  2. 1868
  3. 1938
  4. 1963
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1963

Topic poll · all networksHispanic Heritage Month started as a week. When did it become a full month?

  1. 1968
  2. 1978
  3. 1988
  4. 1998
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1988

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The False Claims Act has recovered $75B+ in fraud since 1986!

Whistleblowers reporting fraud can earn 15–30% of recovered funds. In FY2023, DOJ recovered $2.68 billion via the Act — with Medicaid and healthcare fraud making up the largest share of cases.

Topic poll · all networksTexas produces what share of all U.S. crude oil?

  1. About 10%
  2. About 25%
  3. About 40%
  4. About 55%
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About 40%

Topic poll · all networksSaint Lucia's highest court of appeal is based in which city?

  1. London, England
  2. Bridgetown, Barbados
  3. Port of Spain, Trinidad
  4. Kingston, Jamaica
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London, England

Topic poll · all networksWhat year did Congress officially rename it the Kennedy Center?

  1. 1963
  2. 1964
  3. 1968
  4. 1972
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1964

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The EAC had zero confirmed commissioners for 4 years!

From 2011-2015, the Election Assistance Commission had no confirmed commissioners and was effectively dormant. Congress repeatedly tried to abolish it. It was created after Florida's 2000 'hanging chad' crisis to standardize U.S. elections.

Gracie Mansion's 2002 renovation cost $7.4M — all privately funded!

The Gracie Mansion Conservancy raised $7.4M in private donations to restore the 1799 landmark — meaning NYC taxpayers paid $0 for the overhaul of the mayor's official residence.

Wale became Solomon Islands PM via no-confidence vote in 2024

A trained lawyer and longtime opposition leader, Matthew Wale ousted incumbent PM Manasseh Sogavare in May 2024 — then brought his reform arguments to the UN General Assembly just months later.

The Oval Office's Resolute Desk was a gift from Queen Victoria in 1880!

Built from timbers of the British Arctic ship HMS Resolute, the desk was presented to President Hayes. Trump uses it today — as have most presidents since JFK first placed it in the Oval Office.

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The SEC's whistleblower program has paid over $2B in awards since 2011!

Created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC program lets tipsters earn 10–30% of sanctions exceeding $1M. Its largest single payout was $279M — awarded to one whistleblower in 2022.

Topic poll · all networksTrump pledged $5,000 to every American adult. What's the total cost?

  1. ~$1 trillion
  2. ~$500 billion
  3. ~$250 billion
  4. ~$2 trillion
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~$1 trillion

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Trump's Stargate AI initiative pledged $500B in US infrastructure!

Announced Jan. 2025, the Stargate Project — backed by OpenAI, SoftBank & Oracle — plans AI data centers nationwide. It's among the largest private tech investments in US history, giving these self-policing companies enormous economic leverage.

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Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018.

The JCPOA, signed in 2015, had limited Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump called it 'the worst deal ever negotiated' and reimposed sweeping sanctions on Tehran.

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The Rose Garden was redesigned in 1962 at JFK's personal request!

Landscape architect 'Bunny' Mellon redesigned it for JFK in 1962. Her layout remains largely intact and has hosted treaty signings, press briefings, and major presidential addresses ever since.

Each U.S. general costs taxpayers ~$1M+ per year in support

Beyond base pay, each general requires dedicated staff, aides, and travel budgets. In 1945, the U.S. had ~2,000 generals for 12M troops; today ~900 serve 1.3M — a ratio critics call 'brass bloat.'

~20% of the world's oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

That's roughly 17 million barrels per day. The strait is just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point. Even brief closures send global oil prices surging — analysts estimate a full blockade could push crude above $150 per barrel.

Topic poll · all networksHow many executive orders did Trump sign across his entire first term?

  1. 55
  2. 140
  3. 220
  4. 310
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220

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'Defund the Police' surged after George Floyd's death in May 2020

The slogan became a national rallying cry after Floyd's death on May 25, 2020. By June 2020, Minneapolis City Council voted to dismantle its police dept — though the city reversed course by 2021.

$15B would make this Iowa plant one of the largest U.S. industrial investments ever.

For scale, the entire U.S. steel industry invested roughly $4B total in capital expenditures in 2023. A single $15B greenfield project would dwarf any domestic steel plant built in modern history.

Warner Bros. Discovery itself was formed via merger just 3 years ago!

WBD was created in 2022 when AT&T spun off WarnerMedia and merged it with Discovery. Now, just years later, a potential Paramount deal has drawn a 12-AG coalition citing fears of further media consolidation.

The White House Press Secretary earns ~$180,000/year.

No law degree is required for the role. Karoline Leavitt, who confirmed she never sat for the bar exam, is the youngest Press Secretary in U.S. history at 27 — and commands a top White House salary.

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The U.S. once had over 250,000 troops stationed in Germany!

At the Cold War's peak in the 1950s, over 250,000 American troops were based in West Germany. Today's ~35,000 — soon to drop by 5,000 — is already a fraction of that massive Cold War-era presence.

Topic poll · all networksHow tall is the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia?

  1. 70 feet
  2. 130 feet
  3. 200 feet
  4. 310 feet
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200 feet

The study that fueled vaccine skepticism was retracted after 12 years.

Andrew Wakefield's 1998 Lancet paper linking MMR vaccines to autism was retracted in 2010 after investigators found data manipulation. Wakefield lost his medical license, but the damage to vaccine trust was lasting.

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FDR holds the all-time record for executive orders — 3,721 total!

Trump signed ~26 executive orders on his first day back in 2025, a single-day record. FDR averaged ~307/year across 12 years in office; most modern presidents sign fewer than 60 per year.

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Pete Hegseth served in combat in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay!

Before becoming Defense Secretary, Hegseth was an Army National Guard officer with deployments to Guantanamo Bay (2004), Iraq (2005-06), and Afghanistan (2012), earning two Bronze Stars for his service.

Nixon's Press Sec once called his own statements 'inoperative'!

Ron Ziegler used 'inoperative' in 1973 to retract his Watergate denials — widely seen as a landmark failure of press office accountability and a cautionary tale for the role.

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Youngstown lost over 50,000 manufacturing jobs from 1970–2000.

Once a global steel capital, Youngstown collapsed after 'Black Monday' — Sept. 19, 1977 — when Youngstown Sheet & Tube closed, cutting 5,000 jobs overnight and triggering a regional economic freefall.

Topic poll · all networksWhat is the average tenure of a White House Press Secretary?

  1. About 6 months
  2. About 1.5 years
  3. About 3 years
  4. About 5 years
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About 1.5 years

U.S. vaccine confidence dropped 15 points in just 4 years!

A 2023 Gallup poll found 79% of Americans consider vaccines safe — down from 94% in 2019. That 15-point slide is the steepest recorded drop in vaccine confidence in Gallup's decades of tracking the question.

Trump signed ~26 EOs on Jan. 20, 2025 — a modern first-day record.

No president in modern history signed more executive orders on a single first day. For comparison, FDR holds the all-time EO record with 3,721 over his presidency — spanning 12+ years in office.

Sham companies are the #1 vehicle used in government grant fraud.

The ACFE's 2024 fraud report found asset misappropriation via shell or fictitious entities accounts for the largest share of occupational fraud. Forensic auditors — like those on the Pearl Transit case — trace fund flows to expose them.

Executive orders aren't explicitly mentioned in the Constitution!

Presidents derive EO authority from Article II's vague grant of 'executive power.' George Washington issued the first EO in 1789. FDR holds the all-time record with 3,721 executive orders.

Marco Rubio spent years crafting Iran sanctions as a Senator!

Before becoming Secretary of State, Rubio co-sponsored major Iran sanctions bills and served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee — making him one of Washington's most prominent Iran hardliners.

International visitors spend ~$180B in the U.S. annually.

The U.S. travel and tourism industry supports about 9 million American jobs and contributes over $2.3 trillion to the economy — making it one of the nation's largest export sectors.

Topic poll · all networksSection 232 steel tariffs make imports costlier by what rate?

  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 40%
  4. 50%
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25%

Topic poll · all networksHow many voting members sit on the CDC's vaccine schedule committee?

  1. 8 members
  2. 15 members
  3. 24 members
  4. 50 members
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15 members

Topic poll · all networksHow many Electoral College votes does Ohio carry?

  1. 15
  2. 17
  3. 19
  4. 21
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17

Topic poll · all networksThe 8 indicted suspects allegedly had ties to which terror group?

  1. ISIS-K
  2. Al-Qaeda
  3. Hezbollah
  4. Boko Haram
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ISIS-K

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Kissinger declared 'Peace is at hand' in Vietnam — in 1972.

On Oct. 26, 1972, Henry Kissinger announced a Vietnam ceasefire was imminent. The Paris Peace Accords weren't signed until Jan. 27, 1973 — nearly 3 months later. Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize for it.

Trump built a global hotel & golf resort empire before politics!

Before the presidency, Trump expanded his brand into luxury hotels & golf resorts on multiple continents — giving him rare firsthand ties to the travel industry. Explore more at Wikipedia

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The Kennedy Center receives ~$40M in federal funding each year.

Congress appropriates roughly $40 million annually for the Kennedy Center's operations and capital upkeep. The building itself cost $70 million to construct when it opened in 1971 — about $530 million in today's dollars.

Only ~55% of U.S. law grads pass the bar on their first try.

California — home to Pepperdine Law — has one of the nation's hardest bar exams, with a first-time pass rate near 40-45%. Passing is legally required before anyone can practice law or hold the title of attorney.

Topic poll · all networksTrump claims $13.2 trillion invested in the US. What's the total US GDP?

  1. About $14 trillion
  2. About $19 trillion
  3. About $27 trillion
  4. About $35 trillion
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About $27 trillion

Self-reg failures in 2008 cost U.S. households $11 trillion

When Wall St. self-policing broke down pre-2008, the Fed estimated U.S. households lost $11T in wealth — a cautionary tale as AI companies now propose similar voluntary oversight frameworks.

The NYSE's listed companies have a combined market cap over $25 trillion!

The New York Stock Exchange, founded in 1792, is the world's largest stock exchange by market cap. Guest bell-ringers became a regular tradition in 1995, turning the opening ceremony into a global media moment.

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Topic poll · all networksHow many aircraft can the USS Abraham Lincoln carry?

  1. Around 30
  2. Around 60
  3. Around 90
  4. Around 130
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Around 90

Fort Myer, half a mile from the planned arch, is 160+ years old!

Established in 1863 during the Civil War, Fort Myer sits adjacent to Arlington Cemetery. In 1908, it hosted the U.S. Army's first airplane flight test — making it one of America's oldest continuously active Army posts.

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The AP supplies news to ~15,000 outlets reaching half the world.

When the White House restricted AP access in 2025 over a naming dispute, it threatened a wire service whose content is licensed to broadcasters, newspapers & digital outlets generating billions in annual media revenue globally.

Trump signed ~26 EOs on Day 1 — the most in U.S. history!

Most presidents sign 2–5 executive orders on Inauguration Day. FDR holds the all-time career record with 3,721 EOs signed across his presidency from 1933–1945.

Gaza saw its first ceasefire pause in Nov. 2023 — over 400 days ago.

That 7-day humanitarian truce in November 2023 was the only halt in fighting since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. A new deal would mark the longest break in hostilities since the war began.

US-China trade hit $582B in 2024 — built from Nixon's 1972 visit.

Before Nixon flew to Beijing in 1972, US-China trade was virtually zero. Five decades of engagement built a $582B annual relationship — now strained by Trump's tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods.

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Hegseth served in the Army National Guard before leading the Pentagon!

The Fox & Friends host deployed to Guantanamo & Iraq as an Army National Guard officer before Trump named him Secretary of Defense. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksAbout how many days did Katie Zacharia serve as Press Secretary?

  1. 7 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
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7 days

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Presidents have issued over 13,000 executive orders since 1789!

George Washington issued the first in 1789. Trump, like many presidents, uses them to act without a Congressional vote. Read the full history at Wikipedia

A Pepperdine Law degree costs over $200K in tuition and fees.

Pepperdine Caruso School of Law charges roughly $67,000/year in tuition — a 3-year JD tops $200K before living costs. Even so, passing the bar exam is still required to legally practice law or hold a law license.

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Utah was Trump's weakest GOP state in 2016 — he got just 45%!

In 2016, third-party candidate Evan McMullin won 21.5% of Utah's vote — the best third-party showing in any state that year. Trump has since rebuilt strong ties with Utah's Republican leadership.

The Rose Garden's iconic look was designed for JFK in 1962!

Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon, a horticulturalist and close friend of Jackie Kennedy, designed the layout featuring crab apple trees and seasonal blooms — a design that defined the garden for over 60 years.

Running scams from jail is rare — but it does happen in federal cases.

Jordan Belfort, the 'Wolf of Wall Street,' directed broker fraud via prison phone calls, prompting stricter federal inmate communication rules. Ms. Watts allegedly followed a similar pattern in this case.

Melania Trump studied architecture & design before modeling!

She enrolled at the University of Ljubljana's School of Architecture and Design in Slovenia, leaving after one year to pursue modeling full-time — a career that brought her to New York and, eventually, the White House.

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Low literacy costs the U.S. economy ~$2.2 trillion per year.

ProLiteracy estimates the figure includes lost productivity, reduced tax revenue, and higher social spending — underscoring why falling NAEP 12th-grade reading scores, now at a 1992 low, carry a steep price tag.

CA law makes claiming to be a lawyer without a license a crime.

California B&P Code §6126 makes falsely holding oneself out as an attorney a misdemeanor — or a felony if done for compensation. The State Bar can refer such cases to prosecutors even without bar membership.

Topic poll · all networksWhat share of campus sexual assaults get reported to police?

  1. 1 in 2
  2. 1 in 5
  3. 1 in 10
  4. 1 in 20
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1 in 5

Topic poll · all networksThe 1948 Paramount Decree broke up Hollywood studios. How long did it last?

  1. 22 years
  2. 42 years
  3. 72 years
  4. 99 years
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72 years

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Topic poll · all networksIn what year did a U.S. president first fly on Marine One from the White House lawn?

Topic poll · all networksHow many U.S. jobs does the travel industry support?

  1. 3 million
  2. 9 million
  3. 15 million
  4. 24 million
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15 million

Oregon saves ~$4M per election using all-mail voting!

Oregon became the 1st state to vote entirely by mail in 2000. Eliminating polling places saves an est. $4.4M per election — a model since adopted by Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Washington, and Alaska.

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The Oval Office has been the backdrop for presidential press since 1934!

FDR held the first Oval Office radio address in 1934, setting a tradition of presidents using the room to speak directly to Americans. Explore the history at Wikipedia

The Navy's own plan caps deployments at ~7 months — Lincoln sailed ~11.

The Navy's Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) targets ~7-month deployments. When ships exceed that, military families and veterans' advocates have raised formal concerns about crew welfare, retention, and mental health — pointing to Pentagon leadership as accountable.

Trump's 25% auto tariffs could add up to $12,000 to car prices.

Anderson Economic Group estimates U.S.-assembled vehicles could cost $4,000–$12,000 more due to tariffs on imported parts. Michigan, home to 1 in 6 jobs tied to auto manufacturing, faces some of the steepest economic exposure.

Topic poll · all networksNucor, a top U.S. steel firm, started as what kind of company?

  1. A nuclear device maker
  2. A jukebox manufacturer
  3. A car parts supplier
  4. A railroad equipment firm
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A nuclear device maker

Sam Altman dropped out of Stanford at 19 to build a location app!

Altman founded Loopt, a location-sharing startup, in 2005. He later ran Y Combinator before becoming OpenAI CEO — now at the center of White House AI self-regulation talks.

Truman once seized U.S. steel mills directly — in 1952!

Facing a strike during the Korean War, Truman ordered federal takeover of steel plants. The Supreme Court struck it down 6-3 in Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer — a landmark limit on executive power.

In 1983, U.S. kids got 11 vaccine doses; today it's ~72 by age 18.

The CDC's childhood schedule expanded as new vaccines were developed for hepatitis B, chickenpox, rotavirus, and more. Each addition followed clinical trials and approval — not a single sweeping mandate.

It takes about 570 gallons of paint to cover the White House!

The White House exterior is repainted roughly every 4–6 years. Scaffolding is required to reach all 55,000 sq ft of the building's iconic white-painted sandstone facade.

No new integrated U.S. steel mill has broken ground since the 1960s.

The last major greenfield integrated steel plant built in the U.S. was Bethlehem Steel's Burns Harbor, Indiana facility, completed in 1969. A new Iowa mill would be the first in over 50 years.

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Topic poll · all networksKaroline Leavitt is Trump's how-manyth press secretary overall?

  1. 3rd
  2. 4th
  3. 5th
  4. 6th
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5th

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Topic poll · all networksTrump's China tariffs used IEEPA — a law passed in what year?

  1. 1947
  2. 1958
  3. 1977
  4. 1996
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1977

Topic poll · all networksCourts ruled WH press briefing access is legally a what?

  1. A constitutional right
  2. A revocable privilege
  3. A statutory entitlement
  4. A treaty obligation
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A revocable privilege

Topic poll · all networksThe Hatch Act limits political use of federal property — but exempts whom?

  1. All elected officials
  2. The President & VP
  3. Cabinet secretaries
  4. Senior White House staff
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The President & VP

Topic poll · all networksThe White House's biggest renovation gutted it to bare walls. When?

  1. 1920s
  2. 1940s
  3. 1950s
  4. 1970s
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1950s

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Topic poll · all networksHow many Americans cast early ballots in the 2022 midterms?

  1. ~20 million
  2. ~46 million
  3. ~68 million
  4. ~90 million
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~46 million

U.S.-India trade grew 10x — from $19B to $191B since 2000!

As Sec. Rubio visits New Delhi, the economic stakes are enormous. U.S.-India bilateral trade topped $191 billion in 2023 — up from just $19 billion in 2000 — making India one of America's fastest-growing major trade partners.

ICE's immigration warrants are signed by ICE agents, not judges!

Unlike criminal arrest warrants, ICE administrative warrants don't require judicial approval. A federal judge in Southern California ruled this practice likely violates the law during civil immigration enforcement.

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