Summary
In our news wrap Friday, longtime Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. President Joe Biden nominated Dr. Robert Kaliff to head the Food and Drug Administration. The White House estimates more than 27 million Americans have received a COVID booster shot. Key terms: Indictment : A formal criminal charge. Note that an indictment is not a conviction — those indicted for crimes are still innocent until proven guilty in court or until they plead guilty to the charges brought by the indictment. Sanctions: Financial restrictions or penalties imposed by countries on other nations or on individuals. Sanctions can limit economic activity, trade and access to money.Five Facts
- Who was indicted for failing to testify before Congress?
- What was the reason for the indictment?
- Since When has the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) been without a confirmed leader?
- How many people in the U.S. have taken a booster shot help increase resistance to COVID?
- Why are European nations and the U.S. considering sanctions against Belarus?
Focus Questions
Do you think financial sanctions are an effective way to influence the actions of nation's such as Belarus and Myanmar? Why or why not? Media literacy: Was there an item in this news wrap that didn't make sense to you, or that you wish had been covered in more detail? If so, what?For More
While many seek a booster shot many months after first being vaccinated, others are resisting vaccine mandates. For more on city employees who are refusing vaccinations, see this story .Educators: To receive the Daily News Lesson in your inbox each morning, sign up here .
