Question 1

In February 2026, the EPA finalized a rule rescinding a key finding related to greenhouse gas emissions. Which finding was rescinded?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Air Act's Endangerment Finding

Question 2

What significant event is planned for NASA's Artemis II mission in February 2026?

Accepted Answer

A crewed mission around the Moon

Question 3

The U.S. economy grew at what pace in the first three months of 2026, according to new government data?

Accepted Answer

2 percent

Question 4

What is a key focus of the 'National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence' released by the White House in March 2026?

Accepted Answer

Federal preemption of conflicting state AI laws

Question 5

In early March 2026, the Trump administration released a new national cybersecurity strategy. How many core pillars does it emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Six

Question 6

Which of the following is a major change in healthcare policy signaled in President Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan' in February 2026?

Accepted Answer

A shift towards a consumer-directed healthcare model

Question 7

The House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 in April. What was a notable provision removed from the bill before its passage?

Accepted Answer

Year-round E15 fuel sales

Question 8

In April 2026, five state Departments of Transportation launched major infrastructure projects. Which of these states was NOT mentioned as launching projects?

Accepted Answer

Florida

Question 9

What is a significant outcome of the U.S. Department of Education's final rule on college costs and student loan repayment, set to take effect July 1, 2026?

Accepted Answer

Simplification of repayment options and establishment of a new income-driven repayment plan

Question 10

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of what in the first quarter of 2026?

Accepted Answer

2.0 percent

Question 11

In January 2026, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced funding for which upcoming national celebration?

Accepted Answer

The nation's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary)

Question 12

What is a key development in environmental regulation in 2026, according to a February briefing, particularly concerning 'forever chemicals'?

Accepted Answer

Expansion of PFAS reporting and cleanup obligations by the EPA

Question 13

What change to the 'Product of USA' labeling rule did the USDA announce in January 2026?

Accepted Answer

The USDA began enforcing the rule, preventing meat from being labeled 'Product of USA' if only repackaged in the U.S.

Question 14

Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislation in early 2026, what did the Senate pass, providing a private right of action for victims of nonconsensual intimate imagery?

Accepted Answer

The DEFIANCE Act (S. 1837)

Question 15

The U.S. Space Force has a new program to develop space-based missile interceptors. What is this program called?

Accepted Answer

Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program

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