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1. U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a video message on Sunday condemning the recent Justice Department subpoenas of the Fed, which he characterized as politically motivated for his refusal to do what?

Buy more government securities

Loosen banks’ lending requirements

Cut the Fed’s short-term interest rate

Resign as chair

If U.S. President Donald Trump gets his way in controlling how interest rates are set, the results could be catastrophic, FP’s Keith Johnson reports.

2. The International Court of Justice began hearings on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya minority. What religion do the majority of Rohingya practice?

Islam

Catholicism

Hinduism

Jainism

The Rohingya genocide has some world leaders reluctant to embrace Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who is likely to win Myanmar’s highly choreographed elections, Andrew Nachemson wrote in December.

3. The new U.S. ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday invited India to join a U.S.-led initiative focused on strengthening and coordinating supply chains for advanced technologies. What is that initiative called?

Trump Minerals Action Plan

Pax Silica

Global AI Initiative

Pax Americana

The invitation comes as the United States and India continue to negotiate on trade, FP’s Michael Kugelman

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