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Sept. 6, 2022, 9:38 p.m.

A look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news for Sept. 7, 2022

Summary

As lawmakers return from their summer recess, their focus is turning to the midterm elections. Democrats currently hold a slight majority in the House and Republicans are aiming to reclaim control. But a fluid political environment impacted by a confluence of social and political issues has tempered hopes of a red wave. For a transcript of the story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:

Five Facts

  • Who are some of the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the news summary?
  • What stories are covered?
  • Where and When do some of the stories take place?
  • Why did the event(s) take place?
  • How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided which stories made it into the news summary?

Focus Questions

See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more? Media literacy: Who else do you think should have been interviewed in the story you watched?

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What students can do: Take this NewsHour Classroom Kahoot quiz to test your understanding of the key issues in the 2022 midterms!

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