Summary

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart, Washington Post associate editor, join the NewsHour to discuss the week in politics, including the state of abortion rights in America, Biden's chances for reelection as he prepares to announce his 2024 run and if DeSantis will attempt to challenge Trump for the GOP nomination. Time code: WATCH from 3m to 7m:53s ("...something to run on,") for a shorter segment of the main discussion, the focus of the questions below. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can find more stories from the weekend here and here . You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.

Five Facts

1. How has Joe Biden's presidency been different from previous presidents?


2. What is the current state of the U.S. economy under President Biden?


3. Who was the last president to have more than a 50% final (when president is leaving office) approval rating?


4. Why has Biden faced criticism and opposition from some political groups and commentators?


5. How has Biden approached his role as president, according to Jonathan Capehart?

Focus Questions

What are some of the key challenges and opportunities that President Biden faces in his role as the leader of the United States? How do his policies and priorities reflect his vision for the future of the country? News media analysis : How might different media sources and news outlets portray the policies and actions of the Biden administration? Alternative : 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?

For More

What students can do : Discuss with a peer or family member the impact Joe Biden's presidency has had on the United States and how his policies have addressed major challenges facing the country today.

Student Video of the Day

"Joe Biden's youngest delegate on getting involved in politics" (Aug. 19, 2020) via Student Reporting Labs

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