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Daily News Lesson April 28 2026

'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance

Discuss the implications of aid agreements under the new America First Global Health Strategy
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Daily News Lesson April 27 2026

Shorts: Shooter charged after Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in court Monday and faced federal charges of attempting to assassinate the president and two firearms charges
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Daily News Lesson April 23 2026

What is the future of America's national parks?

Discuss the National Park Service and its role in American life
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Daily News Lesson April 22 2026

Trump extends ceasefire as talks with Iran stall

Discuss how the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran might develop
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Daily News Lesson April 22 2026

Community Connections: What is the future of America's national parks?

Discuss the National Park Service and its role in American life
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Daily News Lesson April 21 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: Virginians vote on redistricting

Discuss the fairness of redistricting for partisan gain in Congress
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Daily News Lesson April 20 2026

How Trump's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters

Discuss how support for Trump is declining among younger voters
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Daily News Lesson April 17 2026

America at a Crossroads: Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity

Discuss the history of voluntary civic participation in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson April 16 2026

Community Connections: Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity

Discuss the history of voluntary civic participation in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson April 16 2026

Trump's DOJ targets Jan. 6 convictions

Discuss the Trump administration's direction of the Department of Justice to investigate political opponents and overturn convictions of allies
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Daily News Lesson April 15 2026

Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings

Learn more about how ICE agents are targeting migrants at immigration courts, as described by a Jesuit priest who witnessed it firsthand
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Daily News Lesson April 15 2026

Community Connections: Should teen social media bans be allowed in the United States?

Discuss social media bans for young people going into effect around the world
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