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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol after the House of Representatives passed a stopgap government funding bill to avert an immediate government shutdown, on Capitol Hill
Daily News Lesson October 02 2023

Inside McCarthy’s deal with House Democrats to avert government shutdown

Discuss why McCarthy faces GOP criticism after averting shutdown
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Daily News Lesson September 27 2023

Looming government shutdown may shape political landscape

Learn about the looming government shutdown and play BINGO as Republican presidential hopefuls debate the economy
SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers on strike
Daily News Lesson September 26 2023

Striking Hollywood writers and studios close to agreement
SUMMARYWriters and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking.…
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Daily News Lesson September 24 2023

Brooks and Capehart on the government shutdown

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics
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Daily News Lesson September 20 2023

José Sarria paved way for gay candidates in U.S.

Hispanic Heritage month takes place each year from September 15 to October 15 — how are you celebrating?
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Daily News Lesson September 12 2023

New report sheds light on environmental, financial costs of invasive species

Learn about the harm to ecosystems around the world caused by invasive species
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain meets with striking UAW members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant, as they picket in Delta Township
Lesson Plan September 06 2023

6 facts about labor union history in the U.S.

Labor history is a key aspect of U.S. history — learn more about it here!
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Daily News Lesson August 31 2023

Hurricane Idalia slams Florida as a Category 3 storm

Hear the latest about the Category 3 storm
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Daily News Lesson August 24 2023

Extreme summer weather explained by climatologist

A heat wave is baking much of the country, leading to record highs and triple-digit temperatures in the Midwest and the South
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Daily News Lesson August 21 2023

What’s next for Trump after his 4th criminal indictment

For the fourth time this year, former President Donald Trump is defendant Donald Trump
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