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Newly-released documents from the U.S. Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein
Daily News Lesson February 11 2026

Epstein files scrubbed to protect 'elite, powerful men,' Rep. Ro Khanna says

Explore how some lawmakers are seeking justice for the survivors included in the Epstein files
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee
Daily News Lesson January 23 2026

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.
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Daily News Lesson December 15 2025

Community Connections: How viral debate videos affect civil discourse

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
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Daily News Lesson December 11 2025

America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed

Explore how Americans are trying to bridge the political divide
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Daily News Lesson November 12 2025

How viral debate videos affect civil discourse

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
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Daily News Lesson November 07 2025

Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown

Learn how the government shutdown has affected air travel
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Daily News Lesson November 03 2025

Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'

75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country, according to a poll from the journal Nature
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Daily News Lesson October 31 2025

How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues

The race may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office and next year’s midterms
White House East Wing Demolition Continues For Trump Ballroom Construction
Daily News Lesson October 24 2025

East Wing of White House torn down as Trump clears space for his ballroom

Learn of the White House exemption to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2025

How this non-profit attracts both liberals and conservatives, bucking trend

Learn about the challenges that "bridging groups" face as they grow across the U.S.
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