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FILE PHOTO: Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child sexual exploitation, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 14 2026

Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics

Learn about the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham
housing
Daily News Lesson July 13 2026

A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law

New bipartisan legislation is addressing the supply side of America's housing crisis
People inside a grocery store for SNAP story
Daily News Lesson June 10 2026

Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill's stricter requirements kick in

Gain an understanding of the SNAP program and the recent changes influencing its use across the country
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General for the Fraud Division Colin McDonald hold a press conference in Washington
Daily News Lesson June 02 2026

Department of Justice appears to drop 'anti-weaponization' fund

Learn about the fate of a fund set up by the Trump administration to use taxpayer funds to compensate followers and allies
Heavy fog hangs over the State Capitol ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of McAuliffe as Virginia's governor in Richmond
Daily News Lesson May 12 2026

Virginia's Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan

Learn why a state Supreme Court tossed a new districting plan approved by voters
tariff
Daily News Lesson April 30 2026

Who is likely to see tariff refunds?

Discuss who will benefit from a Supreme Court decision striking down some of President Trump's tariffs
doj
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
Manufacturing
Daily News Lesson March 23 2026

Why are manufacturing jobs in the U.S. declining?

Despite manufacturing being a state priority of the Trump administration, jobs making things are dwindling
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Daily News Lesson March 17 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: How Iran and the SAVE Act are influencing midterms

Discuss the major stories influencing voters going into the 2026 midterms
Primary election night party for Democratic senate candidate James Talarico in Austin
Daily News Lesson March 05 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: Primaries begin for the 2026 midterm elections

Learn about some of the early results from the kickoff of the 2026 midterm election season
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