Classroom

Tag: "Congress"

Search for Topics or Keywords

A medical worker vaccinates a school teacher against the coronavirus disease in Domodedovo
Daily Video December 20 2020

News Roundup: Congress reaches an agreement on COVID relief bill
Congress finalized a deal on Sunday for a $900 billion COVID relief bill.
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks through the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video December 17 2020

Classroom Resource: Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill
Why is another relief bill so important, and why has it been so hard to pass?
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announces members of his administration in Wilmington, Delaware
Daily Video December 15 2020

Classroom resource: Electoral College confirms Joe Biden for president
What is Electoral College voting, and why does it happen?
FILE PHOTO: Pfizer vaccine photo illustration
Daily Video December 11 2020

News Roundup: FDA panel approves vaccine; Washington begins transition
How long do you think it will take for life to return to normal after a vaccine is distributed?
Vials of AstraZeneca's COVISHIELD, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine are seen before they are packaged inside a lab at Serum Institute of India, in Pune
Daily Video December 06 2020

News Roundup: COVID-19 hits records but there is hope in sight
A vaccine for COVID-19 is close at hand, but it may be months before it helps slow case counts.
FILE PHOTO: The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in Washington, D.C.
Daily Video December 03 2020

Why does the Trump administration want to change who is counted in the census?
Learn who the census counts and what the Trump administration is seeking to change/
BidenClimate
Daily Video November 16 2020

How a Biden administration would try to take on climate change
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary, watch NewsHour's video by Christopher Bo…
FILE PHOTO: In-person early voting in Milwaukee
Daily Video October 27 2020

What should students know with one week until the election?
With one week to go before the election, what should students understand about the presidential race and other races?
Los Angeles Food Bank volunteers hand out boxes of produce in Montebello
Daily Video October 07 2020

More families struggle to find enough food during COVID-19
Relief negotiations between Congress and the White House have stalled even as more families struggle.
FILE PHOTO: American Airlines planes are parked at the gate during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Washington
Daily Video September 29 2020

Why are airlines asking Congress for more relief money?
The airlines are just one major industry asking for additional federal relief during the continuing epidemic
15

SUPPORTED BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

The Lemelson Foundation logo
PBS News Hour Classroom

Copyright © 2025 News Hour Production LLC. All Rights Reserved

Illustrations by Annamaria Ward

Contact Us! Our Mission FAQ
PBS Online Privacy Policy Student Reporting Labs PBS Learning Media