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The Supreme Court in Washington
Daily News Lesson April 17 2024

Supreme Court questions obstruction charges in Jan. 6 cases

Discuss a case before the Supreme Court about whether or not defendants can be charged with obstructing the business of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021
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Daily News Lesson March 25 2024

Brooks and Capehart on latest round of chaos in House of Representatives

Hear from Brooks and Capehart on chaos in the Republican's shrinking Congressional majority
State of the Union address
Daily News Lesson March 08 2024

Takeaways from Biden's 2024 State of the Union address

Watch highlights of the 2024 State of the Union address and discuss Biden's political vision
State of the Union address
Lesson Plan March 06 2024

Lesson plan: State of the Union and Bingo card activity

Learn what happens in the annual State of the Union address and predict what will be covered
Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building
Daily News Lesson February 29 2024

Congressional leaders agree on deal to avert government shutdown

Learn more about the role of federal lawmakers in funding the U.S. government
FILE PHOTO: The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson February 06 2024

Senate bill would transform U.S. immigration

Learn about the details of a long-negotiated immigration reform bill
U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 18 2024

Supreme Court hears critical case on executive power

Learn about a court case that could limit the executive branch's power to create regulations
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Daily News Lesson January 12 2024

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown
Tourists walk past the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Lesson Plan January 12 2024

Lesson plan: Shutting down government shutdowns

Learn about government shutdowns and discuss the best way to end or prevent them
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Daily News Lesson December 18 2023

Brooks and Marcus on poll worker lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

Pundits David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discuss politics, lawsuits and impeachment
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