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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
Group of men arrested after they were found in the rear of a U Haul van in Coeur d'Alene
Lesson Plan September 12 2023

Lesson plan: Should Congress pass a domestic terrorism bill?

Discuss recent attempts in Congress to pass a domestic terrorism bill, and why it failed
U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Daily News Lesson June 02 2023

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes in Congress + Newswrap 6/2/23 + Student video
The House and Senate have voted to approve a deal that would raise the debt ceiling, pushing off a debt crisis for two years
A woman brings flowers to a memorial for the victims of a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde
Daily News Lesson May 26 2023

Former Texas Republican Congressman calls for gun reform + Newswrap 5/26/23 + Student Video
Hear from one Republican on why gun reform is needed despite his party's opposition
U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY) at Central Islip Federal Courthouse
Daily News Lesson May 10 2023

Congressman George Santos charged with fraud + Newswrap 5/11/23 + Student video
Learn about charges facing on Congressman, as well as what happens next
Eight Dead After Shooting At Outlet Mall In Texas
Daily News Lesson May 10 2023

Remembering the 8 people killed in Texas mall attack + Newswrap 5/10/23 + Student video
Remember the people whose lives were taken in a mass shooting in Texas
U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Daily News Lesson May 03 2023

Treasury nears debt limit + Newswrap 5/3/23 + Student video
Discuss the debt ceiling and the consequences of failing to raise it
Senate Starbucks
Daily News Lesson March 29 2023

Top lesson: Former CEO of Starbucks grilled in Senate + News wrap 3/30/23 + Student video
Learn why the former CEO of Starbucks is facing intense scrutiny from Senate Democrats
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Daily News Lesson March 27 2023

Top lesson: Brooks & Capehart on Trump, education and TikTok + News wrap 3/27/23 + Student video
Hear from David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on Trump's legal trouble, parental rights bills, TikTok and more
TikTok creators speak out in support of TikTok at the United States Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 23 2023

Top lesson: What a TikTok ban might mean + News wrap 3/24/23 + Student video
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