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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court hears Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 01 2026

How the birthright citizenship decision impacts Trump's immigration agenda

Learn about the newly decided Trump v. Barbara case and the role of precedent in deciding cases
protestors
Daily News Lesson June 30 2026

Anti-ICE protesters sentenced to decades in prison in latest crackdown on dissent

The sentences range from 30 to 100 years in prison, longer than the harshest sentence given to any of the convicted rioters in the January 6 riots.
Illustration shows Claude app icon
Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

Anthropic disables new AI model after White House security directive

Learn about the current challenges facing the U.S. government’s broad use of powerful yet largely unregulated AI models
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Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

Plagued by algae and peeling paint, reflecting pool set to undergo more repairs

Learn about the controversy surrounding repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America's 250th anniversary
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia
Lesson Plan June 22 2026

Lesson plan: America plays host for the 2026 World Cup

Discuss the role of the U.S. in hosting the World Cup, and how the tournament might be improved
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Daily News Lesson June 18 2026

U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war

The parties seem to be inching closer to a peace deal, but sticking points remain
American flag in front of a church
Daily News Lesson June 12 2026

America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders

Gain an understanding on the discussion of religion in the founding of the United States and the concept of separation of church and state.
Teen takeover screenshot - news hour
Daily News Lesson June 09 2026

Why 'teen takeovers' are taking off

Examine potential solutions to teen takeovers
Chef Moe
Daily News Lesson June 08 2026

This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners

With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families
collegegraduates
Daily News Lesson June 05 2026

College graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by AI

Learn about how AI is changing how recent graduates see their career prospects
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