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Daily News Lesson January 30 2024

White House halts natural gas exports over climate concerns

Learn about a White House decision to curb growth of liquid natural gas exports
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Daily News Lesson December 19 2023

Political experts examine America’s divisions heading into 2024 election

Hear from experts on why polarization and division might be increasing, and what most concerns them
People cast their votes in midterm elections
Daily News Lesson October 24 2023

Exploring ways to build faith and security in U.S. elections

Exploring ways to build faith and security in U.S. elections
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Daily News Lesson June 26 2023

A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy

Hear from Francis and Erick, two middle school students who participate in the New York City Urban Debate League.
The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021
Daily News Lesson January 06 2023

Exploring the threats to democracy that remain two years after Jan. 6
Learn why democracy in the U.S. is still under threat years after the attack on the Capitol
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Daily News Lesson October 14 2022

Jan. 6 committee meets likely for the last time — and other news for October 14, 2022
Includes Student Guide to the Jan. 6 hearings
Voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary election
Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

A look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news for Sept. 7, 2022
Learn about the latest news and updates on the approaching midterms
FILE PHOTO: Former Soviet Union President Gorbachev speaks at a meeting with former US President Bush in Moscow
Daily News Lesson August 31 2022

Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union
Learn about the legacy of the Mikhail Gorbachev, the final head of the Soviet Union who helped bring an end to the Cold War
U.S. House holds public hearing on Jan. 6, 2021, assault on Capitol
Daily News Lesson June 22 2022

Poll workers continue to face threats by fellow Americans after 2020 presidential election
Will people hesitate to become poll workers if they risk being threatened by dissatisfied voters?
U.S. House Select Committee holds public hearing to investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol, in Washington
Daily News Lesson June 14 2022

What stands out from Day 2 of Jan. 6 committee hearings
With the second day of Jan. 6 committee hearings complete, get two perspectives on the day's events
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