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House of Representatives votes on U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 09 2025

House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations

"... this bill really could drive the next political cycle entirely on its own." —Lisa Desjardins, correspondent for PBS News Hour
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Daily News Lesson June 28 2025

Shorts: White House set to roll back protections for nearly 60 million acres of national forests

The Trump administration is rolling back decades-old protections for nearly 60 million acres of National Forest.
New York University (NYU) graduation ceremony at Yankee Stadium in New York
Daily News Lesson June 10 2025

How AI may be robbing new college graduates of traditional entry-level jobs

Learn about the future of entry-level jobs and AI
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Daily News Lesson June 06 2025

Explaining the national debt, how we got here and what it means for future generations

Today, the national debt is approaching levels not seen since the end of World War II
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Daily News Lesson June 05 2025

Local arts groups face budget cuts as NEA pulls grants

Learn how the abrupt loss of National Endowment for the Arts funds has organizations scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls.
Employees of Gstar Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd work to assemble air fryers in the factory
Daily News Lesson May 21 2025

What tariffs mean for the everyday products we rely on

Learn about the products most affected by tariffs and what other factors could be behind recent price increases
A poster displays at a bus shelter the current U.S. National debt at 36 Trillion dollars in Washington
Daily News Lesson May 20 2025

Credit rating downgrade triggers warning signs for U.S. economy

Learn how the U.S. government's credit rating affects prices for everyday consumers
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Daily News Lesson May 05 2025

Brooks and Capehart on what voters think about Trump's first 100 days

Hear from political commentators discuss Trump's second term and public opinion
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Republican Senators for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
Post April 29 2025

The first 100 days of Trump's second term

Follow the Trump administration's actions and discuss the president's priorities in the first months of his second term
FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows representations of cryptocurrencies
Daily News Lesson April 18 2025

What are meme coins and why do they crash?

Learn about cryptocurrency scams and how they fail
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