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U.S. Senate advances a bill to end the government shutdown
Daily News Lesson November 11 2025

End of government shutdown in sight after more than 40 days

Learn what led to an agreement over the longest-running government shutdown on record
Food pantry is busy, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown, in Denver
Daily News Lesson October 27 2025

Federal workers turn to food banks as government shutdown continues

Discuss why the need at food banks is increasing rapidly due to government actions
U.S. Congress faces deadline to fund government or trigger partial shutdown
Daily News Lesson October 01 2025

US government shuts down after Congress fails to pass budget resolution

Learn what has led to a government shutdown and what the impact might be
crossroads michael lewis
Daily News Lesson April 14 2025

What is the role of public service in the U.S.?

Discuss the roles of public servants the role of government in U.S. life
Labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest on Capitol Hill, in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 17 2025

The history of civil service and the impact of Trump's slashing of the workforce

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs
Protest outside Office of Personnel Management headquarters in Washington
Daily News Lesson February 07 2025

Trump’s mass resignation offer creates confusion for federal workers

Judge temporarily blocks resignation deadline for federal employees

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