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Daily News Lesson November 16 2022

Factions of the GOP wrangle for power and influence
Learn why divisions forming in the Republican party may shape politics in the coming years
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Daily News Lesson August 17 2022

Four election terms your students should know from the Alaska and Wyoming's primaries
Hear about the results of this week's primary elections and learn critical election terminology
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Daily Video November 30 2017

Study guide: What is in the GOP tax bill
Help your students understand what's in the current GOP tax plan and how it may impact them.
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Post July 06 2017

Democrats endure series of narrow losses in four special elections
Help students understand recent runoff elections with this explainer written by Extra intern Amanda Wilcox.
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Daily Video May 06 2016

Trump is presumptive GOP nominee after Cruz, Kasich drop out
Ted Cruz and John Kasich both suspended their campaigns this week, effectively making Donald Trump the Republican nominee for president.
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Daily Video March 17 2016

Obama picks Supreme Court nominee, Republicans promise to block
Despite Republicans promising to block any nominee, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of chief judge of the federal appeals court for the District of Columbia Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court Wednesday.
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Daily Video December 15 2015

Immigration issue separates GOP from many Latino voters
DOWNLOAD VIDEO As Republican presidential candidates square off in Las Vegas Tuesday night…
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Daily Video October 09 2015

U.S. House of Representatives scrambles to find a new Speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy shocked Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives by unexpectedly dropping out of the race for Speaker of the House.
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Daily Video March 11 2015

Senate Republicans send controversial letter to Iran
Members of Congress sent a letter to Iran in the midst of negotiations over nuclear arms, in an unusual move that could complicate international relations.
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