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Supporters of those arrested in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol protest between the U.S. Supreme Court and the Capitol in Washington

Daily News Lesson July 13 2023

How the American Revolution has become part of the current political divide

And the role of historians in helping more Americans understand history

U.S. Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in university admissions

Daily News Lesson June 30 2023

Supreme Court strikes affirmative action + Newswrap 6/30/23 + Student video

Discuss the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against long-standing race-conscious college admissions programs

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Daily News Lesson June 28 2023

First cash reparations in the US

Discuss the experience of Evanston, Illinois, since the town passed the first reparations law in American history

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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.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for a deposition two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home

Lesson Plan June 26 2023

5 things to know about Trump's charges

Learn about the charges former president Donald Trump has against him

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Daily News Lesson June 19 2023

Brooks and Capehart on the growing presidential field + Newswrap 6/19/23 + Student video

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics

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Daily News Lesson June 14 2023

Trump pleads not guilty on federal charges + Newswrap 6/14/23 + Student video

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 37 felony counts related to alleged mishandling of classified information after leaving White House

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Daily News Lesson June 12 2023

Brooks and Marcus on the Trump indictment + Newswrap 6/12/23 + Student video

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss politics

Haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada blanket New York City

Daily News Lesson June 09 2023

Wildfires blanket eastern U.S. + Newswrap 6/9/23 + Student video

Learn why wildfires that continue to burn across Canada are affecting air quality for millions in the U.S.

U.S. President Biden delivers a speech about bipartisan legislation that lifts federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling

Daily News Lesson June 05 2023

Debt ceiling debate wraps up and Election 2024 update + Newswrap 6/6/23 + Student video

Learn about what's next in politics after a major debt ceiling deal

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