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U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Daily News Lesson June 02 2023

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes in Congress + Newswrap 6/2/23 + Student video
The House and Senate have voted to approve a deal that would raise the debt ceiling, pushing off a debt crisis for two years
Democrat Mary Peltola Wins U.S. Special House Election
Daily News Lesson September 02 2022

Mary Peltola makes history as first Alaska Native elected to Congress — and other news for Sept. 2, 2022
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Daily News Lesson July 25 2022

What we learned on Day 8 of the Jan. 6 hearings
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol concluded its first round of public hearings with a nearly three-hour presentation centered on White House response
Democrat's and Republican's agreement on Covid-19 relief bill in Washington
Daily Video December 31 2020

Classroom resource: What the relief bill could mean for K-12 education
Explore how the latest Congressional relief bill will affect K-12 education.
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks through the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video December 17 2020

Classroom Resource: Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill
Why is another relief bill so important, and why has it been so hard to pass?
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts presides during Trump impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video February 06 2020

Republican-controlled Senate acquits President Trump of both impeachment charges
In this NewsHour Extra lesson plan, the Senate votes to acquit President Trump bringing an end to the impeachment trial.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the annual Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Finnanical Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Daily Video December 19 2019

House impeaches U.S. president for third time in history
Use this NewsHour lesson to discuss the significance of the impeachment of a U.S. president.
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Daily Video November 10 2019

Impeachment update: Why public hearings?
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn the latest on the impeachment inquiry, including why the House decided to hold public hearings.
U.S. House of Representatives votes on resolution in impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily Video November 01 2019

How to teach the latest update on impeachment inquiry
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn about next steps following the House vote to approve impeachment procedures.
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies before House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Mueller Report on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily Video July 25 2019

Main takeaways from Robert Mueller's testimony
Use this NewsHour Extra lesson plan to examine the testimony of Robert Mueller during Wednesday's House hearing.
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