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Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee
Daily News Lesson January 23 2026

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.
National Guard members walk at U.S. ICE Broadview facility in Chicago, Illinois
Daily News Lesson October 10 2025

ICE escalates aggressive raids in Chicago as Trump moves to deploy National Guard

Learn more about ICE's raids and Trump's use of service members in American cities
Investiture ceremony for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is held at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 04 2022

Supreme Court begins new term as public’s trust hits historic low

Learn what cases the Supreme Court might consider this term, and why they are facing unusual public skepticism
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh departs his suburban Washington home in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Daily Video September 18 2018

Study guide: #MeToo and the Supreme Court confirmation process
NewsHour Extra provides the latest classroom resources in the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Daily Video April 07 2017

Neil Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court following rules change
The Senate confirmed U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch Friday in a 54-45 vote, following a contentious week of opposition from Democrats prompted Republicans to change Senate rules in order to push the vote through.

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