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Republican presidential candidate Haley makes a campaign visit in Camden

Daily News Lesson February 21 2024

Haley vows to stay in 2024 presidential race

Hear why Trump's final opponent for the Republican nomination is staying in the race despite long odds

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Daily News Lesson March 09 2023

Top Lesson: Congress overrules D.C. Council on crime bill -- "smack in the face to democracy" + News wrap 3/9/23 + Student video

Civics lesson: How federalism works may surprise you

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Daily News Lesson October 14 2022

Jan. 6 committee meets likely for the last time — and other news for October 14, 2022

Includes Student Guide to the Jan. 6 hearings

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. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Carson City, Nevada

Daily Video October 20 2020

How fear-based campaigning is affecting American voters

Learn how voters respond to politicians playing up threats and fears

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Daily Video February 28 2019

Study guide: Michael Cohen hearing

Learn more about the Michael Cohen hearing with your students using this NewsHour lesson plan.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington

Daily Video February 06 2019

2019 State of the Union address recap for students

Use this NewsHour lesson to discuss President Trump's 2019 State of the Union address.

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford And Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Testify To Senate Judiciary Committee

Daily Video September 28 2018

Teaching Moment: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Watch NewsHour reporters' recap of Thursday's testimony by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh. Then listen and discuss students' reactions from around the country before Thursday's hearing.

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