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Daily News Lesson June 11 2025

Retired military leaders on Trump's deployment of troops in LA

Learn about the Insurrection Act and hear from former generals on concerns over the ways the Trump administration is using the military within the U.S.

Protest following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in Compton

Daily News Lesson June 09 2025

National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders

Learn how protests in Los Angeles have led to an unprecedented response by the Trump administration

The Wider Image: 'The worst I've seen:' Reuters visuals journalists on the LA wildfires

Daily News Lesson January 13 2025

How climate change may have created 'perfect storm' for LA fires

Discuss the connections between climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters such as the LA fires

Daily News Lesson January 09 2025

Wildfires devastate Los Angeles

Learn why fires in the second largest city in the U.S. are difficult to contain

A firefighter working on extinguishing the Lilac Fire a fast moving wildfire is seen in Bonsall

Daily Video December 08 2017

Study guide: Impact of Southern California wildfires

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to discuss the significance of the Southern California wildfires with your students.

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