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Tensions rise following the shooting death of an observer by an immigration officer, in north Minneapolis

Daily News Lesson January 16 2026

What to know about the Insurrection Act

Learn about the Insurrection Act, including how and why presidents have used it in the past

Daily News Lesson June 27 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Ukraine and new spending commitments

"Today basically is putting an emphasis on three elements. One is spending, second, industrial production, third, the practical support for Ukraine to keep them in the fight and to get them as strong as possible after a peace deal." — Mark Rutte

People attend a protest against the U.S attack on nuclear sites, in Tehran, Iran

Daily News Lesson June 23 2025

What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran

Learn more about the details of the United States' military strike on Iran's nuclear sites and how Iran might respond

U.S. President Trump meets with French President Macron, in Washington

Daily News Lesson March 26 2025

Top Trump officials accidentally texted U.S. war plans to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg

National security officials used the commercial messaging app Signal to communicate military operational details

World War II veterans and Pearl Harbor survivors Seelie, and "Chick" Gallela attend an annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony in New York

Lesson Plan December 06 2024

Lesson plan: Pearl Harbor remembered — 'A date which will live in infamy'

Discuss what the attack on Pearl Harbor means today and how it shaped U.S. history

Members of the Army march up 5th Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade in New York

Daily News Lesson November 11 2024

What Trump's second term could mean for veterans and the military

Learn about Trump's possible plans for the military and veterans

Lesson Plan November 09 2024

Lesson plan: Veterans Day and the meaning of sacrifice

Use this PBS News Hour lesson plan to help students understand the significance of Veterans Day

Daily News Lesson November 09 2024

Veterans Day: Military kids share their experiences

While military personnel make great sacrifices to do their job, leaving their families for long periods at a time and putting themselves in harm’s way, their families make sacrifices as well.