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Daily News Lesson December 16 2022

Indo-Pacific Commander discusses rising tensions with China

Learn why there has been a military build-up in the Pacific

Lesson Plan June 06 2022

Lesson plan: D-Day stories from WWII veterans

Learn about D-Day with your students using this PBS NewsHour lesson plan

FILE PHOTO: A poster of Daunte Wright is seen after the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was announced at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Daily News Lesson December 20 2021

Jury begins deliberations in Kim Potter trial over Daunte Wright shooting

Jury deliberations began in trial of Kim Potter who shot and killed Daunte Wright; Chile's new president-elect, progressive Gabriel Boric, vows to fight poverty and inequality

Daily News Lesson December 16 2021

Dec. 16, 2021: News summary lesson — Is the term 'defense' spending accurate?

Senate approves $770B defense spending bill, Court upholds (allows) federal vaccine mandate

Daily News Lesson April 19 2021

Brooks & Capehart on police shootings and Afghanistan

Discuss the roles of US police and the military at home and abroad.

Demonstrators rally near the White House against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd in Washington, D.C.

Daily Video June 05 2020

Help students understand the relationship between the police and the military

In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the history of the militarization of police departments across the country.

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney answers questions at media briefing at the White House in Washington

Daily Video October 18 2019

Impeachment inquiry: How civics helps eclipse partisanship

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to hear about Trump's chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's press conference on the impeachment inquiry.

Daily Video May 27 2019

Why ‘Happy Memorial Day’ is painful for some families

Learn more about Memorial Day and groups like TAPS who help families of fallen servicemembers.

Daily Video October 02 2017

Puerto Rico: What is the role of the federal government after a disaster?

This PBS NewsHour Extra video lesson explores Hurricane Maria which struck the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, resulting in an emergency situation for the three and half million American citizens on the island.

Daily Video August 04 2017

Under President Trump, a new strategy for the Afghanistan war sparks debate

The U.S. war in Afghanistan has progressed for 16 years, and a new strategy for how to proceed has caused debate among Trump and his national security team. Progress has been slow and the president has reportedly been frustrated with his advisers.

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