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U.S. Senator Booker delivers speech protesting Trump administration policies from the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington
Daily News Lesson April 07 2025

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech protesting Trump

Learn why Booker decided to speak for so long and what exactly he was protesting
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) trial in connection with an alleged corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in New York City
Daily News Lesson July 18 2024

New Jersey Sen. Menendez convicted of corruption charges

Democratic leaders call for his resignation
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Daily News Lesson May 24 2024

Why students are pushing for climate change to be taught more in school

"I think it's really important that we don't lie to children, especially young children," says a professor of elementary science education
Aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Daily News Lesson September 02 2021

FEMA tackles recovery after Hurricane Ida
Hear from a FEMA representative on what's needed now in storm ravaged areas of the country
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Daily Video December 26 2018

Newark Youth Court brings introspection, not incarceration
In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn about efforts underway to fix problems with the nation's criminal justice system, including taking a closer look at what to do about teenagers who commit minor crimes.
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Daily Video October 23 2017

Are there congressional and gubernatorial elections still left in 2017? Hint: YES!
On Nov. 7, 2017, two governors' races will take place in New Jersey and Virginia and a special election for U.S. House of Representatives will be held in Utah. A U.S. Senate race will take place in Alabama on Dec. 12, 2017. Seven special elections for Congress will have taken place in 2017.
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Post June 12 2017

Game on: The presidential election is over. When's the next chance to vote?
  The presidential election is over, but important races are still taking place. Her…
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Daily Video October 03 2016

How do different racial groups view the police?
Only one-third of African Americans think the police are doing an excellent job, compared to roughly three quarters of white people, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. But Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka has worked to change those numbers.

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