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New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at federal court in New York City

Daily News Lesson September 30 2024

A look at New York Mayor Eric Adams' federal fraud and bribery charges

Examine the significance of Adams being the first modern-era New York City mayor to be indicted

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

U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY) at Central Islip Federal Courthouse

Daily News Lesson May 10 2023

Congressman George Santos charged with fraud + Newswrap 5/11/23 + Student video

Learn about charges facing on Congressman, as well as what happens next

Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In Final Debate Before Presidential Election

Daily Video October 23 2020

What students can take away from the final presidential debate

What message did each candidate need to get across, and were they successful?

2020 Republican National Convention

Daily Video August 28 2020

The Republican National Convention ends at the White House

Explore the pitch Trump and Republican allies made to voters on the last night of the Republican National Convention.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with sheriffs from across the country on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington

Daily Video September 25 2019

Origins of the impeachment inquiry

Use this NewsHour current events lesson to discuss the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.

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Daily News Lesson August 25 2018

Monitoring the Midterms: Manafort, Cohen and political corruption

For the latest on the 2018 midterm elections, check out NewsHour Extra's #MonitoringTheMidterms series, a set of classroom resources that encourages critical thinking among educators and students.

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