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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Republican Senators for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach

Post April 29 2025

The first 100 days of Trump's second term

Follow the Trump administration's actions and discuss the president's priorities in the first months of his second term

FILE PHOTO: The Wider Image: Inside Trump's immigration crackdown as net widens

Daily News Lesson March 31 2025

Migrants in U.S. legally and with no criminal history caught up in Trump crackdown

Hear from people who have been adversely affected by the Trump administration's new immigration policy

Palestinians fill up containers with water, in Jabalia refugee camp

Daily News Lesson February 06 2025

World leaders condemn Trump's proposal to take over Gaza

Discuss the global reaction to President Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of APEC summit, in Woodside

Daily News Lesson November 19 2024

What is in the future of U.S.–China relations?

Learn about the relationship between the U.S. and China and how the Trump administration might change policy toward its economic rival

Protest near U.S. embassy in Awkar after Gaza hospital strike

Daily News Lesson October 20 2023

How Biden’s trip to Israel and U.S. response to war is resonating in Middle East

Discuss Biden's trip to Israel and goals of the administration

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speaks before an interview in Washington.

Daily News Lesson March 23 2022

Remembering the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright

Learn about the legacy of Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state

Ukrainian service members guard the area near the line of separation in the Donetsk Region

Daily News Lesson February 13 2022

Why a Russian invasion of Ukraine appears imminent despite intense diplomatic efforts

Hear the latest on why Russia invading neighboring Ukraine may be happening soon

FILE PHOTO: Powell accepts the President's Award at the 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles

Daily News Lesson October 19 2021

Remembering the life and legacy of Colin Powell

Learn about the legacy of a man who served in the U.S. military and civilian government during crucial historic moments

People wait outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul

Daily News Lesson August 23 2021

Chaos outside Kabul airport as U.S. seeks to evacuate thousands

Hear from U.S. authorities and Afghan citizens on a chaotic evacuation following Taliban takeover of Kabul

U.S. forces assist in Afghanistan evacuation

Daily News Lesson August 23 2021

Afghan refugees face massive bureaucratic hurdles coming to U.S.

Learn about some of the difficulties refugees face in getting out of Afghanistan

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