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Daily News Lesson July 13 2026

Trump fires election commission members in latest attempt to control voting process

Learn about how recent firings could have a massive impact on independent agency authority

Heavy fog hangs over the State Capitol ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of McAuliffe as Virginia's governor in Richmond

Daily News Lesson May 12 2026

Virginia's Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan

Learn why a state Supreme Court tossed a new districting plan approved by voters

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.,

Daily News Lesson May 01 2026

Supreme Court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act

Discuss arguments around the principle of birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment

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Daily News Lesson March 17 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: How Iran and the SAVE Act are influencing midterms

Discuss the major stories influencing voters going into the 2026 midterms

"I voted" stickers are displayed at a voting station during a special congressional election called after former Rep. Ryan Zinke was appointed to lead the Interior Department in Missoula

Daily News Lesson October 23 2024

Some state ballot measures could have a national impact on elections

Learn about ballot initiatives in states across the country coming this November

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Daily News Lesson September 07 2023

Court rejects Alabama’s congressional map again for diluting power of Black voters

Learn why Alabama keeps ignoring court demands to redraw Congressional districts

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