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Thursday, April 5, 2018
Trump Administration to Send National Guard Troops to Border

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announces that the Trump administration will deploy National Guard troops to the southern border with Mexico and will work with border state governors on implementation.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Announces Rollback of Emissions Standards

On April 3, 2018, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator announced the EPA's plan to roll back automobile emissions standards that were put in place during the Obama administration.
Monday, April 2, 2018
The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader and clergyman Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot while staying at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The shooter, James Earl Ray, was a convicted felon who had escaped from a Missouri prison. Politicians, civil rights leaders and people across the nation mourned the loss of Dr. King. The assassination also set off riots and looting in cities…
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Early Presidential Campaign Visits to New Hampshire

Paul Steinhauser, from the Concord Monitor, talked about the visits of former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley and Ohio Governor John Kasich to New Hampshire. He also discussed President Trump's recent visit to the state.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats and Closes Consulate

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert briefed reporters on retaliatory actions taken by Russia in which they expelled 60 U.S. diplomats from Russia and closed the U.S. consulate in St. Petersburg. The United States and 28 other countries had previously removed 153 Russia spies from their respective countries. The actions by the U.S. and its allies were motivated by Russia's use of a…
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Landmark Supreme Court Case: Gideon V. Wainwright (1963)

Gideon v. Wainwright is responsible for changing the criminal justice system by granting criminal defendants the right to an attorney, even if they can't afford one on their own. The Court ruled that under the Sixth Amendment, state and federal courts were to respect the rights of the accused and allow them the opportunity to defend themselves.

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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Overview of the U.S. Census

The decennial U.S. census is the population count that is Constitutionally required to occur every ten years. The information obtained through the census is the basis for reapportionment and redistricting in Congress. This information also affects the allocation of government funds, state apportionment, and local planning and investment. In this lesson, students will learn about how the census…

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Casts Doubt on Brexit Result

In testimony before a British parliamentary select committee on Cambridge Analytica's role in the Brexit campaign and the improper use of over 50 million Facebook users' data in the 2016 presidential election, whistleblower Christopher Wylie says there could have been a different outcome in the E.U. referendum had there not been in his view "cheating" by the Leave Campaign.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Trump Administration's National Security Team

Robbie Gramer, staff writer for Foreign Policy, talked about the addition of John Bolton and Mike Pompeo to President Trump’s national security team after the firing of National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Senate and House Pass Bipartisan Spending Bill

The House of Representatives and the Senate both passed a $1.3 trillion budget with bipartisan support. The bill funds the government until September. The budget included funding for priorities like the military and school security programs. Although it passed with bipartisan support, critics of the bill complained that members of Congress did not have enough time to fully read the 2,232 page…
Thursday, October 12, 2017
2017-2018 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each side of a case present their positions to the Court and respond to questions from the Justices. Prior to the oral arguments, each side submits a legal brief which are reviewed by the Justices so they…

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Senate Intelligence Committee Releases Report on Election Security

A bipartisan group of Senate Intelligence Committee members, including Chair Richard Burr (R-NC) spoke to reporters following the release of their report on the country’s election infrastructure and its security. The report was created after the completion of this part of their investigation. Senator Burr said that Russia was "looking for vulnerabilities in our election system" but there was…
Friday, March 23, 2018
Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

With recent evidence that foreign governments and non-state actors made efforts to interfere with the 2016 election, Congress has investigated these actions to ensure that the United States is prepared for the 2018 midterm elections and elections in the future. This lesson provides context on this interference and has students view video clips from foreign policy and cyber experts, elected…

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Trump Administration to Send National Guard Troops to Border

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announces that the Trump administration will deploy National Guard troops to the southern border with Mexico and will work with border state governors on implementation.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Announces Rollback of Emissions Standards

On April 3, 2018, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator announced the EPA's plan to roll back automobile emissions standards that were put in place during the Obama administration.

Monday, April 2, 2018

The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader and clergyman Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot while staying at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The shooter, James Earl Ray, was a convicted…

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Early Presidential Campaign Visits to New Hampshire

Paul Steinhauser, from the Concord Monitor, talked about the visits of former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley and Ohio Governor John Kasich to New Hampshire. He also discussed President Trump's…

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats and Closes Consulate

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert briefed reporters on retaliatory actions taken by Russia in which they expelled 60 U.S. diplomats from Russia and closed the U.S. consulate in St.…

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Landmark Supreme Court Case: Gideon V. Wainwright (1963)

Gideon v. Wainwright is responsible for changing the criminal justice system by granting criminal defendants the right to an attorney, even if they can't afford one on their own. The Court ruled that…

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Overview of the U.S. Census

The decennial U.S. census is the population count that is Constitutionally required to occur every ten years. The information obtained through the census is the basis for reapportionment and…

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Casts Doubt on Brexit Result

In testimony before a British parliamentary select committee on Cambridge Analytica's role in the Brexit campaign and the improper use of over 50 million Facebook users' data in the 2016 presidential…

Monday, March 26, 2018

Trump Administration's National Security Team

Robbie Gramer, staff writer for Foreign Policy, talked about the addition of John Bolton and Mike Pompeo to President Trump’s national security team after the firing of National Security Adviser…

Friday, March 23, 2018

Senate and House Pass Bipartisan Spending Bill

The House of Representatives and the Senate both passed a $1.3 trillion budget with bipartisan support. The bill funds the government until September. The budget included funding for priorities like…

Thursday, October 12, 2017

2017-2018 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each…

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Senate Intelligence Committee Releases Report on Election Security

A bipartisan group of Senate Intelligence Committee members, including Chair Richard Burr (R-NC) spoke to reporters following the release of their report on the country’s election infrastructure…

Friday, March 23, 2018

Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

With recent evidence that foreign governments and non-state actors made efforts to interfere with the 2016 election, Congress has investigated these actions to ensure that the United States is…

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Trump Administration to Send National Guard Troops to Border

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Announces Rollback of Emissions Standards

The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Early Presidential Campaign Visits to New Hampshire

Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats and Closes Consulate

Landmark Supreme Court Case: Gideon V. Wainwright (1963)

Overview of the U.S. Census

Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Casts Doubt on Brexit Result

Trump Administration's National Security Team

Senate and House Pass Bipartisan Spending Bill

2017-2018 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Senate Intelligence Committee Releases Report on Election Security

Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

Trump Administration to Send National Guard Troops to Border

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Announces Rollback of Emissions Standards

The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Early Presidential Campaign Visits to New Hampshire

Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats and Closes Consulate

Landmark Supreme Court Case: Gideon V. Wainwright (1963)

Overview of the U.S. Census

Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Casts Doubt on Brexit Result

Trump Administration's National Security Team

Senate and House Pass Bipartisan Spending Bill

2017-2018 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Senate Intelligence Committee Releases Report on Election Security

Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections