LESSON: Title IX and Gender Equity in Education
LESSON: US Tax Rates Compared to Other Countries
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At a press conference following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump discussed the meeting and the relationship between the two leaders. He also discussed the potential and opportunity for North Korea. The two leaders signed a joint statement relating to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
FBI Director Christopher Wray held a news conference on the Justice Department inspector general report related to the Hillary Clinton email investigation as well as the 2016 presidential campaign.
Peter Kafka, Senior Editor at Re/Code talked about a recent ruling by a federal judge approving the proposed AT&T - Time Warner merger. He discussed the reasons the government attempted to stop the merger and the significance that the ruling might have on other potential mergers.
On June 25, 1950, North Korea surprised South Korea by invading and advancing towards the capital city of Seoul. Soon after, President Truman sent U.S. troops to aid the South Korean military, and a U.N. Security Council resolution was pushed through to send additional troops and aid to bolster existing South Korean and U.S. forces. An armistice was signed in July 1953, ending the active fighting…
Prior to leaving for the G7 Summit in Canada, President Trump talked about the summit and how Russia used to be a part of the G8. The summit this weekend includes leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. President Trump spoke about the importance of including Russia in negotiations at the G7 Summit.
In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Masterpiece Cakeshop in the Supreme Court Case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The court's majority opinion was narrow in how they interpreted the case involving gay rights and the first amendment protections of business owners. Los Angeles Times Supreme Court Reporter explained the ruling and the potential…
Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) talked about Democratic messaging heading into the 2018 midterm elections. He spoke about the Democratic Party's policies on taxes, infrastructure, recent job numbers
Intelligence Committee Member Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) and former National Intelligence Director James Clapper discuss oversight of the U.S. intelligence community.
American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies Research Director Hector Silva Avalos discusses the origins of the transnational gang, Mara Salvatrucha (a.k.a. MS-13), and policy recommendations to address gang-related crime.
Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives the President the power to "grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. While this power serves as an important check on the other branches of government, the use of this power throughout history has often been controversial. This lesson explores the Constitutional foundations of…
President Trump signed legislation that aims to give terminally ill patients the opportunity to seek experimental drug treatments that are not fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The president said the so-called “Right to Try Act” will give hope to thousands of terminally ill Americans and allow them to be with their families for longer periods of time.
Bloomberg Personal Finance Editor Suzanne Woolley talked about financial literacy, the rate of inflation, elevated health care costs and other concerns that factor into effective retirement planning.
Lisa Gilbert, Director, Public Citizen, talked about the Congressional Review Act.
At a press conference following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump discussed the meeting and the relationship between the two leaders. He also discussed the potential and opportunity for North Korea. The two leaders signed a joint statement relating to the…
Peter Kafka, Senior Editor at Re/Code talked about a recent ruling by a federal judge approving the proposed AT&T - Time Warner merger. He discussed the reasons the government attempted to stop the…
On June 25, 1950, North Korea surprised South Korea by invading and advancing towards the capital city of Seoul. Soon after, President Truman sent U.S. troops to aid the South Korean military, and a…
Prior to leaving for the G7 Summit in Canada, President Trump talked about the summit and how Russia used to be a part of the G8. The summit this weekend includes leaders from Canada, France,…
In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Masterpiece Cakeshop in the Supreme Court Case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The court's majority opinion was…
Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) talked about Democratic messaging heading into the 2018 midterm elections. He spoke about the Democratic Party's policies on taxes, infrastructure, recent job…
American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies Research Director Hector Silva Avalos discusses the origins of the transnational gang, Mara Salvatrucha (a.k.a. MS-13), and policy…
Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives the President the power to "grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. While…
President Trump signed legislation that aims to give terminally ill patients the opportunity to seek experimental drug treatments that are not fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The…
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