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Friday, October 13, 2017
Presidential Address on Iran Nuclear Agreement

President Trump outlined a new strategy for addressing Iran and announced his decision on the Iran nuclear agreement - a deal struck during the Obama administration between the United States, Britain, Russia, France, China, Germany and Iran.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Cuban Missile Crisis

In October 1962, the U.S. engaged in a 13 day confrontation with the Soviet Union over the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba. President John Kennedy notified Americans about the presence of the missiles and his plan to respond to ensure our national security. Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union, offered to remove the missiles if the U.S. agreed to not invade Cuba.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Freedom of the Press and President Trump

Executive editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times discussed how the relationship between the press and the President has changed during the Trump administration. They also described the role of the press and the importance of journalistic standards.
Friday, October 13, 2017
NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

In reference to the NFL protests, Constitutional attorney, Floyd Abrams discussed free speech protections from the government and how it is different than free speech protections from employers.
Monday, October 16, 2017
EPA's Plan to Repeal Clean Power Plan

Emily Holden talked about the EPA’s decision to rollback the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan and its effect on the environment as well as the coal industry.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Federal Funding for Fighting Wildfires

Former Agriculture Undersecretary for Natural Resources, Robert Bonnie discussed the federal funding of firefighting efforts around the country.
Friday, October 13, 2017
President Trump's Health Care Executive Order and Elimination of ACA Subsidies

Reporter Caitlin Owens talked about the elimination of Affordable Care Act subsidies, the executive order on health care signed by President Trump and what it means for health care reform.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
How North Korea Developed its Nuclear Weapons Program

Bruce Klingner discussed how North Korea has been able to afford its nuclear weapons program and how it has developed these programs.

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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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Friday, October 6, 2017
The Republican Tax Reform Plan and the Federal Budget

Maya MacGuineas explains how the passing of the federal budget affects the process of passing the Republican tax reform plan. She explains the differences between the budgets in the Senate and the House and the rules of reconciliation in the Senate.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Hacking Voting Machines and the Future Security of Elections

Elections in the United States are run at the state level. Many states and localities have opted to use electronic voting machines for voting in elections. With the attempts at hacking to influence the US election process in 2016, there has been a new focus on securing our election infrastructure from future threats. This lesson explores the ways that states operate elections, the potential…

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Monday, October 2, 2017
Federalism in the United States

Federalism is the system in the U.S. government in which power is distributed and shared between the federal government and state governments. It was created through many different aspects of the U.S. Constitution, including the 10th amendment. Over time, federalism and the relationship between the federal and state governments have evolved because how different clauses of the U.S. Constitution…

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Thursday, October 12, 2017
Gun Control in Response to the Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1st, many members of Congress and gun control activists called for new firearms legislation to attempt to prevent further incidents. The response to the mass shooting has highlighted the greater debate over the proper balance on gun control restrictions and the second amendment right to bear arms. In this lesson, students will learn about the…

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Friday, October 13, 2017

Presidential Address on Iran Nuclear Agreement

President Trump outlined a new strategy for addressing Iran and announced his decision on the Iran nuclear agreement - a deal struck during the Obama administration between the United States, Britain, Russia, France, China, Germany and Iran.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Cuban Missile Crisis

In October 1962, the U.S. engaged in a 13 day confrontation with the Soviet Union over the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba. President John Kennedy notified Americans about the presence of the…

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Freedom of the Press and President Trump

Executive editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times discussed how the relationship between the press and the President has changed during the Trump administration. They also described the…

Friday, October 13, 2017

NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

In reference to the NFL protests, Constitutional attorney, Floyd Abrams discussed free speech protections from the government and how it is different than free speech protections from employers.

Monday, October 16, 2017

EPA's Plan to Repeal Clean Power Plan

Emily Holden talked about the EPA’s decision to rollback the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan and its effect on the environment as well as the coal industry.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Federal Funding for Fighting Wildfires

Former Agriculture Undersecretary for Natural Resources, Robert Bonnie discussed the federal funding of firefighting efforts around the country.

Friday, October 13, 2017

President Trump's Health Care Executive Order and Elimination of ACA Subsidies

Reporter Caitlin Owens talked about the elimination of Affordable Care Act subsidies, the executive order on health care signed by President Trump and what it means for health care reform.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

How North Korea Developed its Nuclear Weapons Program

Bruce Klingner discussed how North Korea has been able to afford its nuclear weapons program and how it has developed these programs.

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…

Friday, October 6, 2017

The Republican Tax Reform Plan and the Federal Budget

Maya MacGuineas explains how the passing of the federal budget affects the process of passing the Republican tax reform plan. She explains the differences between the budgets in the Senate and the…

Friday, October 13, 2017

Hacking Voting Machines and the Future Security of Elections

Elections in the United States are run at the state level. Many states and localities have opted to use electronic voting machines for voting in elections. With the attempts at hacking to influence…

Monday, October 2, 2017

Federalism in the United States

Federalism is the system in the U.S. government in which power is distributed and shared between the federal government and state governments. It was created through many different aspects of the…

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Gun Control in Response to the Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1st, many members of Congress and gun control activists called for new firearms legislation to attempt to prevent further incidents. The response…

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Presidential Address on Iran Nuclear Agreement

Cuban Missile Crisis

Freedom of the Press and President Trump

NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

EPA's Plan to Repeal Clean Power Plan

Federal Funding for Fighting Wildfires

President Trump's Health Care Executive Order and Elimination of ACA Subsidies

How North Korea Developed its Nuclear Weapons Program

2017-2018 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Republican Tax Reform Plan and the Federal Budget

Hacking Voting Machines and the Future Security of Elections

Federalism in the United States

Gun Control in Response to the Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Presidential Address on Iran Nuclear Agreement

Cuban Missile Crisis

Freedom of the Press and President Trump

NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

EPA's Plan to Repeal Clean Power Plan

Federal Funding for Fighting Wildfires

President Trump's Health Care Executive Order and Elimination of ACA Subsidies

How North Korea Developed its Nuclear Weapons Program

2017-2018 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Republican Tax Reform Plan and the Federal Budget

Hacking Voting Machines and the Future Security of Elections

Federalism in the United States

Gun Control in Response to the Las Vegas Mass Shooting