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Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez talked about Democratic presidential debates and the qualifications for qualifying for the debates. He also spoke about the role of the DNC in the nomination process.
Queen Elizabeth II delivered remarks during the State Opening of British Parliament. Her remarks, commonly referred to as the Queen’s Speech, outlines the priorities for the new parliamentary session. Topics included Brexit, the UK’s global leadership, and investments in science and education.
Ipsos’s Clifford Young also talked about the results of the most recent C-SPAN / Ipsos poll on election security and voting.
James Antle, editor of the American Conservative explained the background of the decision to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Syria and gave his opinions on the situation. He spoke about the complicated relationships between Turkey, the Kurds and the United States.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper held a joint news conference at the Pentagon. where they discussed the recent decision to withdrawal U.S. troops from Northern Syria and the resulting Turkish incursion into Syria.
William Galston talked about the public opinion of the impeachment inquiries of Presidents Clinton and Nixon. He also discussed current public polling on the impeachment inquiry of President Trump and compared it to those two cases.
Michael Pillsbury, an outside adviser to President Trump on China policy, explained the historical background of the relationship between Hong Kong and China and the recent protests. Also in response to a tweet from Houston Rockets' manager in support of the protests, Mr. Pillsbury spoke about the role that China plays in the NBA.
Washington Post Supreme Court Reporter Robert Barnes provided a preview of the notable cases and issues that the Supreme Court will address during the 2019-2020 term. He discussed cases on the docket and the role that ideology might play in the upcoming decisions.
George Mason University’s Jamil Jaffer, a former top House intelligence committee staffer, talked about the current impeachment inquiry relating to the whistleblower complaint and the vague definitions of "high crimes and misdemeanors" and impeachable offenses.
Stanford University law professor Pamela Karlan discusses three cases (Altitude Express v. Zarda, Bostock v. Clayton County, and R.G & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) that deal with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These three cases are set to be argued before the Supreme Court in the 2019-2020 term.
Nina Jankowicz, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, talked about the relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine. She discussed the history of Ukraine's relationship with the United States and the election of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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…
This lesson looks at the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Students will view video clips of policymakers discussing the impact of NAFTA, the components of the USMCA and strengths and weakness of the new agreement. Using this information, students will develop arguments for or against the passage of the agreement.
Queen Elizabeth II delivered remarks during the State Opening of British Parliament. Her remarks, commonly referred to as the Queen’s Speech, outlines the priorities for the new parliamentary…
James Antle, editor of the American Conservative explained the background of the decision to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Syria and gave his opinions on the situation. He spoke about the…
Defense Secretary Mark Esper held a joint news conference at the Pentagon. where they discussed the recent decision to withdrawal U.S. troops from Northern Syria and the resulting Turkish incursion…
William Galston talked about the public opinion of the impeachment inquiries of Presidents Clinton and Nixon. He also discussed current public polling on the impeachment inquiry of President Trump…
Michael Pillsbury, an outside adviser to President Trump on China policy, explained the historical background of the relationship between Hong Kong and China and the recent protests. Also in response…
Washington Post Supreme Court Reporter Robert Barnes provided a preview of the notable cases and issues that the Supreme Court will address during the 2019-2020 term. He discussed cases on the docket…
George Mason University’s Jamil Jaffer, a former top House intelligence committee staffer, talked about the current impeachment inquiry relating to the whistleblower complaint and the vague…
Stanford University law professor Pamela Karlan discusses three cases (Altitude Express v. Zarda, Bostock v. Clayton County, and R.G & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity…
Nina Jankowicz, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, talked about the relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine. She discussed the history of Ukraine's relationship with the United States and the…
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…
This lesson looks at the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Students will view video clips of policymakers discussing the…
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