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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
President Trump Responds to Charlottesville Protests

President Trump responded to questions from reporters on the Charlottesville protests saying, "I do think there is blame on both sides."
Monday, August 14, 2017
White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

Sheryl Gay Stolberg talked about the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, VA against the removal of Confederate statues. At the event, several clashes between protestors and counterprotestors erupted, with several minor injuries occurring, but as the rally dispersed, a car drove into a group of counterdemonstrators, killing one and injuring more than 30 people.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
The Remedy to be Applied- Presidential Responses to Hate Crimes

A look at President Trump's response to the August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA and President Obama's response to the June 2015 Emanuel AME Church mass shooting in Charleston, SC. Students have the opportunity to evaluate the calls to action by each President and explore the appropriate role of both government and citizens in response to hateful speech.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast

Thomas Nast was an influential political cartoonist who is known for bringing attention to issues including corruption, slavery, politics and the Civil War through his work. He is also remembered for his modern depiction of Santa Claus. In this lesson, students will learn about his childhood, his career and the people who influenced him.

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Friday, August 11, 2017
The Star-Spangled Banner

On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner. During the War of 1812, Key was on a British ship seeking to secure the exchange of American prisoners. While on the British ship, Key was present during the Battle of Baltimore and the naval bombardment of Fort McHenry. Unsure of the fate of the fort until the "dawn's early light," Key was inspired to write…
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Tensions with North Korea

North Korea and President Trump ramp up rhetoric on nuclear weapons. North Korea's nuclear capabilities are discussed as well as the actions the U.S. can take in response to these nuclear programs.
Monday, August 14, 2017
Federalism and Powers of the Congress

Senator Mike Lee discussed the concept of federalism and the powers of Congress. He talked about the issue of state marijuana laws while explaining enumerated powers of Congress, the necessary and proper clause and the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017
State of the U.S. Economy

Stephen Moore and Heidi Shierholz talked about President Trump’s assertions about the strong state of the U.S. economy.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Congressional Earmarks and Pork Barrel Spending

In 2011, Congress implemented a moratorium on the use of earmarks to limit pork barrel spending. Earmarks and pork barrel projects allowed members of Congress to add additions to spending bills allocating funds for specific locations and programs. Often these earmarks benefit the home districts or states of these members of Congress. Recently the question was raised in Congress if the moratorium…

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Monday, August 7, 2017
U.S.-Russia Relations

Samuel Charap talked about U.S.-Russia relations amid the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and President Trump’s recent signing of legislation imposing sanctions on that country.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Federalist 10

As a part of the Federalist Papers, James Madison wrote Federalist No. 10 in 1787. In this essay, Madison defended the republican form of government created by the Constitution. He discussed the concepts of majority rule and minority rights and the factions in preventing tyranny. Clips from Journalist George Will and Senators James Lankford and Ted Cruz are included.

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Thursday, August 3, 2017
Trump Administration Immigration Policy Announcement

President Trump endorsed a bill to reduce legal immigration targeting the number of green cards that are issued each year. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA), who authored the legislation titled “Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment” (RAISE), joined the president at the White House for a statement on their bill.
Monday, July 31, 2017
John Kelly Replaces Reince Priebus as WH Chief of Staff

A look at the decision by President Trump to name Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as the White House chief of staff replacing Reince Priebus and its impact moving forward.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

President Trump Responds to Charlottesville Protests

President Trump responded to questions from reporters on the Charlottesville protests saying, "I do think there is blame on both sides."

Monday, August 14, 2017

White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

Sheryl Gay Stolberg talked about the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, VA against the removal of Confederate statues. At the event, several clashes between protestors and counterprotestors…

Sunday, August 13, 2017

The Remedy to be Applied- Presidential Responses to Hate Crimes

A look at President Trump's response to the August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA and President Obama's response to the June 2015 Emanuel AME Church mass shooting in Charleston,…

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast

Thomas Nast was an influential political cartoonist who is known for bringing attention to issues including corruption, slavery, politics and the Civil War through his work. He is also remembered for…

Friday, August 11, 2017

The Star-Spangled Banner

On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner. During the War of 1812, Key was on a British ship seeking to secure the exchange of American prisoners. While…

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Tensions with North Korea

North Korea and President Trump ramp up rhetoric on nuclear weapons. North Korea's nuclear capabilities are discussed as well as the actions the U.S. can take in response to these nuclear programs.

Monday, August 14, 2017

Federalism and Powers of the Congress

Senator Mike Lee discussed the concept of federalism and the powers of Congress. He talked about the issue of state marijuana laws while explaining enumerated powers of Congress, the necessary and…

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

State of the U.S. Economy

Stephen Moore and Heidi Shierholz talked about President Trump’s assertions about the strong state of the U.S. economy.

Friday, August 4, 2017

Congressional Earmarks and Pork Barrel Spending

In 2011, Congress implemented a moratorium on the use of earmarks to limit pork barrel spending. Earmarks and pork barrel projects allowed members of Congress to add additions to spending bills…

Monday, August 7, 2017

U.S.-Russia Relations

Samuel Charap talked about U.S.-Russia relations amid the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and President Trump’s recent signing of legislation imposing…

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Federalist 10

As a part of the Federalist Papers, James Madison wrote Federalist No. 10 in 1787. In this essay, Madison defended the republican form of government created by the Constitution. He discussed the…

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Trump Administration Immigration Policy Announcement

President Trump endorsed a bill to reduce legal immigration targeting the number of green cards that are issued each year. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA), who authored the…

Monday, July 31, 2017

John Kelly Replaces Reince Priebus as WH Chief of Staff

A look at the decision by President Trump to name Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as the White House chief of staff replacing Reince Priebus and its impact moving forward.

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President Trump Responds to Charlottesville Protests

White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

The Remedy to be Applied- Presidential Responses to Hate Crimes

Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast

The Star-Spangled Banner

Tensions with North Korea

Federalism and Powers of the Congress

State of the U.S. Economy

Congressional Earmarks and Pork Barrel Spending

U.S.-Russia Relations

Federalist 10

Trump Administration Immigration Policy Announcement

John Kelly Replaces Reince Priebus as WH Chief of Staff

President Trump Responds to Charlottesville Protests

White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

The Remedy to be Applied- Presidential Responses to Hate Crimes

Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast

The Star-Spangled Banner

Tensions with North Korea

Federalism and Powers of the Congress

State of the U.S. Economy

Congressional Earmarks and Pork Barrel Spending

U.S.-Russia Relations

Federalist 10

Trump Administration Immigration Policy Announcement

John Kelly Replaces Reince Priebus as WH Chief of Staff