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Friday, November 22, 2019
Possible Next Steps in the Impeachment Inquiry

After two weeks of hearings in the House Intelligence Committee, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed possible next steps in the impeachment inquiry. C-SPAN's John McArdle and Steve Scully also provided an overview of different directions the process can take and reactions to the recent events and testimonies.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Justice Elena Kagan Discusses the Process for Selecting Cases to Hear

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan explained the process that the Supreme Court uses to select cases to hear and grant a writ of certiorari. She explained the process of narrowing the cases to hear and the criteria for selecting cases.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Comparisons between Impeachment and Criminal Trials

Georgetown University Law Center Professor Susan Low Bloch discussed the similarities and differences between the impeachment process and a criminal trial. She also described the process of impeachment and removal from office.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

James Pindell, political report at the Boston Globe, recounted major events that helped create the current primary and caucus system. He also discussed the current influence that states like Iowa and New Hampshire have in the process for selecting a party's nominee.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

At a hearing of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on data breaches and cybersecurity, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) talked about data privacy and security concerns with the Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok. Representatives from TikTok were invited to the hearing but declined.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Heritage Foundation deputy director Nick Loris and Friends of the Earth president Erich Pica talked about the U.S. effort to leave the Paris Climate Agreement.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Reactions to the DACA Supreme Court Case Oral Arguments

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) spoke to reporters following Supreme Court oral argument in a case dealing with President Trump’s decision to end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Both state Attorneys General were a part of a coalition opposing President Trump's actions.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Future of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

Carol Jenkins of the Equal Rights Coalition talked about efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. She discussed the history of the ERA and the potential obstacles to its ratification.
Monday, November 4, 2019
National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

Yuval Levin, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about the rising federal debt and deficit. He also spoke about the politics of controlling the debt and the deficit.
Friday, November 1, 2019
The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talked about the rise in vaping-related illness and other public health concerns facing the U.S.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Congressional Power of Impeachment

In the Constitution, the Congress is given the sole power of impeachment and removing the President and all civil officers from office. This power of Legislative Branch provides a significant check over the Executive and Judicial Branches. This lesson provides explanations of the Constitutional basis of the power, the process for removing officials and the history of impeachments and removing…

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Friday, November 15, 2019
Behind-the-Scenes Look at Media Coverage of the Impeachment Hearings

C-SPAN's Greta Brawner gave a behind-the-scenes look at how networks are covering day two of the public impeachment hearings.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
How should the Congress interpret the standard for impeachment?

The Constitution provides Congress the sole power of impeachment and conviction of "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." While treason and bribery are well defined, the concept of "high crimes and misdemeanors" has been interpreted in various ways. This lesson includes perspectives from elected officials and legal scholars about the appropriate way to interpret this standard.…

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Possible Next Steps in the Impeachment Inquiry

After two weeks of hearings in the House Intelligence Committee, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed possible next steps in the impeachment inquiry. C-SPAN's John McArdle and Steve Scully also provided an overview of different directions the process can take and reactions to the recent events and…

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Justice Elena Kagan Discusses the Process for Selecting Cases to Hear

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan explained the process that the Supreme Court uses to select cases to hear and grant a writ of certiorari. She explained the process of narrowing the cases to hear…

Monday, November 18, 2019

Comparisons between Impeachment and Criminal Trials

Georgetown University Law Center Professor Susan Low Bloch discussed the similarities and differences between the impeachment process and a criminal trial. She also described the process of…

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

James Pindell, political report at the Boston Globe, recounted major events that helped create the current primary and caucus system. He also discussed the current influence that states like Iowa and…

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

At a hearing of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on data breaches and cybersecurity, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) talked about data privacy and security concerns with the Chinese-owned social media app,…

Thursday, November 7, 2019

The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Heritage Foundation deputy director Nick Loris and Friends of the Earth president Erich Pica talked about the U.S. effort to leave the Paris Climate Agreement.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Reactions to the DACA Supreme Court Case Oral Arguments

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) spoke to reporters following Supreme Court oral argument in a case dealing with President Trump’s…

Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Future of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

Carol Jenkins of the Equal Rights Coalition talked about efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. She discussed the history of the ERA and the potential obstacles to its ratification.

Monday, November 4, 2019

National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

Yuval Levin, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about the rising federal debt and deficit. He also spoke about the politics of controlling the debt and the deficit.

Friday, November 1, 2019

The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talked about the rise in vaping-related illness and other public health concerns facing the U.S.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Congressional Power of Impeachment

In the Constitution, the Congress is given the sole power of impeachment and removing the President and all civil officers from office. This power of Legislative Branch provides a significant check…

Friday, November 15, 2019

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Media Coverage of the Impeachment Hearings

C-SPAN's Greta Brawner gave a behind-the-scenes look at how networks are covering day two of the public impeachment hearings.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

How should the Congress interpret the standard for impeachment?

The Constitution provides Congress the sole power of impeachment and conviction of "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." While treason and bribery are well defined, the concept…

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C-SPAN's 2020 StudentCam Documentary Competition

Possible Next Steps in the Impeachment Inquiry

Justice Elena Kagan Discusses the Process for Selecting Cases to Hear

Comparisons between Impeachment and Criminal Trials

The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Reactions to the DACA Supreme Court Case Oral Arguments

The Future of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Congressional Power of Impeachment

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Media Coverage of the Impeachment Hearings

How should the Congress interpret the standard for impeachment?

Possible Next Steps in the Impeachment Inquiry

Justice Elena Kagan Discusses the Process for Selecting Cases to Hear

Comparisons between Impeachment and Criminal Trials

The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Reactions to the DACA Supreme Court Case Oral Arguments

The Future of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Congressional Power of Impeachment

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Media Coverage of the Impeachment Hearings

How should the Congress interpret the standard for impeachment?