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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Recent Actions of the Supreme Court and Upcoming Cases

Reuters Supreme Court Correspondent Lawrence Hurley discussed the Supreme Court’s actions on the transgender military ban, gun restrictions, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program and other cases.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Senate to Vote on Two Competing Spending Bills to Reopen the Government

The Senate agreed to vote on two different proposals to reopen the government and fund the government. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the two proposals on the Senate floor.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
An Overview of Proposed Plans to Reopen the Government

The Hill's Alexis Simendinger and the Washington Times' Stephen Dinan discussed proposed bills to reopen the government and end the government shutdown.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Housing Assistance Programs and the Government Shutdown

National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel talked about how those who receive assistance from Housing and Urban Development could be affected by the shutdown.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

Referencing security concerns caused by the partial government shutdown, Speaker of the House proposed postponing the State of the Union address originally scheduled for January 29, 2019. She also suggested providing the State of the Union in writing instead of addressing Congress.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

President Trump’s Attorney General nominee William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He gave his opening statement and spoke about the role and independence of the Justice Department.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Former Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske talked about illegal immigration and border security issues.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

The British House of Commons voted 432-202 to reject British Prime Minister Theresa's government's proposal on U.K. withdrawal from the EU. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of "no confidence" in the Prime Minister's government.
Monday, January 14, 2019
What are National Emergency Declarations?

Matthew Dallek talked about the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considered that designation in response to congressional Democrats' refusal to grant his demand for funds to build a U.S-Mexico border wall.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

AFL-CLIO President Richard Trumka spoke at a rally to end the government shutdown with Congressional democrats and furloughed federal employees.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

President Trump addressed the nation on what the administration argues is a humanitarian and national security crisis on the southern border. This was his first address to the nation from the Oval Office. In his remarks, he talked about his proposal to Congress for border security, saying he was pushing for a steel barrier instead of a wall. He said he had invited Congressional leaders to the…
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump’s first national address. The president spoke to the nation from the Oval Office on border security and immigration policy, and called on lawmakers to pass legislation reopening the government from a partial shutdown and giving $5.7 billion to build a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border.…
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

University of Virginia’s “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” managing editor Kyle Kondik talked about how the 2020 presidential field is shaping up. He discussed the recent announcement by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to create an exploratory committee to run for president.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Recent Actions of the Supreme Court and Upcoming Cases

Reuters Supreme Court Correspondent Lawrence Hurley discussed the Supreme Court’s actions on the transgender military ban, gun restrictions, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program and other cases.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Senate to Vote on Two Competing Spending Bills to Reopen the Government

The Senate agreed to vote on two different proposals to reopen the government and fund the government. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)…

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

An Overview of Proposed Plans to Reopen the Government

The Hill's Alexis Simendinger and the Washington Times' Stephen Dinan discussed proposed bills to reopen the government and end the government shutdown.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Housing Assistance Programs and the Government Shutdown

National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel talked about how those who receive assistance from Housing and Urban Development could be affected by the shutdown.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

Referencing security concerns caused by the partial government shutdown, Speaker of the House proposed postponing the State of the Union address originally scheduled for January 29, 2019. She also…

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

President Trump’s Attorney General nominee William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He gave his opening statement and spoke about the role and independence of the Justice…

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Former Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske talked about illegal immigration and border security issues.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

The British House of Commons voted 432-202 to reject British Prime Minister Theresa's government's proposal on U.K. withdrawal from the EU. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of "no…

Monday, January 14, 2019

What are National Emergency Declarations?

Matthew Dallek talked about the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considered that designation in response to congressional Democrats' refusal to grant his demand for funds…

Friday, January 11, 2019

Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

AFL-CLIO President Richard Trumka spoke at a rally to end the government shutdown with Congressional democrats and furloughed federal employees.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

President Trump addressed the nation on what the administration argues is a humanitarian and national security crisis on the southern border. This was his first address to the nation from the Oval…

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump’s first national address. The president spoke to the nation from the Oval Office on…

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

University of Virginia’s “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” managing editor Kyle Kondik talked about how the 2020 presidential field is shaping up. He discussed the recent announcement by Senator…

LESSON: Immigration Policy and the U.S.-Mexico Border

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Recent Actions of the Supreme Court and Upcoming Cases

Senate to Vote on Two Competing Spending Bills to Reopen the Government

An Overview of Proposed Plans to Reopen the Government

Housing Assistance Programs and the Government Shutdown

Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

What are National Emergency Declarations?

Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

Recent Actions of the Supreme Court and Upcoming Cases

Senate to Vote on Two Competing Spending Bills to Reopen the Government

An Overview of Proposed Plans to Reopen the Government

Housing Assistance Programs and the Government Shutdown

Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

What are National Emergency Declarations?

Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates