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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
A Preview of the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Paul Kane, Senior Congressional Reporter at the Washington Post, talked about the potential rules, process and timeline for the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Chief Justice Roberts Sworn In for Senate Impeachment Trial

During the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, Justice Justice John Roberts was sworn in to preside over the proceedings. After being sworn in, he administered the oath to all senators in the chamber.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Historical Precedents and the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Donald Ritchie, historian emeritus of the U.S. Senate, talked about the history of impeachment trials in the Senate and how those precedents might influence the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. He discussed the process and the roles that individuals would play in the trial.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

On January 21, 2010, the Supreme Court issued their ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The case centered around a non-profit organization seeking to advertise a film about Hilary Clinton. These advertisements were prohibited by Federal election law. Based on First Amendment arguments, the Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in favor of Citizens United. The ruling prohibited the…
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Senate Receives Articles of Impeachment

On January 15, 2020, the Senate received the two articles of impeachment against President Trump sent from the House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) previewed the procedures and schedule for the impeachment trial proceedings in the Senate.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Phase One of the U.S.-China Trade Deal

Representative Roger Marshall (R-KS) talked about President Trump’s signing of phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement. He also responded to comments by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on the trade deal.
Friday, January 10, 2020
House Votes to Limit Presidential War Power

Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) talked about the previous day’s House vote on a war powers resolution to limit the Trump administration’s military actions against Iran. He responded to a clip from Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) promoting the resolution.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Polling Leading up to the Iowa Caucuses

With three weeks before the Iowa caucuses, Erin Murphy, Des Moines Bureau Chief at Lee Enterprises, discussed the recent Iowa polling for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
President Trump Address to Nation on Iran Tensions

President Trump addressed the nation on escalating tension with Iran, following Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq. He spoke about new economic sanctions, the JCPoA and his request for NATO to play a large role in the Middle East.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Analyzing Democratic Presidential Primary Campaign Advertisements

Democratic consultant Doug Thornell and Republican consultant Phillip Stutts analyzed the Democratic presidential primary campaign ads from Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. They evaluated their strategies and discussed how the ads matched the candidates' experience and messaging.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Youth Civic Engagement and Voter Trends Leading up the 2020 Elections

Center for American Progress Action Fund’s Brent Cohen discussed youth voting trends and civic engagement leading up to the 2020 election. He also spoke about obstacles that youth voters face that might influence turnout.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The War Powers Act of 1973

Sarah Binder, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution talked about Congress' role in asserting war authority and discussed the history of the War Powers Act of 1973.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Senate Impeachment Trials of the President

In the Constitution, the Senate has the "sole Power to try all Impeachments." While sharing some similarities with criminal trials, impeachment trials of Presidents have unique rules and procedures. This lesson has students learn about the process by viewing videos of historians, former members of the Senate and legal experts. Students will use this information to compare the process used in…

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

A Preview of the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Paul Kane, Senior Congressional Reporter at the Washington Post, talked about the potential rules, process and timeline for the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Chief Justice Roberts Sworn In for Senate Impeachment Trial

During the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, Justice Justice John Roberts was sworn in to preside over the proceedings. After being sworn in, he administered the oath to all senators in…

Monday, January 13, 2020

Historical Precedents and the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Donald Ritchie, historian emeritus of the U.S. Senate, talked about the history of impeachment trials in the Senate and how those precedents might influence the Senate impeachment trial of President…

Friday, April 27, 2018

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

On January 21, 2010, the Supreme Court issued their ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The case centered around a non-profit organization seeking to advertise a film about…

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Senate Receives Articles of Impeachment

On January 15, 2020, the Senate received the two articles of impeachment against President Trump sent from the House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) previewed the…

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Phase One of the U.S.-China Trade Deal

Representative Roger Marshall (R-KS) talked about President Trump’s signing of phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement. He also responded to comments by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…

Friday, January 10, 2020

House Votes to Limit Presidential War Power

Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) talked about the previous day’s House vote on a war powers resolution to limit the Trump administration’s military actions against Iran. He responded to a clip…

Monday, January 13, 2020

Polling Leading up to the Iowa Caucuses

With three weeks before the Iowa caucuses, Erin Murphy, Des Moines Bureau Chief at Lee Enterprises, discussed the recent Iowa polling for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

President Trump Address to Nation on Iran Tensions

President Trump addressed the nation on escalating tension with Iran, following Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq. He spoke about new economic sanctions, the JCPoA and his request for…

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Analyzing Democratic Presidential Primary Campaign Advertisements

Democratic consultant Doug Thornell and Republican consultant Phillip Stutts analyzed the Democratic presidential primary campaign ads from Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders and South…

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Youth Civic Engagement and Voter Trends Leading up the 2020 Elections

Center for American Progress Action Fund’s Brent Cohen discussed youth voting trends and civic engagement leading up to the 2020 election. He also spoke about obstacles that youth voters face that…

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

The War Powers Act of 1973

Sarah Binder, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution talked about Congress' role in asserting war authority and discussed the history of the War Powers Act of 1973.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Senate Impeachment Trials of the President

In the Constitution, the Senate has the "sole Power to try all Impeachments." While sharing some similarities with criminal trials, impeachment trials of Presidents have unique rules and procedures.…

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A Preview of the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Chief Justice Roberts Sworn In for Senate Impeachment Trial

Historical Precedents and the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

Senate Receives Articles of Impeachment

Phase One of the U.S.-China Trade Deal

House Votes to Limit Presidential War Power

Polling Leading up to the Iowa Caucuses

President Trump Address to Nation on Iran Tensions

Analyzing Democratic Presidential Primary Campaign Advertisements

Youth Civic Engagement and Voter Trends Leading up the 2020 Elections

The War Powers Act of 1973

Senate Impeachment Trials of the President

A Preview of the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Chief Justice Roberts Sworn In for Senate Impeachment Trial

Historical Precedents and the Senate Impeachment Trial Process

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

Senate Receives Articles of Impeachment

Phase One of the U.S.-China Trade Deal

House Votes to Limit Presidential War Power

Polling Leading up to the Iowa Caucuses

President Trump Address to Nation on Iran Tensions

Analyzing Democratic Presidential Primary Campaign Advertisements

Youth Civic Engagement and Voter Trends Leading up the 2020 Elections

The War Powers Act of 1973

Senate Impeachment Trials of the President