C-SPAN Classroom

Monday, July 16, 2018
President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a joint news conference after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland. President Trump spoke about how the two countries can work together.
Monday, July 16, 2018
Senator Schumer (D-NY) on the U.S.-Russia Summit

Senator Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump's recent press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He called for bipartisan efforts to ratchet up of sanctions, the testifying of national security officials, an end to attacks on Robert Mueller, and the extradition of indicted Russians.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Actions of the Federal Reserve and the Current State of the U.S. Economy

Bloomberg News Federal Reserve reporter, Chris Condon talked about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on Capitol Hill the previous day on July 17, 2018. He discussed the reasons for the growth and how this growth compares to previous years. He explained the actions of the Federal Reserve and how that has contributed to the economic growth and fears of inflation.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Judge Kavanugh is a former law clerk to Justice Kennedy. The judge’s wife, children and parents joined him at the White House for the public announcement.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
President Trump's Statement on NATO and its Future

President Trump tells reporters he was firm in his request of NATO allies that they meet their 2014 commitment of spending two percent of GDP on defense. He says he believes in NATO, calling it a "fine-tuned machine" and adding, "people are paying much more than they did before and are happy to do it."
Friday, July 13, 2018
President Trump Visits Great Britain

Washington Post London Bureau Chief William Booth talked about President Trump’s meeting with British Prime Minister May and Queen Elizabeth II. He also discussed the reaction to President Trump's interview with a British newspaper that criticized Prime Minister May's handling of Brexit.
Friday, July 13, 2018
Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Announces the Indictment of 12 Russians for 2016 Election Hacking

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced the indictment of 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 presidential election. The announcement came three days ahead of a summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Democratic Messaging for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) talked about Democratic messaging heading into the 2018 midterm elections. He spoke about the Democratic Party's policies on taxes, infrastructure, recent job numbers
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Republican Messaging and Fundraising for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN), a deputy chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), talked about Campaign 2018 and how their messaging for the 2018 midterm elections.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Reactions to the Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy

With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) respond to the retirement and the process moving forward.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Secretary of State Pompeo's Visit to North Korea

Heather Conley, former assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs under President George W. Bush, discussed the recent meeting with North Korea officials to work out the details after the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. North Korea said the talks with Pompeo were "regrettable."
Monday, October 16, 2017
Vladimir Putin and Russia

Marvin Kalb discussed Vladimir Putin, his role as President of Russia and in the world, as well as his future as the leader of Russia.

Log In
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The Nation's Fiscal Health and the National Debt

Chris Mihm, Managing Director Government Accountability Office-Strategic Issues, talked about the Government Accountability Office’s report examining the fiscal health of the U.S. as the national debt reached $21 trillion.

Monday, July 16, 2018

President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a joint news conference after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland. President Trump spoke about how the two countries can work together.

Monday, July 16, 2018

Senator Schumer (D-NY) on the U.S.-Russia Summit

Senator Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump's recent press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He called for bipartisan efforts to ratchet up of sanctions, the testifying of…

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Actions of the Federal Reserve and the Current State of the U.S. Economy

Bloomberg News Federal Reserve reporter, Chris Condon talked about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on Capitol Hill the previous day on July 17, 2018. He discussed the reasons for…

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Judge Kavanugh is a former law clerk to…

Thursday, July 12, 2018

President Trump's Statement on NATO and its Future

President Trump tells reporters he was firm in his request of NATO allies that they meet their 2014 commitment of spending two percent of GDP on defense. He says he believes in NATO, calling it a…

Friday, July 13, 2018

President Trump Visits Great Britain

Washington Post London Bureau Chief William Booth talked about President Trump’s meeting with British Prime Minister May and Queen Elizabeth II. He also discussed the reaction to President Trump's…

Friday, July 13, 2018

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Announces the Indictment of 12 Russians for 2016 Election Hacking

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced the indictment of 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 presidential election. The…

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Democratic Messaging for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) talked about Democratic messaging heading into the 2018 midterm elections. He spoke about the Democratic Party's policies on taxes, infrastructure, recent job…

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Republican Messaging and Fundraising for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN), a deputy chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), talked about Campaign 2018 and how their messaging for the 2018 midterm elections.

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Reactions to the Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy

With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) respond to the retirement and the…

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Secretary of State Pompeo's Visit to North Korea

Heather Conley, former assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs under President George W. Bush, discussed the recent meeting with North Korea officials to work out the details…

Monday, October 16, 2017

Vladimir Putin and Russia

Marvin Kalb discussed Vladimir Putin, his role as President of Russia and in the world, as well as his future as the leader of Russia.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The Nation's Fiscal Health and the National Debt

Chris Mihm, Managing Director Government Accountability Office-Strategic Issues, talked about the Government Accountability Office’s report examining the fiscal health of the U.S. as the national…

Aggregated Resources by Curriculum and Theme

LESSON: Role of the Senate During the Confirmation Process

LESSON: US Tax Rates Compared to Other Countries

President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Senator Schumer (D-NY) on the U.S.-Russia Summit

Actions of the Federal Reserve and the Current State of the U.S. Economy

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

President Trump's Statement on NATO and its Future

President Trump Visits Great Britain

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Announces the Indictment of 12 Russians for 2016 Election Hacking

Democratic Messaging for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Republican Messaging and Fundraising for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Reactions to the Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy

Secretary of State Pompeo's Visit to North Korea

Vladimir Putin and Russia

The Nation's Fiscal Health and the National Debt

President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Senator Schumer (D-NY) on the U.S.-Russia Summit

Actions of the Federal Reserve and the Current State of the U.S. Economy

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

President Trump's Statement on NATO and its Future

President Trump Visits Great Britain

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Announces the Indictment of 12 Russians for 2016 Election Hacking

Democratic Messaging for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Republican Messaging and Fundraising for the 2018 Midterm Elections

Reactions to the Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy

Secretary of State Pompeo's Visit to North Korea

Vladimir Putin and Russia

The Nation's Fiscal Health and the National Debt