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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Youth Climate Change Activists Testify on Capitol Hill

The House Climate Crisis Committee and a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a joint hearing featuring young leaders of organizations focused on combating climate change. The witnesses discussed the role that the United States should play in reducing carbon emissions.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Secretary Chao Announces End to California Fuel Standards

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced at a press conference the Trump administration's intent to stop California from setting stricter fuel economy standards.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates

At a news conference on September 18, 2019, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a one-quarter point reduction in the Fed’s target interest rate range. He also provided an outlook for the economy.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
School Walkouts and Students' Rights

In discussing the 1969 landmark Supreme Court Case Tinker v. Des Moines, Erik Jaffe, Free Speech and Election Law Practice Group Chair at the Federalist Society, and Mary Beth Tinker, a petitioner in the case, spoke about how the court might rule in cases involving student walkouts.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Oil Supply and Recent Tensions in the Middle East

Brian Scheid of S&P Global Platts talked about the security of the global oil supply in the wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil production facilities. He also discussed the domestic oil supply in the United States compared to the global supply.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Washington Post National Correspondent Robert Costa discussed the policy differences and strategies taking place during the 2020 Democratic primary. He spoke about topics like health care, experience and electability.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

President Trump announced that his administration would take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market in an effort to protect children against addiction. He was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

In an interview with C-SPAN, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which expanded suffrage to women. She also spoke about the Equal Rights Amendment, women representation in Congress and issues important to women.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Rep. Raskin (D-MD) on the Emoluments Clauses

House Judiciary Committee member Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) talked about the foreign and domestic emoluments clauses found in the Constitution and Congressional investigations of President Trump and his businesses.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

As the House Judiciary Committee considered a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings, Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) reacted to that resolution.
Friday, September 6, 2019
NRA Board Member Bob Barr on Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence

Former Republican congressman and current National Rifle Association board member Bob Barr talked about efforts to reduce gun violence. He discussed red flag laws and universal background check proposals.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Separation of Powers and Individual Liberties

Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed the concept of separation of powers and its impact. He also discussed how James Madison envisioned the role that this principle of government would play in the functioning of government.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Should the federal government enact "red flag" laws to prevent gun violence?

This lesson looks at legislation that would provide federal grants for states to enact red flag laws. Red flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, allow law enforcement to remove firearms from individuals showing risks of violence. This lesson provides background information on red flag laws and has students view video clips of members of Congress and representatives from interest…

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Youth Climate Change Activists Testify on Capitol Hill

The House Climate Crisis Committee and a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a joint hearing featuring young leaders of organizations focused on combating climate change. The witnesses discussed the role that the United States should play in reducing carbon emissions.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Secretary Chao Announces End to California Fuel Standards

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced at a press conference the Trump administration's intent to stop California from setting stricter fuel economy standards.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates

At a news conference on September 18, 2019, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a one-quarter point reduction in the Fed’s target interest rate range. He also provided an outlook for the…

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

School Walkouts and Students' Rights

In discussing the 1969 landmark Supreme Court Case Tinker v. Des Moines, Erik Jaffe, Free Speech and Election Law Practice Group Chair at the Federalist Society, and Mary Beth Tinker, a petitioner in…

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Oil Supply and Recent Tensions in the Middle East

Brian Scheid of S&P Global Platts talked about the security of the global oil supply in the wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil production facilities. He also discussed the domestic oil supply in…

Monday, September 16, 2019

Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Washington Post National Correspondent Robert Costa discussed the policy differences and strategies taking place during the 2020 Democratic primary. He spoke about topics like health care, experience…

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

President Trump announced that his administration would take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market in an effort to protect children against addiction. He was joined by Health and Human…

Friday, September 13, 2019

Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

In an interview with C-SPAN, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which expanded suffrage to women. She also spoke about the Equal Rights Amendment,…

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Rep. Raskin (D-MD) on the Emoluments Clauses

House Judiciary Committee member Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) talked about the foreign and domestic emoluments clauses found in the Constitution and Congressional investigations of President…

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

As the House Judiciary Committee considered a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings, Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) reacted to that resolution.

Friday, September 6, 2019

NRA Board Member Bob Barr on Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence

Former Republican congressman and current National Rifle Association board member Bob Barr talked about efforts to reduce gun violence. He discussed red flag laws and universal background check…

Monday, September 16, 2019

Separation of Powers and Individual Liberties

Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed the concept of separation of powers and its impact. He also discussed how James Madison envisioned the role that this principle of government…

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Should the federal government enact "red flag" laws to prevent gun violence?

This lesson looks at legislation that would provide federal grants for states to enact red flag laws. Red flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, allow law enforcement to remove…

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Youth Climate Change Activists Testify on Capitol Hill

Secretary Chao Announces End to California Fuel Standards

Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates

School Walkouts and Students' Rights

Oil Supply and Recent Tensions in the Middle East

Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

Rep. Raskin (D-MD) on the Emoluments Clauses

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

NRA Board Member Bob Barr on Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence

Separation of Powers and Individual Liberties

Should the federal government enact "red flag" laws to prevent gun violence?

Youth Climate Change Activists Testify on Capitol Hill

Secretary Chao Announces End to California Fuel Standards

Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates

School Walkouts and Students' Rights

Oil Supply and Recent Tensions in the Middle East

Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

Rep. Raskin (D-MD) on the Emoluments Clauses

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

NRA Board Member Bob Barr on Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence

Separation of Powers and Individual Liberties

Should the federal government enact "red flag" laws to prevent gun violence?