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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
US House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi

New York Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters after his election as the first Black man to lead a major party in Congress. He paids tribute to Representative Don McEachin who died earlier in the week from cancer as well as outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for her two decades leading the Democratic Caucus.
Monday, November 28, 2022
Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann talked about the week ahead in Congress, including leadership elections for House Democrats, and what to expect in the Lame Duck sessions of the 117th Congress
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson talked about the Respect for Marriage Act and other public policy issues impacting those who identify as LGBTQ.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
COVID Lockdown Protests in China

White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discusses the White House's response to widespread protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping's zero-COVID policy of rolling lockdowns, which have culminated in the largest anti-government demonstrations since the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
Monday, November 21, 2022
Nonconsecutive White House Terms

Barbara Perry, director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, talked about the history of former presidents running for non-consecutive terms, the impact of third party candidates, and sitting vice presidents who were not selected by their parties to run for president.
Friday, November 18, 2022
Nancy Pelosi to Step Down from House Leadership

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) recently announced her decision to step down from leadership positions in the House of Representatives. Pelosi was the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. History.
Friday, July 22, 2022
StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a project-based learning experience? StudentCam challenges middle and high school students to think critically about issues that affect them, their communities, and our country. Throughout the process, they learn new skills, discover and develop new interests, and generate connections that impact their lives. You can incorporate this program into your curriculum, share it with…
Monday, November 21, 2022
Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

William Rinehart, Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Growth and Opportunity, talked about a poll on Americans' views on promoting economic abundance and environmental stewardship.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

Washington Post Financial Services National Reporter Tory Newmyer talked about the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and concerns about the cryptocurrency industry.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
NASA Launches Artemis 1

NASA holds a news conference after the launch of Artemis 1, during which NASA Administrator Bill Nelson provides comments. The mission is the first stage of the Artemis program, which will explore the Moon and beyond.
Monday, November 14, 2022
Balance of Power in Congress

NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter Scott Wong and Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson talked about the balance of power in Congress and its impact on both the lame duck session of Congress and the new congressional term in January.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Federal Reserve Approves Fourth-Straight Interest Rate Increase

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a news conference following two days of meetings among members of the Federal Open Market Committee. The monetary-policy makers approved a fourth straight interest rate hike at the meeting, raising rates 75 basis points.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Clean Energy School Buses

Vice President Harris gives remarks on the Biden administration’s investments in clean energy school buses at an event in Seattle. She is joined by EPA Administrator Michael Regan.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

US House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi

New York Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters after his election as the first Black man to lead a major party in Congress. He paids tribute to Representative Don McEachin who died earlier in the week from cancer as well as outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for her…

Monday, November 28, 2022

Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann talked about the week ahead in Congress, including leadership elections for House Democrats, and what to expect in the Lame Duck…

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson talked about the Respect for Marriage Act and other public policy issues impacting those who identify as LGBTQ.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

COVID Lockdown Protests in China

White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discusses the White House's response to widespread protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping's zero-COVID…

Monday, November 21, 2022

Nonconsecutive White House Terms

Barbara Perry, director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, talked about the history of former presidents running for non-consecutive terms, the impact of third…

Friday, November 18, 2022

Nancy Pelosi to Step Down from House Leadership

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) recently announced her decision to step down from leadership positions in the House of Representatives. Pelosi was the first female Speaker of the House in U.S.…

Friday, July 22, 2022

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a project-based learning experience? StudentCam challenges middle and high school students to think critically about issues that affect them, their communities, and our country.…

Monday, November 21, 2022

Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

William Rinehart, Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Growth and Opportunity, talked about a poll on Americans' views on promoting economic abundance and environmental stewardship.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

Washington Post Financial Services National Reporter Tory Newmyer talked about the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and concerns about the cryptocurrency industry.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

NASA Launches Artemis 1

NASA holds a news conference after the launch of Artemis 1, during which NASA Administrator Bill Nelson provides comments. The mission is the first stage of the Artemis program, which will explore…

Monday, November 14, 2022

Balance of Power in Congress

NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter Scott Wong and Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson talked about the balance of power in Congress and its impact on both the lame duck session of…

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Federal Reserve Approves Fourth-Straight Interest Rate Increase

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a news conference following two days of meetings among members of the Federal Open Market Committee. The monetary-policy makers approved a fourth straight…

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Clean Energy School Buses

Vice President Harris gives remarks on the Biden administration’s investments in clean energy school buses at an event in Seattle. She is joined by EPA Administrator Michael Regan.

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US House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi

Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

COVID Lockdown Protests in China

Nonconsecutive White House Terms

Nancy Pelosi to Step Down from House Leadership

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

NASA Launches Artemis 1

Balance of Power in Congress

Federal Reserve Approves Fourth-Straight Interest Rate Increase

Clean Energy School Buses

US House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi

Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

COVID Lockdown Protests in China

Nonconsecutive White House Terms

Nancy Pelosi to Step Down from House Leadership

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

NASA Launches Artemis 1

Balance of Power in Congress

Federal Reserve Approves Fourth-Straight Interest Rate Increase

Clean Energy School Buses