Lesson of the Day: ‘Trump Administration Adds Six Countries to Travel Ban’
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Trump Administration Adds Six Countries to Travel Ban” by Zolan Kanno-YoungsIn 2017, the Trump administration enacted a travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries, arguing that it was necessary for the safety and security of the United States. The ban was later revised, and on Friday,…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Trump Impeached for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress’
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Trump Impeached for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress” by Nicholas Fandos and Michael D. Shear.President Trump became the third president in the history of the United States to be impeached.In this lesson, students will learn more about the historic vote in the House…
What Are Your Reactions to the Impeachment Inquiry of President Trump?
What are your own reactions? Do you understand why this story is dominating the news? To think about your reactions and opinions, read some different points of view from the Times opinion pages. The New York Times Editorial Board, a group of opinion journalists separate from the newsroom, writes that “The Trump Impeachment Inquiry Is…
Should Congress Try to Impeach President Trump?
In “Is Obstruction an Impeachable Offense? History Says Yes,” Adam Liptak tries to respond to the first question: President Trump has been consulting the Constitution. In a Twitter post on Monday, he recited part of Article II, Section 4, the provision that allows Congress to remove federal officials who commit “treason, bribery, or other high…
