Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #51 Explained: American Government Review
I quick look at Federalist Paper #51, a must for anyone studying the foundations of American Government.
Mr. Beat
Top 5 Vice Presidents in American History
In this video, Mr. Beat counts down his top five greatest Vice Presidents in American history.
Wonderscape
History Kids: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This video explains the process of how a bill becomes a law in the United States. It covers the steps from coming up with an idea to the bill being signed by the president. The video also includes interactive questions to test the...
Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - How A Bill Becomes A Law
This video looks at the process by which a bill becomes a law; how it is brought to the floor through the committee and then sub-committee and after the floor to a joint committee and finally after further voting by the chambers it is...
Hip Hughes History
Checks and Balances for Dummies
First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Louisiana Purchase
This video provides a brief overview of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the United States. It explains how Thomas Jefferson, concerned about the future of New Orleans, negotiated with France to purchase the city and the...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Missouri Comprimise 1820
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Professor Dave Explains
James Monroe: Last Cocked Hat (1817 - 1825)
You've heard of the Monroe doctrine, perhaps? This is the guy! Well, John Quincy Adams wrote it... but everyone liked this guy. They liked him so much that his entire presidency was called "The Era of Good Feelings". His story starts all...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Legislative Branch
This video provides an overview of the legislative branch of the United States government, known as Congress. It explains how Congress was formed, the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the powers and...
Curated Video
What comes next for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks?
Trump and his cabinet appointments now face confirmation tests in the Senate, which are not a guarantee. Lawmakers have shown they're prepared to object to at least some of Trump's appointments. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Sen. John Fetterman reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawing AG nomination
Gaetz's future in politics is unclear as he resigned from Congress after learning about his nomination. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
House Democrats will push to get Gaetz ethics report released after committee vote deadlocks
A House Democrat is now moving forward with plans to try and compel its ethics committee to release the report on attorney general nominee and former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Trump backs former Rep. Matt Gaetz despite fallout from ethics investigation
President-elect Donald Trump appears to be standing by former congressman Matt Gaetz even as concerns still swirl over an unreleased ethics investigation into Gaetz's time as a representative. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Senate judiciary committee hearing looks at the burden of credit card costs
Executives from Visa and Mastercard were questioned about high credit card swipe fees on Tuesday by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Johnson against release of House Ethics Committee report involving Gaetz
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the report shouldn't be released because Matt Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress.
Curated Video
President-elect Trump nominates North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as the Secretary of the Interior. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Some of Trump's cabinet picks face pushback
Former Vice President Mike Pence has come out against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Health and Human Services secretary.
Curated Video
Trump's nominations of Gaetz, Gabbard raising eyebrows in Congress
President-elect Trump's recent appointments could face intense scrutiny in the Senate, but there is a possibility nominees could bypass typical congressional vetting. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
President-elect Donald Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to be next attorney general
Prior to pursuing a career in politics, Gaetz graduated from William & Mary Law School. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
How close are Republicans to retaining the House? Results show it's tight
Three days after Election Day, it is still unknown which party will win the House. There are several races yet to be called that could affect the balance of power. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Democrat Jacky Rosen projected to hold US Senate seat in Nevada
As of Thursday, Republicans had a 52-46 vote margin — with votes still being counted in Pennsylvania and Arizona. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
What Donald Trump's presidential win means for the US economy
Voter dissatisfaction with the U.S. economy, high everyday prices on consumer goods and the performance of the U.S. stock market all had significant impacts on the 2024 presidential election. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Arizona continues counting ballots as Senate race remains undecided
Election officials in Arizona are still working to tabulate votes as a tight race for the state's vacant seat in the U.S. Senate remains too close to call. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
3-term Democratic Sen. Tester ousted by Sheehy marking third GOP Senate flip
Republicans are poised to hold at least 52 out of 100 Senate seats in 2025 after Republican Tim Sheehy defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester for Montana's U.S. Senate seat. (Scripps News)