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4 Reasons the Republicans will Win in 2022 - TLDR News
2022 is an important year and an opportunity for Republicans to break the Democratic trifecta. So in this video we unpack what's to come in 2022 and explain why it's likely that we'll see a Republican victory next year.
One Minute History
The Filibuster - One Minute History
The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...
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Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico's Statehood: Will Biden Add Two New States to the Union - TLDR News
Everyone knows the iconic US flag with its 50 stars representing the 50 states of the union, however, that could be set to change. That's because there's increasing pressure to enfranchise voters in Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico - with...
Schooling Online Kids
History for Kids: Stage 3 - Visiting the Federal Government
Explore the exciting world of the Australian Parliament. How does the Australian government work? What are the three levels of Australia’s democracy, and why did we decide to organise the government like this? Watch now to find out!...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Who was? Hiram Revels.
Learn about the life of Hiram Revels, the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Financial Times
How the Thai junta is seeking to stay in power
John Reed explains how the military Junta is seeking to make sure it will dominate the new government after Thailand's first democratic election for five years
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
RU486 Abortion Ban in Australia
Ms Represented is a series that charts the rise of Australian female politicians over the last one hundred years and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way. What does Telstra have to do with abortion access? Episode 3, part 5
The March of Time
1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT asking Kerr if he likes to make long speeches, MS Senator Robert Kerr (1896-1963) saying he doesn't filibuster, opposed to it, praising Senate as last 'open forum'
MOT 1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT asking Kerr if he likes to make long speeches, MS Senator Robert Kerr (1896-1963) saying he doesn't filibuster, opposed to it, praising Senate as last 'open forum'
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A Parliament Built for Men
Ms Represented is a series that charts the rise of Australian female politicians over the last one hundred years and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way. How many women held office in Australia before they finally added...
Mr. Beat
The American President's Cabinet Explained
In this video, I will explain the history and purpose of the Cabinet.
So let's start with the Constitution. Article II, Section 2 says the President gets some help- he or she doesn't have to do job alone. The Cabinet's official role is...
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Can Democrats Win in Georgia?
While polls still suggest that the Democrats will maintain control of the Senate, several key races are starting to tighten. In this video, we focus in on the Georgia Senate race, breaking down both the candidates' policies and potential...
Economics Explained
The Economic Policies of the 2020 Election - Trump v. Biden: Fiscal Policy
The process of electing who will go on to be the most powerful man in the world always makes for big news but perhaps never more so than in 2020. This election is a chance, at least in theory, for the citizens of America to have their...
Mr. Beat
Franklin Pierce (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of a President who consistently ranks as one of the worst. Does Franklin Pierce really deserve that ranking?
Hip Hughes History
The Caning of Senator Charles Sumner: US History Review
On May 22, 1856, Senator Charles Sumner was beat, to inches of his life, on the floor of the US Senate. This is the story. Perfect for #APUSH students, cramming kids and lifelong learners!
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 3 Summary
The group of conspirators gather round Caesar and brutally stab him to death. Now they all have to convince the crowds, who loved Caesar, that it was a good idea to kill him. But Mark Antony, Caesar’s friend, is still loyal to Caesar and...
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Georgia Elections: Have Democrats Snatched Control of the Senate? - TLDR News
Yesterday Georgians returned to the polls to vote for their two new senators in the run off elections. However, these votes weren't just important to the peach state, with the entire balance of the senate on the line. So in this video,...
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Are Democrats Turning The Midterm Tide?
History suggests that incumbent presidents usually lose midterm elections, but recent polling has seen Democrats closing the gap. So which races are they set to win, and why are they bucking the trend? Could Biden do the impossible and...
The March of Time
McReynolds and Foreign Affairs Committee
MOT 1935: WASHINGTON D.C.: Sam D. McReynolds of Foreign Affairs Committee seated at desk talking w/ others saying after talking w/ Secretary Hull he talked w/ president...another male talking about the bill & willing to make concessions.
Weird History
Life of Viet Nam POWs
Although the Vietnam conflict lasted for 20 years - from 1955 to the Fall of Saigon in 1975 - the United States government never officially declared war. Over 3 million people perished in the conflict, and hundreds of American and...
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Three Ways Biden Could Actually win the Midterms - TLDR News
Heading into the 2022 midterms Biden has a lot of problems. The war in Ukraine, inflation, gas prices, the economic impact of COVID and more... However, all hope isn't lost for him, there are three ways which he could win the midterms...
The March of Time
US Pro Tempore of Senate
MOT 1945: U.S. PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE: INT WS Pro Tem of the U.S. Senate Kenneth D. McKellar (1869-1957) in Senate conference room w/ congressional men American flag BG. MS McKellar talking at table adjusting glasses.
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Biden's Infrastructure Bill: Is the President Being too Conservative? - TLDR News
Biden's Infrastructure Bill continues to be a contentious topic and with it's passage getting ever closer it seems that the debate is only getting more heated. So in this video, we unpack what's included in Biden's Build Back Better...
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Midterm 2022 Results: Why did the Republicans Flop?
With most of the results in it looks like the Republicans have done a lot worse than expected. So we run down the biggest results, how the republicans fumbled the ball and if this could bring an end to Trumpism.
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Why the Midterms Are Looking Closer Than Ever
In a surprising turn by historical standards, Biden’s polling has improved significantly in the last few weeks. So exactly what is driving Biden's rise? Can it be sustained going into the midterms? And do the Democrats have a chance of...