Daily News Lesson Roundup: US Politics
2024 is a presidential election year in the United States, and people from around the country and around the world will be paying close attention to the results. If you are interested in American politics, here's a roundup, or collection, of 10 Daily News articles from the past that you may enjoy.
Trump to Pull US Out of Paris Climate Deal
Date: June 2, 2017
Level 8: Advanced
The Paris Agreement is a treaty between many of the world's countries with the goal of helping protect the Earth from more damage due to climate change. However, in 2017, then-president Donald Trump made a surprising move by withdrawing the US from the agreement.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen Gets 3 Years in Prison
Date: December 15, 2018
Level 10: Proficient
Donald Trump often appears in the news lately due to the criminal court cases he is facing. However, other politicians who work or worked closely with him have also been involved in big political scandals.
Joe Biden Defeats Trump in US Election
Date: November 8, 2020
Level 8: Advanced
In the previous presidential election in 2020, Joe Biden became the 46th president after defeating Donald Trump, who was president for the previous four years. Additionally, Kamala Harris made history as the highest-ranking female member ever in the US government.
Jackson Confirmed as First Black Female High Court Justice
Date: April 13, 2022
Level 9: Proficient
Although America is a very diverse country, it has taken many years for certain groups of people to reach the highest levels of power. For example, in 2022, the Supreme Court received its very first Black female member in its 233-year history.
US Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
Date: June 28, 2022
Level 9: Proficient
In 2022, the highest court in the United States made the very controversial decision to remove the right of women to receive an abortion. This ruling has continued to result in new developments and news stories that continue today.
Barack Obama Wins Emmy for Netflix Documentary
Date: September 9, 2022
Level 6: Intermediate
Even after his presidency ended, Barack Obama has continued to be active in a variety of areas. However, the documentary he received an award for may not be about a topic you expect.
Republicans Win US House, Trump Announces Election Plan
Date: November 18, 2022
Level 9: Proficient
The House of Representatives is one of the major branches, or sections, of the US government. What kind of power does the House have, and does Trump's plan from 2022 match his election campaign in 2024? Read to find out!
One for the History Books: Donald Trump’s Mug Shot
Date: August 25, 2023
Level 9: Proficient
Do you know what a "mug shot" is? If you have one, it usually means you're in trouble. And when celebrities and other well-known people get one, it's often big news. Read the article to learn more!
6 in 10 US Adults Doubt Biden’s Mental Capability
Date: March 6, 2024
Level 9: Proficient
Important issues in the 2024 US presidential election will likely include common topics like the economy, education and national security. But another issue has become extremely important to voters this time: age.
AI Could Mislead Voters in US 2024 Election, Experts Warn
Date: May 16, 2024
Level 9: Proficient
People continue to find new ways of using AI, sometimes for good and sometimes not. As the next presidential election approaches, some experts are warning people to be careful about the information they get online and in other places.
Wrap-up
Because of America's influence, political news in the US often becomes big news around the world. Use these past Daily News lessons to improve your English while learning the context of the upcoming election in November, which will likely have a big impact on many nations.
