EXT. QUESTIONS
EXT. QUESTIONS
Questions last updated March 31st, 2026
Read the Red Folder, where we provide news briefs and extemp analyses on 8 of the questions below!
In what ways will the recent verdict against Meta and Youtube mark a turning point in social media regulation?
What does the Democrats win in the Mar-a-Lago district reveal about Republicans’ public relations tactics?
Will the cost of the conflict in Iran sway US voters during the 2026 midterms?
Could the recent blocking of 2 executive orders signal an increase in legal challenges to the presidency?
Should Trump’s threats on birth right citizenship be considered an actual concern or mere threats?
Can state governments do anything to mitigate the rise in oil prices on their own?
Are deaths in ICE custody hurting the US diplomatic relationship with Central America?
Could projects like the Nevada Lithium Mine significantly decrease US reliance on African minerals?
Will the US decision to relax sanctions encourage Iran to comply with international nuclear agreements?
Is the Taiwanese military compromised by Chinese intelligence?
To what extent will Israel’s expansion of military operations in southern Lebanon escalate the broader conflict with Hezbollah and Iran?
Will the new EU-Australia free trade agreement be enough to reduce either country’s economic reliance on China?
Does the future of Cuba’s energy sector depend on Russia?
How can the UN better enforce laws meant to protect their international peacekeepers?
Will Putin continue to maintain political support for the war in Ukraine after 4 years of fighting?
Is the United Kingdom’s decision to scrap its non-crime hate incident rules a mistake or a step in the right direction?
The Trump administration passes its proposed executive order that would permit the DHS to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters. How will the executive order’s effects on mail-in voting impact the 2026 midterm elections?