Current Extemp Topics

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  March 2026 Extemp Topics

  NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
  March 2026

  Domestic

  Closed-Ended

  1. Will increased scrutiny of voter records by the Department of Homeland Security deter voters from participating in this year’s elections?

  2. Did President Trump’s State of the Union address outline priorities that will help the GOP in November elections?

  3. Is Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger emerging as a national leader in the Democratic Party?

  4. Should Lori Chavez-DeRemer resign from her position as Secretary of Labor?

  5. Will the investigation into the 2024 failure of the Boeing Starliner change NASA’s approach to oversight of its contractors?

  6. Will President Trump’s call for increased production of glyphosate - the active ingredient in Roundup weed killers - lose the President support among followers of RFK, Jr.?

  7. Has Steve Witkoff proven himself to be an effective envoy for the United States government?

  8. Should Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick resign over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein?

  9. Did Representative Ocasio-Cortez’s speech at the Munich Security Conference offer a blueprint for the Democratic Party’s future foreign policy?

  10. Would the American public benefit from expanded access to GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy?

  11. Is American support for Israel dividing factions of the Republican Party?

  12. With the expiration of the last nuclear arms reduction treaties, is the United States in increased danger?

  13. With recent calls for more scientific validity and data-driven action, does the MAHA movement need a checkup?

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  Domestic

  Open-Ended

  1. How are the Trump administration’s immigration policies impacting the US healthcare industry?

  2. How significant was the influence of public protests on the reduction of ICE activity in Minnesota?

  3. How has the partial government shutdown impacted the operations of the Department of Homeland Security?

  4. How will CBS’s decision to prevent the broadcast of Steven Colbert’s interview with James Talarico impact the Texas Democrat’s Senate campaign?

  5. What steps should Zohran Mamdani take to address the needs of New York City’s homeless population?

  6. What is the legacy of the life of the Rev. Jesse Jackson for America’s civil rights movement?

  7. How has Pam Bondi’s recent Congressional testimony impacted public confidence in the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files?

  8. What actions should the federal government take in response to rising healthcare insurance premiums?

  9. What does the record high trade deficit in goods mean for the US economy?

  10. What is driving the recent growth in new US jobs?

  11. How is the growing divide between lower-income and wealthy consumers impacting US businesses?

  12. How will the Trump administration’s rollback of climate regulations impact America’s alternative energy market?

  13. How will the Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s tariff authority impact the United States’ economy?

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  International

  Closed-Ended

  1. Will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor bring down the British royal family?

  2. Is Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the United Kingdom in jeopardy?

  3. Will rebels succeed in overthrowing South Sudan’s government?

  4. Will the presence of US troops help Nigeria’s government in its counterterrorism fight?

  5. Is the African National Congress’ governing coalition in danger of collapsing?

  6. Will Canada succeed in its plans to develop military independence from American arms manufacturers?

  7. With the sentencing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, will the political divide in South Korea be healed?

  8. Will Xi Jinping’s removal of his military chief decrease the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?

  9. Will the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami as a major political force in Bangladesh lead to rule by Islamic law?

  10. Will Prime Minister Modi’s trade deal with the United States undermine his support among the Indian people?

  11. Is the recent slowing of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects a sign of impending financial crisis?

  12. Should western nations help Syria better secure the prison camps holding captured jihadists?

  13. Are the recently announced pledges to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace enough to make a significant impact on reconstructing Gaza?

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  International

  Open-Ended

  1. How will Kremlin offers of lucrative trade deals impact the United States’ effectiveness as a mediator in Russia’s negotiations with Ukraine?

  2. How will Donald Trump’s endorsement of Viktor Orban impact the outcome in April’s Hungarian elections?

  3. What steps can the United States take to heal the growing rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates?

  4. With Peru’s impeachment of the second president in two months, what must the nation’s leaders do to bring stability back to the government?

  5. With changing US-Venezuelan relations, what steps can the Venezuelan government take to facilitate increased investment in the country’s energy industry?

  6. What steps must China take to develop independence from foreign semiconductor suppliers?

  7. What steps can Iran’s government take to prevent further US military intervention in their country’s affairs?

  8. What must Serbian opponents of Aleksandar Vucic do to bring about the downfall of his government?

  9. What steps must Germany take to spur growth in its economy?

  10. What must European members of NATO do if they wish to mount a credible deterrent to Russia without the United States?

  11. What steps should Cuba take to minimize the threat of US pressure against its government?

  12. What steps can the United Nations take to improve the security situation in Haiti?

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  February 2026 Extemp Topics

  NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
  February 2026

  Domestic

  Closed-Ended

  1. Is it in America's interest to take control over Greenland?

  2. Will the Department of Justice’s investigation into Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strengthen or weaken Democrats’ support in the state?

  3. Is the slowing rate of US inflation reducing Americans’ anxiety about the economy?

  4. Is Chuck Schumer restoring Democrats’ confidence in their ability to retake the Senate in 2026?

  5. Will Bill and Hillary Clinton’s refusal to honor a Congressional subpoena result in any legal consequences for the couple?

  6. Will President Trump succeed in his efforts to reduce costs for home buyers?

  7. Will Senator Mark Kelly prevail in his lawsuit against Secretary Pete Hegseth?

  8. Will Mary Peltola succeed in her longshot bid to win a Senate seat in Alaska for the Democrats?

  9. Can US oil companies succeed in reentering the Venezuelan oil market?

  10. Will Nicolas Maduro succeed in efforts to get his case thrown out of court?

  11. Will the continued release of portions of the Epstein files lead to political consequences for either major party?

  12. Should credit card companies be forced to cap interest rates?

  13. Should the US military pursue the production of soldier robots?

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  Domestic

  Open-Ended

  1. What steps can the federal government take to better define the limits of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) ability to use force?

  2. What actions can Congress take to reassert its historical role in the decision to use military force?

  3. How will the investigation of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell impact the independence of the Federal Reserve’s future decisions?

  4. What steps must President Trump take to reverse his sagging poll numbers?

  5. With Republican seats in the House shrinking, what steps must Republican leadership take to keep their caucus unified on future votes?

  6. How will the State Department’s pause on issuing visas from 75 countries impact America’s foreign relations?

  7. How will recent federal revisions to dietary guidelines impact the health of American citizens?

  8. How will the Supreme Court likely rule on a challenge to bans on transgender athletes?

  9. How will President Trump’s declaration of a “Donroe Doctrine” impact America’s foreign relations?

  10. What steps should American universities take to raise their standing in global rankings?

  11. How will President Trump respond to Congressional reversals of his funding cuts?

  12. How are threats of lawsuits by the Trump administration impacting choices by the news media?

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  International

  Closed-Ended

  1. Has the Iranian government succeeded in ending the latest threat to its rule?

  2. Is the threat of ISIS in Nigeria being exaggerated?

  3. Is NATO in jeopardy of collapse?

  4. Is China attempting to promote a maritime conflict with South Korea?

  5. Will America’s actions in Venezuela embolden China to violate the sovereignty of its neighbors?

  6. Should Latvia reverse its decision to shut down Russian language broadcasters?

  7. Is Europe’s current rate of military spending sufficient to check the threat from Russia?

  8. Is Reza Pahlavi a realistic alternative to lead Iran if the Islamic Republic falls?

  9. Will the rapid growth of the Southern Transitional Council’s territory result in an independent South Yemeni state?

  10. Is the cease fire in Gaza in danger of unraveling?

  11. Will the Alawites launch an insurgency against the new Syrian government?

  12. Is Kyrgyzstan’s democracy unraveling?

  13. Is Donald Trump correct in his assessment that the Cuban government’s days are numbered?

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  International

  Open-Ended

  1. Who is most likely to succeed Erdogan as the leader of Turkey?

  2. What steps should Germany’s government take to revive its lagging economy?

  3. What steps can Ukraine take to reverse its recent losses to Russia on the battlefield?

  4. What steps can French leaders take to finally pass a budget?

  5. How will Albin Kurti’s election in Kosovo impact the country’s relations with Serbia?

  6. How strong are Albania’s prospects for gaining entry into the European Union?

  7. How will Israel benefit from its recognition of Somaliland?

  8. What changes must India make to its infrastructure if it wishes to accelerate its economic growth?

  9. What steps can Australia’s mainstream political parties take to curtail the growing strength of the far right One Nation party?

  10. Who is in the best position to successfully mediate between Thailand and Cambodia in their ongoing conflict?

  11. What must the remnants of the Maduro regime do if they wish to retain power in the long term?

  12. How will Robert Jenrick’s defection to the UK’s Reform Party impact the Conservative Party?

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  January 2026 Extemp Topics

  NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
  January 2026

  Domestic

  Closed-Ended

  1. Will the continued release of details about Jeffrey Epstein undermine Donald Trump’s presidency?

  2. Will judicial restrictions prevent federal prosecutors from successfully recharging James Comey?

  3. Is White House aide Stephen Miller the primary influence on President Trump’s domestic agenda?

  4. Should the Trump administration reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug?

  5. Should individual states have the authority to regulate Artificial Intelligence?

  6. Will Republican members of Congress asserting their independence from the President perform better in the midterm elections?

  7. Will the Federal Reserve make further rate cuts anytime soon?

  8. Has the US military mishandled its attacks on alleged drug boats operating in the Caribbean?

  9. Should Colorado honor President Trump’s attempt to pardon Tina Peters?

  10. Will the National Trust for Historic Preservation succeed in its efforts to block the President’s plans for White House renovation?

  11. Will recent corporate tax cuts stimulate growth in the US economy?

  12. Has the United States Supreme Court increased presidential power at the expense of Congress?

  13. Is the City of Boston guilty of racial discrimination in its housing policies?

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  Domestic

  Open-Ended

  1. Who is the most likely candidate for President Trump to select as the next Federal Reserve Chair?

  2. What steps can the federal government take to increase the affordability of consumer goods?

  3. What actions can the Republican Party take to reduce the political consequences of rising health care costs?

  4. How will continued cuts by states to their environmental protection budgets impact the average American?

  5. What steps can the federal government take to reduce the number of deaths in immigration detention facilities?

  6. What insights can Democratic Party strategists draw from Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral election?

  7. How will Rep. Jasmin Crockett’s entry into the Texas Democratic Senate primary transform the race?

  8. What will be the political consequences of Indiana’s rejection of its congressional redistricting plan?

  9. What lessons can the United States learn from its investigation of pandemic aid fraud?

  10. What is likely responsible for the significant decrease in mass killings in the United States in 2025?

  11. What steps can the federal government take to encourage the training of K-12 teachers?

  12. What steps can be taken to limit the increasing frequency of measles outbreaks in the United States?

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  International

  Closed-Ended

  1. Is the new Syrian government taking sufficient steps to combat ISIS within its territory?

  2. Are recent Israeli actions against Hamas a violation of the terms of their ceasefire?

  3. Does Russia have any desire to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine?

  4. Will increasing criminal violence in Chile push the nation’s politics further to the right?

  5. Is any progress being made in advancing President Trump’s plans for Gaza?

  6. Will Canada succeed in its plans to lure researchers from the United States to move north?

  7. Should Kenya take steps to discourage women from migrating to Persian Gulf states?

  8. Has the peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda failed?

  9. Will Honduras succeed in bringing former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was pardoned by President Trump, to justice at home?

  10. Should other countries follow Australia’s lead and ban social media accounts for children under age 16?

  11. Does China have enough influence over Russia to end the war in Ukraine?

  12. Is Belarus succeeding in its efforts to improve relations with the United States?

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  International

  Open-Ended

  1. What steps can the United States take to restore peace between Thailand and Cambodia?

  2. What steps can Ukraine take to further protect its energy infrastructure?

  3. What steps can Nigeria take to reduce the occurrence of kidnappings there?

  4. How will President Trump’s comments about the Somali community in the United States impact US relations with the government in Somalia?

  5. How will the US conflict with Venezuela impact energy supplies to Cuba?

  6. What motivated Mexico to impose 50% tariffs on Chinese goods?

  7. What will be the consequences for China’s economy of decreased investment in property and infrastructure?

  8. How will the ongoing trade war between Pakistan and Afghanistan impact the livelihoods of people on both sides of the border?

  9. What steps can Japan take to deescalate tensions with China?

  10. What impact is India’s close relationship with Russia having on Russia’s war in Ukraine?

  11. What steps can the government of the Philippines take to improve flood control?

  12. What measures can India take to decrease air pollution in its cities?

  13. What steps can Bulgaria take to reduce public perceptions of government corruption?

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  December 2025 Extemp Topics

  NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
  December 2025

  Domestic

  Closed-Ended

  1. Will Democrats succeed in convincing voters that Republicans bear responsibility for increases in Affordable Care Act premiums?

  2. Will recent controversies cause Tucker Carlson to lose his following among conservative media consumers?

  3. Does the outcome of the November 2025 elections indicate a shift of voters toward support for the Democratic Party?

  4. Does Representative Marjorie Taylor Green’s public split with President Trump signal an emerging divide within the Republican Party?

  5. Do opponents suing to block California’s “Proposition 50,” redrawing the boundaries of its Congressional districts, have a viable case?

  6. Is Alaska’s plan to allow voting by internet and phone a good idea?

  7. Will the controversy over releasing the Epstein files have any meaningful impact on the 2026 elections?

  8. Will continued attacks on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean destabilize America’s anti-drug alliances in Latin America?

  9. Will President Trump’s trade policy break America’s addiction to low-cost goods from overseas?

  10. Can the federal government afford making $2,000 payments to taxpayers as President Trump has suggested?

  11. Does the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have the capacity to return humans to the Moon as currently planned with the Artemis campaign?

  12. Is technology that interfaces computers with the human brain promising?

  13. Should America focus its resources on adapting to the effects of climate change rather than trying to prevent it?

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  Domestic

  Open-Ended

  1. How will the decision of a small group of Senate Democrats to support ending the government shutdown impact the Democratic Party’s support among voters?

  2. How did the longest government shutdown in United States history impact the American economy?

  3. How will the election of Zohran Mamdani impact the policies of New York City’s government?

  4. What weaknesses in America’s aviation infrastructure has the recent government shutdown exposed?

  5. What impact have tariffs had on the affordability of America’s food supply?

  6. How would President Trump’s plan to reduce the cost of GLP-1 medications impact the state of Americans’ health?

  7. How will the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s decision to shift funds intended to fight homelessness toward work and drug treatment programs impact efforts to support the unhoused?

  8. How is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement impacting support for the Republican Party?

  9. How will the federal government’s new eligibility restrictions for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits impact America’s attempts to combat hunger?

  10. How will recent Congressional legislation closing the “THC Loophole” impact the nation’s hemp industry?

  11. How has Senator Chuck Schumer’s leadership impacted the Democratic Party’s effectiveness in clarifying its message?

  12. What would be a good strategy for the federal government to curb inflation?

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  International

  Closed-Ended

  1. Should the United States authorize the sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia?

  2. Will popular support for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decrease amidst a wave of protests organized by members of Generation Z?

  3. Will Russian pressures on Ukrainians’ access to energy force Ukraine to give into Russian demands to cede territory?

  4. With the Gaza ceasefire well underway, are Gazans getting the food and water they need to survive?

  5. Will Canada’s drive to expand natural resource projects decrease the government’s support among indigenous communities?

  6. Does Pakistan’s growing favor in Washington pose a threat to India?

  7. With a ceasefire in Gaza now in place, is Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political position less secure?

  8. Will Emmanuel Macron soon be forced into dissolving France’s parliament and calling elections?

  9. Will Viktor Orbán lose elections in Hungary in 2026?

  10. Could the British government move to reverse its nearly decade-old Brexit decision?

  11. Can South Korea’s president repair strained relations with Japan?

  12. Can Taiwan protect itself without American support?

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  International

  Open-Ended

  1. What steps can the United Nations take to address mounting evidence of atrocities against civilians in Sudan?

  2. How will accusations of electoral irregularities in Bihar Province impact trust in the Modi government among Indian people?

  3. What steps can China take to slow the loss of factories moving to Vietnam?

  4. How will the scandal facing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor impact British support for the royal family?

  5. How will an ongoing corruption inquiry impact the Ukrainian people’s confidence in Volodymyr Zelensky?

  6. If the AI economy’s bubble bursts, what will be the impact on the global economy?

  7. What measures can China take to decrease the flow of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals out of the country?

  8. Other than a direct invasion of the island, what threats can China leverage against Taiwan?

  9. How will Lithuania’s decision to seal its border with Belarus impact the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad?

  10. What steps can Asian nations take to protect Rohingya refugees from Myanmar?

  11. What steps should Vietnam’s government take to sustain its remarkable economic growth?

  12. How will Timor-Leste benefit from joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

  13. How will Japan’s new Prime Minister change the country’s defense policies?

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  November 2025 Extemp Topics

  NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
  November 2025

  Domestic
  Closed-Ended 

  1. Will deployment of National Guard troops to more American cities lead to greater unrest in those communities?

  2. Will James Comey succeed in his efforts to have criminal charges against him thrown out of court?

  3. Will the spread of fake content on social media undermine users’ trust in the medium?

  4. Will rising iPhone sales strengthen Apple’s position in the increasingly competitive smartphone market?

  5. Will the Walt Disney Company be able to recover from the loss of business that occurred after the brief suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show?

  6. With early prototypes now available, will “flying cars” become mainstream?

  7. Does the US Department of Justice have a strong case against John Bolton?

  8. Should the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment extend to illegal drug users?

  9. Are US tariffs leading companies to consider bringing factories back to the United States?

  10. Has the federal government shutdown done damage to the US economy?

  11. Are secret collectible toys, such as Labubus, encouraging gambling behavior among young people?

  12. Will Congress be able to come to an agreement that preserves subsidies for the Affordable Care Act?

  13. Are US airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean legal?

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  Domestic
  Open-Ended 

  1. How will the lengthy shutdown of the federal government impact Americans’ perceptions of Congress?

  2. How will recently articulated hypotheses regarding the origins of Autism in children impact the advice doctors give parents?

  3. What will be the consequences for higher education institutions that reject the White House’s deal for future federal funding?

  4. What steps can high school football take to continue to reduce the risk of the sport for students?

  5. What steps is the Trump administration taking to ensure American access to rare earth minerals?

  6. What insights can we gain about the 2026 midterm elections from the results of the New York City mayoral elections?

  7. Who is best suited to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?

  8. What steps can the federal government take to bring the cost of college under control?

  9. Why have inflatable costumes captured so much attention at recent protests in major cities?

  10. How is the AI boom helping San Francisco’s economy?

  11. How will the federal government shutdown impact US unemployment rates in coming months?

  12. How will delays by SpaceX and Blue Origin impact NASA’s strategy for returning to the moon?

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  International
  Closed-Ended

  1. Will America’s financial support to Argentina finally bring the Argentine economy the stability it needs?

  2. Will mediators be successful in getting Israel and Hamas to agree to additional stages of peace negotiations in Gaza?

  3. Should Venezuela anticipate a military invasion by the United States?

  4. Will the fragile cease fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan hold?

  5. Are protests led by Gen Z a growing threat to world governments?

  6. Will the military in Madagascar return power to a democratically elected civilian government or hold on to power themselves?

  7. Should Ukraine give up control of land currently occupied by Russia to bring a quicker end to the war?

  8. Was María Corina Machado a good choice for the Nobel Peace Prize?

  9. Is Qatar’s mediating role critical to achieving peace in the Middle East?

  10. Is China’s government succeeding in its war on corruption?

  11. With the re-election of its pro-European government, will Moldova move forward with its efforts to join the European Union (EU)?

  12. Is Britain’s Labour Party vulnerable to losing power?

  13. Should India’s government change its position on purchases of Russian oil?

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  International
  Open-Ended

  1. How will the recent theft of jewels from the Louvre in Paris, France change the security measures taken by major museums around the world?

  2. With the fracturing of Japan’s governing coalition, what must the Liberal Democratic Party do if it wishes to retain control of government?

  3. How will Rodrigo Paz’s election impact Bolivia’s government?

  4. How will the United States’ decision to deny Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine impact the ability of the country to continue its resistance against Russia?

  5. How will the impeachment of Peru’s president impact the stability of its government?

  6. Why is China cracking down on unauthorized Christian churches?

  7. What steps can the European Union take to prevent the Western Balkans from sliding into Russia’s orbit?

  8. How will the election of Andrej Babis impact the Czech Republic’s policy toward Ukraine?

  9. What steps can Baltic nations take to protect themselves against the “dark fleet” of unofficial Russian naval vessels?

  10. Why has illegal immigration to Europe reduced significantly in recent years?

  11. What steps can the United Nations take to regain international credibility?

  12. How do Israeli arms exports to Europe shape the relationship between the two parties?

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  October 2025 Extemp Topics

  NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
  October 2025

  Domestic
  Closed-Ended 

  1. Should the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?

  2. Will the deployment of the National Guard to some of the nation’s major cities produce a sustainable reduction in crime?

  3. Will America’s new efforts to police drug trafficking in the Caribbean have a tangible impact on the flow of drugs into the United States?

  4. Can the Pipeline Fund have an impact on Democratic Party successes in “down ballot” elections in the states?

  5. Is the United States losing the race to return to the Moon?

  6. Will revelations in Kamala Harris’ recent book help or hurt her prospects as a presidential candidate in 2028?

  7. Given recent pressures on the Federal Reserve, is the probability of significant interest rate reductions before the end of the year high?

  8. Is the New York City mayoral candidacy of Zohran Mamdani further dividing the Democratic Party?

  9. Should school administrators and university leaders be held responsible for statements made by their faculty in the classroom?

  10. Will the Searchlight Institute succeed in its efforts to pull the Democratic Party toward a more centrist outlook?

  11. Will Joe Manchin attempt a return to elected politics?

  12. With a Tik Tok deal concluded, can customers expect any changes in the service?

  13. Are social media influencers contributing to social disunity in the United States?

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  Domestic
  Open-Ended 

  1. What measures should college and university campuses take to improve the safety of visiting speakers?

  2. How will more restrictive rules regarding the H-1B visa impact America’s healthcare industry?

  3. What has caused the recent surge in enthusiasm for the WNBA?

  4. What steps can the federal government take to better combat food insecurity?

  5. How will new rules governing news gathering by Pentagon reporters impact the public’s perceptions of the US military?

  6. How will the Congressional redistricting efforts of several states impact the long-term balance of power in the House of Representatives?

  7. How will the Center for Disease Control (CDC)'s decision to delay the first dose of the MMR vaccine in children impact the containment of childhood diseases?

  8. What can the United States do to play a bigger role in the rare earth magnets business?

  9. How will the Disney Company respond to the sudden increase in cancellations of their streaming service?

  10. Why did Nvidia toss a financial lifeline to its rival, Intel?

  11. What steps can the federal government take to strengthen the agriculture industry?

  12. How will late night television transform over the next two years?

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  International
  Closed-Ended

  1. Will Kenya’s use of antiterrorism courts to combat political dissent undermine the country’s democracy?

  2. Is the Shinawatra dynasty in Thailand at an end?

  3. Will US drug control activities in the Caribbean trigger armed conflict with Venezuela?

  4. Will the sentencing of Brazil’s former President, Jair Bolsonaro, bring renewed political instability to the country?

  5. Is Mark Carney improving Canada’s future economic prospects?

  6. Will Nepal’s lifting of its social media ban calm recent political conflict in the nation?

  7. Will recent recognition of a Palestinian State by various Western nations have any meaningful impact on the status of the ongoing Middle East conflict?

  8. Is NATO doing enough in response to Russian breaches of member nations’ airspace?

  9. Given the October 2025 referendum called by Republika Srpska over the verdict against Milorad Dodik, is Bosnia headed toward a constitutional split?

  10. Will Chinese automakers succeed in driving Western manufacturers from the market?

  11. Will the emerging Make England Great Again movement remake UK politics?

  12. Has the United Nations lost its relevance?

  13. Has Russia lost influence in the South Caucasus region?

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  International
  Open-Ended

  1. What can the Democratic Republic of Congo’s African neighbors do to curtail human rights abuses by the M23 rebels?

  2. How will closer relations between Canada and Mexico impact North American trade?

  3. What role should the United Nations play in regulating or restricting deep-sea mining?

  4. How will France’s ouster of its Prime Minister impact the leadership of President Macron?

  5. What actions would be required for Israel and Syria to achieve a lasting peace?

  6. How will Israel’s recent air strike in Qatar impact the Gulf state’s role as a peace broker in the region?

  7. How is the development of advanced drones impacting the global conduct of warfare?

  8. What message was sent by the joint appearance of Xi, Kim, and Putin at the recent 2025 Victory Day Parade in Beijing?

  9. How will the recent arrest and deportation of South Korean workers by the United States impact relations with their home country?

  10. What is allowing Russia’s strained economy to be sustained?

  11. What steps can the British government take to curtail rising food prices?

  12. What steps can Belarus take to slow its loss of independence to Russia?