April 2026 Extemp Topics

April 28, 2026

NFHS Extemporaneous Speaking Topics
April 2026

Domestic

Closed-Ended

  1. Will increased opposition to the construction of data centers in local communities deal a setback to the growth of Artificial Intelligence?

  2. Will recent military interventions by the United States undermine the political future of Marco Rubio?

  3. Will recent Executive Orders by President Trump ease access to affordable housing in America?

  4. With tax season coming to a close, will Americans feel they have gained from Trump administration tax changes?

  5. Does Markwayne Mullin possess the qualifications to lead the Department of Homeland Security?

  6. Does President Trump’s endorsement still make a difference in GOP primary races?

  7. Are the United States’ counterterrorism agencies adequately prepared to prevent attacks by Iranian “sleeper agents” if they are activated in the US?

  8. Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s emphasis on vaccines undermining the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda?

  9. Was the federal government’s decision to facilitate the sale of TikTok good for US citizens?

  10. Are thriving online prediction markets bad for society?

  11. Should Americans feel confident in the safety of air travel?

  12. If the midterm elections were held today, would the Democrats retake control of Congress?

  13. Should the government tighten regulations on plug-in solar panels?

Open-Ended

  1. What steps can law enforcement take to increase safety at Jewish centers of worship?

  2. How will the American petroleum industry be impacted by rising oil prices?

  3. What steps can the federal government take to prevent vital TSA services from being disrupted by future budget battles?

  4. How will laws requiring voters to produce proof of citizenship impact political participation in the fall elections?

  5. How will Joe Rogan’s recent criticisms of Donald Trump’s policy toward Iran impact the president’s support?

  6. How should the United States government respond to the rising price of crude oil?

  7. What is behind the significant drop in crime rates in the United States?

  8. How will the war in the Middle East impact the livelihoods of American farmers?

  9. Who is the big winner in the dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon?

  10. How will increased US military spending impact the American economy?

  11. Who should take responsibility for upgrading America’s aging electrical grid?

  12. What has the United States military learned about its military preparedness from the war against Iran?

International

Closed-Ended

  1. Will Israel’s attacks on Lebanon result in a prolonged Israeli presence on Lebanese soil?

  2. Will the United States succeed in its efforts to topple the Cuban government?

  3. Is renewed war between Eritrea and Ethiopia likely?

  4. Is China well-positioned to weather the impact of the global oil crisis?

  5. Can the United States and Israel force regime change in Iran?

  6. Is One Nation becoming Australia’s most popular political party?

  7. Will Bangladesh’s leaders succeed in building a strong democracy after recent instability?

  8. Would Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, find the same support from the North Korean leadership as her father, should she succeed him?

  9. Is Myanmar’s military government gaining the upper hand in its struggle against rebel groups?

  10. Does the war in the Middle East benefit or harm Russian interests?

  11. Has the resistance of Spain’s Prime Minister to the policies of US President Donald Trump hurt the interests of the Spanish government?

  12. Do recent statements by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggest that US support for NATO is more secure than European partners previously believed?

Open-Ended

  1. How are Artificial Intelligence deepfakes impacting the world’s perceptions of the war in the Middle East?

  2. How will the Trump administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil impact Russia’s warmaking capacity in Ukraine?

  3. What steps can Pakistan’s government take to stabilize its struggling economy?

  4. What steps can the Nigerian military take to decrease the frequency of abductions and terrorist attacks?

  5. What steps can Bahrain take to reverse its economic woes?

  6. How will Canada benefit from the expansion of its military presence in the Arctic?

  7. Why has China lowered its economic growth targets?

  8. How will Nepal’s new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, represent the interests of Gen Z in his country?

  9. How will France’s intended increase in nuclear arms impact its role in European security?

  10. How will Israel’s recent military actions be received by Israeli voters?

  11. What steps can African leaders take to address the growing concerns of their Gen Z citizens?

  12. Given the spread of conflict in the world, what can the United Nations do to increase its relevance?

  13. How will the Shield of the Americas initiative between the United States and several Latin American countries change the tactics of regional drug cartels?