President Donald Trump, a white eighty-year-old man in a blue suit, walks past a crowd barrier at an indoor political rally while supporters behind the barrier wave, cheer, and hold up smartphones to take photos. Several people wear red caps and patriotic clothing. Photographers kneel near the front of the crowd, and the background shows the interior of a large event venue. The public figure is slightly out of focus in the foreground, while the crowd is sharply focused. — President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks on the economy at Rockland Community College in Suffern. New York on Friday May 22. Credit: Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

US Politics Today

Join two former Members of Congress – one Democrat and one Republican – for a lively discussion of major themes in contemporary American politics.

Monday 9 – Friday 13 November

About US Politics Today

This is an exciting opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students of A-level Politics to hear some of the critical questions and issues in US politics leap off the textbook page, as two former Members of the US House of Representatives – one Democrat, one Republican – share reflections from their direct experience at the heart of Washington D.C.

There will be four chances during the week for schools to join Representatives Val Demings (Democrat, Florida's 10th district, 2017–2023) and Garret Graves (Republican, Louisiana’s 6th district, 2015-2025) to learn about their experiences as lawmakers and representatives of their communities in the United States Congress.

Each session will also feature a conversation with a special academic guest, focussing on a particular problem in contemporary US politics.

Schools can only attend one in-person event at the British Library, but each discussion will be live-streamed and available on catch-up for everyone.

Every topic will also feature a special pre-recorded podcast to help students explore the subject in greater depth.

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