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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 19-25, 2024

1. Should the U.S. Senate have an impeachment trial for Secretary Mayorkas? 2. How should the Federal Reserve respond to recent inflation data? 3. Should schools abandon remote learning days? 4. How can President Biden deflect concerns about his age … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 19-25, 2024

1. Is Egypt losing influence in the Arab World? 2. What relations should ECOWAS have with its departing members? 3. Has the West lost Africa? 4. Should an international force secure Ukraine’s emergency maritime corridor? 5. Has Russia become a … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 12-18, 2024

1. Does Iran have enough control over its proxy forces to prevent a wider conflict with the United States? 2. Can the Mattei Plan successfully enhance Italy’s position in Africa? 3. Should the UNRWA be overhauled? 4. Will the African … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 12-18, 2024

1. Will the Supreme Court rule that former President Donald Trump has absolute immunity from federal criminal prosecutions? 2. Is the U.S. fast food industry in an “affordability crisis”? 3. How can Vice President Kamala Harris be an effective advocate … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 5-11, 2024

1. Did the U.S. effectively respond to the attack on military personnel in Jordan? 2. Does Florida’s attempt to ban children from social media violate the First Amendment? 3. How will RNC cash flow problems affect its ability to contest … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 5-11, 2024

1. How should Mexico transition to cleaner energy sources? 2. What role should Japan play in a future space race? 3. Will corruption scandals bring down Gustavo Petro? 4. What is to blame for Europe’s economic stagnation? 5. Is Palestinian … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 29-February 4, 2024

1. Will the next “hot” theater of global disorder unfold on the Korean Peninsula? 2. How would the return of Donald Trump to the American presidency impact the global economy? 3. Will Western airstrikes strengthen or weaken Yemen’s Houthis? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 29-February 4, 2024

1. Does Nikki Haley have a path to the Republican nomination after a defeat in New Hampshire? 2. What was the biggest mistake made in Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign? 3. Should more U.S. states adopt wealth taxes? 4. What … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 22-28, 2024

1. Which GOP presidential contender has best positioned themselves for 2028? 2. Should banks be allowed to impose overdraft fees on customers? 3. Why has Dean Phillips’ primary challenge to President Biden failed to gain traction? 4. Should SNAP interview … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 22-28, 2024

1. What is the biggest implication of growing tensions between Iran and Pakistan? 2. Will instability in Red Sea shipping make global inflation worse? 3. Which of Milei’s reforms would benefit Argentina the most? 4. Will Rishi Sunak’s deportation plan … Continue reading

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