Domestic Extemp Questions
- How will the firing of the CDC Director impact public health in America?
- What does Trump’s crackdown mean for the future of higher education in America?
- Will the Trump administration face impactful backlash if it expands the use of the National Guard to other cities?
- How can the Democratic Party best prepare for the 2026 midterms?
- Does Joni Ernst’s stepping out of the race give democrats an opportunity in Iowa?
- How could a national redistricting battle affect the 2026 midterms?
- What strategies should the federal government pursue to build a stronger workforce?
- Why is the Social Democratic movement gaining support nationwide?
- Are in-school phone bans really improving school environments?
- Will Trump’s deportation strategies hold up in court?
International Extemp Questions
- Has the Trump presidency strengthened the BRICS alliance for the foreseeable future?
- Will South Korea’s sharp increase in AI spending put them in a better position in the AI race?
- Is Qatar still the best negotiator between Israel and Hamas?
- What does Turkey’s hostility towards Israel mean for their stake in NATO?
- How will Germany’s military expansion impact European military cooperation in the foreseeable future?
- Would it be wise for Venezuela to respond to U.S. deployment to the region?
- Is Bolsonaro’s prosecution a step towards a stronger democracy in Brazil?
- Will Shea Nut export bans yield economic growth for West African Countries?
- What could the souring of diplomatic ties between the UK and Egypt mean for the UK’s role in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza?
- Will Israel be able to defeat Yemen’s Houthis?
Weekly Hypothetical
A chemical gas is released into the streets of Florida and Governor Ron Desantis and other officials become Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, declaring Florida as an independent Teenage Mutant Ninja State. What steps should the Federal Government take to maintain order and bring Florida back into the union?