Domestic Extemp Questions
- How will the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner affect presidential security protocols?
- How does political rhetoric contribute to rising threats against public officials?
- Will Ron DeSantis’s new Florida congressional map strengthen or weaken long-term Republican competitiveness?
- Should federal law expand restrictions on firearm access in high-security political settings?
- How will Supreme Court scrutiny of cellphone location tracking redefine privacy rights?
- What impact could California’s proposed billionaire tax have on state economies?
- How could ongoing legal battles over redistricting reshape judicial influence in elections?
- How are AI deepfakes forcing changes in intellectual property?
- Will increasing tensions between political leaders and late-night media figures influence public trust in journalism?
- How should the federal government address growing concerns about AI-enabled surveillance?
International Extemp Questions
- How might Iran’s diplomatic proposal over the Strait of Hormuz reshape negotiations with the United States?
- What are the broader implications of continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon for regional stability?
- How is the targeting of medical personnel in conflict zones affecting international humanitarian law?
- To what extent is Russia expanding its influence through cooperation with Iran?
- How will instability in key shipping routes impact global energy security?
- What does the rise in militant attacks in Nigeria suggest about the future of counterterrorism in West Africa?
- How could deepening North Korea-Russia ties change the balance of power in the Ukraine-Russia war?
- What are the strategic goals behind King Charles III’s visit to the United States?
- How are African governments responding to increasing insurgent activity and political instability?
- How effective are current international responses to transnational security threats?