Domestic Extemp Questions
- To what extent has Donald Trump’s tariff policy toward China strengthened the U.S. economy?
- How should the Federal Reserve respond to inflationary pressures tied to tariffs, fuel prices, and global instability?
- Should the United States increase restrictions on artificial intelligence cooperation with China amid rising national security concerns?
- Has the Supreme Court become too involved in policymaking?
- To what extent are current congressional redistricting battles weakening protections established under the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
- Will rising bipartisan concern over executive power lead Congress to reclaim more authority over trade and foreign policy decisions?
- How will growing legal and political battles over immigration enforcement shape the future of federal-state relations in the United States?
- What does the future of U.S.-China relations look like?
- Should the United States continue prioritizing support for Taiwan?
- Is America entering a new era of economic nationalism driven by tariffs, industrial policy, and strategic competition with China?
International Extemp Questions
- What tools can the U.S. government use to crack down on chip smuggling?
- What impact will the Trump-Xi meeting have on American businesses?
- Is the Great Plains prepared for another incoming spell of severe weather?
- Will the incorporation of the UAE into the U.S.-Israeli alliance harm the bilateral relationship in the long-term?
- Will Bill Cassidy’s failure to win reelection dissuade other anti-Trump Republicans from speaking out against the Trump Administration?
- Does the U.S. government need to provide extra support to the nascent TSMC factory in Phoenix?
- Are skeptical Americans meaningfully slowing down data center buildout in the U.S.?
- Considering growing discontent with the Iran War, will fiscal responsibility return as a major voter issue in the 2026 midterms?
- How will recent Supreme Court rulings impact state gerrymandering in 2026?
- Will Clavicular continue to escape the consequences of his actions following his plea bargain in Florida?
Hypothetical Question
After the United States and Iran sign a peace deal ending months of conflict in the Middle East, Iran announces plans to rapidly rebuild its military. Should the U.S. continue trusting the agreement?