2026 Voices of The Valley - (Day 2 Sun)

ULV & Mt. SAC - Jan 18 | Status: Completed | 11:11 PM Pacific

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  B. Open Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round 1

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 1

    1. How should federal agencies balance immigration enforcement with civil liberties after expanded immigration raids in U.S. cities? 

    2. What legislative reforms should Congress consider after multiple lawsuits alleging racial profiling in federal immigration operations? 

    3. Should the Department of Homeland Security require independent oversight and body cameras for ICE agents following recent fatal encounters? 

     

  2. Speaker 2


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 2

    1. How should states respond to federal visa processing suspensions for citizens of dozens of countries on “public charge” grounds? 

    2. What should be the national response to escalating protests over immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis and elsewhere? 

    3. How should federal budget negotiations prioritize funding for public services after the longest U.S. government shutdown? 

     

  3. Speaker 3


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 3

    1. What ethics reforms are needed in Congress after partisan disputes over Homeland Security funding? 

    2. Should the CDC’s updated childhood vaccination recommendations be reevaluated in light of severe seasonal flu surges? 

    3. How should health policy balance risk communication after the CDC changes routine vaccine schedules? 

     

  4. Speaker 4


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 4

    1. What federal environmental policies should be considered in response to lawsuits blocking expanded drilling on protected lands? 

    2. How should the federal government support states’ preparedness for extreme winter weather events and grid reliability? 

    3. Should federal courts play a larger role in adjudicating disputes over environmental rollbacks and energy policy? 

     

  5. Speaker 5


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 5

    1. What federal infrastructure priorities should be emphasized during budget negotiations for semiconductor and clean energy expansion? 

    2. How can federal and state governments collaborate to address protests related to U.S. foreign policy decisions? 

    3. What national strategy should guide the U.S. response to protester safety and civil rights as nationwide demonstrations grow? 

     

  6. Speaker 6


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 6

    1. Should Congress revisit immigration enforcement funding after political fallout from high‑profile operations? 

    2. How can federal agencies better coordinate disaster responses amid simultaneous public safety and health crises? 

    3. How should lawmakers address tensions between executive power and congressional oversight in federal immigration policy? 

     

  7. Speaker 7


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 1 - Speaker 7

    1. What legislative tools could reduce public distrust of federal enforcement operations after controversial law enforcement shootings?

    2. Should national policy require transparent reporting standards for all federal enforcement actions? 

    3. How should the balance between federal authority and state autonomy be managed in addressing severe public health emergencies?

Round 2

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 1

    1. How should U.S. economic policymakers respond to projections of slower global growth and persistent trade uncertainties? 

    2. What policies should be prioritized to strengthen investment in regions lagging behind global economic recovery? 

    3. Should the U.S. adopt new trade strategies in response to continued global trade tensions and tariff effects? 

     

  2. Speaker 2


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 2

    1. How should federal economic leadership adapt if global inflation eases but purchasing power remains weak? 

    2. What role should economic policy play in mitigating structural inequalities worsened by uneven AI investment and automation? 

    3. How can Congress foster more resilient supply chains amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty? 

     

  3. Speaker 3


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 3

    1. Should federal regulators revise competition policy to address market dominance by major technology firms? 

    2. What federal economic strategies are needed to address high prices in key consumer sectors despite inflation declines? 

    3. How should U.S. labor policy evolve to support workers affected by tech‑driven market shifts in 2026? 

     

  4. Speaker 4


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 4

    1. Should the U.S. expand incentives for AI and clean energy sectors to maintain competitiveness with China and India? 

    2. How can economic policy help smaller developing economies that remain below pre‑pandemic income levels? 

    3. What role should monetary policy play amid forecasts of slower economic growth and elevated debt risks? 

     

  5. Speaker 5


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 5

    1. Should Congress enact new measures to protect private credit markets and financial stability? 

    2. How should trade policy balance national security concerns with the need for open markets? 

    3. What federal actions could help ease supply chain pressures that continue to affect consumer goods prices? 

     

  6. Speaker 6


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 6

    1. Should the U.S. shift economic focus toward long‑term sustainability amid global climate impacts on productivity? 

    2. How should federal budget priorities adapt to support innovation and manufacturing growth? 

    3. What economic tools can help mitigate regional disparities in growth within the United States? 

     

  7. Speaker 7


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Round 2 - Speaker 7

    1. How should federal policy address affordability crises in housing and utility costs alongside broader growth goals?

    2. Should economic policy place greater emphasis on resilience to geopolitical shocks? 

    3. What role should the U.S. play in shaping global economic norms to support sustainable and inclusive growth?

Finals

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 1

    1. How should the international community respond to U.S. military intervention and the capture of a foreign head of state? 

    2. What diplomatic repercussions should the U.S. expect after international criticism of intervention operations abroad? 

    3. How can global institutions ensure accountability in cases of unilateral military action against sovereign nations? 

     

  2. Speaker 2


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 2

    1. What role should NATO play in mediating rising tensions between Western allies and Middle Eastern states? 

    2. Should the U.S. face international legal scrutiny for its foreign military interventions under international law? 

    3. How should countries balance humanitarian concerns with geopolitical interests in conflicts like Venezuela? 

     

  3. Speaker 3


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 3

    1. What diplomatic strategies should Iran’s neighbors pursue to address large‑scale protests and security crackdowns? 

    2. Should international sanctions be reevaluated in response to humanitarian crises sparked by economic downturns? 

    3. How should the UN respond when member states impose near‑total internet blackouts affecting civil liberties? 

     

  4. Speaker 4


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 4

    1. What global frameworks are needed to manage transnational AI policy and digital rights after recent regulatory moves? 

    2. How should international cooperation address the dual challenges of extreme weather and economic insecurity? 

    3. Should BRICS expansion lead to alternative global economic governance structures? 

     

  5. Speaker 5


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 5

    1. What strategies should global alliances adopt in response to shifting power dynamics among the U.S., China, and India? 

    2. How should countries respond to diplomatic tensions between Western and non‑Western blocs over strategic territories like Greenland? 

    3. What role can multinational organizations play in pandemic preparedness and global health funding? 

     

  6. Speaker 6


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 6

    1. Should global migration policy be redefined in light of simultaneous climate and security crises? 

    2. How should international economic institutions support developing nations facing exacerbated poverty levels? 

    3. What measures should be taken to protect cultural heritage and civilian infrastructure in regions of conflict? 

     

  7. Speaker 7


    Voices of The Valley Sunday - Final - Speaker 7

    1. How should global regulatory frameworks evolve to govern AI and digital content platforms responsibly?

    2. What diplomatic actions could reduce the risk of escalation in Middle East proxy conflicts? 

    3. How can the international community incentivize peaceful transitions of power in politically volatile nations?