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Media Tip Sheet: Disney's Mickey Mouse is now Public Domain

After almost a century of being under Copyright, Mickey Mouse in in the Public Domain.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Extremism Expert Reflects on Jan. 6 Anniversary

An expert at the George Washington University says the same rhetoric that incited violence on January 6, 2021, continues today.

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Media Tip Sheet: Migrant Surge Continues to Strain Authorities at US-Mexico Border

A surge in migrants continues to strain authorities at the US-Mexico border and in US cities receiving asylum-seekers.

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Media Tip Sheet: 3rd Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection

January 6, 2024 marks the third anniversary of the attack at the U.S. Capitol, following Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 presidential election.

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Media Tip Sheet: Rescuers Searching for Survivors of Japan New Year's Day Earthquake

Rescuers in Japan are racing against the clock to find people trapped in the rubble of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump Disqualified from Colorado State’s 2024 Primary Ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court has barred former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot.

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Media Tip Sheet: How Trump's Rhetoric on Immigration Emboldens Extremists

Former president Donald Trump defended his comments this week about migrants crossing the United States southern border.

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Media Tip Sheet: Texas Immigration Ruling

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) approved a bill on Monday allowing police to arrest migrants who have illegally crossed the U.S. border.

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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. DOT Reminding Travelers of Consumer Rights Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Week

AAA expects more than 115 million Americans to travel over Christmas and New Year's.

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Media Tip Sheet: Websites Containing AI-Generated Fake Articles Increased Over 1,000% Since May

Since May, websites hosting AI-created false articles have increased by more than 1,000 percent, according to a report by The Washington Post.