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Media Tip Sheet: DOGE Power Shift Taps Elon Musk to Lead Federal Overhaul
The Trump administration’s executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency gives Elon Musk sweeping access to federal agencies, granting him unprecedented control over government...
Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Lithium Technology Used For Electric Vehicle Batteries
Process could offer a cost-effective and sustainable path to meet growing worldwide demand for battery-grade lithium
Trump’s administration has begun dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, placing DEI staff on leave and rescinding Biden-era initiatives aimed at combating systemic bias.
Media Tip Sheet: President Trump Reverses Several Healthcare Executive Orders
Soon after President Trump was sworn into office he signed several executive orders on healthcare.
Media Tip Sheet: Fires Continue to Rage in California as Wind Picks Up
Across Southern California, fighting wildfires will remain a challenge especially with the threat of high wind gusts. The National Weather Service predicts wind gusts of up to 65 mph.
California Fires Put People at Risk of Housing Instability, Health Problems
The California fires and massive destruction of homes in the LA region has exacerbated an already serious housing crisis. News reports say that sharp rent increases have led to many families who are...
On his first day back in office, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling Biden-era policies on climate, immigration, and diversity initiatives while reasserting his...
New GW Study Debunks Myths About Mayoral Partisanship and Crime Policy
A new study co-authored by Christopher Warshaw, professor of Political Science at George Washington University, reveals that the partisanship of mayors has no detectable effect on key policing and...
Media Tip Sheet: Childhood Vaccinations Rates are Declining
Many states are reporting an increase of people opting out of vaccines for their children.
California Fires Release Toxins into the Environment
Long after the firefighters extinguish the fires burning in Los Angeles, a variety of health hazards will persist in the soil, air and water, according to news reports. More than 40,000 acres have...
