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Media Tip Sheet: May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Demonstration Update: House Oversight Committee at GW

Representatives of the House Oversight Committee visited the campus today to see the ongoing protest activity on GW’s University Yard.

Media Tip Sheet: Marijuana Set To Be Reclassified As Lower Risk Drug

The U.S. Drug Administration is working to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug following the recommendation to loosen restrictions from Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Media Tip Sheet: Taiwan on alert for post-inauguration Chinese drills

Taiwan is on alert for China to carry out military exercises after the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te later this month.

Media Tip Sheet: President Biden's Campaign to Prioritize Rust Belt States

President Biden's path to reelection hinges increasingly on Rust Belt states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Media Tip Sheet: Federal Panel Strikes Down Louisiana's Congressional Map, Leaving Election Uncertain

Citing a violation of the Equal Protection Clause, a federal panel struck down Louisiana’s congressional map.

Media Tip Sheet: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Initiates Motion to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has initiated a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership position in the House.

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Media Tip Sheet: Biden Administration finalizes Power Plant Climate Action Rules

The Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a round of new rules to cut hazardous and planet-warming pollutants. These rules are one of the most significant climate...

Media Tip Sheet: USDA Testing Beef for Bird Flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin testing beef for bird flu as the virus continues to spread.

Media Tip Sheet: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Begins May 1

The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the historical and cultural contributions of people hailing...