Stories by Andy Nghiem on Federal Newswire


USDA invests $1.4 in U.S. rural area businesses so 'wealth created in rural areas stays in rural areas'

On Feb. 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it has invested $1.4 billion to strengthen businesses in rural areas across the nation.


U.S. restricts visas for Somali officials that 'are believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Somalia'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently issued a press release to promote responsive governance in Somalia.


U.S. Department of State updates list of CETS to 'protect our shared security interests, economic prosperity and democratic values'

The U.S. Department of State recently announced that it has updated its list of critical and emerging technologies (CETS) to inform the U.S. approach to technological competitiveness and national security.


U.S. Department of State adds former Honduran president to list of corrupt and undemocratic actors to 'promote accountability for corruption and other attacks'

The U.S. Department of State recently announced that it has declassified and publicized former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez to its list of corrupt and undemocratic actors list.


DOE 'ecstatic' to announce new appointees and promotions to 'deliver on President Biden’s bold climate and clean energy goals'

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently welcomed new Biden-Harris Administration appointees to the team to help combat climate change and help the U.S. achieve the Biden administration's clean energy goals.


'The United States values our relationship with Mexico':  U.S. Energy Secretary visits Mexico to discuss countries' joint energy future

Last month, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm visited Mexico City to engage in a dialogue with the Mexican government over the joint energy future of both the U.S. and Mexico.


Man pleads guilty to participating in wire fraud scheme while serving time in Georgia prison

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that a former Georgia Department of Corrections inmate has plead guilty of plotting to commit fraud while still incarcerated.


DOE authorizes additional release of more than 13 million barrels of oil from reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy recently approved seven additional exchanges of 13.4 million barrels of crude oil for release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).


'Violent leader in the MS-13' sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and firearms charges

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that a Long Island MS-13 gang leader has been sentenced for his crimes.



DHS Secretary Mayorkas to nation's mayors: 'We want to be your partner'

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors during the organization's winter meeting last month in Washington, D.C.


EPA fines three companies for installing "defeat devices" in vehicles designed to bypass emissions controls which violate 'air quality standards that protect public health'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently said that it has reached settlements with companies in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska for selling automobile "defeat device" violations.


KAORI joins U.S. Department of Energy's Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge

KAORI, a Taiwan-based company specializing in green-energy products and technology for commercial applications, has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's challenge to develop the next generation of heat pumps for cold climates.


EPA fines Kansas cleaning products company nearly $145,000 for violating Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Plan Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined a Kansas-based cleaning products manufacturer Fuller Industries Inc. for violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Plan Rule.


Government watchdog group investigating DOJ's Legal Counsel for possible involvement in "hostile takeover" at FDIC

The U.S. Department of Justice's Legal Counsel is under investigation for possible involvement in a controversy at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).


Boles 'honored and humbled' to be named First State National Historical Park superintendent

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has a new superintendent.


Bureau of Land Management supports minimum wage increase 'across the federal government'

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently sent out a tweet in support of a minimum wage increase for federal fire personnel.


Bureau of Reclamation releases fiscal year 2022 spend plan to 'bolster climate resilience and protect communities'

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently released a blueprint for implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2022.


'You otter know': USFWS, NOAA celebrate 50th anniversary of Marine Mammal Protection Act

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).


Bureau of Indian Affairs launches Land Buy-Back Program to 'protect cultural and natural resources'

The Bureau of Indian Affairs recently announced that a Land Buy-Back Program has sent offers to landowners with interests at the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.


Entering the U.S.? Homeland Security requires individuals to be 'fully vaccinated' from COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that travelers entering the U.S. at land ports of entry and ferry terminals must be fully vaccinated against COVID.