Stories by Andy Nghiem on Federal Newswire


Biden Administration's 'diplomatic boycott' of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics draws both support, criticism

The White House's recent announcement to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in response to ongoing human rights abuses in China has drawn mixed reactions.


SNAP program participation drops despite increases in funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reporting that the number of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) declined from August 2020 to August 2021, despite significant increases in spending on benefits.


FBI recognizes Citizens Academy for 'building bridges between law enforcement and your communities'

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently recognized the Citizens Academy for helping to build trust and support in communities, according to a press release.


Authorities identify dead body as a 'prolific abuser' who was on the run for more than 16 years from U.S. Marshals

A decomposing body found in a South Carolina home was identified as one of U.S. Marshals Service's 15 most wanted fugitives, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals.


'Biden backfire': U.S. Department of Energy authorizes release of 50 million barrels of crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy's Department of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management recently announced that it has authorized the release of 50 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), according to a press release.


'Success': U.S. Marshals capture suspect wanted for Memphis, Tennessee murder case

On Nov. 19, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force captured a suspect wanted for a Memphis, Tennessee murder, according to a press release.


'These supercomputers will arm us with the information we need': DOE invests $3 million to increase computing power to accelerate green energy research

On Nov. 18, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $3 million to connect industry partners with the U.S. National Laboratory high-performance computing resources that will accelerate the development of breakthrough manufacturing and clean energy technologies, according to a press release.


'Cleaner air and lower energy bills': Department of Energy Home Performance upgrade program reaches one million milestone

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program has helped upgrade approximately one million American homes with energy efficiency improvements, according to a press release.


South Carolina chiropractor pleads guilty to paying illegal kickbacks, defrauding health care programs, to be 'sentenced at a later date'

A South Carolina chiropractor that plead guilty and was convicted under the False Claims Act has agreed to a $9 million consent judgement, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.


'Ensuring economic opportunity and fairness for all': Department of Justice blocks merger between two major southeast sugar suppliers

The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block U.S. Sugar’s proposal to acquire rivaling company Imperial Sugar, according to a press release.


U.S. Department of Justice reaches settlement in lawsuit against Massachusetts landlord, employee that sexually harassed tenants

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that it has resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against a Massachusetts landlord and his employee, according to a press release.


'All of this means jobs': Granholm travels to Philadelphia, Delaware to emphasize benefits of new Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

On Nov. 10, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm toured New Castle, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to highlight the benefits of the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, according to a press release.


Joint task force investigation leads to convictions in case involving more than 100 smuggled migrants

A Phoenix woman recently admitted to her participation in a human smuggling operation that transported and harbored over 100 illegal aliens for profit.


'Bringing to justice those who prey on our most vulnerable': Former University of Michigan professor pleads guilty to child exploitation

A former University of Michigan professor has pled guilty to child exploitation following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations Detroit.


U.S. works to 'safely welcome our Afghan allies,’ resettles last group of refugees from Fort Lee

The last group of Afghan nationals from Fort Lee, Virginia has recently been resettled, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.


‘Operation Deja Boo’ leads to 30 arrests in Arizona concerning child sex trafficking and exploitation

Operation Deja Boo, an investigation of child sex trafficking and exploitation, led to the arrests of 30 suspects throughout Arizona in the month of October.


'Historic': Transportation Department cites benefits of new infrastructure law for Tribal roads, transit

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued a press release detailing the bipartisan infrastructure law’s investments into Tribal roads and transit.


'The largest JCODE seizure to date': Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement seizes over $31 million in cash and arrest 150 in dark web investigations

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe have arrested 150 people and seized more than $31 million in an international drug trafficking investigation stemming from sales on the darknet, according to a press release.


USDA reminds farmers that the deadline 'to apply for crop insurance for the 2022 crop year is Nov. 20'

On Nov. 1, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency reminded farmers that the deadline to apply for crop insurance is approaching for Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.


Shea 'honored' to be recognized by both NASDA, USAHA

Kevin Shea, administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), recently received two awards from state and industry partners, according to a press release.