Stories by David Beasley on Federal Newswire


HSI San Antonio on money-laundering conspiracy: 'HSI is committed to actively investigating individuals who prey on the vulnerable'

A Central Texas man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $633,520 in restitution for money laundering in a case brought by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Postal Inspections Service.


U.S. Department of the Interior chief of staff: New appointees will help 'achieve the administration’s ambitious goals'

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new appointments to help implement the Biden administration programs that were recently approved by Congress.


Burrola: 'One of HSI’s top priorities is to stop perpetrators like this from exploiting our youth for their deviant sexual gratification'

After a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) probe, a New Mexico man was found guilty of producing and possessing child pornography and sentenced to 45-year in prison, a news release said.


ERO Miami's Ripa on return of fugitive to Mexico: 'ICE prioritizes the arrest and removal of noncitizen fugitives'

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Miami has turned over a Mexican national wanted in that country for murder.


Fox: 'Safe drinking water and reliable wastewater infrastructure are essential'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released guidelines for supporting water infrastructure investments funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in U.S. territories and Washington, D.C.


VanDenberghe: IMAGE 'is a perfect example of government and employers working together'

Homeland Security Investigations showcased a collaborative program with America’s business community during a conference and exposition in Florida held Aug. 28-31.


Agriculture secretary on funding for meat and poultry processors: These grants will help 'transform our food system'

The Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) recently approved an additional $21.9 million for 111 grant projects in 37 states through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program (MPIRG), bringing the total investment to $54.6 million, according to an Aug. 31 press release.


Vilsack: USDA funding helps West Virginia 'families have clean water and safe water systems'

Then U.S. Department of Agriculture approved $75 million in funding to ensure residents of Greenbrier County, W.V., have clean drinking water for years to come.


Regan: EPA will 'help protect communities from PFAS pollution and seek to hold polluters accountable'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing steps to protect communities from the health risks posed by specific polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


'Critical to the safety of our travelers': TSA celebrates 20th anniversary at Albany International Airport

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport (ALB) in New York.


Vilsack: 'Guides can introduce our Tribal nation partners to the many USDA funding opportunities and resources'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Tribal Relations updated is resource guides for American Indians and Alaska Natives and native youth.


National Risk Management Center assistant director: 'While post-quantum computing is  expected to produce significant  benefits, we must take action now to  manage potential risks'

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a new report on the transition to the much faster and more powerful world of quantum computing.


Homeland Security Investigations agent in charge on return of stolen art object to Nepal: 'HSI is proud to be a part of this grand repatriation'

The Durga Stele, an artifact from the 14th century, has been returned to the Nepalese people, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr.


HSI's Brown on liquid meth busts: We are 'firmly committed to dismantling criminal organizations who blatantly ignore the laws of this nation'

A federal judge has sentenced a southern Arizona man to 70 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute liquid methamphetamine.


U.S. ICE's Johnson: 'SAC Angie Salazar is without question a leader in the agency'

Angie Salazar, a U.S. Homeland Security Investigations special agent in charge, was recently honored with the Outstanding Federal Law Enforcement Employee Award.


DHS secretary: Law enforcement, homeland security have 'made great progress' in information sharing since 9/11

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently hosted an Intelligence Summit in conjunction with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and other national law enforcement organizations.


Haaland: 'Help on the way to restore once-abundant ecosystem' of Klamath Basin

Nearly $26 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated for restoration projects in the Klamath Basin in Oregon and California, the U.S. Department of Interior said in a news release.


U.S. attorney on indictment of former Puerto Rico governor: 'The criminal actions of the defendants in this case strike a blow to the heart of our democracy'

Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced has been indicted on federal bribery charges, the Department of Justice said in a news release.


Fox: Clean Water Act 'charted a new path for America’s waters'

Administrators with the Environmental Protection Agency, along with local leaders, gathered Aug. 5 in Seattle to launch a celebration tour of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.


Crapo: 'Mislabeled ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ will do nothing to bring the economy out of stagnation and recession'

The new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 won't prevent recession but will raise taxes on thousands of Americans on Aug 30th, U.S. Mike Crapo (R-ID), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.