Stories by David Hutton on Federal Newswire


Raimondo: Commerce Department imposes new rules to 'further restrict Russia's access to revenue'

In an effort to crack down on Russia for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is taking additional actions against the country.


Hall: 'Public identified a need' for a new boat ramp at Belle Fourche Reservoir

Boaters visiting Belle Fourche Reservoir this year will be able to utilize a new boat ramp designed to allow more individuals to use the Gadens Point Recreation Area.


Longshore: ICE focus on individuals with 'foreign criminal warrants' resulted in arrest of Polish fugitive

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have reportedly expelled a foreign fugitive for money laundering, forgery and fraud.


Palumbo: Michael Brain's 'unique perspective will be vital' in new role as Bureau of Reclamation deputy commissioner

The Bureau of Reclamation recently filled a leadership position when Michael Brain was selected to work as deputy commissioner, following a career spent in various staff positions in the House of Representatives.



Palumbo: USBR to provide 'clean, affordable and reliable water and power' with funding

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is slated to receive $1.4 billion in President Joseph R. Biden's proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) budget to improve water and hydropower reliability across the American West.


Sams: Assateague Island National Seashore reports record visitation for 2021 as people 'continue to find inspiration' during the COVID-19 pandemic

More than 2 million individuals visited the Assateague Island National Seashore in 2021, in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a March 21 National Park Service news release, Assateague Island ranked 33rd among the 380 National Park Units reporting visitation numbers.


NPS's Martin: Repairs to Organ Pipe Cactus park pond 'necessary to protect aquatic habitat'

The Quitobaquito pond in Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is getting a new liner to stop water loss, requiring the closure of the Quitobaquito site beginning April 11.


Sartorious: Fish and Wildlife Service plan for Kuenzler hedgehog cactus can 'ensure its long-term survival'

Nearly four years ago, the Kuenzler hedgehog cactus was classified as threatened and in March the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized a plan to protect the rare cactus.


Folden: 17-year sentence for Texas coach removes 'a dangerous child predator from the community'

A south Texas soccer coach has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of children, following a U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations probe.


US, Canada re-establish cross-border crime forum, show 'commitment to advance law enforcement cooperation'

Representatives from the U.S. and Canada met recently to begin the process of re-establishing the Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF) and discuss how the two nations can work together to tackle cross-border crime and make their communities safer.


South Texas man gets 10-year sentence for sex with a minor

The U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently led an investigation that resulted in a 10-year prison sentence of a south Texas man for “catching a case” of sex tourism with a minor.


Members of NATO will deploy more forces to Eastern Europe

Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are coming together to support Ukraine following an attack by Russia after weeks of increased tension as troops massed along the country’s borders.


DHS proposes fair and humane changes to public charge rule

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule which would likely regulate how the department applies the public charge ground of inadmissibility in cases, a Feb. 17 news release said.



EPA honors Green Challenge winners for 'leading the charge' in resource conservation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is shining a spotlight on conservation as it recognizes the winners of its Federal Green Challenge for their efforts to be more efficient and protect the environment


'A long time coming': EPA cleans New Jersey Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is stepping up to clean a Superfund site in Linden, once the home of LCP Chemicals.


U.S. Attorney: 55-year sentence of man convicted of producing child porn ‘reflects the depravity of his actions’

A North Carolina man will spend 55 years in prison after being sentenced in federal court on child pornography charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.


FBI: Man sentenced for possession of child porn 'revictimized minors'

A New Hampshire man will spend five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Hampshire


DHS human trafficking report: Increase in arrests, seizures

Human trafficking remains a troubling issue plaguing the nation, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering data highlighting the crackdown in the crime, including 2,360 arrests and $486 million seized in human trafficking and related activities.


DEA reports record fentanyl haul in St. Louis Division

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) St. Louis Division reported a record haul of fentanyl in 2021, indicative of the ongoing struggle with the trafficking of the drug.


Atlanta real estate agent gets 30 months for mortgage fraud, commission schemes

The United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia has sentenced Atlanta real estate agent Eric Hill for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme that yielded more than $21 million in fraudulent loans.