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'Biowatch is successful': Biological terrorism prevention agency holds meeting

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) recently held a meeting with state and local leaders.


Restaino: NBA player's assistant sentenced for embezzling; 'We see this scenario time and again'

An National Basketball Association player's personal assistant was sentenced to 70 months in prison for the theft of $4.7 million.


Spiegel: 'Everyone sees the debris, but the connection to birds has not been made as strongly' about dangers of plastic

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report shines a light on a potential marine debris threat to Gulf of Maine birds.


EPA Administrator praises Biden's climate plan: 'This will help the United States meet our ambitious climate goals'

The Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continue their progress in cutting super-pollutants, banning illegal imports, and speeding up their transition to cleaner new technologies to combat climate change and save money, according to the EPA's administrator.


EPA regional administrator praises 'tremendous amount of work' at Missouri site

On Earth Day (April 22), EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister toured the West Lake Landfill Superfund site in Bridgeton, Missouri, with federal, state and local officials, seeking a "status update" according to an EPA news release.


'This funding will bolster our commitment': Federal money goes toward Energy Department and cybersecurity

Targeted toward improving the cybersecurity of U.S. energy systems, $12 million in funding has been confirmed for six research, development and demonstration projects.


Granholm: Energy goals, $6 billion credit program prioritize ‘existing nuclear fleet’

The United States Department of Energy is seeking out applications and bid submissions for their $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program.


'Successful case': ICE investigation leads to firearms-smuggling conviction

A south Texas man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for attempting to smuggle assault rifles from the U.S. into Mexico.


Alvarado: El Paso company named to severe violator program for 'disregard for employee safety and health'

The U.S. Department of Labor placed an El Paso medal fabricator in a severe violator program after its 10th incident in the span of five years.


'Facing this challenge together': Mayorkas and Blinken visit Panama to discuss immigration and other challenging issues

Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently traveled to Panama.


'The Ukrainian people continue to suffer': Biden and Homeland Security make plans for more Ukrainian refugees

Pres. Joe Biden is set to confirm Uniting for Ukraine, a new streamlined process to welcome Ukrainians escaping from Russia's invasion of the nation. 


USDA offers $10 million to fight 'infectious, degenerative disease' in deer, elk

APHIS revealed the availability of funding to control and prevent chronic wasting disease. 


Foreign policy expert Bishop: 'We may finally get a high-level speech laying out the Biden China strategy'

The Biden administration has not as of yet created a speech outlining the administration's China policy as part of their larger National Security Strategy plan.


''Food shortage...it's gonna be real': Biden sounds alarm over food shortages amidst war in Ukraine and debate surrounding U.S. agricultural policy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasing alarm regarding global food shortages given the importance of Ukrainian production and exports in providing food for the world.


Rugwell: Bureau of Land Management to honor Wesley Hipke for efforts 'to create aquifer-recharge sites across the Eastern Snake Plain'

During the Public Lands Foundation board meeting March 31, the group and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management honored the achievements of Wesley Hipke, who oversees the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer in Boise.


SEIA's Hopper: Commerce Department's trade case against SE Asia 'hammering the solar industry in real-time'

In response to a Commerce Department investigation, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) carried out a survey that found 90% of companies polled said the actions of the Commerce Department have had a serious or devastating impact on their bottom line.


Millett criticizes FERC, environmental impact of Mountain Valley pipeline: 'Terrible environmental problem'

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit pressured the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a two-year extension of the project's certificate


Democrats seek to balance rising fuel prices with environmental priorities

Democrats are calling for a balance between lower oil prices and future investments in renewable energy.


Templet: Louisville woman sentenced for 'horrific nature' of child pornography crimes

An investigations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations led to a 21-year sentence for a Kentucky woman.


'Supporting local economies': DOI to invest $420 million for water projects in rural, Tribal communities

The Department of the Interior recently announced it will invest $420 million in rural water construction activities in fiscal year 2022.