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'These distinguished leaders': DHS secretary names new members to advisory council

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkos named 33 new members to the Security Advisory Council.


Olsen discloses "attempts by the government of the People’s Republic of China to suppress dissenting voices within the United States"

Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen recently revealed three instances of the People's Republic of China (PRC) spying on American citizens.


Rep Tai: U.S., South Korea trade 'has flourished' since KORUS

U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai and a trade delegation from South Korea joined company executives on a tour of a Michigan semiconductor wafer manufacturer to celebrate trade relations between the countries.


APHIS: Genetically engineered soybeans deregulated after 'thorough review'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said it deregulated a genetically engineered soybean variety created by BASF Corporation, in a March 14 news release.


Supreme Court considers case that could limit greenhouse gas emissions rules

The Supreme Court heard opening arguments on Monday, Feb. 28 pertaining to a climate change case that could change the scope and capacity of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce emissions regulations at the federal level.


ICE HSI participates in multi-agency human trafficking operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations will be collaborating on a multi-agency operation to fight human trafficking.


USCIS updating guidance for Afghan refugees

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has made changes to the medical examination guidance for Afghan parolees coming into the country under the Operation Allies Welcome program. 


'Consider the enrollment options': Enrollment deadlines for CRP revealed for 2022

The USDA is beginning its Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups for 2022. 


'We work to build a better America': USDA hires new personnel

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state directors.


'Cooperation on energy security': Biden, von der Leyen lead energy conference

A joint statement was issued by the U.S. and European Union energy council


U.S., U.K. discuss 'excess capacity' of steel and aluminum

The United States and United Kingdom have released a joint statement on steel and aluminum capacity


Researchers see decline in wild steelhead population near Olympic Peninsula

Researchers see significant changes in the number and run timing of steelheads near the Olympic Peninsula.


'Comprehensive' review reveals risk of extinction for killer white whales

A recent review of the killer white whale population found them to be at a high risk of extinction


Tiger sharks are moving north due to ocean warming, NOAA study finds

Tiger sharks are moving north, which some experts believe is the result of climate change.


EPA celebrates 'critical' Pesticide Safety Awareness Month

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expanding their pesticide outreach and education program in order to meet the needs of pesticide applicators in a better way.


'Almost three decades of service': BLM selects Archuleta as Wyoming director

Andrew Archuleta has been named the Wyoming director of the Bureau of Land Management.


Utah to receive $50 million to bring communities 'safe, reliable drinking water'

The Department of the Interior revealed their plan Jan. 18 for the Central Utah Project’s enforcement of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


'We will all continue working together': U.S. and Canada collaborate on ways to protect North Atlantic right whale

Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently met with Oceans Canada to discuss strategies for protecting the fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales estimated to remain.


'Took advantage of their employees': Horse racing stable ordered to pay back wages

A Long Island court order is mandating that a Danny Gargan and Gargan Stables Corp. pay restitution to employees as a result of allegations of wage theft and falsified records to hide the missing wages.


Public affairs officer Fisher steps down from Department of Energy after three decades

A veteran Department of Energy officer with additional experience as a journalist for the Associated Press and as a public information officer for the United Nations, will be retiring.