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Department of Homeland Security teams up with Israel National Cyber Directorate to bolster cybersecurity

U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Israel National Cyber Directorate will work together to further cybertechnology and new technologies, as announced in a March 2 news release.


Homeland Security announces Sudan and South Sudan citizens eligible for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced March 2 it was designating Sudan and redesignating South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status, citing dangerous environments in both countries.


Iowa man sentenced to 50 years in prison for making and possessing child pornography

Attorney Richard D. Westphal, of the Southern District of Iowa, announced Justin Treanton, 37, of Bettendorf, Iowa, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the production and possession of child pornography in a March 2 news release.


Biden announces goal of bringing high-speed Internet to every American

During the March 1 State of the Union Address, President Biden announced plans to expand Internet access for Americans.


Biden discusses measures meant to 'fix the immigration system'

During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will take measures to address the immigration issues the country has reportedly faced during the past two years.


USDA launches Equity Commission to 'address historical discrimination'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the formation and membership of an Equity Commission, as well as its agriculture subcommittee, in a Feb. 10 news release.


USDA to provide seafood industry $50 million to overcome 'pandemic disruptions'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Feb. 14 it would provide approximately $50 million in grants to help the seafood industry respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.


President Biden announces the release of 30 million barrels of crude oil to 'blunt gas prices here at home'

During the March 1 State of the Union Address, President Biden announced the U.S. would be releasing 30 million barrels of crude oil in an effort to curb rising gas prices.


'240,000 chickens' in Kentucky, Virginia test positive for bird flu

In February, the Department of Agriculture announced outbreaks of a highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kentucky and Virginia.


The United States and other countries to release 60 million barrels in crude oil reserves to ease supply chain issues

The U.S. Department of Energy announced March 2 it has been authorized by President Biden to release 30 million barrels of crude oil in an effort to divert energy supplies away from Russia.


Department of State imposes more Russian sanctions

The U.S. Department of State announced Feb. 28 it would be taking further measures against the Russian economy in response to Russia's premeditated war against Ukraine.


The Department of Agriculture announced three new sentinel landscapes that address military readiness and climate change

The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership announced the designation of three new sentinel landscapes.


Homeland Security opens a permanent office in Haiti

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) opened a permanent office at the U.S. embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti to expand its international presence and combat transnational crimes.


Operations at the Belarus embassy to cease

The U.S. Department of State announced it would be suspending operations at the U.S. embassy in Mink, Belarus, as reported in a Feb. 28 news release, in response to mounting security and safety issues in the area due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.


USDA to team up with California's Port of Oakland to combat shipping disruptions

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced Jan. 31 that the United States Department of Agriculture would be teaming up with California's Port of Oakland to set up a pop-up site at the port to combat shipping disruptions.


Department of Agriculture extends flexibilities for agricultural producers

In light of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the crop insurance flexibilities will extend at least until the end of June, according to a Jan. 27 USDA news release.


Department of Agriculture will extend comment period of Apple Crop Provision; 'we are allowing more time for this important feedback process'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the comment period for the proposed changes of the Apple Crop Provision has been extended to April 15.


Virginia staffing agency ordered to pay over $7 million in back wages and damages

A Norfolk-based medical staffing agency, Steadfast Medical Staffing, was ordered by a federal court to pay over $7.2 million in back wages and damages.


The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is offering students and veterans 50 internship opportunities at various airports throughout the country.


Railroad Administration releases 'comprehensive' Amtrak quarterly report

The Federal Railroad Administration released its quarterly report of Amtrak's performance and service quality.