Stories by Trina Thomas on Federal Newswire


Lemay: 'Modifying the diet has the potential to be a new weapon in the fight against antimicrobial resistance'

U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed many healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber daily have fewer antibiotic resistant microbes in their gut.


Vilsack: Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities 'created tremendous interest from a diverse cross-section of groups'

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the first round of funding through the new Climate-Smart Commodities Partnerships garnered more than 450 proposals, ranging from $5 million to $100 million each.


University of Alaska, Anchorage to receive $4M grant for workforce expansion

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a $4 million grant May 19 for the University of Alaska, Anchorage.


'I've gathered a lot of valuable input': DOC deputy secretary makes first visit to Brazil

The Department of Commerce (DOC) announced Thursday that Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves concluded his first visit to Brazil.


Buttigieg: With the 2023 DOT budget 'we are building a first-rate transportation system for all Americans'

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the 2023 budget totals $142 billion, with $37 billion from guaranteed advanced appropriations from the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Walsh: 'Mental health care workers must be supported, and we must have a strong pipeline of diverse professionals coming in the industry'

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently visited George Washington University’s Hospital and Behavior Health Department to discuss how to build up mental and behavioral health care.


DOL reminds employers about compliance requirements 'to ensure the experience is safe and beneficial for workers'

The U.S. Department of Labor is reminding employers to familiarize themselves with requirements to provide a rewarding and safe work environment as the summer season ramps up.


DHS investigation leads to 6 arrests, discovery of underground passageway: ‘No more light at the end of this narco-tunnel’

A San Diego Homeland Security Investigation led to the discovery of a cross border underground tunnel which has resulted in the arrest of six people for trafficking 1,762 pounds of cocaine.


Demo, removal of high-risk facilities took 'colossal amount of teamwork'

Two contaminated facilities described as "high risk" have been removed from a California weapons-development lab to make way for a parking lot, the Department of Energy announced recently.


Schneider: 'Acadia National Park now has the largest system of trails to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places'

Acadia National Park in Maine is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Georgetown assistant professor: China's data collection efforts pose a strategic 'challenge to the US'

Lizhi Lu, an assistant professor in the McDonough School of Business and faculty affiliate of the Department of Government at Georgetown University, recently discussed data politics on the Center for Strategic and International Studies podcast.


Phoenix man receives 12 years for firearm smuggling conspiracy and drugs: "Criminals like this defendant should think twice'

A Phoenix man has received a 12-year prison sentence for smuggling firearms and intent to distribute drugs.


Neill: Wild horse and burro corral will allow public to see the 'animals and the care that is provided for them'

The Bureau of Land Management announced a free tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral, that will be open to the public starting May 13.


Spero: 'Don't wait,' PA residents need REAL ID to fly by May 2023

Pennsylvania residents will soon need a REAL ID to get on board a flight to travel or enter a secure federal building.


Brown: Colonial Pipeline Company sent notice for not 'meeting regulatory standards' to protect public

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration sent a notice of probable violation and proposed compliance order to Colonial Pipeline Company which includes a number of federal pipeline violations the company committed.


Boren: BOEM is seeking 'public input on our environmental analysis and identified measures' for Morro Bay Wind Energy Area

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is requesting public input after releasing a draft evaluating potential future impacts from commercial leasing, related site characterization and assessment activities within the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area.


Sams: First black, female park police chief retires after '24 years of loyal and faithful service'

U.S. Park Police Chief Pamela A. Smith announced her retirement April 8, with her last official day of service April 30.


Williams: 'There's a reason that aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense' after Philadelphia man sentenced

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to one year in prison for shining a laser at a police helicopter.


Mayoral: IRP Center and RIAA sign agreement for 'dismantling criminal enterprises' and digital piracy

The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the Recording Industry Association of America have come to a long-term agreement in which they both consent to expanding and formalizing their current partnership battling digital antipiracy.


Folden: 'These criminals have little regard for the health and well-being of the individuals they smuggle'

Two citizens of Mexico recently received prison sentences for conspiracy to transport noncitizens, resulting in several deaths.