Stories by Zachary Richter on Federal Newswire

The U.S. is standing in support of Australia's plan to declare Hizballah a terrorist organization.

USDOT releases fact sheets showing benefits of Infrastructure Law

USDOT releases state-by-state fact sheets highlighting the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Light rail extension in Phoenix receives $158.1 million grant

U.S. Department of Transportation announces a $158.1 million grant award for Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Project in Phoenix.

FAA proposes $161,823 in penalties against 8 passengers for alleged unruly behavior

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $161,823 in civil penalties against eight airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior due to alcohol intoxication.

Nearly $1 billion in grant awarded for America's infrastructure

Nearly $1 billion in grants have been awarded by the Biden administration through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grants program for improving America's infrastructure.

Online filing available for all TPS applicants

By Zachary Richter | Dec 4, 2021

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced recently that all applicants eligible to file for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) may now file applications online.

Air Canada reaches $4.5 million settlement over flight cancellations or delays

By Zachary Richter | Dec 4, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation reached a $4.5 million settlement with Air Canada to refund passengers who had their flights canceled or extremely delayed.

USDA announces new ‘bold’ initiatives at the White House Tribal Leaders Summit

USDA talks about several new initiatives to serve the Indian Country.

U.S. Department of Labor launches online dialogue to address “occupational segregation”

U.S. Department of Labor opens online dialogue with stakeholders to expand access among underrepresented communities to Registered Apprenticeships.

Vietnam reduces tariffs on corn, wheat and pork

According to a press release from the Foreign Agriculture Service, Vietnamese government officials announced Nov. 15 that its Most Favored Nation tariff rates are being revised, resulting in the reduction of import taxes on corn, wheat, and pork.

Secretary of State Blinken goes on his first official visit to Kenya

Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently opened his first official visit to Africa in Kenya and discussed the preservation of democracy in various politically and ethnically fractured societies.

October 2021 was the sixth warmest on record for the U.S.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that several states recorded their hottest October on record.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: U.S. 'open for business' again to fully vaccinated travelers

The pandemic-related travel ban has finally been lifted after 18 months, and the airports across the U.S. saw plenty of visitors on Nov. 8 from Sao Paolo, Dublin, London, Brussels and all other parts of the world.

State Department conducts first virtual STEM diversity career fair

The U.S. Department of State played host to its first virtual career fair Wednesday, revolving around fields of applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) alongside STEM policy careers in the U.S. Foreign Service and civil service.

Samples show uranium concentration in Grand Canyon region mostly within EPA standards