News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Houlton Sector Loses Border Patrol Agent in Tragic Accident

Houlton Sector Loses Border Patrol Agent in Tragic Accident


Calexico Agents Arrest Two Convicted Sex Offenders in a Day

Calexico Agents Arrest Two Convicted Sex Offenders in a Day


CBP Officers Arrest Fugitive Sought for Sexual Assault of a Child

CBP Officers Arrest Fugitive Sought for Sexual Assault of a Child


Grassley: FBI agent 'likely violated several federal regulations' with social media activity

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland accusing FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault of violating FBI ethics by using his position for partisan political purposes.


Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $1.06 Million Worth of Narcotics in Three Seizures

Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $1.06 Million Worth of Narcotics in Three Seizures


Driver Detained After Attempt to Evade CBP Officer’s Inspection

Driver Detained After Attempt to Evade CBP Officer’s Inspection



CBP Officers Seize over $550K in Cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge

CBP Officers Seize over $550K in Cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge


Dulles CBP Officers Seize more than $500k in Counterfeit Consumer Goods in Passenger Baggage

Dulles CBP Officers Seize more than $500k in Counterfeit Consumer Goods in Passenger Baggage



Wicker Statement on Lifting of Pre-Departure COVID Testing Requirement

Wicker Statement on Lifting of Pre-Departure COVID Testing Requirement


Carper, DeFazio Lead Amicus Brief Ahead of Supreme Court Case Seeking to Limit Clean Water Act Protections

Carper, DeFazio Lead Amicus Brief Ahead of Supreme Court Case Seeking to Limit Clean Water Act Protections


Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on Coastal Restoration and Habitat Conservation Legislation

Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on Coastal Restoration and Habitat Conservation Legislation


Opening Statement of Ranking Member Capito for Hearing on Coastal and Habitat Conservation Legislation

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Capito for Hearing on Coastal and Habitat Conservation Legislation


Capito Blasts Impossible EPA Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals

Capito Blasts Impossible EPA Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals


Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces New Members of Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces New Members of Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Support Workforce Development in Guam

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Support Workforce Development in Guam


US Department of Labor issues ‘Fair Recruitment Guidance’ as part of multi-agency effort to promote ethical recruitment of temporary migrant workers

US Department of Labor issues ‘Fair Recruitment Guidance’ as part of multi-agency effort to promote ethical recruitment of temporary migrant workers


US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits

US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits


Central New Jersey facility to pay $273K, take corrective actions to resolve COVID-related respirator violations

Central New Jersey facility to pay $273K, take corrective actions to resolve COVID-related respirator violations