News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022



2022 Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference

Researchers from the U.S. Census Bureau, along with many other survey research professionals across the nation


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing in Acadiana Region of Louisiana

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Acadiana Planning Commission, Inc., Lafayette, Louisiana, to create a strategic plan to develop a biopharmaceutical manufacturing cluster.



Secretary Blinken’s Call with Palestinian President Abbas

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas regarding increased tensions and recent violence in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, including at Jerusalem’s Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount.


The United States of America and the Republic of Armenia Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Civil Nuclear Cooperation

Today, the United States and Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU), enabling us to deepen our strategic cooperation following on the gains made in connection with the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue.


Carl E. Landrum Assumes Command of Laredo Sector Border Patrol

Carl E. Landrum Assumes Command of Laredo Sector Border Patrol


48 Hours, 460 Counterfeit Rolex Watches, $10.1 Million

48 Hours, 460 Counterfeit Rolex Watches, $10.1 Million


Coordinated Actions Lead to Rescues in South Florida

Coordinated Actions Lead to Rescues in South Florida


5 Romanian Nationals Apprehended for Illegal Entry in Van Buren, Maine by US Border Patrol Agents

5 Romanian Nationals Apprehended for Illegal Entry in Van Buren, Maine by US Border Patrol Agents


HSI Baltimore-led investigation lands MS-13 gang member in federal prison for life for racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders

HSI Baltimore-led investigation lands MS-13 gang member in federal prison for life for racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders


HSI Philadelphia-led investigation nets former Liberian rebel general for immigration fraud

HSI Philadelphia-led investigation nets former Liberian rebel general for immigration fraud


HSI Chattanooga recognizes local, state law enforcement partners

HSI Chattanooga recognizes local, state law enforcement partners



ICE HSI, federal partner assisted investigation results in the indictment of a south Texas man for importing powerful psychedelic

ICE HSI, federal partner assisted investigation results in the indictment of a south Texas man for importing powerful psychedelic


South Texas man faces up to life in prison for 3 deaths, following ICE HSI, federal partner assisted investigation

South Texas man faces up to life in prison for 3 deaths, following ICE HSI, federal partner assisted investigation


Ninth individual sentenced for role in massive gang-related drug trafficking conspiracy following OCDEFT operation that included ICE HSI

Ninth individual sentenced for role in massive gang-related drug trafficking conspiracy following OCDEFT operation that included ICE HSI


ICE HSI investigation leads to Egyptian national being sentenced to nearly 34 years in prison for grooming, sexually coercing a Texas minor

ICE HSI investigation leads to Egyptian national being sentenced to nearly 34 years in prison for grooming, sexually coercing a Texas minor


ICE HSI San Diego Cyber Intrusion Group team members receive Secretary of Homeland Security award

ICE HSI San Diego Cyber Intrusion Group team members receive Secretary of Homeland Security award


Joint ICE HSI, and federal partners assisted investigation results in the sentencing of a South Texas man for his straw purchase scheme

Joint ICE HSI, and federal partners assisted investigation results in the sentencing of a South Texas man for his straw purchase scheme