News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

Garland: 'This case demonstrates the deadly threat that human smuggling groups pose'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 20, 2023

The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Justice jointly announced the first extraditions from Guatemala to the United States on accusations of human smuggling resulting in death and the first extraditions from Guatemala of any type from the United States in nearly five years.

Former intelligence officer: China laundering cash for Mexican drug cartels

By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 20, 2023

It is estimated that 2% to 5% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is laundered money, and a veteran U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officer, who has studied transnational crime, said China is responsible for half of that, or $2 trillion.

Buttigieg: DOT pursues rail safety 'day in and day out'

By Federal Department News | Mar 20, 2023

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated in a recent social media post that investments in railway safety and holding the freight rail industry accountable for their safety practices are priorities for the agency.

Tuberville: ‘It’s time to ban TikTok’ due to 'a national security threat'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 20, 2023

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently expressed his concerns related to TikTok’s connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the threat against Americans' privacy data.

Haaland: Public land sales fund projects that 'benefit communities and improve the overall quality of life'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 20, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced it will spend $417 million from the sale public lands in Nevada on projects to improve recreation and conservation efforts across the state and on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Drug wholesaler settles $1.5M kickback allegations without admitting liability

By Federal Newswire | Mar 20, 2023

A settlement of $1.5 million has been reached with BTW Solutions, LLC, an Arkansas-based drug wholesaler.

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan

By State Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan

EPA Announces Accelerated Action on Four Organophosphate Pesticides Based on Updated Exposure Assessments

By EPA Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

EPA Announces Accelerated Action on Four Organophosphate Pesticides Based on Updated Exposure Assessments

Allen says Granholm 'should not praise top polluters like China who threaten our security'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 20, 2023

Georgia Rep. Rick Allen has criticized Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for praising China's climate initiatives, saying she should retract her words because China is a major polluter, as well as an adversary of the U.S.

EPA Opens Application Period for Grant Supporting Education and Training for Pesticide Applicators

By EPA Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

EPA Opens Application Period for Grant Supporting Education and Training for Pesticide Applicators

By EPA Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

EPA Opens Application Period for Grant Supporting Education and Training for Pesticide Applicators