News from February 2024
By Federal Newswire | Feb 3, 2024
Joly Germine, the leader of the infamous Haitian gang 400 Mawozo, has admitted to charges of gun smuggling and money laundering. He was implicated in a scheme that involved illegally exporting firearms to Haiti, thereby violating U.S. export laws.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
Late in the previous year, the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) presented comprehensive feedback to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), opposing its proposed rule to categorize laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices for regulatory purposes under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Despite the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now endorsing the proposal, ACLA has remained steadfast in its stance.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector have been actively involved in the apprehension of illegal aliens, as reported by Chief John R. Modlin on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
Austin Knudsen, Montana's attorney general, recently voiced his concerns about the organizations leading the push for Natural Asset Companies (NACs), stating that these groups are threatened by investigation and exposure. His comments were made during a radio program called "SHOT show".
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
Christopher Hajec, Director of Litigation at the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI), recently testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. During his testimony, he stated that Texas has the flexibility to pursue congressional objectives such as border defense when there is a lack of executive enforcement from the current administration. This hearing was held on January 30 and was titled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States".
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
Two separate incidents of migrant smuggling off the coasts of Aguadilla and Isabela resulted in the arrest of 30 undocumented immigrants by U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Ramey Sector. These events underscore the perils associated with the treacherous 80 nautical mile journey from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
Mark Brnovich, the former attorney general of Arizona, has declared that the crisis at the southern border constitutes an invasion, thereby giving Texas the constitutional right to self-defense. Brnovich voiced this opinion during a Judiciary Committee hearing titled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States," held on Jan. 30.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
A recent arrest of a Mexican migrant, who was an asylum applicant, for human smuggling has been announced by El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino. The announcement was made on X (formerly known as Twitter), using a hashtag that translates to 'beware of human smugglers'.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
David Williams, president of the non-profit Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), conveyed to Federal Newswire that the prevalence of trivial mass tort lawsuits could be curtailed through reforms such as imposing penalties on the attorneys who instigate them. He pointed out that mass tort litigation is increasingly being financed by Wall Street investors who share in the profits.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 2, 2024
Anne Germain, the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs at the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), recently testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. During her testimony, she highlighted the industry's efforts to mitigate landfill gas emissions at a hearing titled "Avoiding, Detecting, and Capturing Methane Emissions from Landfills."
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
Border Patrol agents in Deming, N.M., successfully disrupted a human smuggling operation conducted by a Surenos gang member, as announced by Chief Jason Owens on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) recently declared that Missouri would receive assistance in evaluating almost 5,000 orphaned oil and gas wells. This financial aid is part of the Investing in America initiative.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
Asphalt Specialists LLC and Al’s Asphalt Paving Company Inc., along with two executives from these companies, have admitted to conspiring to rig bids for paving service contracts in Michigan. The firms colluded to manipulate bids in each other's favor from 2013 through 2018.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), a non-profit organization that provides analysis on the government's impact on the economy, expressed his concerns to Federal Newswire about trivial lawsuits. He stated that these lawsuits not only waste taxpayer money but also hurt consumers through higher costs. He highlighted the insurance industry as an example of attorneys exploiting the legal system for profit.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the signing of a Record of Decision for the Red Devil Mine remediation plan. Over the years, the agency has gathered data, evaluated several options, and held consultations with those who would be affected by this plan.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
The U.S. Congress is currently contemplating the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, a proposed law that aims to marshal the resources of the U.S. government to tackle the fentanyl supply chain from multiple angles. Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, recently testified before a Senate committee, expressing his support for this act.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the appointment of Lohr, who began his tenure this week. In his new role, Lohr will be responsible for overseeing the management of 1.4 million acres of public lands.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
Gabriel Noronha, executive director of Polaris National Security, said Chinese foreign nationals are easily entering the United States through the southern border, instead of taking the usual routes of flying in through airports that require visas. Noronha made her statement on the Federal Newswire China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
Kevin Alexander Castillo Calderon, an affiliate of the MS-13 gang, has been handed a 26-year prison sentence for his participation in various crimes, including murder. The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicated that the case was a collaborative effort involving several agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-Michigan) has expressed her advocacy for the Dignity Act, an immigration reform bill she co-sponsored. In a post on X, Scholten criticized House Republicans for their lack of support towards bipartisan legislation addressing the border crisis.
