WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Department of Commerce Announces 2025 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils * The U.S. Department of Commerce announces the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils. Council members represent interested groups including commercial and recreational fishing industries, environmental organizations, and academia, alo  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New Membrane Technology Could Expand Access to Water for Agricultural and Industrial Use By Christina Procopiou Berkeley Lab-led Water Hub supports company in advancing desalination methods Key Takeaways * Approximately 40 percent of the U.S. water supply comes from underground aquifers but much of it is too salty for many human uses. * By sufficiently treating bracki  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Judicial Center issued the following news: * * * 2024 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Rise Federal and state courts reported a combined 9 percent increase in authorized wiretaps in 2024, compared with 2023, according to the Judiciary's 2024 Wiretap Report (https://www.uscourts.gov/data-news/reports/statistical-reports/wiretap-reports/wiretap-report-2024). Convictions in cases involving electronic surveillance increased, while arrests decre  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Coordinated, Nationwide Actions to Combat North Korean Remote Information Technology Workers' Illicit Revenue Generation Schemes * The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK) government's schemes to fund its regime through remote information technology (IT) work for U.S. companies. These actio  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Sanctuary City Policies In Los Angeles, California * Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles City Council over policies that Los Angeles enacted shortly after President Donald J. Trump's reelection to interfere with the federal government's enforcement  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news on June 30, 2025: * * * Marine-Crafted Tech: NPS Grad's ARES App Optimizes Battle Planning By Matthew Schehl, NPS Public Affairs What began as a Marine infantry officer's frustration during a field exercise has now - thanks to his dedicated work at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) - become a transformational piece of technology poised to reshape how the U.S. Marine Corps plans tactical ship-to-shore operations.   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. Issues An Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergen In Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils Summary Company Announcement Date: June 25, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 30, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergen Company Name: Mellace Family Brands Califo  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud * Largest Justice Department Health Care Fraud Takedown in History More than Doubles Prior Record of $6 Billion The Justice Department today announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants,  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud * The Justice Department announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmac  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, June 30 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Williams delivers 35 years of fleet-tested know-how * Royce Williams starts each day the same way. He sits at his desk, reviews test schedules, manages logistics, and replies to emails from engineers heading to San Nicolas Island. From his office, just a short walk from the mission support hub, he works behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. After 35   more