I hear you, though it's still an announcement.
You'd think they could spare a couple of those guys to track down illegal aliens...oops I forgot that itself is illegal. ;)
Oh, that part is completely superfluous.
But when you're a low-level government prosecutor working for half or less than your private sector counterparts are, you're doing the job for prestige, resume-padding and reputation.
And seeing yourself on TV as part of one of the largest corruption investigations in Federal history is a very inexpensive bonus for your boss to give.