Stories by Ariana Chiarenza on Federal Newswire


U.S. Department of State announces Michele J. Sison as new Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs

Ambassador Michele J. Sison was sworn in as the new assistant secretary of state for International Organization Affairs on Dec. 21, 2021, after serving as an ambassador to five different countries over almost 20 years.


NOAA unveils new Health Certificate for mollusk shellfish exported to Europe

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced earlier this month a new molluscan shellfish Health Certificate for products exported to Europe.


Media Freedom Coalition criticizes mainland China's infringements on Hong Kong news publications

The Media Freedom Coalition issued a statement on Feb. 8 regarding ongoing closures of media outlets in Hong Kong as mainland China continues to infringe on the freedom of the press.



'Advocate for the safety of journalists and media workers worldwide': US Department of State attends Global Conference for Media Freedom in Estonia

Under Secretary Zeya and acting Assistant Secretary Peterson traveled to the Global Conference for Media Freedom this week hosted by Estonia to discuss the protection of freedoms for journalists around the world.


The Barrio Azteca gunmen responsible for committing Consulate murders in Ciudad Juarez were found guilty of all counts earlier this month.


NOAA Fisheries celebrates 2022 Black History Month

NOAA Fisheries celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shaped the nation.


Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Burmese activists to continue to 'work with the people of Burma to protect their human rights'

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with activists from Burma on Feb. 3 to hear their plans for returning to their country’s democratic path as violence at the hands of the Burmese military continues to rage on.


'Make a difference in protecting our climate': EPA launches ENERGY STAR home upgrade

The Environmental Protection Agency launched the ENERGY STAR home upgrade on Tuesday aimed at taking US households into the clean energy future.


Winter Park bakery violates child labor laws by employing 13-year old 'volunteer'

A bakery in Winter Park, FL violated federal child labor laws by employing a 13-year-old as unpaid ‘volunteer’ worker.


EPA regional administrator Martha Guzman announces water quality inspections at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Regional administrator Martha Guzman issued a statement on Feb. 4 regarding the drinking water emergency at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and plans for EPA inspections.


NIFA to invest $5 million in AFRI Foundational Knowledge of Plant Products

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced on Feb. 2 new plans to invest nearly $5 million into AFRI Foundational Knowledge of Plant Products in order to support new studies.


'Target those who seek to prey on the young': Former Guam National Guard soldier sentenced to federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor

A former Guam Army National Guard Soldier has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for the attempted enticement of a minor.


'An icon of beauty': USFWS petitioned to protect ghost orchid in Florida

The National Parks Conservation Association is petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the ghost orchid under the Endangered Species Act.


Former Tennessee law enforcement officer convicted of federal civil rights offenses

A former Tennessee law enforcement officer was convicted of federal civil rights offenses on Friday after using excessive force against two arrestees.


Two Austin men sentenced to federal prison after attempted robbery and shooting

Two men have been sentenced to federal prison on Friday following an attempted robbery and shooting of a convenience store employee in Austin.


Census Bureau helps to usher in Black History month with history, facts

The U.S. Census Bureau is helping to promote Black History Month, which started Feb. 1, with an assortment of stats and a brief history of the national month's establishment.


Long Island Sound estuary named a national research reserve

A Long Island Sound estuary in Connecticut has been designated a "protected place" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, making the new national estuarine research reserve the 30th reserve in the nation and the first in the state.



'A huge step': Albany to become nation's first offshore wind-turbine manufacturing hub

Albany, N.Y. is poised to become a global leader in offshore wind-turbine manufacturing now that Port of Albany has been named the future site of the first offshore win-turbine manufacturing hub in North America.


Haaland 'proud' to launch Foundation for America's Public Lands

The Department of the Interior announced Jan. 19 the launch of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands in a move that will benefit the nation’s public lands for generations to come.