News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


Statement on Georgia’s Political Impasse

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State and the Spokesperson for External Affairs of the European Union.


News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer congratulations to the Zimbabwean people on the 41st anniversary of your country’s independence.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State and the Spokesperson for External Affairs of the European Union.


Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer congratulations to the Zimbabwean people on the 41st anniversary of your country’s independence.


Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State and the Spokesperson for External Affairs of the European Union.


Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer congratulations to the Zimbabwean people on the 41st anniversary of your country’s independence.


Zimbabwe Independence Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer congratulations to the Zimbabwean people on the 41st anniversary of your country’s independence.


South Rim Firefighters Continue to Make Progress

News Release: The South Rim Fire has decreased in complexity and fire activity has moderated to the point that command of the fire will transition from the Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) to a Type 4 IMT, on April 19, 2021. The Carson and Mount Taylor Hotshot crews will be demobilizing today, while the Diablos...


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Media Roundtable

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry: Anyway, good morning everybody, I’m happy to be with you.


News Release: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua met in Shanghai on April 15 and 16, 2021, to discuss aspects of the climate crisis. At the conclusion of the discussion, the two Special Envoys released the following joint statement.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming has completed sentencing of three defendants charged in a drug trafficking case. ELIZABETH THERESA SMITH (38), from Riverton, KEVIN VANNDARA CHANTHAPANNHA (29), from Utah, and KENNETH BLAKE WOOD (28), from Lander, were all convicted and sentenced related to their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and methamphetamine.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Black Hawk, South Dakota, man convicted on two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced by Jeffrey L. Viken, District Judge.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that an Aberdeen, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Distribution of Child Pornography.


U.S.-China Joint Statement Addressing the Climate Crisis

Release: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua met in Shanghai on April 15 and 16, 2021, to discuss aspects of the climate crisis. At the conclusion of the discussion, the two Special Envoys released the following joint statement.


News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX - With increased success in fire containment and no growth in fire acreage, firefighters at Big Bend National Park have changed the focus from fire suppression to rehabilitation of damaged areas and repair. Where the fire burned hot and any control lines were created, the ground can become channels for erosion if left unrepaired when summer monsoons come.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man was charged in federal district court with Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Black Hawk, South Dakota, man convicted on two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced by Jeffrey L. Viken, District Judge.


News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today that President Biden has made the following U.S. Coast Guard flag officer nominations: Vice Adm. Michael F. McAllister for assignment as commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, Alameda, CA. McAllister is currently serving as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Washington, D.C.


News Release: On Thursday, April 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke by video teleconference with Spain's Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez. During the conversation, Secretary Mayorkas and Minister Grande-Marlaska explored opportunities to strengthen the close security ...


Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Nomination of Robert Bonnie to Serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 — “I am grateful to President Biden for announcing his intent to nominate Robert Bonnie to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the Department of Agriculture. Robert currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate at USDA. ...