News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


On the Occasion of Koningsdag in the Netherlands

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send warm wishes to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and to the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands as you celebrate Koningsdag (King’s Day).


Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate all Togolese on the occasion of your 61st National Day.


News Release: Shared Video of Himself Pointing a Gun at Blindfolded Man.


Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate all Togolese on the occasion of your 61st National Day.


Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for Bighorn River Basin

News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. -- Reclamation's April forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows...


News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - On Thursday, April 22, 2021, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Terry Lee Douglas, III, age 34, of Burlington, to 200 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine announced Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal. Douglas was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow his prison term as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.


Release: The Moldovan Parliament’s attempt to replace Constitutional Court President Domnica Manole with a candidate of its own choosing on April 23 constitutes a blatant attack on Moldova’s democratic norms and its constitutional order. Of particular concern is Parliament’s targeting of the Constitutional Court, which only recently asserted its independence after years of state capture.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man who distributed a video of himself holding a gun to the head of a blindfolded man pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing firearms.


FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Virginia

News Release: Philadelphia - The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ) will evaluate a Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the North Anna Power Station. The exercise will occur during the week of May 4, 2021 to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎.


South Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Ringleader Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison

News Release: For Nearly Two Years His 10-Member Drug Gang Sold Massive Amounts of Narcotics in South Philadelphia.


Judges sentences St. Louis County man for child pornography charges

News Release: ST. LOUIS - United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced Harry Hamm to 68 months in prison today. The 79-year-old Chesterfield, Missouri resident pleaded guilty, in February, to two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of access with intent to view child pornography.


News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A married couple made their initial appearances in federal court on Wednesday for their alleged roles - in connection with a sleep study fraud scheme - to evade payment of taxes on more than $1.1 million in income, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Carissa Messick for IRS Criminal Investigation.


News Release: Affirming its commitment to data quality and transparency, the U.S. Census Bureau plans for the first time to release a number of data quality indicators following the announcement of the first results from the 2020 Census.


News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANTHONY FAUSTINI, 58, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to three months of imprisonment, followed by three months of home confinement and three years of supervised release, for a bankruptcy fraud offense.


Chairman Scott Announces Staff Additions, Promotions

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced several staffing additions and promotions for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee.


Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Machinegun

News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and unlawfully possessing a machinegun, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


On the Fifth Anniversary of the Murder of Xulhaz Mannan

Release: Five years ago, human rights activist Xulhaz Mannan and his fellow advocate Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy were murdered for their courageous work on behalf of marginalized communities in Bangladesh. On the anniversary of his death, we stand with Xulhaz’s family and friends and honor his commitment to creating a world in which all can live with dignity.


News Release: Five years ago, human rights activist Xulhaz Mannan and his fellow advocate Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy were murdered for their courageous work on behalf of marginalized communities in Bangladesh. On the anniversary of his death, we stand with Xulhaz’s family and friends and honor his commitment to creating a world in which all can live with dignity.


News Release: On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the Tanzanian people on the 57th anniversary of the creation of the United Republic of Tanzania.