News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, through its Rewards for Justice (RFJ) office, is offering a reward for information on the terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh that left U.S. citizen Avijit Roy dead and his wife, Rafida Bonya Ahmed, seriously injured.

Seattle Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison For Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendants Sprayed and Assaulted Police, Swung Baton at Officers.

Acting Assistant Secretary Lempert’s Travel to Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank

Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert will travel to Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank December 19-22. While in Jordan, Acting Assistant Secretary Lempert will meet with senior government officials, including Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammed Al-Najjar and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh.

Akron, OH Man Pleads Guilty in Meth Trafficking Ring

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

Colorado Woman and South Florida “Master” Guilty of Producing Child Pornography of Six-Year-Old Boy; Woman Sentenced to 20 Years

News Release: Miami, Florida - On Friday, a Lake Worth man and registered sex offender who produced child pornography together with a Colorado woman with whom he shared a dominant-submissive relationship pled guilty to child exploitation crimes in Miami federal court. The Colorado woman pled guilty last year and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report to Congress

Release: The Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report to Congress, released today, underscores the United States’ deep concerns about Beijing’s clear efforts to deprive Hong Kongers of a meaningful voice in the December 19 Legislative Council (LegCo) elections. The United States is concerned by the People’s Republic of...

US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Feb. 15, 2022

By DOL Newswire | Dec 20, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled a meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Feb. 15, 2022 from 1 to 5 p.m. EST, via teleconference and WebEx.

CESER 2021 Emergency Response Recap

By DOE Newswire | Dec 20, 2021

News Release: Throughout 2021, DOE’s emergency responders supported the U.S. energy sector through countless response and restoration efforts to protect and secure the energy supply that millions of Americans depend on every day.

New Jersey Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining and Selling Three Tom Brady Super Bowl Rings, One of Which Sold for $337,000

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Federal prosecutors today filed fraud charges against a New Jersey man who allegedly posed as a former player for the New England Patriots, which allowed him to purchase family versions of the team’s 2016 Super Bowl championship ring - supposedly as gifts to relatives of quarterback Tom Brady - one of which was sold at auction for more than $337,000.

TSA officers at Boise Airport discover loaded firearm Monday morning

By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2021

Release: BOISE, Idaho - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boise Airport Monday detected a loaded 9 mm Smith & Wesson handgun and an additional loaded magazine in the carry-on luggage of a traveler ticketed for travel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This occurred around 5:50 a.m. during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint.

Owners of Bergen County Company Admit $3 Million Mail Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Two owners of a Bergen County company today admitted their roles in a scheme to deprive the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) of over $3 million in revenue through fraudulently altering postage labels, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Justice Department Will Award $1.6 Billion to Reduce Violent Crime and Strengthen Communities

News Release: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the Department of Justice will award $1.6 billion in grant awards to support a wide range of programs designed to reduce violent crime and strengthen communities. The grants, which are being distributed to communities and organizations throughout the nation, are administered by the department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP).

Democrats’ Recipe for Higher Inflation

News Release: Democrats’ Recipe for Higher Inflation. Dec. 17, 2021 - Blog - In Case You Missed It. - Press Releases - Select Revenue Measures. “President Biden’s Build Back Better plan will drive about 2 million more workers out of the workforce, and drive inflation higher and longer," Republican Leader on...

Brady: Ruling on Trump Tax Returns Empowers Democrats in Congress to Weaponize the Tax Code for Purely Political Purposes

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement on a Federal District Court ruling on President Trump’s tax returns...

Update to Report on Identification of Foreign Persons Involved in the Erosion of the Obligations of China Under the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law

Release: Pursuant to Section 5(a) of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (“HKAA" or “Act") (P. L. 116-149), not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the HKAA, if the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines that a foreign person is materially contributing to,...

Brady: Democrats’ Debt Ceiling Increase Makes Room for New Wasteful Spending

News Release: Brady: Democrats’ Debt Ceiling Increase Makes Room for New Wasteful Spending.

TSA dishes on what Christmas foods can be carried through security checkpoints and what holiday items need to be transported in checked baggage

By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2021

Release: NEW YORK--Before you bring a favorite food to the airport for a Christmas or New Year’s celebration, it’s important to think about how you’re planning to transport it if you are flying to spend the holiday with family or friends. Most foods can be carried through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, but there are some items that will need to be transported in checked baggage.

Wyden, Crapo Welcome Input on Addressing the Mental Health Care Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, today released submissions responding to the committee’s bipartisan initiative to address barriers to mental health care.

College Football Player Arrested on Federal Charges of Orchestrating Fraudulent Scheme to Obtain COVID-Related Jobless Benefits

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A college football player was taken into custody this morning on federal charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that fraudulently sought hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-related unemployment benefits.

Danville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges from Virginia, North Carolina