News published on Federal Newswire in January 2021

News from January 2021


Energy Department publishes rule on Jan. 14

The US Energy Department published a five page rule on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 14?

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Transportation Department on Jan. 14

The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes rule on Jan. 14

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 14?

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 14 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Man Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: A man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Trent Shores.


Butler County Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Portersville, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to time served followed by three years’ supervised release on his convictions of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, conspiracy to distribute heroin, and conspiracy to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Utah man was charged today in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy delivered a new report to the President on negative impacts of the ill-conceived hydraulic fracturing ban some have proposed. explains why a ban would have far-reaching and severe consequences, including the loss of millions...


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Rosebud, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Second Degree Murder, Discharge of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, and Tampering With Evidence.


Jackson Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison under Project EJECT for Illegally Possessing Firearm

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Cherilyn Patrice Humphery, 46, of Jackson, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Judge Tom S. Lee, to 60 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Michelle A. Sutphin with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Smith was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine.


ICE investigation lands former mayor in prison for extortion

News Release: HAGATNA, Guam - Jesse Mendiola Blas, a former mayor of Yona, Guam, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 37 months in prison for Extortion Under Color of Official Right.


DEA and SAMHSA announce winners of Red Ribbon Week campus video Public Service Announcement contest

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration named North Dakota State College of Science, and the University of Miami winners of the 5th Annual Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest. The contest, co-sponsored by DEA and SAMHSA, ...


Three Individuals Charged With Trafficking Migratory Birds

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A federal grand jury charged three men with conspiracy to engage in the illicit trade of migratory birds; selling, offering to sell and bartering migratory birds (Migratory Bird Treaty Act); and wildlife trafficking (Lacey Act), announced W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney...


Convicted Felon with Firearm Who Fled from Police Receives Seven Year Sentence

News Release: Memphis, TN -Patrick Vaughn, 35, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the sentence today.


Former Urbana University High School Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - U.S. District Judge James E. Shadid today sentenced a former physical education teacher at Urbana’s University High School to serve 10 years in prison for distribution and possession of child pornography. Douglas O. Mynatt, 57, of the 100 Block of Dropseed Ave., Savoy, Ill., also previously...


Senator Murray Praises Biden for Plans to Expand Paid Leave in COVID Package

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, praised President-elect Biden for including a re-enactment and expansion of paid leave provisions in his COVID-19 relief plan.


News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced Troy J. Blanchard, age 31, of Portland, Maine, to 33 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to assault another inmate in retaliation for that individual’s past cooperation with law enforcement as a witness or informant.