News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in five virtual ministerial meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from August 2-6 EDT. These will be the U.S.-ASEAN, East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), Mekong-U.S. Partnership, and Friends of the Mekong ministerial meetings.

United States and Canada Forge Ahead on Critical Minerals Cooperation

News Release: The United States and Canada hosted the third U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group meeting on July 28, co-chaired by U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Laura Lochman, and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Land and Minerals Sector of Natural Resources Canada, Jeff Labonté.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid today. Secretary Blinken and FM Lapid discussed the attack on the Mercer Street, a commercial ship which was peacefully transiting ...

More Than $43 Million in Federal Assistance Already Approved for Southeast Michiganders

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 31, 2021

News Release: CHICAGO - More than $43 million has already been approved in FEMA grants and U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans to help residents affected by the June 25-26, 2021, flooding in southeast Michigan.

Star Party at Pipestone National Monument

News Release: The annual night sky viewing party has returned to Pipestone National Monument. Join us Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. for an evening of star gazing and learning.

Grant Visits Lookout Mountain, or Does He?

News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, July 31, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 1-hour program focusing on General Grant’s visit to Lookout Mountain. This program will take place inside Point Park, on Lookout Mountain. As a reminder, there is a $10 entry fee, per adult (ages 16 and older, 15 and younger are free), to enter Point Park.

Founders Day Celebration at Pipestone National Monument

News Release: The National Park Service will celebrate its 105th birthday (Founders Day) on Aug. 25, 2021. But if it weren’t for the peoples who began the tradition of quarrying here thousands of years ago, Pipestone National Monument would not exist today. To honor their legacy and traditions, we invite the public to the official celebration on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities are appropriate for all ages and are offered at no cost.

Secretary Blinken’s Participation in ASEAN-related Ministerial Meetings August 2-6, 2021

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in five virtual ministerial meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from August 2-6 EDT. These will be the U.S.-ASEAN, East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), Mekong-U.S. Partnership, and Friends of the Mekong ministerial meetings.

Seashore Duck Blind Permits Available for 2021-2022 Season

News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - Superintendent Jeffrey West announces that the Duck Blind Lottery will take place on Recreation.gov on Aug. 12, 2021 this year. Applicants can create a Recreation.gov account prior to the lottery date which will take place from 10:00 am, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 - 10:00 am, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 EST. Applicants must pay a $10.00 Registration Fee to enter the lottery.

Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Boozman Welcome Senate Confirmation of USDA General Counsel Janie Hipp

By USDA Newswire | Jul 31, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed Janie Hipp by voice vote to serve as General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

United States and Canada Forge Ahead on Critical Minerals Cooperation

Release: The United States and Canada hosted the third U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group meeting on July 28, co-chaired by U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Laura Lochman, and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Land and Minerals Sector of Natural Resources Canada, Jeff Labonté.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Arrival of the First Group of Afghan Nationals

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement after the first group of Afghan nationals who helped support the U.S. mission in Afghanistan arrived in Ft. Lee, Virginia: “I am profoundly honored to welcome to the United States the first group of Afghan nationals ...

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Confirmation of Ur Mendoza Jaddou as Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

News Release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the confirmation of Ur Mendoza Jaddou as Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

DHS Statement on Expedited Removal Flights for Certain Families

News Release: Asylum and other legal migration pathways should be readily available to those who need them, and this Administration is committed to fairly and efficiently considering asylum claims. Those not seeking protection or who do not qualify will be promptly returned to their country of origin.

DHS Releases New Resources to Combat Human Trafficking on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons