News published on Federal Newswire in June 2021

News from June 2021


Release: Secretary Antony J. Blinken will travel to Vatican City on June 28, where he will meet with Pope Francis and Archbishop Paul Gallagher to discuss efforts to work together to tackle the climate crisis and promote peace and human rights around the world.


The United States and the Holy See: Partners in Addressing Climate Change and Promoting Human Rights 

Release: Secretary Antony J. Blinken will travel to Vatican City on June 28, where he will meet with Pope Francis and Archbishop Paul Gallagher to discuss efforts to work together to tackle the climate crisis and promote peace and human rights around the world.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Sudanese PM Abdalla Hamdok 

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


Djibouti National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Djibouti as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your nation’s independence.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Meet and Greet with U.S. Tri-Mission Italy

Release: MR SMITHAM: (In progress) to the team. Is that okay?


President of Egypt and King of Jordan Visit Iraq

Release: The United States welcomes today’s historic visit to Baghdad by the President of Egypt and King of Jordan. This visit is an important step in strengthening regional economic and security ties between Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan and to advance regional stability.


Release: “Congratulations, Prime Minister Mario Draghi. I look forward to working closely with you to deepen our strong bilateral relationship, cooperate during your leadership of the G20, and address global challenges from COVID to climate change."


Release: Acting U.S. Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and Acting Counterterrorism Coordinator John T. Godfrey travels from Iraq to Rome today to attend the June 28 meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition with Secretary of State Blinken.


Djibouti National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Djibouti as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your nation’s independence.


Release: Secretary Antony J. Blinken will travel to Vatican City on June 28, where he will meet with Pope Francis and Archbishop Paul Gallagher to discuss efforts to work together to tackle the climate crisis and promote peace and human rights around the world.


News Release: On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we recognize the bravery and humanity of victims and survivors of torture around the world. The absolute prohibition of torture is a human right enshrined in international law. Since its inception in 1987, 171 countries—including the United States—have ...


News Release: Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Albio Sires and Mark Green, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy Subcommittee, issued the following joint statement in response to yesterday’s assassination attempt on members of Colombia’s government...


Hiker Dies in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

News Release: Copper Center, AK - On Friday, June 25, 2021, 52-year-old David Shrider stopped to take a break while hiking with five friends and family members on Donoho Peak in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve near Kennecott, AK. A family member in the hiking group reported that he asked for help and then rolled approximately 150 feet down a slope. When a member of the group found him, he was dead. His son, who was a member of the party, called 911.


News Release: Luis Carrasquillo Conspired to Sell Heroin/Fentanyl and Cocaine.


Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Update,  June 26, 2021

News Release: Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start. Local resources are on scene and aerial resources are currently being used. Smoke can be seen from St. George, Utah.


McCaul, Meeks, Green, Sires Issue Statement Condemning Assassination Attempt Against Colombia’s President Duque

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Representatives Michael McCaul and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Mark Green and Albio Sires, Ranking Member and Chairman of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy Subcommittee, issued the following joint statement in response to yesterday’s assassination attempt on the President of Colombia.


Syracuse Man Admits Role in Drug Conspiracy

News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Luis Carrasquillo, age 35, of Syracuse pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and distribution of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, as well as cocaine, announced Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon, John B. DeVito, Special Agent in Charge of ...


Release: On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we recognize the bravery and humanity of victims and survivors of torture around the world. The absolute prohibition of torture is a human right enshrined in international law. Since its inception in 1987, 171 countries-including the United States-have...


News Release: WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 25, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas joined Vice President Kamala Harris, along with Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Veronica Escobar, in El Paso, Texas to receive an operational briefing at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility, visit the Paso del Norte (PDN) Port of Entry, and meet with community leaders.