News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. -Leah Guillen, 39, of Madera, pleaded guilty today to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Eleven individuals have been indicted on charges involving straw purchasing of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Explosives, and Firearms Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.


The Ironclad U.S. Commitment to NATO

Release: “Our Alliance is the strong foundation on which our collective security and our shared prosperity can continue to be built…the U.S. commitment to Article 5 of the NATO Treaty is rock solid and unshakable. It’s a sacred commitment… Among our most important shared missions is renewing and strengthening ...


State Department ‘aims to address the climate crisis,’ launches CEED initiative

The State Department has recently launched the Climate Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (CEED) Initiative to address climate issues while improving economic growth.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dena J. King was officially sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ms. King was nominated by President Joseph.


TSA to host hiring event for Transportation Security Officers at Dane County Regional Airport December 3-4

Release: MADISON, Wis. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).


'Sustainable and balanced management of sagebrush habitat': Department begins evaluation of new plans for sage-grouse habitat conservation

The Bureau of Land Management has recently begun evaluating plans for sage-grouse conservation as part of a push across several western states to protect their habitat.


Authorities identify dead body as a 'prolific abuser' who was on the run for more than 16 years from U.S. Marshals

A decomposing body found in a South Carolina home was identified as one of U.S. Marshals Service's 15 most wanted fugitives, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals.


United States Attorney’s Office Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorney Kim-Thoa Hoang (619) 546-9397.


Member of Brooklyn Street Gang Sentenced to 32 Years’ Imprisonment for Racketeering Conspiracy

News Release: BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Michael Liburd, a member of the Coney Island-based street gang known as the West End Enterprise, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Edward R. Korman to 32 years’ imprisonment following his conviction for racketeering conspiracy, ...


News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting its annual model railroad exhibit throughout the month of December.


'Help us meet our goals for sustainable economies': Interior Department approves second major offshore wind project

The Department of the Interior approved a second major offshore wind project in U.S. Federal Waters on Wednesday, aiding in various green energy projects both locally and federally.


NPS Announces Reduced Winter Services and Priority Snow Removal Routes for 2021-2022

News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides year-round recreational opportunities, however visitor services and maintenance operations are reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. This includes the closure of some roads and visitor...


News Release: Beginning Dec. 1, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park this winter season should be prepared for modified changes in operations. Visitors should also plan ahead and anticipate temporary road closures and poor driving conditions whenever winter storms pass through the area.


News Release: Coordinated Congressional Travel in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Legislative Liaison.


'Biden backfire': U.S. Department of Energy authorizes release of 50 million barrels of crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy's Department of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management recently announced that it has authorized the release of 50 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), according to a press release.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice announced more than $139 million in grant funding through the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The awards provide direct funding to 183 law enforcement agencies across the nation, allowing those agencies to hire 1,066 additional full-time law enforcement professionals. In the Central District of Illinois, Danville, Illinois was awarded funding totaling $750,000.


South Dakota Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a South Dakota man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.