News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Secretary of State Blinken’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today to review regional priorities, including the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine and our shared efforts to promote a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, in which the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states is respected.


Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Response to Russia at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Impact of Russia’s War Against Ukraine

Thank you very much and thank you for giving me this opportunity today. Much appreciated, Madam President. I feel that I must make four critical points.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Rwandan Foreign Minister Biruta

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta yesterday in Washington, D.C.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli President Isaac Herzog Before Their Meeting

I want to commend Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for convening this summit, and wish him success in this very important gathering.


Congratulations to Costa Rican President-Elect Rodrigo Chaves

The United States congratulates Rodrigo Chaves Robles on his election as Costa Rica’s next president.


Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, Joint Interagency Task Force – South, and International Partners Seize 1.3 Tons of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific

Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, Joint Interagency Task Force – South, and International Partners Seize 1.3 Tons of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific


CBP Officers Seize $106K in Unreported U.S. Currency at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge

CBP Officers Seize $106K in Unreported U.S. Currency at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge


South Texas man sentenced to more than 7 years for attempting to smuggle assault rifles into Mexico following ICE HSI, and federal partners assisted investigation

South Texas man sentenced to more than 7 years for attempting to smuggle assault rifles into Mexico following ICE HSI, and federal partners assisted investigation


ICE announces new policies strengthening protections for detained noncitizens with mental disorders

ICE announces new policies strengthening protections for detained noncitizens with mental disorders


The Spirit of Partnership: Implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

The United States is committed to strengthening global resiliency and democratic renewal, and promoting peaceful, self-reliant nations that become strong economic and security partners capable of addressing shared challenges.


Gilbert man sentenced to prison for PPP fraud following ICE HSI investigation

Gilbert man sentenced to prison for PPP fraud following ICE HSI investigation


ICE arrests 23 known or suspected human rights violators across the US during Operation Safe Nation

ICE arrests 23 known or suspected human rights violators across the US during Operation Safe Nation


ICE HSI investigation lands Washington, D.C. man in federal prison for more than 12 years for receipt of child pornography

ICE HSI investigation lands Washington, D.C. man in federal prison for more than 12 years for receipt of child pornography


Southern Arizona army soldier sentenced for possession of child pornography and threatening pretrial services officer following ICE HSI probe

Southern Arizona army soldier sentenced for possession of child pornography and threatening pretrial services officer following ICE HSI probe


Missouri man sentenced to 20 years for producing child pornography following a joint ICE HSI, local law enforcement, investigation

Missouri man sentenced to 20 years for producing child pornography following a joint ICE HSI, local law enforcement, investigation


Shelby Statement on President Biden's FY23 Budget Request

Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) $5.8 trillion budget request:


Secretary Haaland Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wildfire Response Investments in Colorado

Secretary Haaland Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wildfire Response Investments in Colorado


Andrus Center for Public Policy and Partners Seek National Student Congress Address Wildland Fire Management

Andrus Center for Public Policy and Partners Seek National Student Congress Address Wildland Fire Management


Secretary Haaland Announces Progress Toward Conservation and Restoration of Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity

Secretary Haaland Announces Progress Toward Conservation and Restoration of Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity


Media Alert: USGS Dye Tracing Study on the Kansas River to Aid in Protecting Water Supplies

Media Alert: USGS Dye Tracing Study on the Kansas River to Aid in Protecting Water Supplies