News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


San Bernardino County Lawyer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Sexually Explicit Images from Minor

A lawyer who formerly had a legal practice in Ontario was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for receiving sexually explicit images and videos from a minor over Snapchat.


Omaha Man Sentenced for Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct Offense

Erasmus Luis Gonzales, age 38, of Omaha, was sentenced Wednesday March 30, 2022, to 46 months in federal prison for Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct. His term of imprisonment will be followed by five years of supervised release.


Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared during the week of March 28 through April 1 before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.


'A fantastic leader': Lara Grillos promoted to civil rights position

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) recently chose Lara Grillos to manage the Bureau’s Civil Rights Division.


Joint Statement on the New Clean Energy and Nuclear Security Collaboration under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Initiative

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Latvia.Begin Text:The United States and Latvia are pleased to announce a new partnership under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN’s State of the Union

QUESTION: Joining me now is U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.


Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Two Sex Offenders

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Two Sex Offenders


Under Secretary Nuland’s Travel to France, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and Germany

Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel April 2-9 to France, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and Germany to further strengthen our bilateral relationships, emphasize our unified support for Ukraine, and coordinate on our response to the Russian Federation’s unprovoked war.


CBP Officers Seize Mixed Narcotics Worth over $608K at Del Rio Port of Entry

CBP Officers Seize Mixed Narcotics Worth over $608K at Del Rio Port of Entry


CBP Officers Seize over $13 Million in Mixed Narcotics at Pharr International Bridge

CBP Officers Seize over $13 Million in Mixed Narcotics at Pharr International Bridge



PHMSA Recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month

PHMSA Recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month


Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities

Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Truss emphasized the continued importance of Transatlantic unity to support Ukraine and coordinate further swift, consequential actions against those who support President Putin’s war of choice on Ukraine.


USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Progress as Supply Chains Remain Stressed

USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Progress as Supply Chains Remain Stressed


Readout of Biden Administration Meeting with Automaker Leaders on EV Charging Infrastructure

Readout of Biden Administration Meeting with Automaker Leaders on EV Charging Infrastructure


President Biden, USDOT Announce More than $20 Billion for Communities of All Sizes to Support Transit This Year

President Biden, USDOT Announce More than $20 Billion for Communities of All Sizes to Support Transit This Year


Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA’s Priorities for 2022

Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA’s Priorities for 2022


House of Representatives Passes the Resilient AMERICA Act—A Bipartisan T&I Plan to Deploy Disaster Resources Faster

House of Representatives Passes the Resilient AMERICA Act—A Bipartisan T&I Plan to Deploy Disaster Resources Faster


House of Representatives Passes the SPEED Recovery Act

House of Representatives Passes the SPEED Recovery Act