News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution of More Than $20,000 to the Minor Victim He Sex Trafficked for His Prostitution Business

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte today sentenced Sirron Little, age 32, of Washington, D.C., to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor to engage in commercial sex acts. Little recruited the victim, a homeless 15-year-old...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bentonville Man Found Guilty of Business Operations and Non-Commercial Soliciting

News Release: HARRISON - A federal magistrate judge convicted a Bentonville man yesterday on one count of engaging in or soliciting business inside a national park without a permit and one count of soliciting money inside a national park without a permit.



FBI Announces Reward for Missing Person Cold Case

News Release: FBI Announces Reward for Missing Person Cold Case.


Feature Article: Testing Environments Help S&T and CISA Secure Transportation Infrastructure

News Release: Strengthening and protecting our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure is a monumental task, one that the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) takes seriously. Together with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), S&T is developing and testing new technologies and tools that will help combat daily threats, both physical and online.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man who fired an assault rifle at law enforcement officers before leading officers on high-speed pursuits in three different vehicles was indicted by a federal grand jury today for illegally possessing firearms and methamphetamine.



Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian Secretary General Ettore Sequi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi today in Rome. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Secretary General Sequi highlighted the strength of the U.S. partnership with our NATO Ally Italy, ongoing collaboration ...


What did Commerce Department publish on Dec. 7?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tomah Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Methamphetamine Trafficking

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Stephen Thompson, 57, Tomah, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 78 months in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Thompson pleaded guilty to this charge on Aug. 31, 2022.


Africa-U.S.: Commercial Ties will Shape the Partnership in the 21st Century

Release: By Don Graves and Gregory Meeks In early August, with its release of its strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa, the Biden-Harris administration laid out a bold vision for a 21st-century US-Africa partnership. The strategy and the upcoming Africa Leaders Summit, which President Biden and his deputy Harris will host in December, comes at the right time.


Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro

News Release: Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro to discuss how Mexico and the United States can collaborate to develop more resilient supply chains. They also discussed areas of mutual interest such as renewable energy. Additionally, Secretary Raimondo and Secretary Buenrostro shared their goals and priorities for the High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED).


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased to have Foreign Minister Sabry here. We had a chance to meet on the margins of the ASEAN -.


Five charged with COVID fraud

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A federal grand jury returned indictments on Tuesday alleging fraud against five people in connection with COVID-19.



News Release: WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today was selected to serve as the next chairman of the House Oversight Committee and issued the following statement...


Expanded Visa Restriction Policy for Individuals Undermining the Democratic Transition in Sudan

Release: We welcome the December 5 signing by Sudanese parties of an initial framework political agreement - an essential first step toward forming a civilian-led transitional government and establishing constitutional arrangements for a transitional period. We support the plans by Sudanese civilian parties and...