News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


'Our alliances are a core source of American strength': U.S., Denmark initiate discussions on a defense cooperation agreement

The U.S. has recently accepted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's request to initiate negotiations for a new Defense Cooperation Agreement, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of State.


EPRI, CALSTART receive CEC funding to develop megawatt truck charging along California freight corridors

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and CALSTART have formed a first-of-its-kind collaboration to develop a megawatt truck charging infrastructure.


News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: A Lewiston man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Portland for possessing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced.


K-9 Assists Task Force in Seizing Narcotics Inside of Storage Unit

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents in a joint effort with an Imperial County task force seized $379,230 worth of narcotics Friday night.


There were 12 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in January.


News Release: VICKSBURG, Miss. - Vicksburg National Military Park is currently recruiting candidates to become Licensed Battlefield Guides. The National Park Service (NPS), the Vicksburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Association, and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are partnering to provide training for individuals wishing to become certified as Licensed Battlefield Guides.


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya

Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Assistant Secretary Monica P. Medina will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 19–25, where she will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives to discuss conservation and environmental issues, including combating illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, and other nature crime.


USCIS announces new agency mission statement

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that they have adapted the organization’s mission statement.


The Gambia’s National Day

On the behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, it is my honor and pleasure to congratulate the people of The Gambia on their 57th anniversary of independence.


Upcoming Digital Press Briefing on U.S. Commitment to Economic Trade in Africa.

Please join us on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, for a digital press briefing on the growing economic and commercial ties between the United States and the African continent.


DOE-ARPAE offers new grant application process starting Feb. 16

Support Grants For Participation in ARPA-E Grid Optimization (GO) Competition Challenge 3 grant opened on Feb. 16.


Bureau of Indian Affairs approves land-leasing regulations for seven Tribal nations

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has approved land-leasing regulations for seven Tribal nations, a news release said.


On the Lifting of the State of Emergency in Ethiopia

News Release: The United States welcomes the lifting of the state of emergency in Ethiopia. This is another important step by the Government of Ethiopia to pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict. We urge that this move be immediately followed by the release of all individuals arrested or detained ...


DOE-funded research at UT Austin inches toward 'dream' battery alternative to today's problematic lithium-ion power

With the help of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), University of Texas at Austin engineers are working toward a sodium-sulfur "dream" battery that would break through in long-standing commercial viability hurdles, according to a university news release.


Joint Statement on the 2nd United States-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Thailand on the occasion of the 2nd United States-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue.


DOC highlights broadband solutions provided to first responders

The U.S. Department of Commerce on Jan. 28 made an announcement that a federal agency will provide broadband solutions to first responders to assist with daily operations.


Two Rhode Island Men Charged in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - Two Rhode Island men have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.


Minidoka National Historic Site and Friends of Minidoka announce new leadership: 'We are beyond fortunate to have staff as talented and dedicated'

The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced in a press release that the Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome, Idaho, will have new leadership.


USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kentucky, Virginia chicken flocks

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in two states – a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Fulton County, Kentucky, and a backyard flock of mixed species birds in Fauquier County, Virginia.