News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Magyar

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar to discuss Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Deputy Secretary Sherman emphasized that Russia’s invasion ...


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


“IN HONOR OF DETECTIVE DANNY NG, UNITED STATES PARK POLICE” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Feb. 22

“IN HONOR OF DETECTIVE DANNY NG, UNITED STATES PARK POLICE“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E167-E168 on Feb. 22


Kuwait National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, it is my distinct pleasure to extend to Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people congratulations on the occasion of your National and Liberation days, February 25 and 26, respectively.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly about Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unlawful invasion of Ukraine. Secretary Blinken noted appreciation for Canada’s close coordination on the ...


Release: On behalf of the United States, I send warm wishes to the people of the Dominican Republic as you celebrate your Independence Day on February 27. As longstanding partners with shared democratic values, the Dominican Republic and the United States collaborate closely on a wide range of shared priorities, and we both benefit from expansive economic and people-to-people ties.



Secretary Blinken’s Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos França regarding Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Secretary Blinken strongly condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and noted ...


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Angeles Moreno Bau. They underscored the need to continue our strong and unified response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and ...


There were 20 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with UK Minister of State for Europe and North America James Cleverly. They discussed the continued rollout of swift, coordinated, and severe costs on the Russian Federation following the premeditated, ...


There were 16 notices published by the Justice Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: The delay in the conclusion of Somalia’s elections is driving political instability, threatening security gains, and undermining economic development. On February 8, I announced a visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict the issuance of visas ...


There were four notices published by the State Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


There were 25 notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


There were three notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.



USDA researchers study effect of deluge during drought

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are investigating the effects of a sudden extreme rainfall event, or "deluge," on an area experiencing long-term drought, to help the nation's farmers better navigate climate change.



EPA honors Green Challenge winners for 'leading the charge' in resource conservation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is shining a spotlight on conservation as it recognizes the winners of its Federal Green Challenge for their efforts to be more efficient and protect the environment


NHTSA reports traffic fatalities rose at record pace in early months of 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest estimates indicate traffic fatalities continued to rise at record levels through the first nine months of 2021.


Department of Agriculture extends flexibilities for agricultural producers

In light of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the crop insurance flexibilities will extend at least until the end of June, according to a Jan. 27 USDA news release.