News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Interior Department publishes notice on Feb. 1

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Counselor Derek Chollet met today with NUG-designated Acting President Duwa Lashi La, NUG-designated Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than, and NUG-designated Foreign Minister Zin Mar Aung. The Counselor voiced deep appreciation for the NUG’s leadership ...


Texas Man Arrested for Making Election-Related Threats to Government Officials

News Release: A Texas man was arrested today in Travis County, Texas, for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on Jan. 5, 2021.


Justice Department publishes notice on Feb. 1

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE Awards 13.4 Million Barrels From Strategic Petroleum Reserve Exchange to Bolster Fuel Supply Chain

Release: Over the Past Two Months, the Biden Administration Has Approved The Release of 40 Million Barrels of SPR Crude Oil To Address High Oil Prices


Secretary Blinken’s Call with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Secretary Blinken underscored the global security and economic risks posed by further Russian aggression against Ukraine and conveyed that de-escalation ...


News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. - The Fort Pickens Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore will close today, February 3 at 4:00 pm, due weather conditions anticipated to cause the Fort Pickens Road to become impassable due to sand and flooding. Staff consulted the park’s severe weather action plan, which indicates...


News Release: QUESTION: I’m Mike Eckel with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Kyiv. Joining us now on the line is the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being with us today.


U.S. Department of State Concludes $840,000 Settlement of Alleged Export Violations by Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. and Dr. Leonid B. Volfson

News Release: The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. (TPL) of San Diego, California and Dr. Leonid B. Volfson, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Blinken to Deliver Virtual Remarks at the Eizenstat Lecture Series

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a virtual conversation as part of the 33rd Annual Fran Eizenstat and Eizenstat Family Memorial Lecture Series at 7:00 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. This event will be livestreamed on www.state.gov.


Celebrating PEPFAR’s 19th Anniversary

News Release: When President George W. Bush announced the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 19 years ago today, he said: “We must remember our calling, as a blessed country, is to make the world better.” Only four months later, Congress authorized the first $15 billion for this historic endeavor, with overwhelming bipartisan support that has continued over the years.


Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Launches 2022 Fellowship Program

News Release: Today, 280 business and social entrepreneurs from 37 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada began the 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. Over the next six months, the YLAI Fellows will collaborate with companies and social enterprises in 20 U.S. cities ...


News Release: An Arkansas man and University of Arkansas Professor pleaded guilty today to one count of making a false statement to the FBI about the existence of patents for his inventions in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).


FHWA Announces $17.8 Million for Tribal Technical Assistance Program Centers to Help Tribes Administer Transportation Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing the availability of up to $17.8 million over five years to re-establish seven Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Centers across the country. The TTAP Centers will help Tribal governments administer and manage their transportation programs and systems.


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will host a virtual Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) meeting at the ministerial level on Jan. 27, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.


Prior sex offender sentenced to 37 years in federal prison as a result of ICE HSI joint law enforcement investigation

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Versailles, Kentucky, man was sentenced on Tuesday to serve 444 months in federal prison for production of child exploitation material.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of meeting in Oslo, Norway to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.


Seven Individuals Indicted for Transnational Drug Trafficking

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas has returned an indictment charging seven individuals with various federal violations related to a complex international drug trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney, Brit Featherston today.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UK National Security Advisor Lovegrove

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with United Kingdom National Security Adviser Stephen Lovegrove today in Washington, D.C. They discussed Russia’s unprovoked military buildup on Ukraine’s borders and ongoing diplomatic efforts to deter ...