News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina is traveling to Suva, Fiji, July 11–13. Assistant Secretary Medina will meet with regional leaders, gathering in Fiji to attend the Pacific Islands Forum, and discuss plastic pollution; illegal, ...


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Christoph A. Romero-Gil, 40, of Trenton, New Jersey, appeared today in federal court on a charge alleging that on July 9, 2022, he unlawfully transported individuals he knew to have entered the United States illegally. Romero-Gil pleaded not guilty at his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle and was released pending trial.


Lino Lakes Felon Charged Federally with Methamphetamine Trafficking, Firearms Violations in Connection to Kidnapping, Torture Case

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Jose Angel Chapa-Aguilera has been charged in a federal indictment with drug trafficking and firearms violations in connection to the December 2021 kidnapping and torture of a man, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jayton Gill, 34, of Durham, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler today and pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and willful failure to file a tax return, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Davion Rivers (27, Bradenton) guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Rivers faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years, and up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing has not been set yet. Rivers had been indicted on Aug. 27, 2020.


Genesee Man Sentenced to over 8 Years for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: COEUR D’ALENE - Bradley Loewen, 51, of Genesee, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Who Raises Taxes Heading Into a Recession?

News Release: Who Raises Taxes Heading Into a Recession?.


DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

News Release: WASHINGTON-Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute.


News Release: CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago doctor who specialized in removing moles to screen for cancer was charged today in federal court with submitting fraudulent claims for reimbursement to Medicare and a private insurer.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Tokyo, Japan, to offer his condolences on behalf of President Biden and the American people on the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. ...


FEMA Awards Almost $6.8 Million to Yale New Haven Hospital for Covid Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $6.8 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse Yale New Haven Hospital for the additional costs of operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting July 12

Analyzing How Mandarin Language Disinformation Works on YouTube grant opened on July 12.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, introduced the Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act to enhance the institutional independence of the Census Bureau and to improve its operations.


The First Anniversary of July 11, 2021 Protests

News Release: One year after the July 11, 2021 protests in Cuba, the United States recognizes the determination and courage of the Cuban people as they continue to fight for respect for human rights and persevere through repression during a historic year. We celebrate the Cuban people and commend their indomitable determination in the face of oppression.


DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

News Release: WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. “As one of my first actions as Secretary, I designated Venezuela for TPS,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “After careful consideration, and in consultation ...