News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

DHS Awards for Small Businesses to Develop Security Technology Prototypes

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program awarded a total of $9,782,624 million to small businesses to further develop technologies intended to support homeland security mission needs. The DHS SBIR program, administered by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), awarded Phase II contracts under nine topic areas in the 21.1 SBIR Solicitation issued in December 2020.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Kenyatta

By State Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken called Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today to discuss the government of Kenya’s efforts to address the continued violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Secretary Blinken expressed his appreciation ...

Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Birmingham man pleaded guilty to drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.

Texas man charged with two bank robberies in Clovis

By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that James Edward Robinson, Jr., was charged by criminal complaint with two counts of bank robbery. Robinson, 50, made an initial appearance in federal court today and will remain in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing.

Hong Kong 25 Years After Handover

By State Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

Release: On July 1, we mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China. This date was envisioned as the halfway point of 50 years of promised autonomy under the “One Country, Two Systems" framework. Yet it is now evident that Hong Kong and Beijing authorities no longer view democratic participation, fundamental freedoms, and an independent media as part of this vision.

Independence Day 2022 Celebrations at Mount Rushmore

By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: KEYSTONE, SD -- Visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd and July 4th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day.

Pallone Calls on President Biden to Halt Crude Oil Exports to Help Reduce Domestic Prices at the Pump

By Commerce Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today urged President Biden to halt crude oil exports to increase the domestic supply of oil available to U.S. refiners and help reduce prices at the pump here at home. In a letter today, Pallone thanked the President for his numerous efforts to address the impact of rising fuel prices on American families and urged him to restore a ban on the export of crude oil.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Recognizes National Postal Worker Day

By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Today the U.S. Attorney’s Office is observing National Postal Worker Day by recognizing the men and women of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), including those with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) who investigate crimes related to the mails.

Fire Restrictions in Effect for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: COPPER CENTER, AK - In response to the current high fire danger, effective immediately and until further notice, open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at developed recreational facilities within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. Use of cooking stoves and gas grills is allowed.

Federal Jury Convicts Lapwai Man for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: COEUR D’ALENE - After a three-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Coeur d’Alene found Qaya Mikel Gordon, 20, guilty of two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye presided over the trial, which began on June 27. The case was charged and tried in federal court because the Defendant and victims were tribal members and the crime was a felony that occurred on the Nez Perce Indian reservation.

Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2022

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A Michigan man was sentenced today to three years and one month in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of heroin.