News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


NOAA Advises Public to Avoid Aggressive Dolphin in North Padre Island

The dolphin has become accustomed to humans and is now displaying dangerous behavior. It should be avoided at all costs.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $45 Million to Develop More Efficient Electric Vehicle Batteries

ARPA-E Funding Will Support the Development of Advanced Batteries that Charge Faster, Have Greater Efficiency and Resilience, and Boost Consumer Confidence Against Range Anxiety


Assistant to the Administrator Sarah Charles’ Trip to the Philippines and Indonesia

Assistant to the Administrator (AtA) of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Sarah Charles traveled to the Philippines and Indonesia from May 20 to 26.


Beartooth Highway (US-212) opens today with nighttime closures; Stay informed about road status and weather conditions

News Release: * The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, opened today, June 9.


Environmental Protection Agency set to publish a new notice on June 10

There is one release scheduled to be published on June 10.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to the ROK, Philippines, Laos, and Vietnam

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK), the Philippines, Vietnam, and Laos from June 5 to 14.


France Becomes Twentieth Nation to Sign the Artemis Accords

Affirming its commitment to the peaceful, responsible, and sustainable exploration and use of outer space


News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park maintenance crews will implement temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, beginning Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16 for routine maintenance operations. The single-lane closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary General of the Organization of American States Luis Almagro At a Meeting of the Summit Implementation Review Group

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: This is the great power of being the chair. Again, welcome, everyone. Good morning. Welcome to Los Angeles. It is wonderful to see my fellow ministers, all of your teams here for the Ninth Summit of the Americas. And welcome to each of you. Welcome to the Summit Implementation Review Group Ministerial.


Bills addressed by Homeland Security Committee on June 8

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on June 8.


U.S. Support for the UN Plan to Address the Imminent Threat to the Red Sea Ecosystem from the FSO Safer in Yemen

News Release: To mark World Ocean Day, the Department of State is working with Congress to provide $10 million in support of the UN plan to address the imminent threat to the Red Sea ecosystem from the FSO Safer in Yemen. An oil spill or leak would cost the world billions to clean up, devastate Red Sea marine life, ...


News Release: BOSTON - An Ipswich man who owned and operated numerous Massachusetts businesses was sentenced yesterday for manipulating his payroll to evade over $1.8 million in taxes.


News Release: New Opinion Piece in Newsweek by Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Vermont State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale.


Duluth Felon Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Duluth Felon Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm


St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Gun Buying Conspiracy

St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Gun Buying Conspiracy


Brooklyn Park Felon Indicted for Possessing a Firearm, Glock Switch

Brooklyn Park Felon Indicted for Possessing a Firearm, Glock Switch


Armed Felon Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison

Armed Felon Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison


La Crosse Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Illegal Gun Possession

La Crosse Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Illegal Gun Possession


Concerns with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Visit to the People’s Republic of China

The United States remains concerned about the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and her team’s visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and PRC efforts to restrict and manipulate her visit.


Remarks to the Reagan Institute

Thanks so much, Roger, and it’s so wonderful to see many friends, old and new ones, today. And the Reagan Institute, for inviting me today to celebrate the launch of the Working Group’s Report and the 40th anniversary of President Reagan’s groundbreaking Westminster speech.