News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Designation of Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras Argueta de Porres for Involvement in Significant Corruption and Consideration of Additional Designations

The United States is designating Attorney General of Guatemala Maria Consuelo Porras Argueta de Porres (“Porras”) due to her involvement in significant corruption.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Pandor

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor.


Revocation of Five Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations and the Delisting of Six Deceased Individuals as Specially Designated Global Terrorists

Today, the Department of State is announcing the revocation of five Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Basque Fatherland and Liberty, Aum Shinrikyo, Mujahidin Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem, Kahane Chai, and Gama’a al-Islamiyya.


Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

News Release: As Ambassador David Satterfield prepares to step down from the role, I am announcing that Ambassador Mike Hammer will succeed him as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. I am grateful to Ambassador Satterfield for the experience and determination he brought to the role, and I look forward to the ...


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uruguay

Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religion and affirms the state does not endorse any specific religion. Legal statutes prohibit discrimination based on religion. The government’s official commitment to secularism continued to generate controversy between religious groups and political leaders.



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


The Long Blue Line: Seaman First Class Fletch Burton—he went in harm’s way so others might live free

The Long Blue Line: Seaman First Class Fletch Burton—he went in harm’s way so others might live free



RGV Agents Arrest Child Sex Offenders and Gang Members

RGV Agents Arrest Child Sex Offenders and Gang Members


Calexico Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender Over the Weekend

Calexico Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender Over the Weekend


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comments Requested discussed on June 1 by Agriculture Department

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


News Release: MOOSE, WY- Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for 15-minute delays as road striping operations are underway in the park. Striping operations will occur through approximately Wednesday, June 8.


Yemen National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm wishes to the people of Yemen on their 32nd National Unity Day on May 22. The United States welcomes the work of the Presidential Leadership Council and its efforts to support peace.




News Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Brian Stanton, 38, of Athens, Georgia, was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison following his trial conviction on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentence.


The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China

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