News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022



Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly Tribute to President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Mr. Secretary-General, Mr. President, Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates, Excellencies: last week, we were deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. And today, on behalf of the United States, I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of the United Arab Emirates.


Joint Statement on the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the occasion of the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America.


CBP Officers Seize over $550K in Cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge

CBP Officers Seize over $550K in Cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge


USDOJ-OJP-OVW grant application closes on July 5

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 State and Territory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program Solicitation grant opened on June 1.



United States Targets the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile and Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) series of escalatory ballistic missile launches – including six intercontinental ballistic missile tests this year alone – are in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions and pose a grave threat to regional stability and international peace and security.


Driver Detained After Attempt to Evade CBP Officer’s Inspection

Driver Detained After Attempt to Evade CBP Officer’s Inspection


Joint Statement on the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the occasion of the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America.Begin TextThe first meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America took place yesterday, May 25, in Madrid, Spain.


Young Texan Ordered to Federal Prison for Smuggling Cocaine on Bus

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 21-year-old Hidalgo County man has been sent to federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 4.5 kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: BRUNSWICK, GA: A Glynn County man awaits sentencing after admitting in U.S. District Court that he threatened to blow up an Internal Revenue Service office in New York.


Blackburn leads legislation calling out Iran-China ties

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Iran China Accountability Act to call attention to Iran’s ties with Communist China by prohibiting the obligation or expenditure of any taxpayer dollars to advance a nuclear agreement with Iran until the regime terminates their ties with Communist China and terrorist groups like Hamas.


U.S. Relations With Belgium

The strong relationship between the United States and Belgium reflects our common democratic ideals and values, which are reinforced through cooperation on political, security, and economic issues.


Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $1.06 Million Worth of Narcotics in Three Seizures

Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $1.06 Million Worth of Narcotics in Three Seizures


Oficiales de CBP Incautan más de $550K de Cocaína en el Puente Internacional de Hidalgo

Oficiales de CBP Incautan más de $550K de Cocaína en el Puente Internacional de Hidalgo


Biden Administration Expands Support to the Cuban People

The Administration’s policy towards Cuba continues to focus first and foremost on support for the Cuban people, including their human rights and their political and economic well-being.


Baltimore City Defendant Malik Evans Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Participate in Racketeering Activity Involving Carjacking

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Yesterday U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Malik Evans, age 25, of Baltimore City, Maryland to 17 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity involving carjacking.


Samoa Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate all Samoans on the 60th anniversary of your independence on June 1.



Targeting Hizballah Financial Facilitator’s Abuse of the Business Sector

Hizballah continues to exploit the private sector and commercial activity to fund its illicit and destabilizing activities.