News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


United States and Taiwan Hold Inaugural Meeting of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade

United States and Taiwan Hold Inaugural Meeting of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade


ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Symposium Building on Lessons Learned from the Women, Peace and Security and the Youth, Peace and Security Agendas

ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Symposium Building on Lessons Learned from the Women, Peace and Security and the Youth, Peace and Security Agendas



Washington naval base connects to 'critical element' of blue economy

The United States' third-largest Navy base is the 37th location for a marine-navigation system shown to increase marine safety and efficiency.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Before Their Meeting


Administrator Samantha Power Meets with President Hakainde Hichilema, Youth Leaders and Cabinet Ministers in Lusaka, and Visits Good Nature Agro Company

Administrator Samantha Power Meets with President Hakainde Hichilema, Youth Leaders and Cabinet Ministers in Lusaka, and Visits Good Nature Agro Company


Murray, Democrats Push Biden for “Bold Action” to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America

News Release: Dear Mr. President: Yesterday, the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and held that the right to abortion is no longer protected by the Constitution. This decision eliminates nearly 50 years of settled law...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Wong

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to continue their previous discussions on the upcoming G-20 Ministerial meetings in Bali. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Wong discussed additional ways to hold the Russian Federation to account for its unprovoked and unjust war of choice against Ukraine, including in multilateral institutions and bodies.


Independence Day Celebrations at Fort Stanwix

News Release: On Monday, July 4, Fort Stanwix National Monument is hosting a free event in honor of our nation’s birthday. An interactive reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at 2 p.m., followed by salutes to the new nation. Opportunities this year also include a “bring-your-own picnic" at noon, a “Join the Continental Army" program at 3 p.m., and chances to declare your loyalty to the King or Congress throughout the day.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


REMINDER: House Agriculture Farm Bill Listening Session in Arizona

News Release: WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, the first in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field" will be taking place in Coolidge, Arizona. The House Agriculture Committee has conducted a number of hearings in Washington, DC focused on the 2018 Farm Bill and improvements...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed the importance of NATO unity in the lead up to the June 29-30 NATO Summit in Madrid. They also ...


Graves: U.S., West Africa 'share a common vision for a prosperous future'

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves concluded his trip to West Africa, where he spoke with the governments of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana and at key events to drive investment and create opportunities for American businesses in Africa.


Walsh: 'We look forward to collaborating with the government of Mexico' regarding workers' rights

The United States recently asked Mexico to review if Teksid Hierro de México facility workers in Frontera, Coahuila, are being denied the rights of free association and collective bargaining.


Cass County, Iowa Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offense

Cass County, Iowa Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offense


Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing Underage Girls To Send Him Sexually Explicit Images

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing Underage Girls To Send Him Sexually Explicit Images


Chairwoman Maloney Applauds Disciplinary Reforms at DHS Following Committee Investigation

Chairwoman Maloney Applauds Disciplinary Reforms at DHS Following Committee Investigation


During Subcommittee Hearing, Experts and Pet Owners Call on EPA to Take Dangerous Seresto Collar Off the Market

During Subcommittee Hearing, Experts and Pet Owners Call on EPA to Take Dangerous Seresto Collar Off the Market


Paterson to benefit from $6.5 million in EPA brownfield cleanup funding to 'promote unrealized economic opportunity'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding more than $250 million in brownfield funding to 265 communities across the country, and Paterson will benefit from part of $6.5 million earmarked for New Jersey.


Release: Today, at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Schloss Elmau, President Biden laid out the Administration’s whole of government effort to execute the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to narrow infrastructure gaps around the world, strengthen the global economy and supply chains, and advance ...


House Agriculture Committee Holds Farm Bill Listening Session in Arizona

News Release: Coolidge, AZ- Today, the House Agriculture Committee held the first in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field" at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona.