News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with French President Macron

Secretary Blinken and President Macron agreed on the need for continued strong U.S.-France cooperation in the face of the Russian government’s unprovoked war against Ukraine.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Meet and Greet with Embassy Tallinn Personnel and Families

Today, everybody in front of you is working hard with our Estonian partners to support Ukraine. The brutal attack on Ukraine hits very close to a lot of us here. We are working on security assistance. We’re working on isolating Russia in traditional organizations. We all have our heart in it, and we’re going to do our utmost to support Ukraine.


Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine & International Sport

Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant breach of its international obligations. Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between nations form the foundation of international sport.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with German Foreign Minister Baerbock

The Secretary reaffirmed the necessity for continued U.S.-German cooperation in the face of Putin’s unprovoked war against Ukraine.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Bourita of Morocco

Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Bourita discussed ways to further enhance the long-standing bilateral relationship between the United States and Morocco, including shared interests in regional peace, security and prosperity.


Joint Communiqué on the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on Regional Political Issues

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, M. Nasser Bourita, and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America, Ms. Wendy Sherman, held bilateral political consultations in Rabat today and co-chaired a session of the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on Regional Political Issues.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Arms Control and Nonproliferation

The proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems, advanced conventional weapons, and related materials, technologies, and expertise presents a grave threat to the security of the United States and to international peace.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Kuleba discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to stop Putin’s war of choice.


2022 Roadmap for the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse

Release: Context. The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) will bring together countries, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to better prioritize, understand, prevent, and address the growing scourge of technology-facilitated...


News Release: LANDER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management will conduct prescribed burns in the Copper Mountain and Green Mountain areas this spring, beginning as soon as late March. The burns are part of an ongoing effort to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat.


Joint Statement of the Second U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani convened the second U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue on February 28, which coincided with the visit to Washington by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a five page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Additional Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Somalia

Release: Following the government of Somalia’s failure to meet another self-established deadline of March 15 for the completion of its parliamentary electoral process, the United States is expanding the number of Somali individuals subject to visa restrictions.


News Release: Flores was driving a car with two young children as passengers while transporting over 4 pounds of meth from Texas to Iowa.


News Release: ROCKFORD - A federal inmate at Thomson Penitentiary in Thompson, Ill., was convicted Tuesday for the assault of a federal correctional officer.


News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The National Park Service is planning eight prescribed fires this spring at Indiana Dunes National Park. Approximately 944 acres are expected to be burned. Fire is used as a tool for the park's long-term restoration and hazard fuel reduction efforts.


2022 Roadmap for the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse

Release: Context. The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) will bring together countries, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to better prioritize, understand, prevent, and address the growing scourge of technology-facilitated ...


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.