News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice discussed on March 8 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April. TSA continues to put into place additional technology...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Martha Williams was sworn in as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service by Secretary Deb Haaland today. Martha has been serving as Principal Deputy Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service since Jan. 20, 2021, exercising the delegable authority of the Director.


Global Sports Mentoring Program: Sport for Community on Disability Rights Welcomes New Class

News Release: The U.S. Department of State will virtually welcome 12 international emerging leaders in the adaptive sports sector for the Global Sports Mentoring Program: Sport for Community professional development exchange program from March 7 to April 1. With the growth in prominence and attention around mega-sporting ...


News Release: WILMINGTON, Del. - David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that 20-year-old Samuel Gulick, of Middletown, was sentenced in federal court yesterday for crimes associated with fire-bombing a Planned Parenthood facility in Newark, Delaware in January 2020. U.S. District Judge...


News Release: The owners of a cryptocurrency company have been sentenced to a combined 8 years in federal prison for tax evasion, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former New Jersey resident was sentenced today to 29 months in prison for his role in an investment scheme through which he fraudulently obtained more than $1.52 million from at least three families from 2017 through 2019, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.



Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: POCATELLO - An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


Designation of Former Nairobi Governor Sonko for Involvement in Significant Corruption

News Release: The U.S. Department of State is designating former-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Gidion Mbuvi Kioko due to his involvement in significant corruption. While in office, Governor Sonko solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates. His actions undermined the rule of law and the public’s faith in Kenya’s democratic institutions and public processes.


Six men indicted on federal charges for illegal firearms possession, drugs

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: Six defendants face federal charges including drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession.


Air Plan Approval; NC; Removal of Transportation Facilities Rules for Mecklenburg County discussed on March 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on March 8 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Georgia Bar Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

News Release: A Georgia bar owner pleaded guilty today to tax evasion.


News Release: ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A federal jury convicted an Orangeburg, South Carolina man on Tuesday on charges of distribution of heroin and fentanyl, along with associated firearms violations including possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Worcester Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man was sentenced today for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.


Virginia Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Apple Inc.

News Release: Defendant Also Must Pay Nearly $600,000 in Restitution.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with French President Macron

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. 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 ...


Federal Jury Convicts Indianapolis Man of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Related Offenses

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Following a federal trial, a jury convicted Demetrius Jackson, 26, of Indianapolis, of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.