News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


New Orleans Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin


Opening Session of “Blue Talks” 

Thank you, Your Excellency. Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, good morning.


Former Art Dealer Sentenced To 7 Years For $86 Million Fraud Scheme

Former Art Dealer Sentenced To 7 Years For $86 Million Fraud Scheme



KC Man Shot by Police Officer Sentenced for Illegal Firearm

KC Man Shot by Police Officer Sentenced for Illegal Firearm


Redding Man Pleads Guilty to Being Serial Arsonist in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Redding Man Pleads Guilty to Being Serial Arsonist in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest





USDA NIFA Invests $40M to Improve Dietary Health and Reduce Food Insecurity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of nearly $40 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription Program.


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.


Department of State Offers Reward for Information to Bring Two Kenyan Nationals to Justice

Department of State Offers Reward for Information to Bring Two Kenyan Nationals to Justice


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong held an introductory call today to discuss the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance and opportunities to deepen U.S.-ROK partnership across a broad range of global issues.


RGV Agents Apprehend Criminal Migrants and Gang Members

RGV Agents Apprehend Criminal Migrants and Gang Members


News Release: MOBILE, AL -Two members of Darrin Southall’s drug trafficking organization were sentenced in federal court on May 13, 2022, making a total of six defendants sentenced thus far. Joining Southall, Eric Alonzo Windham, Terrance Santez Malik Watkins and Willie Demarcus Oliver were Shamartess Monique Whitsett, ...


Two U.S Citizens Arrested Attempting to Transport Narcotics Through a Checkpoint

Two U.S Citizens Arrested Attempting to Transport Narcotics Through a Checkpoint


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Wednesday Cannon Firings at Fort Pulaski National Monument

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA - Starting June 1st, Fort Pulaski National Monument will offer cannon firings on Wednesdays throughout the summer season in June and July. Learn about the destructive power of artillery in the American Civil War and how the Battle for Fort Pulaski led to the emancipation of countless freedom seekers in the surrounding Savannah area.



U.S. Citizen Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Two Undocumented Individuals

U.S. Citizen Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Two Undocumented Individuals