News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News Release: Conspiracy, fraud, and tax crimes connected to consultant’s efforts to obtain advantages for some sellers on Amazon Marketplace.

Anticipate temporary road closures on East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park due to increased avalanche danger; Stay informed about road status

By Interior Newswire | May 16, 2022

News Release: * The East Entrance Road between the East Entrance and Fishing Bridge will close for periods of time Monday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 18 because of increased avalanche danger from recent snowfall and warm temperatures.

Somalia’s Presidential Elections

Release: The United States congratulates the people of Somalia on the conclusion of their national electoral process. We also congratulate Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election as the president of the Federal Republic of Somalia and look forward to working closely with him and the new government.

Leader of the Violent "Clan del Golfo" Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited from Colombia to Face Federal Indictment

Leader of the Violent "Clan del Golfo" Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited from Colombia to Face Federal Indictment

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Attempted Armed Robbery of a Federal Officer in Brooklyn

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Attempted Armed Robbery of a Federal Officer in Brooklyn

Two Men Arrested, Charged for Carjacking a Woman in a Mall Parking Lot

Two Men Arrested, Charged for Carjacking a Woman in a Mall Parking Lot

National Park Service Honors Vietnam War Casualties Buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery

By Interior Newswire | May 16, 2022

News Release: Contact: Jason Martz. GETTYSBURG, Pa. - One hundred years after the Civil War, servicemen killed in action in Vietnam were brought home to Gettysburg for their final rest. This Memorial Day weekend, explore some of the lesser-known stories of Gettysburg National Cemetery. Park rangers from Gettysburg...

Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Moldova, Georgia, and the United Kingdom

Release: Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will lead an interagency delegation to Chisinau, Moldova, from May 17 to 18. He will meet with Moldovan government officials to discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine on Moldova, continue discussions of our 30-year U.S.-Moldovan partnership under the framework ...

Huntington Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Crime

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Huntington man was sentenced today to 26 years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for attempted production of child pornography. Nicholas Wilds, 38, must also register as a sex offender.

Recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in Alaska

Recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in Alaska

Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearms Violations

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Berlin. The two discussed this week’s G7 and NATO Foreign Ministerial meetings and the Secretary emphasized the strong support for Ukraine from Allies ...

Hanford Achieves First Test Transfer Between Tank Waste Treatment Support Facilities

Hanford Site crews recently completed the first transfer of test water from the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant's (WTP) Effluent Management Facility (EMF) to the nearby Liquid Effluent Retention Facility (LERF).

North Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA -Deontrae Clyde Smalls, 37, of North Charleston, has pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm and no contest to possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Under Secretary Zeya’s travel to India and Nepal