News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News Release: The Wyoming Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC) Conference that was held in Lander, May 3-4, 2022, was a huge success. This year’s theme was Sharing Solutions for Stronger Law Enforcement and Safer Communities. There were eight sessions including, Seizing/Forfeiting Criminal Assets, Coping...

Oversight and Foreign Affairs Committees Call on Social Media Companies to Preserve Evidence of Possible War Crimes in Ukraine

By Commerce Newswire | May 13, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Bill Keating, Chairman of the Subcommittee on...

Transportation Department discusses Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee Final Report; Notice of Public Meeting on May 12

By US DOT Newswire | May 13, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Authorizing Specified Economic Activities in Non-Regime Held Areas of Northeast and Northwest Syria in Support of D-ISIS Efforts

News Release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today issued Syria General License (GL) 22, authorizing specific economic activities in certain non-regime-held areas of northeast and northwest Syria. This new authorization supports the Biden Administration’s strategy to ...

Department of State: U.S., Thailand committed to ‘protect human rights, and combat human trafficking’

By Bob Pepalis | May 13, 2022

The United States held its first joint Strategic and Defense Dialogue with Thailand in a two-day conference May 9-10.

Felon Sentenced To Prison For Shooting Firearms On Public Land

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A felon who admitted to shooting two firearms on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property was sentenced today to eight years in prison.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Energy Department discusses New Fortress Energy Louisiana FLNG LLC; Application for Long-Term Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations on May 12

By DOE Newswire | May 13, 2022

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Homeland Security Department discusses Puerto Rico; Major Disaster and Related Determinations on May 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

White Supremacist Gang Leader and Members and Associates Convicted on Racketeering and Murder Charges

News Release: WASHINGTON - Five members and associates of a violent white supremacist gang, the 1488s, were convicted today in Alaska by a federal jury of RICO conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping, and assault.

Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes on May 12

By US DOT Newswire | May 13, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Massachusetts; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Washington; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Justice Department discusses Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Open Grid Alliance, Inc. on May 12

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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

News Release: According to the allegations contained in the superseding indictment, other court fillings, and statements made during court proceedings, Dairo Antonio Úsuga David, known by various aliases including “Otoniel," was extradited this morning to the United States from Colombia to face charges in the Eastern...

Comer, Oversight Republicans Call for the Protection of Supreme Court Justices

By Commerce Newswire | May 13, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - In the wake of the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion on a matter being considered before the Supreme Court, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Oversight Committee Republicans urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to provide the Committee all...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here with the deputy prime minister of Cambodia. I really want to thank you, Deputy Prime Minister, and Cambodia for your leadership of ASEAN and for everything you’ve done to make this such a successful special summit between the United States and ASEAN.

Escalations in Jerusalem at the Funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh

Release: The United States again extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Shireen Abu Akleh, a renowned Palestinian American journalist. We were deeply troubled to see the images of Israeli police intruding into her funeral procession today. Every family deserves to be able to lay their...

Chairs Maloney and Krishnamoorthi Press Infant Formula Manufacturers on Plans to Address Nationwide Shortage

By Commerce Newswire | May 13, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, sent letters to four baby formula manufacturers-Abbott Nutrition, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Nestlé USA, and Perrigo...

Oregon; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department