News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Administrator Samantha Power on ABC's "This Week” with George Stephanopoulos

We are now joined by the USAID Administrator, Samantha Power. Ambassador, thank you for joining us this morning. You just heard Ambassador Markarova say that she believes the Ukrainians are holding their own against the Russians right now. I know you're just back from the region, your impression?


Administrator Power’s Meeting with World Bank Group President David Malpass

Yesterday, Administrator Samantha Power participated in a virtual fireside chat with David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, at the World Bank Spring Meetings high-level event on Scaling up Vaccine Deployment.


2022 Interagency Report on the Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World

I applaud the release of the historic 2022 U.S. Interagency Report on the Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World.


Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Meta President of Global Affairs Sir Nick Clegg

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs for Meta, to discuss Meta’s efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation.


USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation, to discuss shared priorities and discuss USAID’s strategic partnership with the Government of Egypt to pursue shared development goals


Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmyhal

Yesterday, Administrator Power met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal to discuss the United States’ ongoing support to Ukraine in the wake of the Russian Federation’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.


Multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects planned for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

Multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects planned for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial


Elwha River fishing closure extended to support fish restoration

Elwha River fishing closure extended to support fish restoration




Upcoming closures for Alum Cave and Chimney Tops Trails due to Newfound Gap Road paving project

Upcoming closures for Alum Cave and Chimney Tops Trails due to Newfound Gap Road paving project


Opportunity for Businesses to Bid on Hite Prospectus

Opportunity for Businesses to Bid on Hite Prospectus


2022 Memorial Day Weekend Luminaria at National Cemetery

2022 Memorial Day Weekend Luminaria at National Cemetery


Multiple defendants plead guilty to federal felony charges

Multiple defendants plead guilty to federal felony charges


New Superintendent Announced at Andrew Johnson NHS

New Superintendent Announced at Andrew Johnson NHS


National Park Service awards $3.27 million to help preserve America’s civil rights history

National Park Service awards $3.27 million to help preserve America’s civil rights history



Prescribed fires to be conducted along Natchez Trace Parkway

Prescribed fires to be conducted along Natchez Trace Parkway



Public access and the Buffalo River Trail expanded at Buffalo National River

Public access and the Buffalo River Trail expanded at Buffalo National River