News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses: Infinite Enzymes, Inc., Corn and J.R. Simplot Potato

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a corn and potato plant that were modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they present an increased pest risk as compared to unmodified plants. APHIS has posted Regulatory Status Review (RSR) responses on our website as required under 7 CFR part 340.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Robert Dean Caesar, 60, of Oxford, PA, was sentenced to 100 years in prison and lifetime supervised release United States District Court Judge Gerald Pappert for multiple child exploitation offenses including producing, transmitting, and collecting child pornography.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Aaliyah Snowden, of Eastpointe, Michigan, has admitted to her role in methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Passports: Form DS-3053 Statement of Consent; Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) discussed on Oct. 20 by State Department

The US State Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: FEMA has updated the operating hours for the Alaska-specific Disaster Assistance Hotline. Residents in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon who experienced damage or loss from September’s severe storm, flooding and landslides can call the hotline to apply for FEMA assistance or receive help with an application.


Erie Man Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Distribute Meth

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Houston Man Guilty of Trafficking Drugs through Southeast Texas

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Houston man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Notice published on Oct. 20 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A federal grand jury in Indianapolis returned an indictment late yesterday charging an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department sergeant with violating the civil rights of an arrestee by using excessive force.



Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Production and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Fredericksburg man pleaded guilty today to production and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Mexican National Extradited from Mexico to the United States to Face International Drug Trafficking Charges

News Release: Jaime Gonzalez Duran, a Mexican national, made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today to face international drug charges.


Transportation Department discusses Establishment of Restricted Area R-2511; Trona, CA on Oct. 20

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Seattle - A 23-year-old Seattle resident is charged federally with production and possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Seattle Police Internet Crimes against Children task Force. Antonio Diego Brugnoli-Baskin was taken into custody this morning and appeared in federal court today. Brugnoli-Baskin was previously charged in King County Superior Court.


Two Men from State of Washington Arrested on Federal Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Both Accused of Illegally Entering Capitol Building, One Charged With Assaulting Police Officers.


Newark Man Charged with Carjacking and Firearms Offenses

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was arraigned for his alleged role in an armed carjacking in Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


An Entangled Matter-Wave Interferometer: Now With Double the Spookiness!

News Release: By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, JILA Science Communicator.


Granholm: 'This is truly a remarkable time for manufacturing in America'

The U.S. Department of Energy is releasing a total of $2.8 billion for projects aimed at expanding the domestic manufacturing of batteries, materials, components and technologies for electric vehicles and the electrical grid.


News Release: PLANO, Texas - A Colombian lawyer has been sentenced for federal obstruction violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.