News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Joe Butler, 34, of Charleston, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.


What releases are upcoming from the Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 9

There are five releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 9.


News Release: Whiskeytown, CA - Whiskeytown National Recreation Area invites the public to the first Harvest Festival in five years! This year's festival will be held from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 17. This family friendly event will include heirloom apple tastings courtesy of Humboldt Cider Company, an apple...


Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition as a Felon

News Release: Threw backpack with loaded firearm, false U.S. currency, and pills out of car window during high-speed chase.



News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to examine four pieces of legislation relating to air quality and pollution...


DHS Establishes First-Ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council

News Release: Tribal leaders encouraged to serve, provide recommendations to DHS Secretary WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the establishment of the first-ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council and the opening of the nomination period for membership. This Council will ...



News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, with assaulting a federal officer. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Open Executive Session to Consider Chief Agricultural Negotiator

News Release: The Finance Committee meets this morning to vote on the nomination of Mr. Doug McKalip to serve as the Chief Agricultural Negotiator within the Office of the United States Trade Representative.


The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page proposed rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPW Holds Hearing on Tennessee Valley Authority Nominees

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety today held a hearing to consider the nominations of William J. Renick, Adam Wade White, and Joe H. Ritch to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors.


News Release: For Firearm Offense. SOUTH BEND - Warren B. Heath, III, age 51, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Heath was sentenced...


Long Island MS-13 Gang Members Face Additional Racketeering Charges, Including for the 2016 Murder of a Central Islip Man

News Release: Defendants Now Charged with a Total of Seven Murders Committed in Freeport, Roosevelt, Brentwood, and Central Islip in 2016-2017.


Brazil National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 200th anniversary of your independence on September 7th.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - The leader of the Eight Tray Gangsta (ETG) Crips gang in Baltimore, Trayvon Hall, a/k/a “Tru," and “G Tru," age 31, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to racketeering and drug conspiracy charges.


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Concluding a case that secured convictions against all 19 defendants, an Ohio man and a Huntington woman were sentenced to prison for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other illegal drugs in the Huntington area.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) led every Committee Republican member in sending a letter to Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) requesting a hearing to examine the implementation of the Biden administration’s reckless student loan bailout and the continuation of the student loan repayment moratorium.


Schedule Advisory

News Release: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022- 10:00 AM ET.