News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Dekalb, Mississippi man was sentenced to one year and three months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


What did Commerce Department publish on Sept. 23?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


SMART Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity discussed on Sept. 23 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PLANO, Texas - A Mexican national with dual citizenship has been extradited from Mexico to the United States to face drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


United States and Canada Joint Statement on Support for the Haiti Security Basket Fund

News Release: The United States and Canada are pleased to contribute to the “Joint Programme for the Haitian National Police,” a multi-donor basket fund on security in Haiti, which is managed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in coordination with the Haitian National Police (HNP), UN Integrated Office ...


Oklahoma man sentenced to 25 years in prison for federal drug and firearms charges

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Caesar Nathanial James Crayton, 47, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced on Sept. 22 to 25 years in prison. On Feb. 16, a federal jury convicted Crayton on one count each of possession...


News Release: Hattiesburg, Mississippi - Alfredric James, 37, of Columbia, Mississippi, was charged in a federal indictment with one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. After a three-day trial, James was found guilty of both counts.


ICE makes history with first non-US law enforcement partner receiving prestigious award

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) presented Interpol Mexico Director General Jorge Dominguez Martinez Vertiz, with the 2021 Exemplary Law Enforcement Partnership Award during a Sept. 20 ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.


News Release: I congratulate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the United States of America on the occasion of its National Day.


Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography While on Probation for Prior Sex Offense

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Highland Springs man pleaded guilty today to distribution of child pornography.


Charlottesville Armed Robbery Team Pleads Guilty

News Release: CHARLOTESVILLE, Va. - The final two defendants in a four-man robbery team that threatened both an Albemarle County woman and a Charlottesville man at gunpoint pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court.


News Release: HOUSTON - A 47-year-old Colorado man has admitted to threatening a woman with releasing sexually-explicit images unless she moved with him across the country, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Rapid City Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.


The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “House Committee Meetings” on Sept. 20.


Chairman Connolly Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Bill to Prioritize Health and Safety of Federal Employees


News Release: AMBASSADOR THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon and welcome, everyone, to today’s ministerial on the COVID-19 Global Action Plan. Sadly, as some of you may know, Secretary Blinken’s father just passed away, so he is not able to join us today. He very much wanted to be here, and he sends his best. And I know all of us are sending him our best and our condolences during his time of mourning. It is really my honor to represent the United States today in his stead.


Apply Today, Disaster Assistance Deadline is One Week Away

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY-Oklahoma residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8 have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 28.


News Release: Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter issued the following statement regarding the District Court’s decision today in U.S. v. U.S. Sugar and Imperial Sugar.


Federal Jury Convicts Catoosa Man for Committing Sex Crimes Against Three Children

News Release: A federal jury convicted a Catoosa man Wednesday for engaging in criminal sexual conduct with three children, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. A fourth victim also came forward and testified at trial.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning everyone. It is wonderful to see so many friends and colleagues here this morning. I just want to thank everyone for coming. Just a couple months ago, the President outlined in the Middle East, in Jeddah, the enduring importance of the Middle East to the United States. ...