News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

Release: Georgia. Overview: Georgia continued its robust engagement on counterterrorism issues in 2021 and remained a strong U.S. security partner. The terrorism situation in Georgia in 2021 remained quiet and stable. Georgia took further action to secure its border and arrested five Georgian citizens on ISIS-related ...

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Peru

Release: Peru. Overview: The Peruvian National Police (PNP) and armed forces continued operations in 2021 targeting alleged Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso, or SL) remnants. The government also continued investigating SL front organizations and its legal political branch, called the Movement for Amnesty and Fundamental...

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Thailand

Release: Thailand. Overview: Thailand did not experience any attacks attributed to transnational terrorist groups in 2021, and violence was limited to attacks attributed to ethnonationalist insurgents in the country’s Deep South (the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and parts of Songkhla).

Wichita Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking

News Release: WICHITA, KAN.- A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with sex trafficking.

Transportation Department discusses Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance on Feb. 27

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Public Meeting, Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico discussed on Feb. 27 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commerce Department discusses Notice of National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Meeting on Feb. 27

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Michigan man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Spain

Release: Spain. Overview: Spain continued to respond effectively to the global terrorism threat in border and transportation security, countering terrorism financing, and countering violent extremism through bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Spain remained on “high" national alert for terrorism throughout ...

52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Release: Today begins the UN Human Rights Council’s 52nd regular session. The United States returned to the body in January 2022 as a full member, fulfilling a pledge made by President Biden and reflecting the centrality of human rights and multilateralism to our nation’s foreign policy.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Kenya

Release: Kenya. Overview: In 2021, Kenya continued to suffer terrorist attacks primarily along the Kenyan Somali border. IEDs and ambushes targeting Kenyan security forces and important infrastructure were the primary means of attack. Indiscriminate IED attacks on roads used by Kenyan security forces have resulted...

Frederick Clark, Gettysburg, and the Malmedy Massacre

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U.S. Department of State Concludes $20,000,000 Settlement of Alleged Export Violations by 3D Systems Corporation

News Release: The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with 3D Systems Corporation (3D) of Rock Hill, South Carolina, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts ...

Barnstead Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $130,000 From Barnstead and Hampton School Districts

News Release: CONCORD - Amy Burley, 47, of Barnstead, pleaded guilty in federal court today to embezzling more than $130,000 from both the Barnstead and Hampton School Districts, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Serbia

Release: Serbia. Overview: With no terrorist attacks in 2021 and low levels of ISIS recruitment, the main terrorism concerns in Serbia remained the movement of money and weapons through the region, the need to repatriate FTFs and their family members from Syria, and terrorist self-radicalization through racially ...

BLM Central Coast Field Office seeks public input for a Law Enforcement OHV grant

News Release: MARINA, Calif. -The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office wants to hear from the public on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout Central California by submitting comments to the Central Coast Field Office.

Assateague Island National Seashore announces park Superintendent's and Safety Awards

News Release: The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area has partnered with Art@MSP to create an exhibit showcasing a few pieces from the nearly 25 years’ worth of amazing student art from the Big River Art Contest. The exhibit is called Big River Art: The Mississippi Serves as Habitat and Inspiration. It...

Kansas City Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robberies of Local Businesses

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to commit nine armed robberies of local businesses in the summer of 2018, as well as an armed robbery in which a convenience store employee was beaten and then fatally shot.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Russia