News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


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News Release: WASHINGTON - A Texas man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges 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 presidential election.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $19M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Nebraska to Address Emerging Contaminants Like PFAS in Drinking Water

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 14, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water across Nebraska.


Two Men Indicted for Online Romance Fraud Schemes Targeting Elderly Victims

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Two men have been charged in separate indictments by a federal grand jury for their roles in online romance fraud schemes, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Releases Strategy to Meet Aerial Firefighting Equipment Needs

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released a report yesterday, outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030. As climate change fuels longer and more intense wildfire seasons, aerial assets bring unique response...


Crapo: Finance Committee Republicans are Committed to Protecting Hardworking Taxpayers from Heavy-Handed IRS

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), reintroduced a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to squeeze more revenue out of hardworking taxpayers who earn less than $400,000 per year.


Peace: Guilty verdict is a ‘victory for our system of justice, and against ISIS’

A U.S. citizen and former resident of Bay Ridge, N.Y., faces up to life in prison after a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted him of providing support to the Islamic State group.


Justice Department Announces Over $200 Million in Investments in State Crisis Intervention

News Release: The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme risk protection ...


BLM offers reward for information on vandalism at Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite

News Release: KANAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management will offer a reward for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for vandalism within the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite. The world-class paleontological resource viewing area is managed by the Kanab...



There were 426 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in December 2022.


Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Beefing Up Trade Enforcement to Protect American Workers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a hearing on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, to hear testimony on “Ending Trade that Cheats American Workers By Modernizing Trade Laws and Enforcement, Fighting Forced Labor, Eliminating Counterfeits, and Leveling the Playing Field." The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


19 press releases published in January by Federal Reserve System

There were 19 press releases published by the Federal Reserve System in January.


MEDIA ADVISORY:  EPA Region 4 and USDA GA Farm Service Agency Convene Roundtable Discussion with Underserved and Underrepresented Producers

News Release: FORT VALLEY (Feb. 14, 2023) — On Wednesday, EPA Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Georgia State Executive Director Arthur Tripp will be co-hosting a roundtable discussion at Fort Valley State University to directly engage with underserved and/or underrepresented ...



Romance Fraud Awareness: A Great Gift for Valentine’s Day (or Any Day)

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Criminals attempt romance fraud schemes every day, but Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity to raise awareness and help protect yourself and loved ones.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.