News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Committing a Murder

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin today sentenced D’Andre Preston, age 26, of Baltimore, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, specifically, the NFL Criminal Enterprise, including committing...


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Dec. 29

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program grant opened on Feb. 3.


Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Claim for Compensation by Dependents Information Reports on Feb. 2

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Karen L. Hodges, also known as “Karen Igo," “Karen Clay," “Karen Richmond," and “Karen Gessel," 49, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to three counts of securities fraud.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on Feb. 2

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the United Kingdom

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, on February 3 to continue engagement with representatives from government and the business and finance sectors on cooperative efforts to address the climate crisis.


U.S. Department of Transportation Names 19 Members to the Anti-Discrimination Subcommittee

News Release: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced 19 members to serve on the Anti-Discrimination Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). The Anti-Discrimination Subcommittee will review airlines’ policies, procedures, . .


Omaha Man Sentenced for Firearm Offense

News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - Ryan Daniel Linehan, age 42, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on Jan. 31, 2023, to 100 months in prison following his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. After he is released from prison, Linehan will serve three years of supervised release.



TSA officers stop loaded handgun at Lynchburg Regional Airport

Release: LYNCHBURG, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Lynchburg Regional Airport prevented an Arkansas man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 2). The.38 caliber gun was loaded with 15 bullets.


Man Sentenced for Integral Role in Sophisticated International Fraud Scheme

News Release: A Romanian national was sentenced today to 89 months in prison for his role in a transnational, multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud American victims. He is the 24th member of the organized criminal group to be sentenced, of the 28 who were charged.


Oklahoma Inmate Pleads Guilty to Running a Drug Conspiracy

News Release: An Oklahoma inmate who used contraband cell phones to lead a methamphetamine distribution operation pleaded guilty this week in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Three Charged in Connection with Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Overdose

News Release: AUSTIN, Texas - A federal grand jury in Austin recently returned an indictment charging a local man and two women with five counts related to fentanyl distribution resulting in death and serious bodily injury.


Attempted Pipeline Bomber Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

News Release: AUSTIN, Texas - A Fort Worth man was sentenced in federal court in Austin today to 60 months in prison for attempting to damage or destroy a portion of the Permian Highway Pipeline in Hays County.


News Release: DES MOINES, IA - Shaun Taylor Solem, age 27, of Des Moines, was sentenced on Feb. 1, 2023, to a total of 360 months in prison for multiple child exploitation offenses. Following his prison term, Solem will be on supervised release for ten years and required to register as a sex offender. There is no parole in the federal system.


DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): FY22 Ensuring Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations Responding to Anti-Rights Efforts and Targeted Attacks

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): FY22 Ensuring Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations Responding to Anti-Rights Efforts and Targeted Attacks. This is the announcement of funding opportunity...


‘Shadow the President’ Provides Development Opportunities at Savannah River Site

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s (EM ) liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is focusing on a new growth opportunity for the workforce.


DHS Expands Abraham Accords to Cybersecurity

News Release: TEL AVIV - This week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers visited Israel to deliver a keynote address at the CyberTech Global Conference and to meet with representatives from Israel and key Middle Eastern nations, in collaboration with the Department of State.


Chairman McCaul Sends Letter to Press Iraqi Officials to Prioritize Iraq’s Sovereignty

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: In August 2022, I wrote to you to underscore concern over ongoing disputes between the Government of Iraq (GOI) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the negative implications for Iraq’s stability and economic development. In the face of persistent threats posed by...


Jamestown Man Faces Mandatory 10 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Drug And Gun Charges

News Release: CONTACT: Barbara Burns. PHONE: (716) 843-5817. FAX #: (716) 551-3051. BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Douglas Beardsley, 38, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, ...