News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Jordan

Release: U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to Amman, Jordan February 23-28 to deliver keynote remarks at U.S. Embassy Amman’s Black and White Gala for Black History Month. The annual gala brings together members of the diplomatic community, local partners,...


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


Farley Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 3-Year-Old Victim to Produce, Distribute Child Pornography

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Farley, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to sexually assaulting a 3-year-old victim to produce child pornography and distribute it to others through the Kik application.


How Digital Twins Could Protect Manufacturers From Cyberattacks

News Release: Detailed virtual copies of physical objects, called digital twins, are opening doors for better products across automotive, health care, aerospace and other industries. According to a new study, cybersecurity may also fit neatly into the digital twin portfolio.


News Release: A man who sexually abused a 14-year-old victim and later assaulted his then-girlfriend has pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 709 W. Maple Ave. Significance: Margaret Truman graduated from this high school. Designation: The Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark. OPEN TO PUBLIC: No. MANAGED BY: The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Margaret Truman graduated from William...


White House Releases Updated U.S. Conventional Arms Transfer Policy

Release: Revitalizing America’s alliances is a key element of the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach to foreign policy. Today’s release of a newly revised U.S. Conventional Arms Transfer Policy articulates the Administration’s priorities in evaluating proposed defense transfers in a manner that promotes the...


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Pamela McDaniel, 69, of Charleston, was ordered today to pay $17,543.92 in restitution and sentenced to five years of federal probation, including six months on home detention, for altering a postal money order and embezzling more than $28,000 from the Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority (CKHA).


The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


News Release: MIAMI - Palm Beach art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz pled guilty today to laundering money derived from his scheme to sell counterfeit artwork.


Release: GREENVILLE, N.C. Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has completed installation of a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner in the security checkpoint at Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV).


Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) are requesting detailed information from top government health officials regarding the...


Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors of parking tag requirement

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 218A N. Pleasant St. Significance: The Truman's high school. Designation: The Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark. OPEN TO PUBLIC: No. MANAGED BY: Independence Parks and Recreation Department. This was the site of the Independence Central High School where Harry...


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


Mexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Meth

News Release: MIDLAND, Texas - A Mexican national was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Midland to 294 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.


DOE-ARPAE offers new grant application process starting Feb. 24

UNLOCKING LASTING TRANSFORMATIVE RESILIENCY ADVANCES BY FASTER ACTUATION OF POWER SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES (ULTRAFAST) grant opened on Feb. 24.


Fayetteville Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Release: FAYETTEVILLE - A Fayetteville man was sentenced yesterday to 140 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 416 W. Maple Ave. Significance: Location of an official presidential press conference and location where Harry Truman voted. Designation: The Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark. Harry S Truman held his only offical presidential press conference in Independence...


DOS-ECA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 24

Official U.S. Presentation at the 60th International Art Biennale grant opened on Feb. 24.