News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023



AFPI analysts call for 'blanket ban on TikTok' or 'forced sale' of app to American company

Adam Savit and Royce Hood, members of the China Policy Initiative for the America First Policy Institute, recently authored a report outlining the threats posed by TikTok, the popular China-based app.


Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Andrews, NC on Jan. 23

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


News Release: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office in partnership with Western Rivers Conservancy has acquired a 26.32-acre parcel of land in Mesa County, Colorado. Located on the Gunnison River within Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, the Meridian Junction acquisition furthers partnership efforts to conserve and protect resources for future generations.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Jan. 23 by Agriculture Department

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


Latin Dragon Nation Member Sentenced

News Release: HAMMOND- Keenan Seymour, 23, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit racketeering activity for his role and participation in the Latin Dragons street gang, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


What did State Department publish on Jan. 23?

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


Notice published by State Department on Jan. 23

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


Notice published on Jan. 23 by Transportation Department

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


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JAMAL SMITH, pled guilty to various violations of the Federal Gun Control and the Federal Controlled Substances Acts before the Honorable Judge Carl J. Barbier.


Transportation Department discusses Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments on Jan. 23

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


Convicted Felon Indicted for Attempting To Illegally Buy a Firearm

News Release: Jacksonville, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Byron Jones, Jr. (34, Jacksonville) with making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer during the attempted purchase of a firearm. If convicted, he faces up to five years in federal prison.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Notice published on Jan. 23 by State Department

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


Overseas Schools Advisory Council Meeting, Thursday, January 26, 2023

News Release: The Overseas Schools Advisory Council of the Department of State will hold its winter meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. This meeting is open to the public for virtual participation only. The meeting will focus on the work and support the Overseas Schools Advisory Council provides to U.S.-sponsored ...


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ness City, KS discussed on Jan. 23 by Transportation Department

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


Transportation Department discusses Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance on Jan. 23

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



New Orleans Man Sentenced on Drug and Weapons Charges

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant RANDY FIELDS, of Orleans Parish, was sentenced on Jan. 17, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Jay C. Zainey on four-counts of a four-count indictment to a combined total of 125 months imprisonment, 4 years of supervised release, and a $400 mandatory special assessment fee.


Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste Proposed Rule discussed on Jan. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a nine page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.