News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Former Correctional Officer Convicted After Seven-Day Trial for a Racketeering Conspiracy to Smuggle Contraband Into Maryland’s Chesapeake Detention Facility

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal jury yesterday convicted former Correctional Officer Andre Davis, a/k/a “2 Chainz," age 37, of Baltimore, for a racketeering conspiracy at the Chesapeake Detention Facility (CDF), in Baltimore, Maryland, after a seven-day trial. Two other correctional officers (COs), four...


Chair Rodgers: Today is a Reminder that Every Life is Worthy Living

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement on the 50th Annual March for Life...


State Department discusses Notice of Charter Renewal for the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation on Jan. 20

The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Cecil County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Child

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - On Jan. 17, 2023, U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Xavier Lee, a/k/a “X," age 44, of Elkton, Maryland, to 150 months in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor. Judge Hollander also ordered Lee to pay restitution...


BLM to host public meeting in Grand Junction for input  on potential updates to solar energy program

News Release: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Grand Junction to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Bus and Bus Facilities Program discussed on Jan. 20 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Trip to Saudi Arabia and Jordan

Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Saudi Arabia and Jordan from January 21 to February 3 for meetings with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, government leaders, civil society, and members of the business community.


Edward Mullins, Former President of NYPD Sergeants’ Union, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Union and Its Members

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that EDWARD MULLINS, the former President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association (“SBA"), the union that represents all current and former Sergeants of the New York City Police Department, pled guilty today...


Commerce Department discusses Privacy, Equity, and Civil Rights Request for Comment on Jan. 20

The US Commerce Department published a seven page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Meeting; United States Investment Advisory Council discussed on Jan. 20 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Raleigh County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crime

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - James Edward Cook, 43, of Arnett, pleaded guilty today to attempted enticement of a minor.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Senator Dick Durbin After Visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Center

Release: SENATOR DURBIN: We live in a dangerous world, and there is probably no more dangerous place than Ukraine at this moment. The people of Ukraine are fighting for their lives. With this unjust, ruthless invasion by Vladimir Putin and the Russian troops, they have faced 11 months of devastation, death, and ...



Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Navinta LLC discussed on Jan. 20 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Congressman Mike Quigley Following Tour of Eli’s Cheesecake Company

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Hey, good afternoon, everyone. So the secret is that this entire trip to Chicago was actually an excuse to come here to Eli’s. (Laughter.) And I shared that with the Schulmans.



Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Belgium and the United Kingdom

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and London, United Kingdom, January 23-27 for discussions with NATO Allies, European partners, and multilateral counterparts.


Lawrence Man Convicted of Threatening U.S. Congressman

News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A federal jury convicted a Kansas man today for making death threats against a United States congressman.


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Trip to Saudi Arabia and Jordan

News Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Saudi Arabia and Jordan from January 21 to February 3 for meetings with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, government leaders, civil society, and members of the business community.