News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


HSI Laredo investigation results in guilty plea of Mexican citizen who concealed cocaine inside vehicle

A Mexican citizen pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute more than thirteen pounds of cocaine, following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).


High speed rollover lands Texan in federal prison following HSI McAllen, federal partner investigation

A South Texas man was sentenced to six years in federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in serious bodily injury.


Grand jury returns indictment on Florida man, charging him with smuggling firearms into Mexico following HSI, federal partner investigation

A federal grand jury in Del Rio, Texas returned an indictment prior to the week of Dec. 21, 2022 charging a Florida man with smuggling firearms into Mexico.


HSI, federal partner investigation secure federal grand jury indictment against Mexican national charged with smuggling firearms into Mexico

A federal grand jury in Del Rio returned an indictment prior to the week of Dec. 21, 2022, charging a Mexican national with conspiring and attempting to smuggle firearms and ammunition into Mexico from the United States


HSI Douglas, multi-agency investigation leads to charges against 13 alleged members of a Tucson-area drug trafficking organization

A federal grand jury in Tucson, Arizona, returned a 19-count indictment on Nov. 10, 2022, against 10 current or former southern Arizona residents following a multi-agency investigation which includes Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.


HSI Kansas City asks for community’s help in the fight against human trafficking in yearly campaign

Each January, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City joins other law enforcement agencies, to educate the public on human trafficking, its indicators and how to prevent and report it.


DHS Implements New Processes for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans and Eliminates Cap for Venezuelans

On Jan. 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a safe and lawful way for qualifying Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans with U.S.-based supporters to travel by air to and temporarily reside in the United States. I


Filing Location Change for Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is changing the filing location for Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, to streamline workloads in an ever-increasing electronic environment.


USCIS Releases New Immigrant Investor Form

We have published Form I-956K, Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters.


Release: SCRANTON, Pa. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport prevented a man from New Milford, Pa., from bringing his handgun onto his flight yesterday, Monday, Jan. 9. The.380 caliber gun, which was not loaded, was tucked into the mans laptop bag and was detected when the bag entered the checkpoint X-ray machine.


Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the deadline for the general funding opportunity to further its understanding and ability to address SARS-CoV-2 in animals.



Manchin Hosts Bill Gates to Highlight Mountain State’s Energy Industry History and Role in Ensuring America’s Energy Security

News Release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Bill Gates, Founder of Breakthrough Energy, to West Virginia to highlight the role the Mountain State has played in powering our nation and showcase the opportunities - made ...


News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $4.5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.


News Release: CODY, Wyo.-The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office requests your input as it begins to analyze future wild horse fertility control and bait trap gathers in the McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area east of Cody. The public scoping period is open Jan. 9-Feb. 7, 2023.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jasmine Weber (28, Tampa) pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery. Weber faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


Transportation Department discusses Fiscal Year 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program on Jan. 9

The US Transportation Department published an eight page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 10

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING (EJCPS) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM grant opened on Jan. 10.