England/Foreign Affairs

Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan, and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru 2:44 P.M. PET PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President and Mr. Prime Minister, welcome. It’s good to be with all of you again. This is a great group. Fifteen months ago, we held the first-ever leader-level summit of our three countries at Camp David, back in the United States, and it inaugurated… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/15/remarks-by-president-biden-prime-minister-ishiba-shigeru-of-japan-and-president-yoon-suk-yeol-of-the-republic-of-korea-in-trilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan, and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Trilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

A Proclamation on America Recycles Day, 2024

On America Recycles Day, we recognize the important role recycling plays in helping secure a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. We show our gratitude for all the people who work hard to make sure we limit our waste and responsibly steward our national resources. And we recommit to building… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/14/a-proclamation-on-america-recycles-day-2024/">A Proclamation on America Recycles Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

FACT SHEET: A Record 20 Million New Business Applications

The Biden-Harris Administration has powered a small business boom, overseeing record growth and support for small businesses across the country Since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, American entrepreneurs have filed over 20 million new business applications, the most in any single Presidential term in history. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we have had… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/fact-sheet-a-record-20-million-new-business-applications/">FACT SHEET: A Record 20 Million New Business Applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Driving Climate Investments to Reduce Emissions, Lower Home Energy Costs

Investments come ahead of President Biden’s trip to the Amazon, where he will highlight global climate action and ongoing work to preserve and protect this critical ecosystem When President Biden took office, he pledged to restore America’s climate leadership at home and abroad. Every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has led and delivered on the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-continues-driving-climate-investments-to-reduce-emissions-lower-home-energy-costs/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Driving Climate Investments to Reduce Emissions, Lower Home Energy Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Israel / Palestinian Territories (November 13, 2024)

France condemns the recent remarks made by Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, in favor of Israel annexing the West Bank. These remarks are contrary to international law and go against efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. France recalls its commitment to the implementation of a two-state solution, with the two states of Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security. This is the only way to achieve a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian (…)

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

President Biden Announces Nominees

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Republican members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute or longstanding practice, to include bipartisan membership: Carol… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/president-biden-announces-nominees-5/">President Biden Announces Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration

Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on August 25, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/14/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-alaska-disaster-declaration-11/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Wyoming Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Wyoming and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from August 21 to August 31, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/13/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-wyoming-disaster-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Wyoming Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Press Release: Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carol Kellermann, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2030, vice Kathy K. Im, term expired. Adam Jeffrey White, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/press-release-nominations-and-withdrawals-sent-to-the-senate/">Press Release: Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Families of Americans Taken Hostage by Hamas

President Joe Biden met this afternoon with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas. The President provided an update on U.S. efforts to secure the release of all hostages, and reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to getting the hostages home to their loved ones and families. The Administration has worked tirelessly to get a deal… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/13/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-families-of-americans-taken-hostage-by-hamas/">Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Families of Americans Taken Hostage by Hamas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on a Record 20 Million New Business Applications

I’ve always said that every new small business is an act of hope. As of today, Americans have filed more than 20 million new business applications since Vice President Harris and I took office. That’s 20 million acts of hope by the American people. Under our Administration, we have had the three strongest years of new business… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-a-record-20-million-new-business-applications/">Statement from President Joe Biden on a Record 20 Million New Business Applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Lima, Peru on November 16. This will be the third meeting between the two leaders, building on the November 2023 Woodside Summit in California and their November 2022 meeting in Bali, Indonesia. President Biden and President… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-meeting-between-president-joe-biden-and-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on a Record 20 Million New Business Applications

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. They strengthen the middle class by creating jobs and advancing opportunity. That is why President Biden and I have spent every day of our Administration fighting to invest in America’s small businesses, their owners and entrepreneurs, and the workers who power them. Today, I am proud to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-a-record-20-million-new-business-applications/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on a Record 20 Million New Business Applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Background Press Call on the President’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping in Peru

Via Teleconference 10:05 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thank you so much for joining today’s call. This is Michael Feldman with the NSC press team. I’m just going to start up top with the ground rules. Today’s call is attributed to — on background, attributed to senior administration officials and will be held under embargo until 12:30… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/13/background-press-call-on-the-presidents-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-in-peru/">Background Press Call on the President’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping in Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Cybersecurity - Meeting of the Pall Mall Process to tackle the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber i

On November 12, 2024, France and the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the Paris Peace Forum, held a meeting in Paris of the Pall Mall Process, an international initiative that aims to develop future regulations to combat the threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services. In preparation for the annual conference of the Pall Mall Process, which will be held in April 2025 in Paris, this meeting saw the conclusion of an (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Haiti - Appointment of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé (November 12, 2024)

France takes note of the appointment of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to the position of Prime Minister of Haiti. France calls on all Haitian political stakeholders to pursue the priorities of the political transition: the re-establishment of security, the organization of elections, and the fight against corruption and impunity. France stands with Haiti and will continue to support the Haitian (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Israel’s Ambassador to France summoned (November 12, 2024)

Today, the Ambassador of Israel to France was summoned to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs following an incident that took place at France's Eleona domain during the Minister's visit to Jerusalem on November 7. The Ambassador was informed that the presence of armed Israeli security forces at the Eleona domain and the arrest of two gendarmes from the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem who hold diplomatic status were unacceptable, especially in the case of two countries with (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Pakistan - Attack on Quetta railway station (November 9, 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the November 9th terrorist attack on Quetta railway station in Pakistan, which left over 25 people dead and dozens more injured, including several with serious injuries. France offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of this heinous, cowardly suicide bombing, for which the Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility, and wishes a speedy recovery to those who were wounded. France expresses its full (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:49 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, okay. (Laughter.) I’m excited to see you all too. Okay. So, today, President Biden met with President-elect Trump for approximately two hours in the Oval Office. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients and incoming… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/13/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-19/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Remarks as Delivered by Senior Advisor John Podesta at COP29

Colleagues, on behalf of President Biden: the United States is here at COP29 to help produce successful outcomes that keep 1.5 C alive. We face an urgent question: do we secure sustainable prosperity for our countries, or do we condemn our most vulnerable to unimaginable climate disasters? 2024 will be the hottest year on record.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/13/remarks-as-delivered-by-senior-advisor-john-podesta-at-cop29/">Remarks as Delivered by Senior Advisor John Podesta at COP29</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the PHILADELPHIA250 Countdown to the 250th Gala

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thank you, Governor—Ed. You always have Pennsylvania in your heart. Joe and I are so grateful to have seen that heart—and to have had the opportunity to show you ours, to be able to call you a friend. You’re a true leader—putting people first, always thinking about how you can do the most… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/13/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-philadelphia250-countdown-to-the-250th-gala/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the PHILADELPHIA250 Countdown to the 250th Gala</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the Classroom to Career Summit

East Room 10:09 A.M. EST THE FIRST LADY: Hello. (Applause.) (Laughs.) Hey, Kate. Hey, Randi. (Applause.) Thank you. Hello! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Please be seated. (Applause.) Well, Joe, that started our day off right, didn’t it? (Laughter.) So, welcome to the White House. Several years ago, a student of mine… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/13/remarks-by-president-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-classroom-to-career-summit/">Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the Classroom to Career Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President-Elect Trump in a Meeting

Oval Office 11:07 A.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President-Elect and former president — PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, Joe. PRESIDENT BIDEN: — and — Donald, congratulations. PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. PRESIDENT BIDEN: And looking forward to having a, like we said, smooth transition — do everything we can to make sure… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/13/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-elect-trump-in-a-meeting/">Remarks by President Biden and President-Elect Trump in a Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on the October 2024 Consumer Price Index

Today’s report shows CPI inflation was 2.6% in October, close to its pre-pandemic rate. This has been a hard-fought recovery, but we are making progress for working families, with gas prices down to $3.08 per gallon, insulin prices down from as much as $400 to $35 per month for seniors, and household incomes up by… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/13/statement-from-national-economic-advisor-lael-brainard-on-the-october-2024-consumer-price-index/">Statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on the October 2024 Consumer Price Index</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on MOU Signed by United States, Canada, and Finland to Build Arct

In July, the United States, Canada, and Finland announced a groundbreaking new partnership that advances our national security by spurring the production of polar icebreakers and other capabilities. This partnership will ensure that the polar and Arctic regions remain peaceful and cooperative. Today, just months after we kicked off this partnership, we are taking a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/13/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-mou-signed-by-united-states-canada-and-finland-to-build-arctic-and-polar-icebreakers/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on MOU Signed by United States, Canada, and Finland to Build Arctic and Polar Icebreakers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024