England/Foreign Affairs

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:07 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good to — welcome back to some of you out there who were on the trail. Good to see you all. Okay. As you just heard from the president — President Biden, he spoke with… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/07/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-72/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil

President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to discuss preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. President Biden congratulated President Lula on Brazil’s successful G20 presidency and highlighted the progress made on advancing workers’ rights and combatting hunger and poverty. President Biden also wished President… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-president-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-of-brazil-3/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Nation

Rose Garden 11:24 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, good morning. (Applause.) Thank you. Please. (Applause.) Thank you. Good to see this Cabinet and staff together here. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. It’s good to see you all. Particularly… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/07/remarks-by-president-biden-in-address-to-the-nation-2/">Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Nation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Lima, Peru from November 14-16 to meet with President Dina Boluarte to reinforce the strong U.S.-Peru bilateral relationship and participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where he will highlight U.S. economic leadership and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. President Biden will then travel to Manaus… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-president-bidens-travel-to-peru-and-brazil/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

A Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2024

Today, we honor generations of America’s veterans — patriots who have stood on the frontlines of freedom and kept the light of liberty shining bright around the world. Just as they have kept the ultimate faith in our Nation, we must keep ultimate faith in them. Each one of our Nation’s veterans is a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/06/a-proclamation-on-veterans-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 06 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals of the Seminole… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/05/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-the-seminole-tribe-of-florida/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 06 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden

What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She’s been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character. Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what’s possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-10/">Statement from President Joe Biden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 06 2024

12th World Urban Forum for sustainable cities (4-8 November 2024)

The 12th World Urban Forum, which has been organized every two years by UN-Habitat since 2002, is being held in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 8 November 2024, bringing together 172 countries. A global conference on urban planning The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the major high-level international conference on urban issues, with more than 12,000 people expected in Cairo for WUF12. As a non-normative forum, WUF brings together all stakeholders (national and local governments, civil society, the (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg CollegeAllentown, Pennsylvania 4:13 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, Allentown! (Applause.) Hello, Pennsylvania! (Applause.) Hey, everyone. Hi. Can we hear it for Elizabeth? (Applause.) Let’s hear it for Elizabeth. (Applause.) Good afternoon. All right, Allentown, are we ready to do this? (Applause.) Are we ready to vote? (Applause.) Are we ready to win? … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-allentown-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Allentown, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Pittsburgh, PA

Carrie FurnacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Pittsburgh! (Applause.) Hey, everybody. Hi. (Applause.) Can we hear it for Cedric the Entertainer? (Applause.) Hey, everyone. (Applause.) (Laughs.) We’re doing this. AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Pittsburgh! (Applause.) Are we ready to do this? (Applause.) Are we ready to vote? (Applause.) Are we… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-pittsburgh-pa-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris to Overflow Crowd at a Campaign Event | Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg CollegeAllentown, Pennsylvania 3:49 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, Allentown! Hi, everybody. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Hi. Hi. Hi. (Applause.) Hey, everyone. Hi. Oh, it’s so good to see everybody. Thank you all. Thank you. (Applause.) Are we ready to do this? (Applause.) Are we ready to vote? (Applause.) Are we ready to win? (Applause.) All… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-to-overflow-crowd-at-a-campaign-event-allentown-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris to Overflow Crowd at a Campaign Event | Allentown, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

Second Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism (5 November 2024)

Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, presided over the second Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism award ceremony at the Quai d'Orsay today, Tuesday 5 November. The jury, made up of Wilson Fache, Pierre Haski, Sylvie Kauffmann, Manon Loizeau and Marcela Turati, decided this year to reward the work of Yuval Abraham, an Israeli journalist, and Basel Adra, a Palestinian journalist, who focus on Israel's settlement activity in the West Bank. (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Contract Between the International Association of Machinists and Boeing

I congratulate the International Association of Machinists and Boeing for coming to an agreement that reflects the hard work and sacrifices of 33,000 Machinist workers. This contract provides a 38% wage increase over four years, improves workers’ ability to retire with dignity, and supports fairness at the workplace. This contract is also important for Boeing’s… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/05/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-contract-between-the-international-association-of-machinists-and-boeing/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Contract Between the International Association of Machinists and Boeing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

Statement from Vice President Harris on the International Association of Machinists and Boeing Contract Ratification

Last night, the International Association of Machinists (IAM) ratified a strong contract that recognizes the contribution of over 33,000 workers. I want to congratulate Boeing and the IAM for reaching an agreement that secures historic wage increases and benefits for these workers. This agreement represents a positive step for Boeing’s future as a leader in the aerospace… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/05/statement-from-vice-president-harris-on-the-international-association-of-machinists-and-boeing-contract-ratification/">Statement from Vice President Harris on the International Association of Machinists and Boeing Contract Ratification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Le

The United States has deep economic ties to the Western Hemisphere. Through the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, the Biden-Harris Administration’s premier economic initiative for the region, the United States is strengthening and expanding our efforts to enhance regional competitiveness by focusing on the drivers of bottom-up and middle-out economic growth that will create good-quality jobs and more resilient supply chains. The Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administration-marks-the-anniversary-of-the-americas-partnership-for-economic-prosperity-leaders-summit/">FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Moldova - Results of the second round of the presidential election (3 November 2024)

France congratulates Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, on winning a second term in a runoff election marked by high voter turnout. The Moldovan people thereby confirmed their desire for a free, democratic and fully European Moldova, despite repeated, coordinated destabilization efforts. France stands squarely with Moldova to assist it on its path toward EU membership and to work together to strengthen our bilateral (…)

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Scranton, PA

Montage Mountain ResortScranton, Pennsylvania 1:52 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Scranton! (Applause.) Hey, everybody! Can we hear it for Glen? (Applause.) Let’s hear it for Glen. Hi, Scranton. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to be with everyone. (Applause.) Thank you. Are we ready to do this? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE VICE… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-scranton-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Scranton, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Detroit, MI

Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in ChristDetroit, Michigan 1:29 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Well, we’re back in Michigan and started the day in a really wonderful, joyful way. And yesterday, of course, we were in five states. And… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/03/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-detroit-mi-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Detroit, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris on a Campaign Call with Win With Black Women

Via Teleconference THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can you hear me? MS. MOORE: Yes, we can hear you. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Minyon? MS. MOORE: Yes, ma’am. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi — thank — (laughs). Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Yes, I am on the tarmac. I just landed back from East Lansing, Michigan,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/03/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-on-a-campaign-call-with-win-with-black-women/">Remarks by Vice President Harris on a Campaign Call with Win With Black Women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on Moldova’s Presidential Elections

I congratulate Maia Sandu on her historic reelection as the President of Moldova. On Sunday, the Moldovan people went to the polls and voted in favor of President Sandu’s vision for a secure, prosperous, and democratic Moldova. President Sandu’s reelection comes just two weeks after the Moldovan people passed a constitutional referendum in support of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-moldovas-presidential-elections/">Statement by President Joe Biden on Moldova’s Presidential Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones was a musical genius who transformed the soul of America – one beat, one rhythm, and one rhyme at a time. Growing up as a child facing segregation and poverty, he found music to be a refuge. As a teenager, he trained with some of the greatest musicians ever. Over the next seven… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-quincy-jones/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Quincy Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones was a trailblazer. He lived his life unapologetically, using his gifts to lift others up. He broke down barriers and opened doors for those who came after him, not for praise but because he knew the power of our shared potential. For more than half a century, as a composer, arranger, record and movie producer,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-quincy-jones/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Quincy Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Botswana - Election of the President of the Republic (2 Nov. 2024)

France congratulates Duma Gideon Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana on 30 October. The people of Botswana have once more demonstrated the vitality of their democracy, as has been the case since their Nation's independence. France commends the commitment of the outgoing President, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, to prepare for the transfer of power as quickly as possible. We assure the people of Botswana and their new President of our wish to maintain our (…)

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden at a Carpenters Local 445 GOTV Event | Scranton, PA

Carpenters Local 445 Scranton, Pennsylvania 1:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Oh. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) It’s great to be home. (Applause.) I know all of you folks in this area know when we say “it’s good to be home,” a lot of us mean it because we have family and our… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/02/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-carpenters-local-445-gotv-event-scranton-pa/">Remarks by President Biden at a Carpenters Local 445 GOTV Event | Scranton, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Civic CenterAtlanta, Georgia 1:41 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Georgia! (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be back. Can we hear for Justin? (Applause.) All right, Atlanta. Are we ready to do this? (Applause.) Are we ready to vote? (Applause.) Are we ready to win? (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be back. It’s good… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-atlanta-ga-4/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Atlanta, GA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024