Foreign Affairs

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

<p>Via Teleconference 12:42 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining us on a Friday afternoon. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we&#8217;ll take some questions. MR. KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. Sorry we&#8217;re a little bit late. Had some technical difficulties here. But I just wanted to start by letting&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/25/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-34/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Havasupai Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by flooding from August 22 to August 23, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals for the Havasupai Tribe. Assistance can&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/25/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-havasupai-tribe-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Repub

<p>National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on October 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss bilateral cooperation and global and regional security issues, particularly regarding the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its deployment of troops to Russia. The two officials&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-director-of-national-security-shin-wonsik-of-the-republic-of-korea/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Republic of Korea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan

<p>National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo on October 25, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss bilateral cooperation and global and regional security issues. National Security Advisor Sullivan looks forward to working with Prime Minister Ishiba’s administration to continue strengthening the U.S.-Japan global partnership that was celebrated during former&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-national-security-advisor-akiba-takeo-of-japan-2/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security

<p>National Defense UniversityWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: Good morning, everyone. And thanks so much for that introduction, Lieutenant Colonel Grewal. And I also want to thank the National War College for bringing us all together today. And I want to thank my colleagues from across the intelligence community and DOD, as well as from the NSC,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-on-ai-and-national-security/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

<p>South Lawn 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading &#8212; (Cross-talk.) THE PRESIDENT: I’m &#8212; (Cross-talk.) THE PRESIDENT: I&#8217;m heading to do something that should have been done a long time ago: to make a formal apology to the Indian Nations for the way we treated their children for so many years. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-58/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations

<p>On Monday, October 21st, President Biden held an East Room ceremony at the White House to present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals. The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the United States Government and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/2022-and-2023-national-medal-of-arts-and-national-humanities-medal-citations/">2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Background Press Call on the U.S. Approach to Harnessing the Power of AI for U.S. National Security

<p>Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today&#8217;s call to discuss the U.S. approach to harnessing the power of AI for U.S. national security, ahead of tomorrow&#8217;s release of the National Security Memorandum. As a reminder of the ground rules of this call, this call is on background, attributable to senior&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/24/background-press-call-on-the-u-s-approach-to-harnessing-the-power-of-ai-for-u-s-national-security/">Background Press Call on the U.S. Approach to Harnessing the Power of AI for U.S. National Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relatio

<p>Tomorrow, at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, President Biden will outline his record of transformative investment in Indian Country and relationships with Tribal Nations, advancing Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, respecting Native cultures, and protecting Indigenous sacred sites. President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken historic actions to support Indian Country through executive&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-touts-historic-support-for-indian-country-and-transformation-of-the-nation-to-nation-relationship-with-tribal-nations/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relationship with Tribal Nations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape a

<p>SBA backed over 100,000 small business financings this year—the most in over 15 years Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided a record $56 billion through more than 100,000 small business financings in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024—the most in more than 15 years. The Vice President also announced new actions&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-record-lending-to-small-businesses-in-2024-and-new-actions-to-cut-red-tape-and-expand-contracting-opportunities/">FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape and Expand Contracting Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty (Paris, 24 Oct. 2024)

The International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People and Sovereignty was held in Paris today, on President Macron's initiative, in conjunction with the United Nations. Seventy States and international organizations committed to Lebanon took part in it, alongside representatives of NGOs, local government and the private sector. The conference signalled the strong mobilization by the international community, united around President Emmanuel Macron and Minister for Europe and Foreign (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/24/memorandum-on-advancing-the-united-states-leadership-in-artificial-intelligence-harnessing-artificial-intelligence-to-fulfill-national-security-objectives-and-fostering-the-safety-security/">Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Brookings Institution

<p>Brookings InstitutionWashington, D.C. Good morning, everyone.  And thank you so much, David, for that introduction and for having me here today.  It&#8217;s great to be back at Brookings. As many of you know, I was here last year to lay out President Biden&#8217;s vision for renewing American economic leadership, a vision that responded to several&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-brookings-institution/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Brookings Institution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA

<p>Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 1:27 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Oh, hi, guys.       Q    Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Okay.  Good morning &#8212; or af- &#8212;      Q    Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT:  &#8212; afternoon.  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon. Well, let me start by saying I&#8217;m really very proud to announce that we&#8217;ve&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-philadelphia-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tigran Gambaryan

<p>I am pleased that American citizen and former U.S. law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government and is on his way back to the United States so that he can receive needed medical attention. As soon as we secured Mr. Gambaryan’s release, I called his wife Yuki to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-tigran-gambaryan/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tigran Gambaryan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day

<p>The United States is proudly a leader and core strategic partner in the world’s quest to eradicate polio and because of our efforts, the world has a historic window of opportunity to end polio for good. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to secure a polio-free future. Through our leadership in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-world-polio-day/">Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Turkey - Terrorist attack near Ankara (23 Oct. 2024)

France condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated near Ankara today, which killed several people and injured many others. It extends its condolences to the bereaved and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. France reiterates its solidarity with Turkey and its commitment to combating terrorism with it and in conjunction with its partners.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

A Proclamation on United Nations Day, 2024

<p> Nearly 80 years ago, our forebearers gathered for the first United Nations General Assembly. With the horrors of World War II weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their shoulders, they opened the General Assembly by declaring, &#8220;The whole world now waits upon our decisions… looking to us to show&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/23/a-proclamation-on-united-nations-day-2024/">A Proclamation on United Nations Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

On-the-Record Press Call on the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Effort

<p>Via Teleconference 9:09 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today&#8217;s call to discuss the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loans effort for Ukraine. As a reminder, this call is going to be on the record, and it is embargoed until its conclusion. The speaker on today&#8217;s call is Daleep Singh, who&#8217;s&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/23/on-the-record-press-call-on-the-g7s-extraordinary-revenue-acceleration-loans-effort/">On-the-Record Press Call on the G7&#8217;s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Effort</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Fifth Round of Judicial Nominees

<p>The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal district courts—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/23/president-biden-names-fifty-fifth-round-of-judicial-nominees/">President Biden Names Fifty-Fifth Round of Judicial Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:42 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have just one thing at the top, and then I’ll hand it over. So, today, as part of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, First Lady Jill Biden announced $110 million&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/23/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-communications-adviser-john-kirby-2/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 HLTH Conference

<p>Las Vegas, Nevada Good morning. It was an ordinary Saturday in an extraordinary life. I was in my office in the East Wing doing what community college teachers do on weekends—especially on a weekend so late in the semester: I was grading papers. It was late April last year. Earlier that morning, I’d read in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-2024-hlth-conference/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 HLTH Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Remarks by President Biden on Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs | Concord, NH

<p>NHTI Community CollegeConcord, New Hampshire 4:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) What’s your name? AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) THE PRESIDENT: Oh, is that right? AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) THE PRESIDENT: All right. Well, thanks for being here. Have a seat, everyone. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-president-biden-on-lowering-the-cost-of-prescription-drugs-concord-nh/">Remarks by President Biden on Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs | Concord, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Vice President’s Residence

<p>Vice President’s ResidenceU.S. Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. 12:58 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  So, yesterday, we learned that Donald Trump&#8217;s former chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four-star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was president, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had. Donald Trump said that because he does not want a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-vice-presidents-residence/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Vice President&#8217;s Residence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Historic Decision to Leverage Russian Sovereign Assets to Support Ukraine

<p>This summer, I led an effort to bring the G7 together to commit $50 billion in Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loans to Ukraine backed by the profits of immobilized Russian sovereign assets. After Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the G7 took bold action to immobilize Russia’s sovereign assets in our jurisdictions, and committed that these assets&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/23/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-historic-decision-to-leverage-russian-sovereign-assets-to-support-ukraine/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Historic Decision to Leverage Russian Sovereign Assets to Support Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024