Foreign Affairs

Senegal - Jean-Yves Le Drian attending the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa (Dakar, Dec. 6, 2021)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is in Senegal today for the seventh edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, focusing this year on challenges to stability and Africa's role as a key actor in the post-Covid world. The Minister will be hosted by Senegalese President Macky Sall. They will discuss all regional stability and security challenges and major issues relating to the partnership between Senegal and France. The Minister and (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Statement From Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders on Vice President Kamala Harris's Meeting With Black Wome

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris convened a follow-up meeting with Black women leaders to discuss progress on the Build Back Better Act, the Administration's efforts to amplify and implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, and voting rights. This group of leaders previously met with the Vice President on July 16, 2021 to discuss protecting the fundamental...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE: Saule T. Omarova, of New York, to be Comptroller of the Currency for a term of five years, vice Joseph Otting, which was sent to the Senate on November 2, 2021. ###

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Fact Sheet: U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption

"Corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself. But by effectively preventing and countering corruption and demonstrating the advantages of transparent and accountable governance, we can secure a critical advantage for the United States and other democracies." President Joe BidenJune 3, 2021 Corruption is a cancer within...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ravi Chaudhary, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice John Henderson. Dimitri Kusnezov, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, vice L. Reginald Brothers, Jr., resigned. Erin Elizabeth McKee, of California, to be an Assistant...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 6, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay. We will also keep you guys updated on when the pool needs to gather, as well, as we see if we're on time or not. So, good afternoon. As you all know, later today, the President will be delivering...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with European Allies

Today, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, and President Biden of the United States held a call. The leaders discussed their shared concern about the Russian military build-up on Ukraine's borders and Russia's increasingly harsh rhetoric. They...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Remarks by President Biden at the 2021 Kennedy Center Honorees Reception

East Room 5:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And welcome to the White House. This is what you call a family affair. Please be seated. Please be seated. All our families are here, including the Kennedy family, who is part of the family. God love them. (Applause.) Jill and I...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Remarks by President Biden on Prescription Drug Costs

East Room 2:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Iesha, thank you very much. Your story is important, and - for everyone to hear. And thank God you're with us today. Today, I'd like to talk about how we're going to help millions of Americans protect and preserve their health and live with the dignity of knowing...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Venezuela - Q&A - (3 December 2021)

Q: How do you respond to statements by LFI presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who is accusing France's ambassador to Venezuela, Romain Nadal, of "bringing shame upon" France after an anti-Chavez tweet, asserting that an ambassador "shouldn't express support for any political party" in a foreign country? A: Our ambassador's tweet isn't taking sides, apart from paying tribute to the art of press cartoons, which the French highly value. With regard to Venezuela, France, along with its (...)

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

A Proclamation on the Death of Robert Joseph Dole

As a mark of respect for Robert Joseph Dole, a statesman like few in our history and a war hero among the greatest of the Greatest Generation, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag...

Updated: Sun Dec 05 2021

Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Senator Bob Dole

A month after being sworn in as President, one of the first conversations I had with anyone outside the White House was with our dear friends, Bob and Elizabeth Dole, at their home in Washington. Bob had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and I was were there to offer the same support, love, and...

Updated: Sun Dec 05 2021

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 3, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:54 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. Okay. A lot happening in the world; I don't have to tell all of you. Just a couple of notes for you all at the top. This morning, we learned the unemployment rate is 4.2 percent, down by a historic 2 full percentage...

Updated: Sat Dec 04 2021

Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Biden's Upcoming Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will hold a secure video call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The leaders will discuss a range of topics in the U.S.-Russia relationship, including strategic stability, cyber, and regional issues. President Biden will underscore U.S. concerns with Russian military activities on the border with...

Updated: Sat Dec 04 2021

A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2021

On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked our forces at Pearl Harbor and other locations in Hawaii, taking the lives of 2,403 service members and civilians and leading the United States to declare its entrance into World War II. It was a day that still lives in infamy 80 years later. As we mark...

Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021

August 2021 Visitor Log Records Posted

Today the White House released visitor log records generated in August 2021. This set includes 2094 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 15795. These records were posted pursuant to the White House's policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to becoming the first...

Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on New National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

Via Teleconference (December 2, 2021) 5:05 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you very much. And good evening, everyone. And thank you for joining us for this background briefing on the soon-to-be released National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. This call will be on background, attributable to "senior administration officials," and the call will be embargoed...

Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021

Bill Signed: H.R. 6119

On Friday, December 3, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act" which includes a short-term continuing resolution that provides fiscal year 2022 appropriations to Federal agencies through February 18, 2022, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government; includes supplemental appropriations for the continuing support of Afghanistan evacuees;...

Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021

President Biden Announces Alaina B. Teplitz as Assistant Secretary of State for Administration

WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced he has appointed Alaina B. Teplitz to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for Administration. Alaina B. Teplitz, Assistant Secretary of State for AdministrationAmbassador Alaina B. Teplitz is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Career Minister. Most recently, she has served as...

Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021