England/Foreign Affairs

A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024

Education is a ticket to a better life, and for more than 4.7 million Hispanic and Latino students, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) make it possible. The over 500 HSIs across our country are home to over half of Hispanic and Latino college students. During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, we celebrate these critical postsecondary institutions,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/a-proclamation-on-national-hispanic-serving-institutions-week-2024/">A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. The Federal Government has made significant strides in implementing the Investing in America agenda, a historic set of recently enacted laws aimed at… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/executive-order-on-investing-in-america-and-investing-in-american-workers/">Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservati

Since their first day in office, President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered on the most ambitious climate and conservation agenda in history – including taking action to conserve our ocean and marine ecosystems for future generations. This agenda is driven by the President’s America the Beautiful initiative, which is supporting locally led conservation… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-advances-chumash-heritage-national-marine-sanctuary-reinforces-ocean-conservation-legacy/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservation Legacy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

September 6, 2024 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-ethiopia/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Libya - France supports the mediation efforts of the UN Support Mission (6 Sep. 2024)

France supports the mediation efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to resolve the Central Bank of Libya's governance crisis. France calls on all the stakeholders to work with the UNSMIL in good faith to find a compromise. There is an urgent need to end this crisis, which threatens the economic stability and security of the country and compromises Libya's relations with the international financial institutions. The prolongation of this crisis will bear significant (…)

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-506a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-19/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members of boards and commissions that, based on statute or longstanding practice, include candidates recommended by Congressional Republican leadership. The Board of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/president-biden-announces-key-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-39/">President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia

On September 17, 2021, by Executive Order 14046, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/press-release-notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-ethiopia/">Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Fashion For Our Future March

New York, New York The clothing we wear gives us the power to make a statement without saying a word. But this year, we must wear it, say it, march for it—and then do it: Vote! The first time I ever voted, I almost didn’t vote for my future husband. It was the 70s, and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/06/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-fashion-for-our-future-march/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Fashion For Our Future March</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United

On September 13, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will host Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom for a bilateral meeting at the White House. This will be their second meeting at the White House since Prime Minister Starmer’s election this summer. The leaders will have an in-depth discussion on a range of global… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-prime-minister-keir-starmer-of-the-united-kingdom-2/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

A Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024

Twenty-three years ago — on September 11, 2001 — 2,977 precious lives were ripped from us in an evil attack on our Nation. During these solemn days, we renew our sacred vow: Never Forget. Never forget the loved ones we lost. Never forget the first responders who ran toward the rubble to save others. Never… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/05/a-proclamation-on-national-days-of-prayer-and-remembrance-2024/">A Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Background Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Previewing Pres

Via Teleconference 12:04 P.M. EDT MR. FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s press call ahead of President Biden’s trip to Wisconsin to discuss investments in rural electrification from his Investing in America agenda. This call will begin with on-the-record remarks from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/background-press-call-by-deputy-chief-of-staff-natalie-quillian-and-secretary-of-agriculture-tom-vilsack-previewing-president-bidens-trip-to-wisconsin/">Background Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Previewing President Biden’s Trip to Wisconsin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities

Administration approves 10th offshore wind project; previous Administration approved none With this approval, Nation has permitted 15 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, as progress continues toward President Biden’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts by 2030 President Biden and Vice President Harris’s leadership has catalyzed the nation’s offshore wind industry which is creating good-paying and union… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-hits-offshore-wind-milestone-continues-to-advance-clean-energy-opportunities/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity

Today, President Biden will travel to Westby, Wisconsin to announce $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-visits-westby-wisconsin-announces-7-3-billion-for-clean-affordable-reliable-electricity-for-rural-america-the-largest-investment-in-rural-electrification-since-the-ne/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity for Rural America; The Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

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

10:35 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for bearing with us for the last couple minutes. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll go into questions, as always. MR. KIRBY: Hey, good morning. Thank you for joining us here again, but there are a few things that we do want to announce. First,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/05/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-26/">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>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route La Crosse, WI

1:30 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Q Hello! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Long time, no see. So, I just have one thing at the top, and then we can get going. So, as you all know, today we’re headed to Westby, Wisconsin, where the president will announce a $7.3 billion investment from the Inflation Reduction Act for clean, affordable, reliable… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/05/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-la-crosse-wi/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route La Crosse, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Trip to Ukraine

Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Kyiv on September 4 and 5 to coordinate on U.S. plans to support Ukraine over the remainder of President Biden’s term in office. Finer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine’s military, energy system, and economy, among other areas, and to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/readout-of-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finers-trip-to-ukraine/">Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Trip to Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event| North Hampton, NH

Throwback BreweryNorth Hampton, New Hampshire 3:05 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Hi. (Applause.) Good afternoon, North Hampton! (Laughs.) (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Can we hear it for Nicole and Throwback Brewery? (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Hi, guy- — thank you. Thank you, thank you. Wow. (Applause.) Thank you,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-north-hampton-nh/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event| North Hampton, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

The Biden-Harris Administration today secured the release of 135 unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua, on humanitarian grounds. No one should be put in jail for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights of free expression, association, and practicing their religion. The 135 Nicaraguan citizens released today included 13 members of the Texas-based Mountain Gateway organization, along with Catholic laypeople, students, and others… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-the-release-of-political-prisoners-in-nicaragua/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Statement from President Biden on Offshore Wind Progress

When I came into office, the United States had zero approved offshore wind projects in federal waters, and the industry was struggling to gain a foothold. But now, following my Administration’s investments in our clean energy future, the private sector has mobilized and the federal government has approved ten offshore wind projects – enough to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/statement-from-president-biden-on-offshore-wind-progress/">Statement from President Biden on Offshore Wind Progress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

The 2024 Season of Lithuania in France, 12 September to 12 December 2024

The 2024 Season of Lithuania in France, “The Other Same/Se voir en l'autre”, will run from 12 September to 12 December 2024. As agreed by President Emmanuel Macron and President Gitanas Nausėda during the latter's visit to Paris in November 2021, the 2024 Season of Lithuania in France is an invitation for both countries to come together and understand each other better through cultural partnerships. France and Lithuania share a common history marked by centuries of cultural, artistic, (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students

The Biden-Harris Administration believes that public education is the bedrock of our democracy and the foundation of opportunity in our country—and that every young person should have the chance to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams. Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has focused on improving academic achievement, increasing student attendance and engagement, and building… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-additional-actions-to-drive-academic-success-for-all-students/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

May 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted

Today the White House released visitor log records generated in May 2024. This set includes 87,040 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,562,536 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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2024/09/04/may-2024-visitor-logs-records-posted/">May 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation

Adas Israel Congregation As Prepared for Delivery SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUGLAS EMHOFF: Thank you, Ted, and thank you to the many leaders here tonight from the AJC, ADL, JCRC, Federation, Washington Hebrew, and all the others who are here. It is thanks in part to the help of some of these organizations and others we have… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/03/remarks-by-second-gentleman-douglas-emhoff-at-the-national-vigil-for-the-hostages-at-adas-israel-congregation/">Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine

Earlier today, Russian missiles struck a military training facility and a hospital in Ukraine—killing more than 50 people and injuring dozens more. I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms. This assault is a tragic reminder of Putin’s ongoing and outrageous attempts to break the will of a free people. But for two… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/03/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-russian-attack-on-poltava-ukraine/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024