England/Foreign Affairs

Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Reviews Actions to Combat Human Trafficking

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to eradicating human trafficking, often referred to in U.S. law as “trafficking in persons,” in all its forms. Human trafficking, a crime of exploiting a person for compelled labor, services, or commercial sex act(s), has no place in a society that values freedom and the rule of law. Nonetheless, it… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-reviews-actions-to-combat-human-trafficking/">Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Reviews Actions to Combat Human Trafficking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Feminist Foreign Policy - 50th anniversary of the Veil law (17 Jan. 2025)

On this 50th anniversary of the loi Veil, which legalized abortion, France honors Simone Veil's fight and reaffirms the importance of the right to make decisions about one's own body. This right is fundamental to women's health, life and freedom, and to the achievement of full equality between men and women. The inclusion of the right to choose in the French Constitution on March 8, 2024, was a historic step forward. The Constitution extends the highest protection to the right to an (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign (17.01.25)

Today, the G7 RRM issued the following statement: The G7 RRM notes recent statements by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada exposing the ongoing covert activities of Russian state media outlet RT (formerly Russia Today) and the Social Design Agency (SDA). These statements reveal that the Kremlin has funded and directed covert efforts by these entities to subvert societies using global disinformation and influence campaigns. The above-referenced statements have noted that RT (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Injured Palestinian children taken in by French hospitals (16 Jan. 2025)

France continues its efforts to assist civilian populations in the Gaza Strip. Yesterday, it took part in a coordinated medical evacuation operation alongside the European Union and the World Health Organization, enabling 12 Palestinian patients to leave Gaza. Six of them were welcomed in France. Once they arrived in Paris, these six children and the 16 family members accompanying them were cared for by the Crisis and Support Center of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, along (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Joint Statement from the United States and Canada on Haudenosaunee Participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The United States and Canada call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a confederacy of Indigenous Nations in North America, to compete in lacrosse at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games as their own team under their own flag. The IOC has officially announced that the sport of lacrosse will… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/joint-statement-from-the-united-states-and-canada-on-haudenosaunee-participation-in-the-2028-los-angeles-olympics/">Joint Statement from the United States and Canada on Haudenosaunee Participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Kosovo - Unilateral closure of Serbian “parallel institutions” (15 Jan. 2025)

France regrets the Kosovo government's unilateral closure of numerous Serbian parallel institutions on January 15. This decision will have a negative impact on the daily lives of Kosovo's Serbian population and undermines ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia through the EU-led dialogue. This unilateral action threatens the prospects of lifting restrictive measures imposed on Kosovo. France calls for all parties to honor their commitments in order to move forward (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

MEMO: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS TRANSITION TASK FORCE

For nearly 50 years, every administration—Republican and Democrat—has faced the issue of classified documents being inadvertently removed during Presidential transitions. In recent years, classified documents from previous Presidential administrations have surfaced in unsecured locations. In light of these discoveries, President Biden took action to strengthen how administrations safeguard classified documents during Presidential transitions. In February… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/memo-recommendations-from-the-presidential-records-transition-task-force/">MEMO: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS TRANSITION TASK FORCE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority to the Secretary of State to implement Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Autho

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority to the Secretary of State to implement Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Sections 5562(a)(2) and (3) By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/17/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-to-the-secretary-of-state-to-implement-fiscal-year-2023-national-defense-authorization-act-sections-5562a2-and-3/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority to the Secretary of State to implement Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Sections 5562(a)(2) and (3)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Memorandum on the Delegation of Certain Sanctions-Related Authorities

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Delegation of Certain Sanctions-Related Authorities By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/17/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-certain-sanctions-related-authorities/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Certain Sanctions-Related Authorities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

REPORT: Investing in America Report: Today’s Investments, Tomorrow’s Future

Today, the President released the Investing in America Report: Today’s Investments, Tomorrow’s Future, which highlights the transformative impact of his Investing in America agenda, showing how thousands of projects across the country are revitalizing communities and strengthening our nation now and for years to come. Read the full report HERE. Letter from the President My… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/report-investing-in-america-report-todays-investments-tomorrows-future/">REPORT: Investing in America Report: Today’s Investments, Tomorrow’s Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

REPORT: Record-Low Crime During the Biden-Harris Administration

In 2020, the nation experienced the largest increase in murders ever recorded. President Biden and Vice President Harris immediately got to work. Guided by their belief that the first responsibility of government is to keep people safe, President Biden and Vice President Harris backed their commitment with historic investments in public safety. The end result… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/report-record-low-crime-during-the-biden-harris-administration/">REPORT: Record-Low Crime During the Biden-Harris Administration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Russia - Sentencing of Alexei Liptser, Igor Sergunin and Vadim Kobzev (17 Jan. 2025)

France strongly condemns the sentencing of three former lawyers of Alexei Navalny – Alexei Liptser, Igor Sergunin and Vadim Kobzev – to between three-and-a-half and five-and-a-half years' imprisonment for “taking part in an extremist organization”. With the Russian regime systematically attempting to silence voices opposing its repressive policy and its war of aggression in Ukraine, these sentences represent a further act of intimidation against the lawyers' profession as a whole, aimed at (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Equal Rights Amendment

Equality is a fundamental promise of our democracy. That is why the Equal Rights Amendment belongs in our Constitution. It makes our nation stronger, and it is the law of the land because the American people have spoken in states across our nation. History teaches us that civil rights are fought for and won with… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-equal-rights-amendment/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Equal Rights Amendment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Regarding TikTok

The Administration, like the rest of the country, has awaited the decision just made by the U.S. Supreme Court on the TikTok matter. President Biden’s position on TikTok has been clear for months, including since Congress sent a bill in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion to the President’s desk: TikTok should remain available to Americans, but simply… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/statement-by-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-regarding-tiktok/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Regarding TikTok</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 17 2025

Executive Order on Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)),… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/15/executive-order-on-taking-additional-steps-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-syria/">Executive Order on Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza (15 Jan. 2025)

France welcomes the conclusion of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza. It thanks the mediators, particularly the United States, Qatar and Egypt, for their efforts that made this agreement possible, and calls on the parties to implement it immediately. For more than a year, France has been calling for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of hostages and the massive and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave, in order to end the intolerable (…)

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Joining Forces, Department of Defense, and Department of Education Announce New Actions to Support Military Children wit

Today, Joining Forces, along with the Department of Defense and Department of Education (ED), announced new actions to support military children with disabilities and ensure they receive the services they need when they move schools. Together, these actions will address delays in services due to issues with transferring special education records from one school district to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/16/joining-forces-department-of-defense-and-department-of-education-announce-new-actions-to-support-military-children-with-disabilities/">Joining Forces, Department of Defense, and Department of Education Announce New Actions to Support Military Children with Disabilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Letter to the Chairmen and Chair of Certain Congressional Committees in Accordance with Section 508 of the Global Fragil

Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chair:) In accordance with section 508 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (GFA) (Title V of Div. J, P.L. 116-94), I am transmitting the Progress Report for implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability in GFA priority countries (Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea) and the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/16/letter-to-the-chairmen-and-chair-of-certain-congressional-committees-in-accordance-with-section-508-of-the-global-fragility-act-of-2019/">Letter to the Chairmen and Chair of Certain Congressional Committees in Accordance with Section 508 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Message to the Congress with Regards to Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order in order to take additional steps with respect to the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/15/message-to-the-congress-with-regards-to-taking-additional-steps-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-syria/">Message to the Congress with Regards to Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Facilitate Hiring of Alumni of Full-Time AmeriCorps Programs

This action will strengthen the federal workforce and streamline the pathway into service for 23,000 trained AmeriCorps alumni annually Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order allowing agencies to more quickly hire individuals who have completed an AmeriCorps program. This action honors the service of AmeriCorps members who have worked full-time to address the most… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/16/president-biden-signs-executive-order-to-facilitate-hiring-of-alumni-of-full-time-americorps-programs/">President Biden Signs Executive Order to Facilitate Hiring of Alumni of Full-Time AmeriCorps Programs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Facilitate Hiring of Alumni of Full-Time AmeriCorps Programs

This action will strengthen the federal workforce and streamline the pathway into service for 23,000 trained AmeriCorps alumni annually Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order allowing agencies to more quickly hire individuals who have completed an AmeriCorps program. This action honors the service of AmeriCorps members who have worked full-time to address the most… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/16/president-biden-signs-executive-order-to-facilitate-hiring-of-alumni-of-full-time-americorps-programs-2/">President Biden Signs Executive Order to Facilitate Hiring of Alumni of Full-Time AmeriCorps Programs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

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 a severe storm and flooding from October 20 to October 23, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/16/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-alaska-disaster-declaration-12/">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 Jan 16 2025

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with King Abdullah II of Jordan

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with King Abdullah II of Jordan. The Vice President and King Abdullah discussed their work together to strengthen U.S.-Jordan ties across numerous meetings and phone calls. The Vice President and King Abdullah discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, and expressed their expectation that it will… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/16/readout-of-vice-president-harriss-call-with-king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan/">Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with King Abdullah II of Jordan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Isaac Herzog of Israel to thank him for his partnership and friendship, their twelfth conversation since she took office. The Vice President reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the security of Israel. The Vice President and President Herzog discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal that has been reached… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/16/readout-of-vice-president-harriss-call-with-president-herzog-of-israel-5/">Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Readout of White House Presidential Transition Exercise

Today, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall convened current and future Cabinet members to conduct a statutorily-mandated Principals-Level Presidential Transition Exercise in accordance with President Biden’s direction to carry out a professional transition. This traditional meeting provided a structured opportunity to share lessons learned over the last four years and help the incoming team prepare to protect… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/15/readout-of-white-house-presidential-transition-exercise/">Readout of White House Presidential Transition Exercise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025