Foreign Affairs

Readout of the U.S.-PRC Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group Senior Official Meeting

<p>On July 31, the United States and the People’s Republic of China held a senior official meeting as part of the Counternarcotics Working Group in Washington, DC. Launched in January 2024 following President Biden and President Xi’s decision to resume bilateral cooperation on counternarcotics, the U.S.-PRC Counternarcotics Working Group is a key mechanism for coordinating&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/01/readout-of-the-u-s-prc-bilateral-counternarcotics-working-group-senior-official-meeting/">Readout of the U.S.-PRC Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group Senior Official Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Upon Return of Americans Detained in Russia | Joint Base Andrews, MD

<p>Joint Base AndrewsPrince George’s County, Maryland Q Mr. President, how does it feel? THE PRESIDENT: Wonderful. It feels wonderful. A long time in coming, but I was absolutely convinced we would get it done. I meant what I said: Alliances make a difference. They stepped up, they took a chance for us, and it mattered&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/01/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-upon-return-of-americans-detained-in-russia-joint-base-andrews-md/">Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Upon Return of Americans Detained in Russia | Joint Base Andrews, MD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

<p>South Lawn 10:25 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, have you spoken to Vice President Harris about her running mate? Have you spoken to Vice President Harris about her running mate? THE PRESIDENT: Yes. Q Do you know who she’s going to pick? Q Sir, you have been a vice president before. What key qualities should&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/02/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-50/">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 Aug 02 2024

Russia – France applauds the release of several political prisoners (2 Aug. 2024)

France shares the joy of the families and allied governments following the release of a number of political prisoners jailed in Russia, including Vladimir Kara-Murza, Ilya Yashin, Oleg Orlov, Alexandra Skochilenko, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, Rico Krieger, Patrick Schöbel and Kevin Lik. We also express our relief, especially in light of the conditions to which they were subjected in prison and the resulting threat to their health. We pay tribute to the courage of the men (…)

Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the July Jobs Report

<p>Since Vice President Harris and I took office, our economy has created nearly 16 million jobs, average unemployment has been lower than during any administration in 50 years, and incomes have risen faster than prices. Today’s report shows employment is growing more gradually at a time when inflation has declined significantly. Business investment remains strong&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/02/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-july-jobs-report/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the July Jobs Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024

Background Press Call on Today’s Multilateral Prisoner Exchange

<p>Via Teleconference 8:05 A.M. EDT MS. WATERS: Morning, everybody. I&#8217;m just going to give folks another minute to join. All right, let&#8217;s get started. I just want to take a quick minute at the top here to discuss the ground rules. This call and its content are going to be held under a strict embargo&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/01/background-press-call-on-todays-multilateral-prisoner-exchange/">Background Press Call on Today&#8217;s Multilateral Prisoner Exchange</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

JOINT FACT SHEET: Second U.S.-Singapore Critical and Emerging Technology Dialogue

<p>Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, and Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo chaired the second U.S.-Singapore Critical and Emerging Technology (CET) Dialogue in Singapore. Building on the inaugural U.S.-Singapore CET Dialogue held in Washington. D.C. in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/01/joint-fact-sheet-second-u-s-singapore-critical-and-emerging-technology-dialogue/">JOINT FACT SHEET: Second U.S.-Singapore Critical and Emerging Technology Dialogue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Presidential elections in Venezuela (1 Aug. 2024)

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the EU, express our solidarity with the people of Venezuela, who peacefully exercised their right to vote in large numbers on July 28 to shape the future of their country. Independent domestic and international observers' reports have raised serious concerns about the announced results of Venezuela's Presidential elections and about the way (…)

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everyone. Q    Good afternoon.  MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  So, it’s a historic and important day. President Biden and his administration have secured a deal for Americans who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia. I know for a lot of reporters in this room, especially the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/01/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-18/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and National Security Adviso

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:38 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. I do have a couple things at the top. I’ll get to it. Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced the next major step to cancel student debt for approximately 30 million Americans when combined&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/07/31/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-secretary-of-agriculture-tom-vilsack-and-national-security-advisor-john-kirby/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and National Security Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Briefing on Ongoing Work to Combat Illicit Fentanyl

<p>Today, President Biden received a briefing on his Administration’s ongoing work to crack down on the deadly scourge of illicit fentanyl and other illicit drugs. The President and his team discussed the successes to date: more seizures of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic opioids in the last two years than the previous five combined; the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/31/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-briefing-on-ongoing-work-to-combat-illicit-fentanyl/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Briefing on Ongoing Work to Combat Illicit Fentanyl</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

<p>President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The President reaffirmed his commitment to Israel&#8217;s security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. The President discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/01/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-7/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with Yulia Navalnaya

<p>Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexey Navalny, following the release of 16 individuals from Russia, including three American citizens, one American green card holder, as well as five German citizens and seven Russian citizens who were political prisoners, several of whom worked with Navalny in his efforts to combat&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/01/readout-of-vice-president-harriss-call-with-yulia-navalnaya/">Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with Yulia Navalnaya</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Remarks by President Biden on Freeing Americans Detained in Russia

<p>12:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  (Addressing the families.)  Your markers here.  Hello, everyone.  We got everybody?  Well, good afternoon.  And this is a very good afternoon &#8212; a very good afternoon.  Today, we&#8217;re bringing home Paul, Evan, Alsu, and Vladimir &#8212; three American citizens and one American green-card holder.  All four have been imprisoned unjustly&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/01/remarks-by-president-biden-on-freeing-americans-detained-in-russia/">Remarks by President Biden on Freeing Americans Detained in Russia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Homegoing Service for the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

<p>Fallbrook Church Houston, Texas 2:02 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon, church.  (Applause.) Please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you.  Thank you, thank you. And let me thank Chaplain Black for your words and the time that we have prayed together&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/01/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-homegoing-service-for-the-late-congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Homegoing Service for the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Freeing Americans Detained in Russia

<p>George Bush Intercontinental AirportHouston, Texas 3:29 P.M. CDT      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Sorry to keep you guys out in the heat.       Okay.  You ready? As President Biden announced earlier today, American citizens Paul, Evan, Alsu, and green-card holder Vladimir, who were unjustly held in Russia, will soon be re- &#8212; reunited with their loved&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/01/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-on-freeing-americans-detained-in-russia/">Remarks by Vice President Harris on Freeing Americans Detained in Russia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on Securing the Release of Americans Detained in Russia

<p>Today, three American citizens and one American green-card holder who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia are finally coming home: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. The deal that secured their freedom was a feat of diplomacy. All told, we’ve negotiated the release of 16 people from Russia—including five Germans and seven Russian&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/01/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-securing-the-release-of-americans-detained-in-russia/">Statement by President Joe Biden on Securing the Release of Americans Detained in Russia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Great Lakes – France welcomes the ceasefire in eastern DRC (31 Jul. 2024)

France commends the meeting between the foreign ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, at which they discussed the challenges related to peace and security in eastern DRC. The meeting was hosted by Angola as part of the Luanda Process. France also commends the ceasefire agreed to by the parties, which begins on August 4, and urges them to abide by their commitments. France applauds Angola for its mediation efforts and will continue to support the Luanda (…)

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

Inclusion of the Marquesas Islands on UNESCO’s World Heritage list (26 Jul. 2024)

France is delighted by the inclusion of Te Henua Enata - Marquesas Islands on UNESCO's World Heritage list. This decision was announced at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. Through its selection of the Marquesas Islands, the World Heritage Committee recognizes the exceptional universal value of this archipelago, where we find evidence of a civilization intimately linked to its unique geological and marine environment. Its inclusion on the list (…)

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

Memorandum on Prioritizing the Strategic Disruption of the Supply Chain for Illicit Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioids Throu

<p>NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM/NSM-24 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATETHE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURYTHE SECRETARY OF DEFENSETHE ATTORNEY GENERALTHE SECRETARY OF COMMERCETHE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATIONTHE SECRETARY OF ENERGYTHE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITYTHE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCETHE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCEAGENCYTHE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRSTHE DIRECTOR&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/31/memorandum-on-prioritizing-the-strategic-disruption-of-the-supply-chain-for-illicit-fentanyl-and-synthetic-opioids-through-a-coordinated-whole-of-government-information-driven-effort/">Memorandum on Prioritizing the Strategic Disruption of the Supply Chain for Illicit Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioids Through a Coordinated, Whole-of-Government, Information-Driven Effort</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

<p>Anthony J. Brindisi, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York, vice David N. Hurd, retiring. Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Reappointment) Tiffany Rene Johnson, of Georgia, to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/31/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-154/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Lisa M. Re, Nominee to be Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce Lisa M. Re is an Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs at the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/31/president-biden-announces-key-nominees-78/">President Biden Announces Key Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees

<p>The President is announcing his intent to nominate three individuals to federal district courts and two individuals to the District of Columbia Superior Court—all 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&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/31/president-biden-names-fifty-third-round-of-judicial-nominees/">President Biden Names Fifty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024