England/Foreign Affairs

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

Via Teleconference 9:09 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’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’s call is Daleep Singh, who’s… 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’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Effort</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Fifth Round of Judicial Nominees

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… 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>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

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

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: … 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>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

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

Vice President’s ResidenceU.S. Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. 12:58 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, yesterday, we learned that Donald Trump’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… 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’s Residence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff on the Passing of Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela was a baseball legend. For 17 seasons in the MLB, with his signature screwball, Fernando Valenzuela confounded batters and delighted fans. He remains the first and only player to win both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young award in a single season. More than anything, Fernando Valenzuela brought people together. “Fernandomania” was a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/23/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-and-second-gentleman-douglas-emhoff-on-the-passing-of-fernando-valenzuela/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff on the Passing of Fernando Valenzuela</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024

Constitutional referendum in Moldova (20 Oct. 2024)

France welcomes the Moldovan people's sovereign decision to continue moving towards a free, democratic European future. Moldovans exercised their sovereign choice despite many foreign attempts at destabilization and information manipulation, which France strongly condemns. France welcomes the smooth running of the constitutional referendum, as confirmed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). France stands four-square behind Moldova and its people to (…)

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Manchester, NH

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Manchester, New Hampshire 2:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, guys. Hi. Hi. I’m sorry. Hi, everybody. All right. Just a quick thing on New Hampshire at the top. So, as you know, the president is going to be joined by Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss the work the Biden-Harris administration… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/22/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-manchester-nh/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Manchester, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia at the White House. The leaders had an in-depth discussion on a range of foreign policy issues of mutual interest. President Biden expressed his gratitude for Slovenia’s role in the historic deal that secured the release of three… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/22/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-prime-minister-robert-golob-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you to each of the speakers, including the survivors, who preceded me. You are each both humbling and inspiring, and I am deeply grateful to have listened to what you have shared with us. It is an honor to be here with you at the fourth convening of the Eradicate Hate Global… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/21/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-dr-liz-sherwood-randall-for-the-eradicate-hate-global-summit-pittsburgh-pa/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia Before Bilateral Meeting

Oval Office 11:48 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Got everybody? Well, Mr. Prime Minister, welcome to the White House. We were just talking very briefly that I spent a little time in Slovenia early on, and it’s a beautiful, beautiful country. Twenty years ago, when I was a United States senator, I pushed very hard for… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/22/remarks-by-president-biden-and-prime-minister-robert-golob-of-the-republic-of-slovenia-before-bilateral-meeting/">Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia Before Bilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Liz Cheney at a Campaign Event | Brookfield, WI

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the ArtsBrookfield, Wisconsin 7:09 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. MR. SYKES: And, Vice President, wel- — welcome back to Wisconsin. THE VICE PRESIDENT: It is good to be back. You — you know, I — so, Tony Evers. MR. SYKES: (Laughs.) THE VICE PRESIDENT: That’s… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/21/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-liz-cheney-at-a-campaign-event-brookfield-wi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Liz Cheney at a Campaign Event | Brookfield, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Liz Cheney at a Campaign Event | Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Music TheatreRoyal Oak, Michigan 4:31 P.M. EDT MS. SHRIVER: Okay. Here we go. Sit back. We’ve got 40 — 40 minutes, and we’re going to move quick. Okay? So, I want this to be like a kitchen table. Like, just think that we’re sitting around the kitchen table and we’re jamming about all… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/21/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-liz-cheney-at-a-campaign-event-royal-oak-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Liz Cheney at a Campaign Event | Royal Oak, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Music TheatreRoyal Oak, Michigan 3:59 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Well, we are here in Michigan, just left Pennsylvania. And then after Michigan, we’ll be on our way to Wisconsin. And I will mention a couple of things that have just recently come up — for example, that my opponent,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/21/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-royal-oak-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Royal Oak, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on Americans Saving Nearly $1 Billion on Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Infl

All Americans should be able to access the health care they need – no matter their income. That is why our Administration fought to lower health care costs with the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that I was proud to cast the tie-breaking vote on in the Senate. During the first half of this year alone, we now… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/22/statement-by-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-americans-saving-nearly-1-billion-on-prescription-drugs-thanks-to-the-inflation-reduction-act/">Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on Americans Saving Nearly $1 Billion on Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Oct 22 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support North Carolina’s Hurricane Recovery

FEMA to hire Community Liaisons across the state to aid in recovery More than $300 million approved for North Carolina survivors and state recovery efforts Following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts across the Southeast and Appalachia, the Biden-Harris Administration continues its robust Federal efforts to help communities recover and rebuild, including in heavily impacted communities in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/20/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-support-north-carolinas-hurricane-recovery/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support North Carolina’s Hurricane Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024

First Lady Jill Biden Unveils Enhanced and Expanded White House Tour

New Educational and Engaging Elements Added to the White House Public Tour Route; Aimed at Enhancing Civics Education for Students of All Ages; First Significant Improvement to Tour in Decades New Expanded Public Tour Will Now Include the Diplomatic Reception Room, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held his famous fireside chats, and Further Entry Access… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/21/first-lady-jill-biden-unveils-enhanced-and-expanded-white-house-tour/">First Lady Jill Biden Unveils Enhanced and Expanded White House Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024

International justice - France presents François Alabrune’s candidacy for judge at the International Court of Justice in

After carrying out the consultations required by the Statute of the International Court of Justice, on October 14, the French national group in the Permanent Court of Arbitration designated François Alabrune as the French candidate in the election for judges of the International Court of Justice, which will take place in November 2026. France supports François Alabrune's candidacy. A former legal advisor at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs who is currently serving as France's (…)

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024

Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ir

The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan's population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak of conflict 18 months ago. Women and girls are facing severe protection risks, including widespread sexual violence and other grave (…)

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/21/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-3/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024

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

Via Teleconference 12:06 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get started. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Hope your week is off to a good start. Building on the President’s trip to Germany and the solid, constructive discussions he had, not only bilaterally… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/21/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-33/">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: Mon Oct 21 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on July 31, 2024. Federal funding also is available to state, tribal, and eligible… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/21/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-nebraska-disaster-declaration-8/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from August 18 to August 19, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/21/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-new-york-disaster-declaration-8/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 21 2024