Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Fort Bragg, North Carolina 5:00 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: All right, hi everyone. Okay, I have a few things at the top for you. Welcome to our trip to Fort Bragg. The President and the First Lady will be attending a Friendsgiving meal, hosted by the Robert Irvine Foundation, as...
West Bay, Hangar 741Fort Bragg, North Carolina 6:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I'm Jill Biden's husband, Joe Biden, as you can see. I continue to follow her. I just want you to know: When we first were elected Vice President, there was a moment where on - her favorite day of the year is Valentine's...
South Court Auditorium 2:21 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. This week, millions of Americans, including some of the people in this room, are likely to be hitting the road, reuniting with their loved ones in cities and towns all across America to celebrate Thanksgiving. As they do, I want to take a moment to talk about...
France welcomes the reinstatement of Abdalla Hamdok as Prime Minister. It calls for moving forward with the swift formation of a civilian government. France reiterates its call for the immediate release of all political detainees arrested since October 25, and for the respect of the Sudanese people's right to peacefully express their opinions.
Bills Signed: H.R. 2093 and H.R. 2911Edit Subject On Monday, November 22, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 2093, the "Veterans and Family Information Act," which requires VA to provide its fact sheets in specified languages, Thank you to Representatives Jeffries and Young Kim and Senator Hirono for their leadership; and H.R. 2911, the "VA...
Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and to nominate Dr. Lael Brainard to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. While our country still faces challenges as we emerge...
South Court Auditorium 1:19 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Please - please sit down. Before I begin, I want to comment on the tragedy that occurred last night during the holiwa- - the holiday parade in Wisconsin. While we don't have all the facts and details yet, we know, this morning, that five families...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Christian Schmidt. Mr. Sullivan underscored the United States' strong support for the High Representative, his office, and its mandate to oversee civilian implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords. APNSA Sullivan and High Representative Schmidt emphasized their shared commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's...
$1.5 Billion Investment in National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps Will Expand and Diversify the Health Workforce and Improve Critical Clinical Care in Underserved Communities Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will announce a historic $1.5 billion investment to help grow and diversify the nation's health care workforce, and bolster equitable health care in the communities that need it most during the COVID-19...
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Biden-Harris Administration mourns those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans, as well as the countless other transgender people-disproportionately transgender women and girls of color-who face brutal violence, discrimination, and harassment. At least 46 transgender Americans were killed by acts of fatal violence to...
This year, at least 46 transgender individuals in this country-and hundreds more around the world-were killed in horrifying acts of violence. Each of these lives was precious. Each of them deserved freedom, justice, and joy. Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans,...
The following is the text of a Joint Statement by North American Leaders: We, the leaders of North America, met today in Washington, DC for the first time since 2016 to reaffirm the strength of our relationship and to chart a new path for our collaboration at a time when we face incredibly complex global...
Q : With regard to Peng Shuai: is the French government expressing doubt on the safety of the tennis player made famous by the Rolland-Garros tournament? Is it possible for Paris to disregard this situation? A : We are concerned by the lack of information on the whereabouts of tennis player Peng Shuai, which is worrying the international community and the sports community. We call on the Chinese authorities to implement their commitments to the fight against violence against women, (...)
Today President Biden met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico for the North American Leaders' Summit. They reiterated our strong ties and integration, and willingness to chart a new path for our partnership at a time when we face incredibly complex global challenges. The Leaders pledged...
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian spoke yesterday by phone with his new Japanese counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi, on the occasion of his appointment. Following on from the conversation between President Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the minister underscored the importance of the exceptional partnership between France and Japan. Mr. Le Drian welcomed progress on bilateral cooperation with Japan in the Indo-Pacific. He emphasized the importance of (...)
Presidential Determination No. 2022-05 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement between the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information I have reviewed and concur in the...
As part of the Biden Administration's commitment to revitalizing global partnerships and alliances, President Biden will convene leaders from across the African continent for the second U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit next year. This Summit will continue efforts to strengthen ties with African partners based on principles of mutual respect and shared interests and values. It...
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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:23 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hi. MS. PSAKI: Okay. A lot going on here. I will warn you: We have some charts - (laughter) - to begin our briefing today. Settle in, everyone. Just to give you all an update and really give the American people...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:38 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Okay, a couple of items for you today. Not much going on around here, obviously. You've all seen the President's statement we issued this morning on the House passing his Build Back Better Agenda for the middle class, which came just three...
Today the White House hosted a meeting of governors and federal and state officials on the frontlines of helping families address home heating costs this winter. The discussion focused on deploying unprecedented resources provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), including $4.5 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as...
South Lawn 2:23 P.M. EST Q Mr. President, when do you expect the bill to hit your desk, sir? Q Do you have any - do you have any reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict? THE PRESIDENT: I just heard a moment ago. Q Do you have any reaction? THE PRESIDENT: I - I didn't...
Oval Office 3:40 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, welcome. Mr. President, it's a delight to have you here. The President I were just talking about the long, over - almost 200-year relationship with Mexico. And we were talking about - I was explaining why Roosevelt and Lincoln were - their portraits were up here on the wall. And...
Rose Garden 3:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Please be seated. I'm honored to welcome you, for the first time as President, to a Thanksgiving tradition here at the White House that reminds us to have a little bit of fun and to always be grateful. You know, as a University of Delaware...
East Room 5:23 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: All right, please sit down. Well, it's an honor - I assume this is on. It's an honor to - to welcome our two closest neighbors to the White House today: President López Obrador and Prime Minister Trudeau. I want to thank them for joining me in this first North...
