Foreign Affairs

FACT SHEET: Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues as Biden-Harris Administration Prepares for Hurricane Milton

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration continues to both make urgent and life-saving preparations for Hurricane Milton and carry out response and recovery efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris received a briefing from members of their Administration about updates on the latest forecast for Hurricane Milton, expected impacts for the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/09/fact-sheet-hurricane-helene-recovery-continues-as-biden-harris-administration-prepares-for-hurricane-milton/">FACT SHEET: Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues as Biden-Harris Administration Prepares for Hurricane Milton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

Lebanon – Delivery of emergency humanitarian aid by France and Qatar (8 October 2024)

France and Qatar have joined forces to meet Lebanon's humanitarian needs. Today more than 27 tonnes of medicines, emergency medical equipment and other basic essentials (blankets, hygiene kits) were delivered to Beirut by a plane belonging to the French Ministry for the Armed Forces and a plane belonging to the Qatari Defence Ministry. These new deliveries follow that of 29 September 2024, which had already made it possible for France to supply nearly 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid to (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

Lebanon – Situation of French nationals (8 October 2024)

In response to the situation in Lebanon and the region, our priority is the safety of our nationals. Today the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Armed Forces, enabled nearly 50 of our compatriots in vulnerable situations to get back to France, using the returning emergency humanitarian aid flight that arrived in Lebanon today. They were met at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport by Mme Sophie Primas, Minister Delegate for French Nationals (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:02 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, the safety of all Americans is the Biden-Harris administration’s first priority. As the security situation in Lebanon becomes increasingly volatile, I want to take a moment to talk about the numerous steps the Biden-Harris&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/09/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-fema-administrator-deanne-criswell-5/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

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

<p>President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel.  Vice President Harris joined the call.  The President affirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security.  He condemned unequivocally Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st.  On Lebanon, the President emphasized the need for a diplomatic arrangement to safely return both Lebanese and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/09/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-9/">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: Wed Oct 09 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris During a Briefing on the Administration’s Life-Saving Preparations

<p>South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 12:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: In less than 14 hours, Hurricane Milton will make landfall on the Western Coast of Florida. Winds will be fierce, at well over 100 miles per hour, with storm surges reaching up to 15 feet and up to 18 inches of rain. It’s looking&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/09/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-during-a-briefing-on-the-administrations-life-saving-preparations-for-hurricane-milton/">Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris During a Briefing on the Administration&#8217;s Life-Saving Preparations for Hurricane Milton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Event in Support of Senator Bob Casey | Bryn Mawr, PA

<p>Private ResidenceBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 7:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello. (Laughter.) Good to see you all. Look, it&#8217;s good to be almost home. (Laughter.) I lived not far from here, just across the line, in Delaware, and it&#8217;s good to be with family. That&#8217;s what Pennsylvania and the Caseys are to me: family. That&#8217;s a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/08/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-campaign-event-in-support-of-senator-bob-casey-bryn-mawr-pa/">Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Event in Support of Senator Bob Casey | Bryn Mawr, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

Statement From Vice President Kamala Harris Warning Against Price Gouging and Fraud

<p>Let us all be clear: Americans impacted by a crisis should never be ripped off. I have seen firsthand the devastating impact of price gouging during an emergency. As Attorney General of California during devastating wildfires that displaced thousands of residents, I took on those attempting to take advantage of the situation by raising hotel prices.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/09/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-warning-against-price-gouging-and-fraud/">Statement From Vice President Kamala Harris Warning Against Price Gouging and Fraud</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

The White House 2024 Fall Gardens Tour

<p>**Media Preview Opportunity on Friday, October 11 at 8:00 AM** The White House will continue its fall tradition of opening the White House Gardens and South Grounds to the public. This fall, tours of the White House Gardens will be available to the public from 10:00 a.m. ET to 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/09/white-house-2024-fall-garden-media-preview/">The White House 2024 Fall Gardens Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 09 2024

A Proclamation on Leif Erikson Day, 2024

<p> On Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate the history and heritage of Nordic communities in the United States, whose contributions and cultures have helped shape our Nation. Many believe that roughly a millennium ago, Leif Erikson &#8212; a Norse explorer &#8212; and his crew were the first Europeans to reach the shores&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/08/a-proclamation-on-leif-erikson-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Leif Erikson Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over 250 Organizations Made Voluntary Commitments to White House Chall

<p>Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing that over 250 organizations, businesses, and stakeholders across the country have made voluntary commitments to the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose. The Challenge, launched earlier this year, is a nationwide call-to-action to stakeholders across all sectors to increase training on, and access to, life-saving opioid overdose&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/08/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-over-250-organizations-made-voluntary-commitments-to-white-house-challenge-to-save-lives-from-overdose/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over 250 Organizations Made Voluntary Commitments to White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Holds Workforce Hub Convening in Milwaukee, Announces Commitments to Expand Path

<p>Today, President Biden announced new actions from his Investing in America agenda to connect Milwaukee, Wisconsin residents to good-paying jobs, including replacing lead pipes and upgrading infrastructure through the Milwaukee Workforce Hub. The city’s Hub is one of nine Investing in America Workforce Hubs launched by the Biden-Harris Administration to ensure all Americans —including women,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/08/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-holds-workforce-hub-convening-in-milwaukee-announces-commitments-to-expand-pathways-into-good-paying-jobs/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Holds Workforce Hub Convening in Milwaukee, Announces Commitments to Expand Pathways into Good-Paying Jobs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule to Replace Lead Pipes Within a Decade, Announces New Funding t

<p>Since President Biden Took Office, Over 367,000 Lead Pipes Have Been Replaced Nationwide, Benefitting 918,000 People President Biden and Vice President Harris are fighting to ensure a future where every community has access to clean, safe water. Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has worked to ensure that every American can turn on their tap&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/08/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-issues-final-rule-to-replace-lead-pipes-within-a-decade-announces-new-funding-to-deliver-clean-drinking-water/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule to Replace Lead Pipes Within a Decade, Announces New Funding to Deliver Clean Drinking Water</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Life-Saving Preparations for Hurricane Milton

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration continues to mobilize a whole-of-government effort to prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, including pre-positioning resources and personnel and expediting debris removal efforts in Florida. These actions supplement the ongoing response and recovery efforts to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast and Appalachia. Today, President Biden was briefed by&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/08/fact-sheet-update-biden-harris-administration-continues-life-saving-preparations-for-hurricane-milton/">FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Life-Saving Preparations for Hurricane Milton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

Measures adopted following the 19th International Francophonie Summit (5 October 2024)

Following the 19th international summit of La Francophonie [OIF – international Francophone organization], which was held in France for the first time in 33 years, Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, are announcing a series of measures furthering France's contribution to raising the international profile of La Francophonie. In line with President Macron's announcements and to (…)

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves the Seminole Tribe of Florida Emergency Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement the Tribe’s response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing. The President&#8217;s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/08/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-the-seminole-tribe-of-florida-emergency-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves the Seminole Tribe of Florida Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the Anniversary of the October 7th Attacks

<p>Embassy of IsraelWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: Thank you all for having me here today. Ambassador Herzog, Mike, thank you &#8212; both for your hospitality here and for a year that has been difficult and challenging, but you have always stayed committed to the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship and see it as larger than any&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/07/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-on-the-anniversary-of-the-october-7th-attacks/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the Anniversary of the October 7th Attacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

Remarks by the Second Gentleman Marking One Year Since Hamas’s October 7th Terrorist Attacks

<p>Vice President’s ResidenceU.S. Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUGLAS EMHOFF: Thank you. As we gather here on what was the deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust, I am filled with pain and despair. This is an incredibly challenging day for Jews around the world – myself included. October 7 hit us hard as&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/07/remarks-by-the-second-gentleman-marking-one-year-since-hamass-october-7th-terrorist-attacks/">Remarks by the Second Gentleman Marking One Year Since Hamas’s October 7th Terrorist Attacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD

<p>Joint Base AndrewsPrince George’s County, Maryland 5:09 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi.  So, I just got off the phone with Administrator Criswell at FEMA, and I cannot stress enough to all the folks in Florida, in the Tampa area: Please listen to evacuation orders.  Please listen to your local officials, because I know a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-before-air-force-two-departure-joint-base-andrews-md/">Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Germany and Angola

<p>Given the projected trajectory and strength of Hurricane Milton, President Biden is postponing his upcoming trip to Germany and Angola in order to oversee preparations for and the response to Hurricane Milton, in addition to the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/08/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-president-bidens-travel-to-germany-and-angola-2/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Germany and Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

Strikes against Israel by Hezbollah and auxiliary elements supported by Iran (8 October 2024)

France strongly condemns the missile attack carried out yesterday by Hezbollah, which targeted the city of Haifa, in northern Israel. As President Macron said in his meeting on 6 September with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, France reaffirms its unshakeable commitment to Israel's security. The attacks against Israel and its citizens carried out by Hezbollah and auxiliary elements supported by Iran must stop. A year after the 7 October attacks, France reiterates the need for an (…)

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

White House Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, and a Senior Administ

<p>Via Teleconference 11:34 A.M. EDT MR. FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ: Hi. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining today’s press call to preview President Biden’s trip to Wisconsin and the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to ensure every community has access to clean, safe drinking water. Today’s call will begin with on-the-record remarks from White House Deputy Chief of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/08/white-house-press-call-by-deputy-chief-of-staff-natalie-quillian-epa-administrator-michael-regan-and-a-senior-administration-official-previewing-the-president-trip-to-wisconsin/">White House Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, and a Senior Administration Official Previewing the President Trip to Wisconsin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Pre-Landfall Preparations for Hurricane Milton

<p>Hurricane Milton is forecasted to impact the Western coast of the Florida peninsula this week. As communities across the Southeast – including in Florida – continue their road to recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, the Biden-Harris Administration is mobilizing additional resources and personnel to prepare for the impacts of this new major storm. The Federal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administrations-pre-landfall-preparations-for-hurricane-milton/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Pre-Landfall Preparations for Hurricane Milton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Joint communiqué issued by France and Canada on Ukrainian children (4 October 2024)

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, M. Jean-Noël Barrot, and of Canada, Ms Mélanie Joly, reaffirm our strongest condemnation of the war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine in violation of international law. We reiterate our commitment to Ukraine and its people, to give them the means to defend themselves and defeat this Russian aggression. The Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Formula to be held in Montreal on 30 and 31 October will (…)

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Judgments by the Court of Justice of the EU on Western Sahara (4 October 2024)

France notes the three judgments pronounced on Friday 4 October 2024 by the Court of Justice of the European Union on two agreements concluded by the European Union with Morocco and on the labelling of products coming from Western Sahara. It would not be appropriate for it to comment on a court ruling. In any case, France reaffirms its unfailing commitment to its special partnership with Morocco and its determination to go on deepening it. As such, the relationship between the European (…)

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024