Scotland/Foreign Affairs

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

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’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management… 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>.

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

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

Embassy of IsraelWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: Thank you all for having me here today. Ambassador Herzog, Mike, thank you — 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… 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>.

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

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

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. ### 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>.

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Tue Oct 08 2024

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

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… 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>.

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

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/07/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-emergency-declaration-9/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, today is a solemn day and a day of remembrance. One year ago, on October 7th, Hamas launched a heinous attack against Israel. On a day that was supposed to be a joyous Jewish holiday… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/07/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-70/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Herzog of Israel

This morning President Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the solemn occasion of the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas October 7 terrorist attacks. President Biden expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Israel and to the families of the 1,200 innocent people – including 46 Americans – massacred by the terrorist group Hamas on a day… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-herzog-of-israel/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Herzog of Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since Hamas’ October 7th Terrorist Attacks

Vice President’s ResidenceU.S. Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. 4:02 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. In a few moments, Doug and I will plant a tree here on the grounds of the Residence of the Vice President of the United States, and we dedicate this tree to the 1,200 innocent souls, in an act of pure… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-marking-one-year-since-hamas-october-7th-terrorist-attacks/">Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since Hamas’ October 7th Terrorist Attacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack

I will never forget the horror of October 7, 2023. 1,200 innocent people, including 46 Americans, were massacred by Hamas terrorists. Women raped on the side of the road. 250 people kidnapped. It was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. What Hamas did that day was pure evil – it was… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/statement-by-vice-president-harris-marking-one-year-since-the-october-7th-attack/">Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to preventing, detecting and responding to health emergencies globally. On September 27, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health announced an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and the Biden-Harris Administration is working closely with the Government of Rwanda to end the MVD outbreak as quickly as possible. As we have all experienced… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak/">Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack

On this day last year, the sun rose on what was supposed to be a joyous Jewish holiday. By sunset, October 7 had become the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today marks one year of mourning for the more than 1,200 innocent people of all ages, including 46 Americans, massacred in southern Israel by the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-marking-one-year-since-the-october-7th-attack/">Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) (Nice, 9-13 June 2025)

After the first two Conferences in New York (2017) and Lisbon (2022), France and Costa Rica are jointly organizing the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, from 9 to 13 June 2025. Ten years after COP21 and the Paris Agreement, UNOC3 is seeking to bring together all United Nations Member States, specialized agencies, civil society, the private sector and international donors, and through the Nice Ocean Agreements, achieve what was achieved for the climate with the Paris Agreement in 2015.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration Sparing No Resource to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

President Biden ordered 500 additional active-duty troops to support on-the-ground efforts; 1,500 troops now mobilized to assist National Guard and Federal personnel Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’s direction, the Administration continues to mobilize a robust, intensive, and whole-of-government response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. As life-saving response efforts continue in heavily impacted areas, the Administration is… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/06/fact-sheet-update-biden-harris-administration-sparing-no-resource-to-support-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-helene/">FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration Sparing No Resource to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Oct 06 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene Response

Since before Hurricane Helene made landfall, my Administration has mobilized an intensive Federal response to ensure impacted communities have the resources and support they need. As part of that ongoing commitment, and in response to Governor Cooper’s request for additional support, today I ordered another 500 active-duty troops with advanced technological assets to move into… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-hurricane-helene-response/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene Response</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Oct 06 2024

Interested Parties Memo: Fighting Hurricane Helene Falsehoods with Facts

Senior Advisor to the President and Communications Director Ben LaBolt, and Director of Digital Strategy Christian Tom Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’s direction, the Administration has mobilized a robust, intensive, and whole-of-government effort to respond to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. This includes extensive pre-landfall preparations, as well as an immediate surge of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/05/interested-parties-memo-fighting-hurricane-helene-falsehoods-with-facts/">Interested Parties Memo: Fighting Hurricane Helene Falsehoods with Facts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

Letter to Congress on Disaster Needs

Dear Speaker Johnson and Leaders Schumer, McConnell, and Jeffries, I write to you regarding the needs of the Nation. As communities across the Southeast devastated by Hurricane Helene assess the extent of the damage, they are expecting their Federal Government to stand behind them in their most urgent time of need. I have seen firsthand… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/04/letter-to-congress-on-disaster-needs/">Letter to Congress on Disaster Needs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of South Carolina by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State of South Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. Under the President’s order today,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-south-carolina-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a result of Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. Under the President’s order today, Federal… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-virginia-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

A Proclamation on Child Health Day, 2024

Our Nation’s children deserve every opportunity to reach their biggest dreams — that begins with ensuring our families and children have the resources and support they need to stay healthy and strong. On Child Health Day, we recommit to supporting families as they help their children to lead healthy lives. When… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/a-proclamation-on-child-health-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Child Health Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024