Foreign Affairs

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermi

<p>TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/09/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-foreign-interference-in-or-undermining-public-confidence-in-united-states-elections/">Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2024

<p> Today, we honor the brave Americans who met the terror of September 11 with extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice. In our darkest hour &#8212; when terrorists believed they could bring our country to its knees &#8212; those Americans proved that our Nation&#8217;s unbreakable spirit would prevail. In the moments, days,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/10/patriot-day-and-national-day-of-service-and-remembrance-2024/">Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route New York, NY

<p>Aboard Air Force OneEn Route New York, New York 5:28 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, tomorrow, the president and the vice president will visit all three sites of the September 11th terrorist attacks to honor the 2,977 lives lost and to support the families and loved ones who still feel the pain of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/10/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-new-york-ny-3/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route New York, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

<p>Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency previously declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States. Because the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/press-release-notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-certain-terrorist-attacks/">Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermini

<p> On September 12, 2018, by Executive Order 13848, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the threat of foreign interference in or&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/09/press-release-notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-foreign-interference-in-or-undermining-public-confidence-in-united-states-elections-2/">Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, the University of Connecticut Huskies

<p>1:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello.  (Applause.) Well, let me be the first to say: Welcome back. (Laughter and applause.) I won’t be here next year, but you may be. (Laughter.) If these guys over here have anything to do with it, they’re both trouble. Look, it’s great to have so many UConn&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/10/remarks-by-president-biden-honoring-the-2023-2024-ncaa-mens-basketball-champions-the-university-of-connecticut-huskies/">Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Champions, the University of Connecticut Huskies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions, the University of South Carolina Ga

<p>East Room 11:03 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. I work for Jim Clyburn. (Laughter.) Folks, welcome. Welcome to the White House. The national champions, University of South Carolina. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: All right. You got it, kid. I was getting some tips from the coach. Look, a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/10/remarks-by-president-biden-honoring-the-2023-2024-ncaa-womens-basketball-champions-the-university-of-south-carolina-gamecocks/">Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Women&#8217;s Basketball Champions, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Statement from President Biden on Report Showing Nearly 50 Million People Have Had Health Insurance through Affordable C

<p>Today, a new report shows that nearly 50 million people have had coverage in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace over the past decade. That’s 1 in 7 Americans who have benefited from the peace of mind that comes with knowing if an illness strikes or an accident occurs, they can get the care they need. It’s&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/10/statement-from-president-biden-on-report-showing-nearly-50-million-people-have-had-health-insurance-through-affordable-care-act-marketplace/">Statement from President Biden on Report Showing Nearly 50 Million People Have Had Health Insurance through Affordable Care Act Marketplace</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Census Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage Reports

<p>Today’s reports show we are making real progress growing the middle class, with incomes up more than $3,000 last year and up since Vice President Harris and I took office, accounting for inflation. In addition, health insurance coverage reached record highs under our Administration thanks to our work to build on the Affordable Care Act&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/10/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-census-income-poverty-and-health-insurance-coverage-reports/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Census Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage Reports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of James Earl Jones

<p>One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington. He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common—overcoming a childhood stutter&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/10/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-james-earl-jones/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of James Earl Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Lowers Mental Health Care Costs by Improving Access to Mental Health and Substan

<p>President Biden and Vice President Harris announce historic final rule that will ensure mental health care coverage for 175 million Americans is on par with their physical health care coverage President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that health care is a right, not a privilege, and that mental health care is health care –&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-lowers-mental-health-care-costs-by-improving-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-use-care/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Lowers Mental Health Care Costs by Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

FACT SHEET: Congressional Republicans are Wasting Time Instead of Delivering for the American People Yet Again

<p>Instead of working across the aisle to do their most basic job and deliver for the American people by keeping the government open and providing emergency funding for disasters, House Republicans are yet again wasting time with extreme policies and a potentially harmful long-term continuing resolution (CR). The House Republicans’ long-term CR abdicates their responsibility&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/fact-sheet-congressional-republicans-are-wasting-time-instead-of-delivering-for-the-american-people-yet-again/">FACT SHEET: Congressional Republicans are Wasting Time Instead of Delivering for the American People Yet Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

<p>Ben Cardin, of Maryland, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Jeffrey R. Moreland, term expired. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-155/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 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: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Republican members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute, to include bipartisan membership. Ben Cardin, to be&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/president-biden-announces-key-nominees-79/">President Biden Announces Key Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

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

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:04 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Okay. I have a couple things at the top. Please bear with me. So, on Saturday, a suspect shot and injured five individuals along Interstate 75 in Kentucky and is still at large. We’re praying for those who&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/09/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-communications-adviser-john-kirby/">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>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle| Pittsburgh, PA

<p>Penzeys SpicesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Q    Madam Vice President, what do you think of the Cheneys&#8217; endorsement, ma’am?  Liz Cheney and Dick Cheney have endorsed you.  What do you think about that?  THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I’m &#8212; I’m &#8212; actually, I’m honored to have their endorsement.  And I think that what &#8212; they both, as leaders who&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-pittsburgh-pa-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle| Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Sep 08 2024

A Proclamation on National Grandparents Day, 2024

<p> For so many Americans, grandparents are the first people they look to for comfort, love, and guidance. Grandparents carry family wisdom, share their stories, and are the core of their families. On National Grandparents Day, we give thanks to grandparents and recognize their continuing contributions to our Nation. Throughout my life,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/a-proclamation-on-national-grandparents-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Grandparents Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024

<p> Education is a ticket to a better life, and for more than 4.7 million Hispanic and Latino students, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) make it possible. The over 500 HSIs across our country are home to over half of Hispanic and Latino college students. During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, we celebrate these critical postsecondary institutions,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/a-proclamation-on-national-hispanic-serving-institutions-week-2024/">A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers

<p> By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. The Federal Government has made significant strides in implementing the Investing in America agenda, a historic set of recently enacted laws aimed at&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/executive-order-on-investing-in-america-and-investing-in-american-workers/">Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservati

<p>Since their first day in office, President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered on the most ambitious climate and conservation agenda in history – including taking action to conserve our ocean and marine ecosystems for future generations. This agenda is driven by the President’s America the Beautiful initiative, which is supporting locally led conservation&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-advances-chumash-heritage-national-marine-sanctuary-reinforces-ocean-conservation-legacy/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservation Legacy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

<p>September 6, 2024 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-ethiopia/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Libya - France supports the mediation efforts of the UN Support Mission (6 Sep. 2024)

France supports the mediation efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to resolve the Central Bank of Libya's governance crisis. France calls on all the stakeholders to work with the UNSMIL in good faith to find a compromise. There is an urgent need to end this crisis, which threatens the economic stability and security of the country and compromises Libya's relations with the international financial institutions. The prolongation of this crisis will bear significant (…)

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(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 of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-506a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-19/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members of boards and commissions that, based on statute or longstanding practice, include candidates recommended by Congressional Republican leadership. The Board of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/president-biden-announces-key-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-39/">President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024