Foreign Affairs

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia

<p> On September 17, 2021, by Executive Order 14046, I 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 situation in and in relation&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/press-release-notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-ethiopia/">Press Release: Notice 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

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Fashion For Our Future March

<p>New York, New York The clothing we wear gives us the power to make a statement without saying a word. But this year, we must wear it, say it, march for it—and then do it: Vote! The first time I ever voted, I almost didn’t vote for my future husband. It was the 70s, and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/06/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-fashion-for-our-future-march/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Fashion For Our Future March</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United

<p>On September 13, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will host Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom for a bilateral meeting at the White House. This will be their second meeting at the White House since Prime Minister Starmer’s election this summer. The leaders will have an in-depth discussion on a range of global&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-prime-minister-keir-starmer-of-the-united-kingdom-2/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

A Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024

<p> Twenty-three years ago &#8212; on September 11, 2001 &#8212; 2,977 precious lives were ripped from us in an evil attack on our Nation. During these solemn days, we renew our sacred vow: Never Forget. Never forget the loved ones we lost. Never forget the first responders who ran toward the rubble to save others. Never&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/05/a-proclamation-on-national-days-of-prayer-and-remembrance-2024/">A Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Background Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Previewing Pres

<p>Via Teleconference 12:04 P.M. EDT MR. FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s press call ahead of President Biden’s trip to Wisconsin to discuss investments in rural electrification from his Investing in America agenda. This call will begin with on-the-record remarks from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/background-press-call-by-deputy-chief-of-staff-natalie-quillian-and-secretary-of-agriculture-tom-vilsack-previewing-president-bidens-trip-to-wisconsin/">Background Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Previewing President Biden&#8217;s Trip to Wisconsin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities

<p>Administration approves 10th offshore wind project; previous Administration approved none With this approval, Nation has permitted 15 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, as progress continues toward President Biden’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts by 2030 President Biden and Vice President Harris’s leadership has catalyzed the nation’s offshore wind industry which is creating good-paying and union&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-hits-offshore-wind-milestone-continues-to-advance-clean-energy-opportunities/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity

<p>Today, President Biden will travel to Westby, Wisconsin to announce $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-visits-westby-wisconsin-announces-7-3-billion-for-clean-affordable-reliable-electricity-for-rural-america-the-largest-investment-in-rural-electrification-since-the-ne/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity for Rural America; The Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

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

<p> 10:35 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for bearing with us for the last couple minutes. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we&#8217;ll go into questions, as always. MR. KIRBY: Hey, good morning. Thank you for joining us here again, but there are a few things that we do want to announce. First,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/05/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-26/">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>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route La Crosse, WI

<p>1:30 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hi, everybody. Q    Hello! MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Long time, no see.  So, I just have one thing at the top, and then we can get going. So, as you all know, today we’re headed to Westby, Wisconsin, where the president will announce a $7.3 billion investment from the Inflation Reduction Act for clean, affordable, reliable&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/05/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-la-crosse-wi/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route La Crosse, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Trip to Ukraine

<p>Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Kyiv on September 4 and 5 to coordinate on U.S. plans to support Ukraine over the remainder of President Biden’s term in office. Finer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine’s military, energy system, and economy, among other areas, and to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/readout-of-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finers-trip-to-ukraine/">Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Trip to Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event| North Hampton, NH

<p>Throwback BreweryNorth Hampton, New Hampshire 3:05 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  Hi.  (Applause.) Good afternoon, North Hampton!  (Laughs.)  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  Can we hear it for Nicole and Throwback Brewery?  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Kamala!  Kamala!  Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Hi, guy- &#8212; thank you. Thank you, thank you. Wow. (Applause.) Thank you,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-north-hampton-nh/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event| North Hampton, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration today secured the release of 135 unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua, on humanitarian grounds.  No one should be put in jail for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights of free expression, association, and practicing their religion.  The 135 Nicaraguan citizens released today included 13 members of the Texas-based Mountain Gateway organization, along with Catholic laypeople, students, and others&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-the-release-of-political-prisoners-in-nicaragua/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Statement from President Biden on Offshore Wind Progress

<p>When I came into office, the United States had zero approved offshore wind projects in federal waters, and the industry was struggling to gain a foothold. But now, following my Administration’s investments in our clean energy future, the private sector has mobilized and the federal government has approved ten offshore wind projects – enough to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/statement-from-president-biden-on-offshore-wind-progress/">Statement from President Biden on Offshore Wind Progress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

The 2024 Season of Lithuania in France, 12 September to 12 December 2024

The 2024 Season of Lithuania in France, “The Other Same/Se voir en l'autre”, will run from 12 September to 12 December 2024. As agreed by President Emmanuel Macron and President Gitanas Nausėda during the latter's visit to Paris in November 2021, the 2024 Season of Lithuania in France is an invitation for both countries to come together and understand each other better through cultural partnerships. France and Lithuania share a common history marked by centuries of cultural, artistic, (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration believes that public education is the bedrock of our democracy and the foundation of opportunity in our country—and that every young person should have the chance to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams. Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has focused on improving academic achievement, increasing student attendance and engagement, and building&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-additional-actions-to-drive-academic-success-for-all-students/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

May 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted

<p>Today the White House released visitor log records generated in May 2024. This set includes 87,040 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,562,536 These records were posted pursuant to the White House’s policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to becoming the first&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2024/09/04/may-2024-visitor-logs-records-posted/">May 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation

<p>Adas Israel Congregation As Prepared for Delivery SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUGLAS EMHOFF: Thank you, Ted, and thank you to the many leaders here tonight from the AJC, ADL, JCRC, Federation, Washington Hebrew, and all the others who are here.  It is thanks in part to the help of some of these organizations and others we have&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/03/remarks-by-second-gentleman-douglas-emhoff-at-the-national-vigil-for-the-hostages-at-adas-israel-congregation/">Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine

<p>Earlier today, Russian missiles struck a military training facility and a hospital in Ukraine—killing more than 50 people and injuring dozens more. I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms. This assault is a tragic reminder of Putin’s ongoing and outrageous attempts to break the will of a free people. But for two&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/03/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-russian-attack-on-poltava-ukraine/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia

<p>Jill and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short due to more senseless gun violence and thinking of all of the survivors whose lives are forever changed. What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/04/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-shooting-at-apalachee-high-school-in-georgia/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Ukraine – France condemns Russia’s latest repeated strikes against Ukraine (4 Sep. 2024)

France strongly condemns Russia's latest repeated deadly strikes against Ukraine. The September 3rd strike against Poltava resulted in one of the heaviest death tolls since the beginning of the war. Today Russia hit the city of Lviv, killing several people including children. France offers its condolences to the families of the numerous victims and assures the Ukrainian authorities of its absolute solidarity in the face of the continuing Russian aggression. The strikes on September 3 and 4 (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

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

<p>Via Teleconference 12:25 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Hey, everyone.  Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend.  Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we&#8217;ll get into as many questions as we can.  MR. KIRBY:  Hey, everybody.  Thanks for joining. First, on the Middle East.  As you all know, on Saturday, in a tunnel in Gaza, Israeli&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/03/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-25/">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>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

<p>South Lawn 8:42 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, do you have plans to speak to Netanyahu? THE PRESIDENT: I can’t see you or hear you. Q Hi. Do you have any plans to speak to Prime Minister Netanyahu? THE PRESIDENT: Eventually. Q This week? Tomorrow? (Inaudible)? THE PRESIDENT: Eventually. Q On Ukraine &#8212; Q What&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-25/">Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the Investing in America Content Series Kickoff Event

<p>South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:26 P.M. EDT MR. BENJAMIN: Thank you all so much for being here. We&#8217;re so delighted to speak to you today and to hear your stories. It&#8217;s my pleasure to start the first of what will be many conversations just like this led by our president. It&#8217;s also my&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/03/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-investing-in-america-content-series-kickoff-event/">Remarks by President Biden at the Investing in America Content Series Kickoff Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Detroit, MI

<p>Northwestern High School Detroit, Michigan 1:19 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  Good afternoon, Detroit.  (Applause.)  Oh, it&#8217;s good to be in the house of labor.  (Applause.) Can we hear it for Tyrese? (Applause.) Tyrese, I want to thank you for your extraordinary leadership and all of your words and the heart and soul&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-detroit-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Detroit, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024