Scotland/Foreign Affairs

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Era in Public-Private Partnership

The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new era in public-private partnerships, forging innovative, high-impact, and multisector partnerships to advance U.S. foreign policy and national security. In one of his earliest national security memoranda, President Biden acknowledged that “government alone cannot solve the complex challenges the United States faces at home and abroad. In addition to restoring… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/fact-sheet-biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-launches-new-era-in-public-private-partnership/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Era in Public-Private Partnership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

FACT SHEET: President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments in California

President Biden has now conserved more lands and waters than any President in history and has created the largest corridor of protected lands in the lower 48 states, the Moab to Mojave Conservation Corridor Surrounded by canyon walls in the Eastern Coachella Valley, today President Biden will sign proclamations creating the Chuckwalla National Monument and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/fact-sheet-president-biden-establishes-chuckwalla-and-sattitla-highlands-national-monuments-in-california/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Final Rule Removing Medical Debt from All Credit Reports

Today’s final rule will remove $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans. In addition, the Vice President is announcing that States and Localities have already Eliminated Over $1 Billion in Medical Debt Thanks to Biden-Harris Administration Support Today, Vice President Harris announced a final rule by the Consumer… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-final-rule-removing-medical-debt-from-all-credit-reports/">FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Final Rule Removing Medical Debt from All Credit Reports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the Social Security Fairness Act

4:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you. Thank you very much, Bette. (Applause.) Thank you. I know in about 20 years, I’ll become a senior. (Laughter.) It’s hell turning 40, you know? (Laughter.) God bless you all. Bette, thanks for that introduction and for all the work you’ve done for retired Americans. It… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/07/remarks-by-president-biden-at-signing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act/">Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the Social Security Fairness Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

Remarks of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan A New Frontier for the U.S.-India Partnership

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Good afternoon. It’s great to be back in New Delhi. And thank you, Eric, for that gracious introduction. President Biden has been lucky to have you here representing the United States. I also want to thank everyone here at IIT Delhi for such a warm welcome. *** In 1949,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/06/remarks-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-a-new-frontier-for-the-u-s-india-partnership/">Remarks of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan A New Frontier for the U.S.-India Partnership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

Statement by Press Secretary Ernesto Apreza on Vice President Harris’ Travel to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany from January 13 to January 17. On January 15, the Vice President will meet with leaders in Singapore and visit Changi Naval Base. On January 16, the Vice President will meet with leaders in Manama, Bahrain and visit Naval Support Activity–Bahrain, the headquarters of U.S.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/statement-by-press-secretary-ernesto-apreza-on-vice-president-harris-travel-to-singapore-bahrain-and-germany/">Statement by Press Secretary Ernesto Apreza on Vice President Harris’ Travel to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on Orthodox Christmas

As Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, Jill and I send our warmest greetings for a day of joy and reflection. We join Orthodox Christians in giving thanks for the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and the hope and love He brought to our world. Today, we pray for Orthodox Christians who are suffering around… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-orthodox-christmas-2/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Orthodox Christmas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada

The last time I visited Ottawa, I said that the United States chooses to link our future with Canada because we know that we’ll find no better ally, no closer partner, and no steadier friend. The same can be said of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. When I became President, he was the first foreign leader I spoke with. I spoke to him yesterday and expressed my… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-of-canada/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are

Voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless interconnected smart products, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will help Americans make more informed decisions about the cybersecurity of products – from baby monitors to security systems – they bring into their homes. Today, the White House announced the launch of a cybersecurity label for internet-connected devices,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/white-house-launches-u-s-cyber-trust-mark-providing-american-consumers-an-easy-label-to-see-if-connected-devices-are-cybersecure/">White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are Cybersecure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 07 2025

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Attack on a bus carrying Israeli civilians in the West Bank (6 Jan. 2025)

France strongly condemns today's attack on a bus carrying Israeli civilians on Highway 55 in the West Bank, which killed three people and wounded several others, according to an initial toll. It extends its condolences to the victims' families and assures Israel of its solidarity. It reiterates its unreserved condemnation of terrorism, which can have no justification.

Updated: Mon Jan 06 2025

North Korea - Launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (06.01.25)

France utterly condemns North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile on 6 January, which constitutes a further violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. France assures South Korea and Japan of its wholehearted solidarity. It urges North Korea to end its destabilizing actions immediately, abide by its international obligations without delay and return to the negotiating table with a view to embarking on a process of complete, verifiable and irreversible (…)

Updated: Mon Jan 06 2025

Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 670, H.R. 1318, H.R. 2997, H.R. 3391, H.R. 5103, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5887, H.R. 6062, H.R.

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the President signed into law: H.R. 670, the “Think Differently Database Act,” which requires HHS to establish a website to provide information on resources available to individuals with a disability and their caregivers and families; Thank you to Representatives Molinaro and Sherrill, and Senators Schmitt and Ossoff for their leadership.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2025/01/04/press-release-bills-signed-h-r-670-h-r-1318-h-r-2997-h-r-3391-h-r-5103-h-r-5443-h-r-5887-h-r-6062-h-r-6395-h-r-6492-h-r-6852-h-r-7158-h-r-7180-h-r-7365-h-r-7385-h-r-74/">Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 670, H.R. 1318, H.R. 2997, H.R. 3391, H.R. 5103, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5887, H.R. 6062, H.R. 6395, H.R. 6492, H.R. 6852, H.R. 7158, H.R. 7180, H.R. 7365, H.R. 7385, H.R. 7417, H.R. 7507, H.R. 7508…</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Jan 05 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act

Yesterday, I was proud to sign into law the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act, authorizing the placement of a monument honoring the women’s suffrage movement on the National Mall. In addition to commemorating the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument will recognize the generations of women who fought to ensure an equal… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/05/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-womens-suffrage-national-monument-location-act/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Jan 05 2025

Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-on-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-homeland-security/">Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-on-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-office-of-management-and-budget/">Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-justice/">Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Today, President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. President Biden believes great… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/04/president-biden-announces-recipients-of-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom-3/">President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Travel to New Delhi, India

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to New Delhi, India on January 5-6 for a capstone meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval that will span a range of issues across the breadth of the U.S.-India partnership – from space, defense, and strategic technology cooperation to shared security priorities in the Indo-Pacific and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/04/statement-by-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-to-travel-to-new-delhi-india/">Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Travel to New Delhi, India</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Order of Succession. (a) Subject to the provisions of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-agriculture/">Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-the-treasury/">Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Fight against the death penalty - Zimbabwe abolishes capital punishment (3 Jan. 2025)

France applauds Emmerson Mnangagwa's historic decision on December 31 to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe. The abolition of the death penalty continues to gain ground around the world, with 127 nations having done away with it so far. Ahead of the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, to be held in Paris from June 30 to July 3, 2026, France is determined to continue its efforts in support of the universal abolition of this cruel, unjust and inhuman (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as Director

January 3, 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as Director By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-office-of-personnel-management-to-act-as-director/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as Director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director

MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-office-of-science-and-technology-policy-to-act-as-director/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for Global Media to Act as Chief Executive Officer

SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for Global Media to Act as Chief Executive Officer By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”),… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-united-states-agency-for-global-media-to-act-as-chief-executive-officer/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for Global Media to Act as Chief Executive Officer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-united-states-agency-for-international-development-to-act-as-administrator/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025