Foreign Affairs

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar

<p>President Biden spoke today with Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. They discussed the urgency of bringing the ceasefire and hostage release deal to closure under the comprehensive bridging proposal that is now in the table, which would free the hostages, bring life-saving relief to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and de-escalate regional&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/23/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-of-qatar/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Russia - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (23 Aug. 2024)

Q: An accreditation request for the Paris Paralympic Games made by a journalist from the news agency RIA Novosti was denied. What was the reason for this? A: Everyone who requests accreditation for the Paris 2024 Games undergoes an administrative security investigation. This procedure is provided for under French law (article L. 211-11-1 of France's domestic security code) and applies to journalists as well. Once this procedure was completed, the decision was made not to grant this (…)

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden Ahead of Ukraine Independence Day

<p>Tomorrow—as the people of Ukraine mark their Independence Day—let it be clear: When Russia’s senseless war began, Ukraine was a free country. Today, it is still a free country. And the war will end with Ukraine remaining a free, sovereign, and independent country. I spoke with President Zelenskyy today to reaffirm this message, and to express&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/23/statement-from-president-joe-biden-ahead-of-ukraine-independence-day/">Statement from President Joe Biden Ahead of Ukraine Independence Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

<p>Last week President Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois. The new national monument will tell the story of a horrific attack by a white mob on a Black community, its significance within the Civil Rights Movement, and the broader history of Black community resilience in the face of violent oppression.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/23/what-they-are-saying-president-biden-designates-springfield-1908-race-riot-national-monument/">WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Pension Credit: What you need to know

Up to 880,000 households across the UK may be missing out on support worth on average over £3,900 a year. Read more about claiming for yourself or a loved one.

Updated: Thu Aug 22 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell

<p>Jill and I and the entire Biden family are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Pascrell, Jr., a 27-year Congressman for New Jersey at the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill was a colleague and dear friend. I had the privilege of working with him for decades on issues ranging from the Fire&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/21/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-representative-bill-pascrell/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 22 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

<p>Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a dedicated public servant and an unwavering force for good who knew that government is at its best when it is delivering for the people. From his time in City Hall and the State House to his nearly three decades of service in the House of Representatives, Congressman Pascrell fought&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/22/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 22 2024

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

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on August 18, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/21/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-connecticut-emergency-declaration-3/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Connecticut Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 21 2024

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

<p>President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The President and the Prime Minister discussed active and ongoing U.S. efforts to support Israel’s defense against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, to include ongoing defensive U.S. military deployments. The President stressed the urgency of bringing&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/21/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-8/">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 Aug 21 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event in Milwaukee, WI

<p>Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, Wisconsin 8:09 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, Milwaukee! (Laughs.) (Applause.) And hello to everyone joining us from exciting Chicago. The delegates at the Democratic National Convention &#8212; well, they just completed their roll call. (Laughs.) (Applause.) And they have nominated Coach Walz and me to be the next vice&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/20/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-in-milwaukee-wi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event in Milwaukee, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 21 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Santa Clara Pueblo

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Santa Clara Pueblo and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 20 to June 21, 2024. Federal funding is available to the Santa Clara Pueblo and certain private&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-santa-clara-pueblo/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Santa Clara Pueblo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kansas Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on May 19, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-kansas-disaster-declaration-6/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kansas Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from May 20 to June 3, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-nebraska-disaster-declaration-6/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New Hampshire Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 10 to July 13, 2024. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-new-hampshire-disaster-declaration-8/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New Hampshire Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 9 to July 11, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-vermont-disaster-declaration-7/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with National Security Advisor Eduardo M. Año of the Philippines

<p>National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Philippine National Security Advisor Eduardo M. Año. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Año discussed the continued historic momentum in the U.S.-Philippines Alliance, including the recent announcement of $500 million in U.S. Foreign Military Financing from the FY 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which, working with the U.S. Congress, will help modernize the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/20/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-national-security-advisor-eduardo-m-ano-of-the-philippines-4/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with National Security Advisor Eduardo M. Año of the Philippines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Chicago, IL

<p>12:13 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come over. You’ve been waiting a while. What &#8212; what do you got? Any questions? Q What did you think of that reception you got there tonight? THE PRESIDENT: Oh, it meant a lot to me. Very nice. Q Are you angry at Nancy Pelosi? Are you going&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/20/remarks-by-president-biden-before-air-force-one-departure-chicago-il/">Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Chicago, IL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

Remarks by President Biden During Keynote Address at the Democratic National Committee Convention | Chicago, IL

<p>10:27 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: We love Joe! We love Joe! We love Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: We love Joe! We love Joe! We love Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/19/remarks-by-president-biden-during-keynote-address-at-the-democratic-national-committee-convention-chicago-il/">Remarks by President Biden During Keynote Address at the Democratic National Committee Convention | Chicago, IL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Opening Night of the Democratic National Committee Convention

<p>United CenterChicago, Illinois 9:11 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. (Applause.) G- &#8212; (laughs) &#8212; (applause). Good evening, good evening. It is so good to be with everyone this evening in this hall and everyone at home. This is going to be a great week &#8212; (applause) &#8212; and I want to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/19/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-opening-night-of-the-democratic-national-committee-convention/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Opening Night of the Democratic National Committee Convention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Phil Donahue

<p>In Phil Donahue, our nation has lost a trailblazing television icon who held up a mirror to America and united us around the toughest issues of our time. A son of a working-class, Irish-Catholic family from Cleveland, Phil first honed his craft as a radio station assistant in university, before rising to transform television and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/20/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-phil-donahue/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Phil Donahue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 20 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Chicago, IL

<p>Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Chicago, Illinois 2:44 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Jen, welcome back. Q Hi. Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: What! It’s good to see you. Q You too. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It&#8217;s like full circle now. (Laughs.) All right. So, we&#8217;re on our way to Chicago, where President Biden will deliver the keynote address&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/19/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-chicago-il-2/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Chicago, IL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 19 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event in Rochester, PA

<p>Beaver Field OfficeRochester, Pennsylvania 3:01 P.M. EDT      GOVERNOR WALZ:  Oh, man &#8212; (applause) &#8212; it is.      Doug gets the bro hugs.  He brings it, so &#8212; (laughter).  Well, thank you, and it&#8217;s true.  And &#8212; and to Gwen and Doug, both, I &#8212; all of you &#8212; none of us do this alone. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/18/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-governor-tim-walz-at-a-campaign-event-in-rochester-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event in Rochester, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 19 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim WalzAfter Greeting the Aliquippa High School Football Team

<p>Aliquippa High SchoolAliquippa, Pennsylvania 4:53 P.M. EDT      GOVERNOR WALZ:  First of all, Coach, thank you.  To each of you, thanks.  I know we&#8217;re interrupting your practice.  The busy part and the important part is out there on the field, but thank you for having us on this.       MR. PATRICK:  Appreciate it.  Thank you&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/18/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-governor-tim-walzafter-greeting-the-aliquippa-high-school-football-team/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim WalzAfter Greeting the Aliquippa High School Football Team</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 19 2024