Foreign Affairs

A Proclamation on Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, 2022

For generations, Indigenous persons, including American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, have been forced to mourn a missing or murdered loved one without the answers and support they deserve. On Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, we remember these victims and their families, and commit to working with Tribal Nations and Native communities to achieve...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

A Proclamation on National Day of Prayer, 2022

Throughout our history, prayer has been an anchor for countless Americans searching for strength and wisdom in times of struggle and sharing hope and gratitude in seasons of joy. In public reflections on life's many blessings and in quiet moments during life's most difficult trials, Americans of nearly every background and faith have turned to...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Candidacy of Hélène Tigroudja to the Human Rights Committee

France presents the candidature of Mme Hélène Tigroudja to a post as independent expert on the Human Rights Committee for the term 2023-2026, in the election to be held in New York on 17 June 2022 during the 39th meeting of the States parties to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. (PDF, 1.3 Mb)

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

January 2022 Visitor Log Records Posted

Today the White House released visitor log records generated in January 2022. This set includes 1185 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 42597. 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...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Mali - The Malian transitional authorities terminate the Defense Cooperation Treaty (TCMD) and the Status of Forces Agreement

On May 2, France was informed of the Malian transitional authorities' unilateral decision to terminate the Defense Cooperation Treaty between France and Mali as well as the Status of Forces Agreement governing the French and European partner forces involved in the Takuba Task Force. France considers this decision to be unjustified and formally contests any violation of the bilateral legal framework that may be ascribed to the Operation Barkhane forces. France will continue the orderly (...)

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

President Biden Announces Appointments to the President's Intelligence Advisory Board and the National Science Board

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Admiral James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr., USN (Ret.), Chair, President's Intelligence Advisory Board Gilman G. Louie, Member, President's Intelligence Advisory Board Secretary Janet A. Napolitano, Member, President's Intelligence Advisory Board Ambassador Richard R. Verma, Member, President's Intelligence...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

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

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5, 2022, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Colfax, Lincoln, Mora,...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 4, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:37 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. All right. Just two items to highlight for all of you at the top. Two short items. Today, we announced an upcoming Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. This will bring attention to the burden of hunger and diet-related disease, which were...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Remarks by President Biden at Team USA Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Visit

South Lawn 11:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you. Thank you, Jilly. You know, as the guy who heads up the Veterans Affairs for America - the big guy standing there - please sit down, guys - knows, I'm glad the Lord didn't come down and give me a choice between being President...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Somalia - France strongly condemns the attack on an African Union base - (03 May 2022)

France strongly condemns the attack by Al Shabab on a base belonging to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Burundian peacekeepers were killed in the May 3rd attack, which took place near Ceel Baraf, in Hirshabelle State. France offers its condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers and the Burundian authorities. France stands with the African Union in the fight against (...)

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Romanian Presidential Se

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Romanian Presidential Security Advisor Ion Opri?or. They exchanged views on Russia's war against Ukraine. They underscored their continued commitment to support Ukraine, impose costs on Russia, and reinforce NATO's Eastern Flank. Mr. Sullivan expressed appreciation for Romania's generous provision of humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians fleeing...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with State Secretary for F

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Oscar Stenström, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister of Sweden. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Stenström discussed the security situation in Europe in light of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including their ongoing efforts to support Ukraine and impose costs on Russia. They committed to continue...

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

World Press Freedom Day (03 May 2022)

On this World Press Freedom Day, France expresses its deep concern over growing restrictions on the freedom of the press worldwide and increasingly widespread information manipulation. In Ukraine, the Russian aggression has been accompanied by massive information manipulation campaigns. In Russia and Belarus, the freedom of the press has been drastically restricted. In Mali, RFI and France 24 have suspended indefinitely. In Afghanistan, international media outlets have been banned from (...)

Updated: Wed May 04 2022

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Carlos Felipe Uriarte, Nominee for Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of Justice Gerald H. Acker, Nominee for Commissioner & Chair of the International Joint Commission Annie Caputo, Nominee for Nuclear Regulatory...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 3, 2022

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Montgomery, Alabama 12:52 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Okay, given I already did an extensive rundown yesterday of what we will be doing here in Troy, why don't we just get to your questions? Q So, the President spoke pretty passionately on the tarmac about the Alito draft being an affront...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gerald H. Acker, of Michigan, to be a Commissioner on the part of the United States on the International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, vice Jane L. Corwin, resigning. David Michael Capozzi, of Maryland, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure

Joint Base AndrewsPrince George's County, Maryland 11:24 A.M. EDT Q What do you think of the ruling - or the draft that leaked, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, I just got a call saying that it's been announced that it is a real draft, but it doesn't represent who's going to vote for...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Remarks by President Biden on the Security Assistance to Ukraine

Lockheed Martin Pike County OperationsTroy, Alabama 2:03 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: I tell you what, Linda: If I were CEO of this company, I'd be worried. (Laughter.) Well, good afternoon, everybody. And thank you, Jim, for the invitation to be here today and, Linda, for the warm welcome today. And Congressman Sewell - -woman Sewell,...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Secretary General of

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Akiba Takeo, the Secretary General of Japan's National Security Secretariat, to discuss preparations for the President's upcoming trip to the Republic of Korea and Japan. Mr. Sullivan commended Japan's strong response to Russia's brutal and unjustified further invasion of Ukraine, including financial sanctions, export controls, and humanitarian...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden

We do not know whether this draft is genuine, or whether it reflects the final decision of the Court. With that critical caveat, I want to be clear on three points about the cases before the Supreme Court. First, my administration argued strongly before the Court in defense of Roe v. Wade. We said that Roe is based...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2022

We live in perilous times for press freedom. At least eleven journalists have been killed in Ukraine in recent weeks. Another 11 have been wounded by gunfire. Others have been kidnapped and assaulted, and at least one remains missing. In Russia, the Kremlin has tightened its vice-grip on civil society, including through passage of a...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris

The United States Supreme Court has now confirmed that the draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade is genuine. Roe ensures a woman's right to choose to have an abortion. It also, at its root, protects the fundamental right to privacy. What is clear is that opponents of Roe want to punish women and...

Updated: Tue May 03 2022