Michael Gove to unveil the government's flagship Levelling Up White Paper, setting out a plan to transform the UK by spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it.
Q: With regards to the personnel of the private paramilitary security company, the Wagner Group, what is the nature of discussions between Paris and Moscow on the group's presence in Mali? Is there an arrangement in place in the country? A: Please refer to the December 23rd statement in which France, alongside 14 partners involved in the Sahel, condemned the Malian transitional authorities' decision to employ Wagner mercenaries. We have shared the well-known position of France and its (...)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched a new Business Council following the two-year Brexit anniversary.
As President Biden considers a range of deeply qualified potential nominees for the Supreme Court and seeks the advice of lawmakers in both parties as well as legal experts across the country, he is adding three new advisors for the nomination and confirmation process. These advisors bring decades of experience to the table and will...
The President is announcing a judicial nominee, who is extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. This choice continues to fulfill the President's promise to ensure that the nation's courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country - both in terms of personal...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:27 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: All right. Kristen, welcome back. Q Thank you, Jen. I appreciate it. MS. PSAKI: Okay. We missed you. A couple of items for you all at the top. I know there was some good questions yesterday about the status of the infrastructure law implementation,...
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, vice Helene N. White, retiring. ###
East Room, The White House 1:49 P.M. EST THE FIRST LADY: Hi - well, hello. (Applause.) Thank you. (Laughs.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Please be seated. Gosh, so many friends here. It's so nice to see all of you. And you're getting me so emotional before I have to speak...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Dr. Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They underscored their shared commitment to both ongoing diplomacy and joint efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine. They also discussed regional issues, including efforts by Turkey and Armenia to normalize relations. ###
We send our warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year. Across our country and around the world, families and friends are gathering together in person and in spirit to celebrate the possibility and hope of new beginnings. As we enter this Year of the Tiger - representing strength and courage - let us...
Q: Regarding the military junta regimes, today marks the second year that Mali has had a shape-shifting junta in power and several weeks that Burkina Faso has had a junta in power as well. France has engaged in combat against troops in both of these countries. When France begins a military engagement in a country that is turning into a dictatorship, on what grounds should it do so? What did we learn from Operation Sangaris in the CAR, where democracy was not able to take root? A: As (...)
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the President signed into law: S. 1404, the "Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act," which provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the "Ghost Army," in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service in conducting deception operations in Europe during World War II. Thank you to...
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)) (MRAA), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the MRAA, that it is important to the national interest to furnish assistance...
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY SUBJECT: Implementation of the Anomalous Health Incidents Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 In accordance with section 6603(a)(1) of the National...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday made a statement on the Sue Gray report in the House of Commons.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar. Together, they reaffirmed their mutual interest in promoting security and prosperity in the Gulf and broader Middle East region, ensuring the stability of global energy supplies, supporting the people of Afghanistan, and strengthening commercial and investment cooperation. The President and...
President Biden hosted Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley in the Oval Office this afternoon to hear their perspectives and advice about the historic nomination to the Supreme Court he will make later this month. The President reiterated his commitment to being advised by senators from each party during this process before...
Last week, White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and other White House officials hosted two virtual roundtables with Native American Tribal and Alaskan Native leaders to discuss how the Administration will deliver for tribal communities and build a better America by implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Landrieu also joined Secretary Deb Haaland in a...
Oval Office 1:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Look, I invited - we're different parties but two good friends down here. We've done an awful lot of Supreme Court justices together, Senator Grassley and I, as well as Senator Durbin. And we've worked together on a lot of court nominations overall but particularly Supreme Court nominees. And...
On National Energy Assistance Day, White House Coordinates Outreach and Encourages Families to Enroll in Assistance Programs The White House is joining states, localities, advocacy groups, and utilities in encouraging American families to apply for programs that can help hard-pressed families address home energy costs. These resources include the record funding for the Low Income...
Q : Can you give us an update on the tone of our exchanges with Mali, following the minister's statements? A : I invite you to consult the statements by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, following his conversation with Hassoumi Massoudou, Niger's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and again this morning.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. During American Heart Month, we raise awareness of the risks of heart disease, remember those we have lost, and highlight steps we can all take to save the lives of countless loved ones and address...
During National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we recommit ourselves to ensuring our society is one in which all young people can live fulfilling and productive lives free of violence and fear. Teen dating violence takes many forms, including physical or sexual assault, stalking, coercive and controlling behavior, emotional abuse, harassment, and...
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian spoke by phone yesterday with his Cambodian counterpart, Prak Sokhonn. The two ministers underscored the importance of coordination between the French presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Cambodian chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), given the strategic partnership between these two regional organizations and our two countries' shared desire to further strengthen those ties through (...)
