President Biden and Vice President Harris delivered results for the American people in their first year in office. The President and Vice President made history growing our economy, addressing the climate crisis, and building a judiciary and government that represents America. Despite unprecedented challenges, 2021 was a year of record progress for working families. Jobs:...
COVAX is the vaccines pillar of ACT-A [Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator], the international initiative run by the World Health Organization aimed at coordinating a global response to COVID-19 which is fair and mutually supportive. Fair, because it would be intolerable for some people to have access to resources for tackling the pandemic, such as tests, vaccines and treatments, and others not to. Mutually supportive, because the virus knows no borders and it is in everyone's interest (...)
NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM/NSM-8 MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ...
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Tiffany M. Cartwright, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington, vice Benjamin Hale Settle, retired. Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Joseph Frank Bianco, elevated. Ana...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to the House of Commons on COVID-19.
The vital national interests of the United States are inextricably bound to the fortunes of our closest neighbors in the Americas. To that end, the ability of our democracies to close the gap between what we promise and what we deliver depends in no small part on what we do, together, to make it better....
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Elizabeth Bagley, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federative Republic of Brazil Jane Hartley, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Alexander...
The President is announcing eight new federal judicial nominees, all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue 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 -...
This morning President Biden met virtually with a bipartisan group of senators to discuss Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's borders. The group included senators who returned yesterday from a Congressional delegation to Ukraine, where they met with Ukrainian leadership and affirmed the United States' longstanding bipartisan support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Biden...
President Biden has been clear with the Russian President: If any Russian military forces move across the Ukrainian border, that's a renewed invasion, and it will be met with a swift, severe, and united response from the United States and our Allies. President Biden also knows from long experience that the Russians have an extensive playbook...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Honduras to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Xiomara Castro on January 27, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Honorable Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation:...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Banjul, The Gambia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Adama Barrow on January 19, 2022. The Honorable Richard Carlton Paschall III, United States Ambassador to The Gambia, will lead the delegation. ###
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö. The two leaders discussed their shared concern over Russia's unprovoked military build-up on Ukraine's borders. They also discussed the importance of Finland's close defense partnership with the United States and with NATO to ensure security in northern Europe. President Biden underscored the...
I want to thank Verizon and AT&T for agreeing to delay 5G deployment around key airports and to continue working with the Department of Transportation on safe 5G deployment at this limited set of locations. This agreement will avoid potentially devastating disruptions to passenger travel, cargo operations, and our economic recovery, while allowing more than...
Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the Presidential Delegation to Honduras to attend the January 27 inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro. The Vice President's visit will further the commitment she and President-elect Castro made during their December 10 phone call to deepen the partnership between the United States and Honduras and work together to advance...
France expresses its solidarity with the Tongan people following the eruption of an underwater volcano which caused a tsunami off the Tonga archipelago on 15 January 2022. It assures the Tongan authorities and people of its friendship at this extremely difficult time. A Pacific power and neighbour of the Kingdom of Tonga, with which it shares a maritime border and a long-standing friendship, France stands ready to respond to the population's most pressing needs through the FRANZ mechanism (...)
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Dear Dr. Bernice King, thank you for that introduction and for all that you do every day in your role of leadership. And thank you for the invitation to address this most distinguished group of leaders. I also want to thank...
Martha's TableWashington, D.C Q Madam Vice President, what's the next step on voting rights after your speech today? THE VICE PRESIDENT: To keep working on it. I'm making calls. I'm meeting with folks. We're not going to give up. You've heard me say that before, and I mean it. This is too important. This is not...
The United States strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, which killed three innocent civilians. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with the UAE and international partners to hold them accountable. Our commitment to the security of the UAE is unwavering and we stand beside our...
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 11:58 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks. With regard to Texas and the synagogue, I spoke this morning with the Attorney General and - to get a rundown. He said there's overwhelming cooperation with the local authorities and the FBI, and they did one hell of a job. This was an act of...
Thanks to the courageous work of state, local and federal law enforcement, four Americans who were held hostage at a Texas synagogue will soon be home with their families. I am grateful to the tireless work of law enforcement at all levels who acted cooperatively and fearlessly to rescue the hostages. We are sending love...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will meet virtually with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan on Friday, January 21 to further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and our people. The meeting will highlight the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which is the cornerstone of peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific and around the world. President...
This morning, we are grateful that four people held hostage in a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas are safe and going home to their families. We thank the brave men and women in federal, state, and local law enforcement, and we stand in solidarity with the Congregation Beth Israel community and the entire Jewish community. While...
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from October 29 to November 1, 2021. Federal funding is available to state,...
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from December 10 to December 11, 2021. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected...
