Foreign Affairs

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

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/07/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-emergency-declaration-9/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, today is a solemn day and a day of remembrance. One year ago, on October 7th, Hamas launched a heinous attack against Israel. On a day that was supposed to be a joyous Jewish holiday&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/07/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-70/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Herzog of Israel

<p>This morning President Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the solemn occasion of the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas October 7 terrorist attacks. President Biden expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Israel and to the families of the 1,200 innocent people – including 46 Americans – massacred by the terrorist group Hamas on a day&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-herzog-of-israel/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Herzog of Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since Hamas’ October 7th Terrorist Attacks

<p>Vice President’s ResidenceU.S. Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. 4:02 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  In a few moments, Doug and I will plant a tree here on the grounds of the Residence of the Vice President of the United States, and we dedicate this tree to the 1,200 innocent souls, in an act of pure&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-marking-one-year-since-hamas-october-7th-terrorist-attacks/">Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since Hamas&#8217; October 7th Terrorist Attacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack

<p>I will never forget the horror of October 7, 2023. 1,200 innocent people, including 46 Americans, were massacred by Hamas terrorists. Women raped on the side of the road. 250 people kidnapped. It was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. What Hamas did that day was pure evil – it was&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/statement-by-vice-president-harris-marking-one-year-since-the-october-7th-attack/">Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to preventing, detecting and responding to health emergencies globally. On September 27, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health announced an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and the Biden-Harris Administration is working closely with the Government of Rwanda to end the MVD outbreak as quickly as possible. As we have all experienced&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak/">Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack

<p>On this day last year, the sun rose on what was supposed to be a joyous Jewish holiday. By sunset, October 7 had become the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today marks one year of mourning for the more than 1,200 innocent people of all ages, including 46 Americans, massacred in southern Israel by the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-marking-one-year-since-the-october-7th-attack/">Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) (Nice, 9-13 June 2025)

After the first two Conferences in New York (2017) and Lisbon (2022), France and Costa Rica are jointly organizing the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, from 9 to 13 June 2025. Ten years after COP21 and the Paris Agreement, UNOC3 is seeking to bring together all United Nations Member States, specialized agencies, civil society, the private sector and international donors, and through the Nice Ocean Agreements, achieve what was achieved for the climate with the Paris Agreement in 2015.

Updated: Mon Oct 07 2024

FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration Sparing No Resource to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

<p>President Biden ordered 500 additional active-duty troops to support on-the-ground efforts; 1,500 troops now mobilized to assist National Guard and Federal personnel Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’s direction, the Administration continues to mobilize a robust, intensive, and whole-of-government response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. As life-saving response efforts continue in heavily impacted areas, the Administration is&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/06/fact-sheet-update-biden-harris-administration-sparing-no-resource-to-support-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-helene/">FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration Sparing No Resource to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Oct 06 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene Response

<p>Since before Hurricane Helene made landfall, my Administration has mobilized an intensive Federal response to ensure impacted communities have the resources and support they need. As part of that ongoing commitment, and in response to Governor Cooper’s request for additional support, today I ordered another 500 active-duty troops with advanced technological assets to move into&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-hurricane-helene-response/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene Response</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Oct 06 2024

Interested Parties Memo: Fighting Hurricane Helene Falsehoods with Facts

<p>Senior Advisor to the President and Communications Director Ben LaBolt, and Director of Digital Strategy Christian Tom Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’s direction, the Administration has mobilized a robust, intensive, and whole-of-government effort to respond to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. This includes extensive pre-landfall preparations, as well as an immediate surge of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/05/interested-parties-memo-fighting-hurricane-helene-falsehoods-with-facts/">Interested Parties Memo: Fighting Hurricane Helene Falsehoods with Facts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

Letter to Congress on Disaster Needs

<p>Dear Speaker Johnson and Leaders Schumer, McConnell, and Jeffries, I write to you regarding the needs of the Nation. As communities across the Southeast devastated by Hurricane Helene assess the extent of the damage, they are expecting their Federal Government to stand behind them in their most urgent time of need. I have seen firsthand&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/04/letter-to-congress-on-disaster-needs/">Letter to Congress on Disaster Needs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of South Carolina by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State of South Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. Under the President&#8217;s order today,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-south-carolina-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a result of Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-virginia-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Oct 05 2024

A Proclamation on Child Health Day, 2024

<p>     Our Nation&#8217;s children deserve every opportunity to reach their biggest dreams &#8212; that begins with ensuring our families and children have the resources and support they need to stay healthy and strong.  On Child Health Day, we recommit to supporting families as they help their children to lead healthy lives. When&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/a-proclamation-on-child-health-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Child Health Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

A Proclamation on National Community Policing Week, 2024

<p>Every day that our police officers put on that shield and walk out the door, they put their lives at risk to ensure the rest of us are safe. During National Community Policing Week, we honor police officers&#8217; service and sacrifice, recommit to supporting them, and reaffirm that community policing practices that advance public trust&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/a-proclamation-on-national-community-policing-week-2024/">A Proclamation on National Community Policing Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

June 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted

<p>Today the White House released visitor log records generated in June 2024. This set includes 90,735 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,653,271 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&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2024/10/04/june-2024-visitor-logs-records-posted/">June 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the San Carlos Apache Tribe

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the San Carlos Apache Tribe ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by the Watch Fire from July 10 to July 17, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals for the San&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-san-carlos-apache-tribe/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the San Carlos Apache Tribe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 6513

<p>On Friday, October 4, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 6513, the &#8220;Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2024&#8221; or the &#8220;COCOA Act of 2024,&#8221; which requires States to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe all elements of the administration of congressional elections. Thank you to Representatives Carey, Morelle,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/04/press-release-bill-signed-h-r-6513/">Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 6513</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Redford, MI

<p>Redford Fire Department Station 1Redford, Michigan 2:03 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi.  (Applause.)  Oh, good afternoon, everybody. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. It is my great honor to be with everybody this afternoon. Matt, I want to thank you for your leadership and for all that you do for so many. You know, everyone here,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-redford-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Redford, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on ILA and USMX Agreement

<p>Tonight the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance came together to reach a tentative agreement that reopens the East Coast and Gulf ports, and I want to applaud all involved for their efforts. This step indicates progress toward a strong contract and represents the power of collective bargaining. As I have&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/03/statement-by-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-ila-and-usmx-agreement/">Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on ILA and USMX Agreement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

The White House Announces 2024 Fall Garden Tours

<p>The President and First Lady will continue the tradition of welcoming members of the public to tour the White House Gardens and South Grounds. This fall, tours of the White House Gardens will be available to the public from 10:00 a.m. ET to 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13. These tours&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/04/the-white-house-announces-2024-fall-garden-tours/">The White House Announces 2024 Fall Garden Tours</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 04 2024

A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2024

<p> American workers and the unions who fight for them represent the best of our country. They help power our economy and strengthen our middle class. On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate the ingenuity, grit, drive, and determination of the American worker. We thank them for their contributions, and we recommit to investing in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/03/a-proclamation-on-national-manufacturing-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Recent Developments in the Middle East

<p>We, the Leaders of the G7, express deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct military attack against Israel, which constitutes a serious threat to regional stability. We unequivocally reiterate our commitment to the security of Israel. Iran’s seriously destabilizing actions throughout the Middle East&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/03/g7-leaders-statement-on-recent-developments-in-the-middle-east/">G7 Leaders’ Statement on Recent Developments in the Middle East</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Israel – United Nations (October 2, 2024)

France regrets Israel's serious, unjustified and counterproductive decision to declare UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata. We reaffirm our full support for and confidence in the UN Secretary-General. France reiterates its commitment to the UN Charter, international law, and the importance of abiding by UN Security Council decisions with regard to peacekeeping and international security. The UN plays a fundamental role in the region's (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024