Foreign Affairs

FACT SHEET: Congressional Republicans are Wasting Time Instead of Delivering for the American People Yet Again

<p>Instead of working across the aisle to do their most basic job and deliver for the American people by keeping the government open and providing emergency funding for disasters, House Republicans are yet again wasting time with extreme policies and a potentially harmful long-term continuing resolution (CR). The House Republicans’ long-term CR abdicates their responsibility&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/fact-sheet-congressional-republicans-are-wasting-time-instead-of-delivering-for-the-american-people-yet-again/">FACT SHEET: Congressional Republicans are Wasting Time Instead of Delivering for the American People Yet Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

<p>Ben Cardin, of Maryland, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Jeffrey R. Moreland, term expired. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-155/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Republican members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute, to include bipartisan membership. Ben Cardin, to be&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/09/president-biden-announces-key-nominees-79/">President Biden Announces Key Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:04 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Okay. I have a couple things at the top. Please bear with me. So, on Saturday, a suspect shot and injured five individuals along Interstate 75 in Kentucky and is still at large. We’re praying for those who&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/09/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-communications-adviser-john-kirby/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle| Pittsburgh, PA

<p>Penzeys SpicesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Q    Madam Vice President, what do you think of the Cheneys&#8217; endorsement, ma’am?  Liz Cheney and Dick Cheney have endorsed you.  What do you think about that?  THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I’m &#8212; I’m &#8212; actually, I’m honored to have their endorsement.  And I think that what &#8212; they both, as leaders who&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-pittsburgh-pa-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle| Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Sep 08 2024

A Proclamation on National Grandparents Day, 2024

<p> For so many Americans, grandparents are the first people they look to for comfort, love, and guidance. Grandparents carry family wisdom, share their stories, and are the core of their families. On National Grandparents Day, we give thanks to grandparents and recognize their continuing contributions to our Nation. Throughout my life,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/a-proclamation-on-national-grandparents-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Grandparents Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024

<p> Education is a ticket to a better life, and for more than 4.7 million Hispanic and Latino students, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) make it possible. The over 500 HSIs across our country are home to over half of Hispanic and Latino college students. During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, we celebrate these critical postsecondary institutions,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/a-proclamation-on-national-hispanic-serving-institutions-week-2024/">A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers

<p> By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. The Federal Government has made significant strides in implementing the Investing in America agenda, a historic set of recently enacted laws aimed at&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/executive-order-on-investing-in-america-and-investing-in-american-workers/">Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservati

<p>Since their first day in office, President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered on the most ambitious climate and conservation agenda in history – including taking action to conserve our ocean and marine ecosystems for future generations. This agenda is driven by the President’s America the Beautiful initiative, which is supporting locally led conservation&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-advances-chumash-heritage-national-marine-sanctuary-reinforces-ocean-conservation-legacy/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservation Legacy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

<p>September 6, 2024 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-ethiopia/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Libya - France supports the mediation efforts of the UN Support Mission (6 Sep. 2024)

France supports the mediation efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to resolve the Central Bank of Libya's governance crisis. France calls on all the stakeholders to work with the UNSMIL in good faith to find a compromise. There is an urgent need to end this crisis, which threatens the economic stability and security of the country and compromises Libya's relations with the international financial institutions. The prolongation of this crisis will bear significant (…)

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1)               of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-506a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-19/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members of boards and commissions that, based on statute or longstanding practice, include candidates recommended by Congressional Republican leadership. The Board of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/president-biden-announces-key-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-39/">President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia

<p> On September 17, 2021, by Executive Order 14046, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/06/press-release-notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-ethiopia/">Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ethiopia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Fashion For Our Future March

<p>New York, New York The clothing we wear gives us the power to make a statement without saying a word. But this year, we must wear it, say it, march for it—and then do it: Vote! The first time I ever voted, I almost didn’t vote for my future husband. It was the 70s, and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/06/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-fashion-for-our-future-march/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Fashion For Our Future March</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United

<p>On September 13, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will host Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom for a bilateral meeting at the White House. This will be their second meeting at the White House since Prime Minister Starmer’s election this summer. The leaders will have an in-depth discussion on a range of global&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/06/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-prime-minister-keir-starmer-of-the-united-kingdom-2/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024

A Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024

<p> Twenty-three years ago &#8212; on September 11, 2001 &#8212; 2,977 precious lives were ripped from us in an evil attack on our Nation. During these solemn days, we renew our sacred vow: Never Forget. Never forget the loved ones we lost. Never forget the first responders who ran toward the rubble to save others. Never&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/05/a-proclamation-on-national-days-of-prayer-and-remembrance-2024/">A Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Background Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Previewing Pres

<p>Via Teleconference 12:04 P.M. EDT MR. FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s press call ahead of President Biden’s trip to Wisconsin to discuss investments in rural electrification from his Investing in America agenda. This call will begin with on-the-record remarks from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/background-press-call-by-deputy-chief-of-staff-natalie-quillian-and-secretary-of-agriculture-tom-vilsack-previewing-president-bidens-trip-to-wisconsin/">Background Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Previewing President Biden&#8217;s Trip to Wisconsin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities

<p>Administration approves 10th offshore wind project; previous Administration approved none With this approval, Nation has permitted 15 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, as progress continues toward President Biden’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts by 2030 President Biden and Vice President Harris’s leadership has catalyzed the nation’s offshore wind industry which is creating good-paying and union&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-hits-offshore-wind-milestone-continues-to-advance-clean-energy-opportunities/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity

<p>Today, President Biden will travel to Westby, Wisconsin to announce $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-visits-westby-wisconsin-announces-7-3-billion-for-clean-affordable-reliable-electricity-for-rural-america-the-largest-investment-in-rural-electrification-since-the-ne/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity for Rural America; The Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

<p> 10:35 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for bearing with us for the last couple minutes. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we&#8217;ll go into questions, as always. MR. KIRBY: Hey, good morning. Thank you for joining us here again, but there are a few things that we do want to announce. First,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/05/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-26/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route La Crosse, WI

<p>1:30 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hi, everybody. Q    Hello! MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Long time, no see.  So, I just have one thing at the top, and then we can get going. So, as you all know, today we’re headed to Westby, Wisconsin, where the president will announce a $7.3 billion investment from the Inflation Reduction Act for clean, affordable, reliable&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/05/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-la-crosse-wi/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route La Crosse, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Trip to Ukraine

<p>Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Kyiv on September 4 and 5 to coordinate on U.S. plans to support Ukraine over the remainder of President Biden’s term in office. Finer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine’s military, energy system, and economy, among other areas, and to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/readout-of-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finers-trip-to-ukraine/">Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Trip to Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event| North Hampton, NH

<p>Throwback BreweryNorth Hampton, New Hampshire 3:05 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  Hi.  (Applause.) Good afternoon, North Hampton!  (Laughs.)  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  Can we hear it for Nicole and Throwback Brewery?  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Kamala!  Kamala!  Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Hi, guy- &#8212; thank you. Thank you, thank you. Wow. (Applause.) Thank you,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-north-hampton-nh/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event| North Hampton, NH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024