Foreign Affairs

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Chile to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Gabri

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Valparaíso, Chile to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Gabriel Boric Font as President of the Republic of Chile on March 11, 2022. The Honorable Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will lead the delegation. Members of...

Updated: Tue Mar 08 2022

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Fort Worth, Texas 2:08 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Hello. Okay, welcome to our trip to Fort Worth, Texas. Just a couple items for you at the top. As I mentioned yesterday, this week we are marking the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan. Today, we're focusing...

Updated: Tue Mar 08 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Applegate, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the United States Geological Survey, vice James Reilly. Joseph Goffman, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vice William L. Wehrum. Kate Elizabeth Heinzelman, of New York, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice...

Updated: Tue Mar 08 2022

Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival

Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve BaseWestworth Village, Texas Q Mr. President, do you have a message for the American people on gas prices? THE PRESIDENT: They're going to go up. Q What can you do about it? THE PRESIDENT: Can't do much right now. Russia is responsible. END

Updated: Tue Mar 08 2022

Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger on President Biden's Cyber Exe

The President's Executive Order, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, charted a new course for nation's cybersecurity. And, we have begun implementation of one of the most important components of the Executive Order. As of yesterday, every company that sells software to the government must have a rigorous software security program in place. The requirement covers traditional commercial...

Updated: Tue Mar 08 2022

8 March: International Women's Day at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

On 8 March 2022, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is holding two events to celebrate International Women's Day: At 14:15, Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will present the Simone Veil Prize of the French Republic for promotion of gender equality to its 2022 winner; At 14:45, an event about the "27 European Women" project, highlighting the stories of inspiring women from the different Member States. These events are tied in with France's feminist (...)

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

FACT SHEET: Department of Education Announces State-by-State American Rescue Plan Funding for Colleges and Universities

During Week of Anniversary of American Rescue Plan, Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Investments in Community Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Other Critical Institutions Today, the Department of Education announced state-by-state breakdown of funding for colleges and universities provided in the President's American Rescue Plan - one of the largest one-time infusions of funding ever...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

FACT SHEET: State-by-State Analysis of Record $2.7 Billion American Rescue Plan Investment in Historically Black Colleges and

During Week of Anniversary of American Rescue Plan, Administration Highlights Investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities Today, the Department of Education announced state-by-state breakdown of over $2.7 billion in funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provided in the President's American Rescue Plan. These funds were provided through the Higher Education Emergency Relief...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Actions to Accelerate Clean Transit Buses, School Buses, and Trucks

New Actions Will Deliver Cleaner Air, Healthier Neighborhoods, and Better Transportation Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing major federal actions that will expand clean public transit and school buses, reduce emissions from dirty diesel trucks, and create good-paying jobs. The Biden-Harris Administration will modernize public transit that connects people to their jobs, school, health care,...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Informal Meeting of Development Ministers (07 Mar. 2022)

The Informal Meeting of Development Ministers of the European Union will take place in Montpellier, at the Musée Fabre, on 7 March 2022. This meeting will offer the opportunity to take stock of the actions implemented by the European Union and by its Member States, as Team Europe, to provide backing to Ukraine, both as part of emergency measures, and as part of the scheduling of our new EU Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument. This meeting will also enable an (...)

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 7th, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:42 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. I have two items for all of you at the top. This week, we are marking one year - the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, which has been the key driver of our strong economic recovery, provided...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William H. Duncan, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador. Jay Curtis Shambaugh, of Maryland, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Brent James...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Johnson o

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a secure video call today with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom. The leaders affirmed their determination to continue raising the costs on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. They also underscored their commitment to continue...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Clean Transit Event

South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 11:49 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, Marc, for that incredible introduction but also for your incredible dedication to public service. The people of Washington, D.C. and our nation thank you for your dedication. Well, good morning, everyone. Good morning. Today, we are joined by...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris to Commemorate the 57th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Edmund Pettus BridgeSelma, Alabama 3:34 P.M. CST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, Selma. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Kendra, thank you for those inspiring words. In the great tradition of Alabama State, you are a leader of outstanding passion and purpose, and it is wonderful to have shared the stage with you. So, Selma, before I begin, I want...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Readout of President Biden meeting with National Union Labor Leaders

Today, President Biden and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met with 39 national union labor leaders. The President and Secretary Walsh met with labor leaders to discuss issues impacting union members and how the administration can help support working Americans. The President thanked the labor presidents for their support and outlined the steps the administration has taken to...

Updated: Sun Mar 06 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this evening with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden highlighted the ongoing actions undertaken by the United States, its Allies and partners, and private industry to raise the costs on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine. In particular, he welcomed the decision this evening by Visa and Mastercard...

Updated: Sun Mar 06 2022

Statement by President Biden on the Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

On Sunday, March 7, 1965, time stopped and blood spilled as brave and righteous Americans sought to cross a bridge named after a Klansman in Selma, Alabama, to reach the other side of justice. Led by the late John Lewis, they marched to secure their sacred right to vote. Their heroism was met by batons...

Updated: Sun Mar 06 2022