Foreign Affairs

President Biden Announces More Actions to Reduce Gun Crime And Calls on Congress to Fund Community Policing and Community Vio

Today, the Biden Administration is announcing additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. This plan builds on the steps the President has taken since the beginning of his Administration to stop the flow of guns being used in crimes, bolster federal, state, and local law enforcement, invest in community-based programs that...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 2, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:35 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, as you know, today marks the second day of Black History Month. The President and Vice President are committed to fighting for equity, opportunity, and dignity for all Black Americans each and every day. And yesterday, a couple of people asked...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Via Teleconference 3:08 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on Omicron, Dr. Fauci will present the latest science, and Dr. Murthy will discuss Pfizer's vaccine application for kids under the age of five. And then I'll cover operational planning so that we're ready for...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route New York, New York 11:36 A.M. EST MS. PSAKI: I know this is a short flight, so I thought I would just start. And I know we've done a number of briefings, but just giving you all just a couple of key points on the President's engagement in the...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael J. Adler, of Maryland, 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 South Sudan. Edward Gabriel, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Board...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France regarding Russia's continued military build-up on Ukraine's borders. The two leaders affirmed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reviewed our ongoing coordination on both diplomacy and preparations to impose swift and severe economic costs on Russia should it further...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Remarks by President Biden at a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting

One Police PlazaNew York, New York 1:32 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Okay. Well, General Garland; Governor; Mr. Mayor; Representative Jeffers [sic] - Jeffries, excuse me; Representative Velázquez - they rode up on the flight with me - and other members of Congress that are here: Thank you. And I just want to thank...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Remarks by President Biden at an Event to Reignite the Cancer Moonshot

East Room 2:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm Joe Biden, Jill Biden's husband. (Laughter.) I want to thank you, Doctor, for that introduction. But I want to thank you more for all the effort you put in to change, save, alter people's lives and your dedication to it. And...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Remarks by President Biden at the National Prayer Breakfast

The U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterWashington, D.C. 9:06 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Well, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I - I don't know who she's talking about - (laughter) - but thank you. Folks, look, let me say - I hadn't planned on - I didn't know I was going...

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Remarks by President Biden on a Successful Counterterrorism Operation

Roosevelt Room 10:21 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last night, operating on my orders, United States military forces successfully removed a major terrorist threat to the world: the global leader of ISIS, known as Hajji Abdullah. He took over as the leader of ISIS in 2019 after the United States counterterrorism operation killed al-Baghdadi....

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Russia - Q&A - (02 Feb.22)

Q : Yesterday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry published a statement that indicates that the ministry is expecting a quick response to Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov's January 28th message to the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the United States, Canada and several European countries. In his message, Mr. Lavrov indicated that Russia is deeply concerned by the rising political and military tensions in the immediate vicinity of its western borders. Among other matters, he (...)

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden

Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in the northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our Allies, and make the world a safer place. Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi-the leader of ISIS....

Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022

Amnesty International Report - Q&A - (01 Feb. 2022)

Q: Today, Amnesty International publicly released its report entitled, "Israel's apartheid against Palestinians: Cruel system of domination and crime against humanity." According to the ONG, this system of apartheid has been in place since 1948. Amnesty therefore calls on the ICC Office of the Prosecutor to consider the applicability of the crime against humanity of apartheid within its current formal investigation into the crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT). This (...)

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

Fact Sheet: President Biden Reignites Cancer Moonshot to End Cancer as We Know It

Biden-Harris Administration Sets Goal of Reducing Cancer Death Rate by at least 50 Percent Over the Next 25 Years, and Improving the Experience of Living with and Surviving Cancer As Vice President, in 2016, Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot with the mission to accelerate the rate of progress against cancer. The cancer and patient...

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration's Commitment to Global Health

The United States Government is proud to be the largest donor for global health. As we work to end the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed to strengthening health systems and institutions; advancing global health security; combatting HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and maternal, neonatal, and child health; closing gaps...

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

Mali - Q&A - (01 Feb. 2022)

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 (...)

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

President Biden Announces Additional Advisors for Supreme Court Process

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...

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

President Biden Makes Fourteenth Judicial Nominations Announcement

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...

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 1, 2022

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,...

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

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. ###

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022

Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event to Reignite the Cancer Moonshot

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...

Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022