Wales/Foreign Affairs

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

The Biden-Harris Administration today secured the release of 135 unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua, on humanitarian grounds. No one should be put in jail for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights of free expression, association, and practicing their religion. The 135 Nicaraguan citizens released today included 13 members of the Texas-based Mountain Gateway organization, along with Catholic laypeople, students, and others… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-the-release-of-political-prisoners-in-nicaragua/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

Statement from President Biden on Offshore Wind Progress

When I came into office, the United States had zero approved offshore wind projects in federal waters, and the industry was struggling to gain a foothold. But now, following my Administration’s investments in our clean energy future, the private sector has mobilized and the federal government has approved ten offshore wind projects – enough to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/05/statement-from-president-biden-on-offshore-wind-progress/">Statement from President Biden on Offshore Wind Progress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

The 2024 Season of Lithuania in France, 12 September to 12 December 2024

The 2024 Season of Lithuania in France, “The Other Same/Se voir en l'autre”, will run from 12 September to 12 December 2024. As agreed by President Emmanuel Macron and President Gitanas Nausėda during the latter's visit to Paris in November 2021, the 2024 Season of Lithuania in France is an invitation for both countries to come together and understand each other better through cultural partnerships. France and Lithuania share a common history marked by centuries of cultural, artistic, (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students

The Biden-Harris Administration believes that public education is the bedrock of our democracy and the foundation of opportunity in our country—and that every young person should have the chance to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams. Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has focused on improving academic achievement, increasing student attendance and engagement, and building… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-additional-actions-to-drive-academic-success-for-all-students/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

May 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted

Today the White House released visitor log records generated in May 2024. This set includes 87,040 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,562,536 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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2024/09/04/may-2024-visitor-logs-records-posted/">May 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation

Adas Israel Congregation As Prepared for Delivery SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUGLAS EMHOFF: Thank you, Ted, and thank you to the many leaders here tonight from the AJC, ADL, JCRC, Federation, Washington Hebrew, and all the others who are here. It is thanks in part to the help of some of these organizations and others we have… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/03/remarks-by-second-gentleman-douglas-emhoff-at-the-national-vigil-for-the-hostages-at-adas-israel-congregation/">Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine

Earlier today, Russian missiles struck a military training facility and a hospital in Ukraine—killing more than 50 people and injuring dozens more. I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms. This assault is a tragic reminder of Putin’s ongoing and outrageous attempts to break the will of a free people. But for two… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/03/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-russian-attack-on-poltava-ukraine/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia

Jill and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short due to more senseless gun violence and thinking of all of the survivors whose lives are forever changed. What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/04/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-shooting-at-apalachee-high-school-in-georgia/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

Ukraine – France condemns Russia’s latest repeated strikes against Ukraine (4 Sep. 2024)

France strongly condemns Russia's latest repeated deadly strikes against Ukraine. The September 3rd strike against Poltava resulted in one of the heaviest death tolls since the beginning of the war. Today Russia hit the city of Lviv, killing several people including children. France offers its condolences to the families of the numerous victims and assures the Ukrainian authorities of its absolute solidarity in the face of the continuing Russian aggression. The strikes on September 3 and 4 (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024

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

Via Teleconference 12:25 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get into as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Thanks for joining. First, on the Middle East. As you all know, on Saturday, in a tunnel in Gaza, Israeli… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/03/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-25/">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>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

South Lawn 8:42 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, do you have plans to speak to Netanyahu? THE PRESIDENT: I can’t see you or hear you. Q Hi. Do you have any plans to speak to Prime Minister Netanyahu? THE PRESIDENT: Eventually. Q This week? Tomorrow? (Inaudible)? THE PRESIDENT: Eventually. Q On Ukraine — Q What… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-25/">Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the Investing in America Content Series Kickoff Event

South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:26 P.M. EDT MR. BENJAMIN: Thank you all so much for being here. We’re so delighted to speak to you today and to hear your stories. It’s my pleasure to start the first of what will be many conversations just like this led by our president. It’s also my… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/03/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-investing-in-america-content-series-kickoff-event/">Remarks by President Biden at the Investing in America Content Series Kickoff Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

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

Northwestern High School Detroit, Michigan 1:19 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon, Detroit. (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be in the house of labor. (Applause.) Can we hear it for Tyrese? (Applause.) Tyrese, I want to thank you for your extraordinary leadership and all of your words and the heart and soul… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-detroit-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Detroit, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024

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Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories (2 Sep. 2024)

France was outraged to learn of Hamas's murder of six hostages, whose bodies were found in the Gaza Strip. Our thoughts go out to their families and close friends, to whom we extend our sincere condolences. France emphatically reiterates the need to reach an agreement now on the release of all the hostages and on a ceasefire. We fully support mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to this end. The release of our compatriots is an absolute priority for (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (2 Sep. 2024)

Q: Regarding Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia this week, what is the attitude of France, a member State of the International Criminal Court, to the fact that the visit might go ahead without an arrest? Does the doctrine of immunity for acting heads of State apply? Is it better for the Russian President to travel, insofar as it may encourage negotiation on the end of Russia's war against Ukraine? A: Each State party to the Rome Statute has an obligation to cooperate with the International (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Situation Room Meeting with U.S. Negotiators of the Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal

Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris met in the White House Situation Room with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team following the murder of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas. President Biden expressed his devastation and outrage at the murder, and reaffirmed the importance of holding Hamas’s leaders accountable. During the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/02/readout-of-president-bidens-situation-room-meeting-with-u-s-negotiators-of-the-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-deal/">Readout of President Biden’s Situation Room Meeting with U.S. Negotiators of the Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

South Lawn 9:24 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President — Mr. President — THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading to a national security meeting — I’m heading to a national security meeting right now and then going to Pittsburgh. And so, checking on what — following up on what’s happening in Israel, and then I’ll be off to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-24/">Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Pittsburgh, PA

IBEW Local 5Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Hello, Pittsburgh! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-pittsburgh-pa/">Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Pittsburgh, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

South Lawn 2:20 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, what did you learn from your briefing today? Q Mr. President, (inaudible) about whether you propose a final offer to Israel and Hamas this week? THE PRESIDENT: It’s still being negotiated. Q What parts are being negotiated? Q What would you like to see Netanyahu do? THE… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/02/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-53/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024

Statement by Vice President Harris on Hersh Goldberg-Polin

On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin—an American citizen—was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends. We now know he was murdered by Hamas. His body was recovered today in the tunnels under Rafah, along with five other hostages. Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/31/statement-by-vice-president-harris-on-hersh-goldberg-polin/">Statement by Vice President Harris on Hersh Goldberg-Polin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 01 2024

Statement from President Biden on Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. I am devastated and outraged. Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/31/statement-from-president-biden-on-hersh-goldberg-polin/">Statement from President Biden on Hersh Goldberg-Polin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 01 2024

A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2024

Every year on Labor Day, we celebrate the dignity of America’s workers and the labor unions they have built. I often say that Wall Street did not build America — the middle class built America, and unions built the middle class. Labor unions have done so much for our Nation — giving workers… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-labor-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2024

During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the extraordinary courage of the hundreds of thousands of children who are facing cancer, who survived cancer, or who were taken too soon by this deadly disease. We offer strength and support to their families and friends, who devotedly care for their loved ones through… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024

A Proclamation on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2024

Too many Americans know the pain of losing a mother, sister, wife, daughter, or friend to ovarian cancer — the deadliest of all female reproductive system cancers. This year alone, nearly 20,000 women will be diagnosed with this terrible disease. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the memories of all the women… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-2024/">A Proclamation on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024