Foreign Affairs

Executive Order on Combating Emerging Firearms Threats and Improving School-Based Active-Shooter Drills

<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. During 2020, the last year of the prior administration, homicides in the Nation increased nearly 30 percent over the previous year &#8212; the largest 1-year&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/26/executive-order-on-combating-emerging-firearms-threats-and-improving-school-based-active-shooter-drills/">Executive Order on Combating Emerging Firearms Threats and Improving School-Based Active-Shooter Drills</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

High-level Open Debate: “Leadership for peace: United in respect of the UN Charter in search of a secure future" Address

President, I would like to thank Slovenia for organizing this open debate, and the UN Secretary-General, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, and President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for their remarks. Our Council had to meet at a time when the world was being struck and divided by major conflicts of an exceptional gravity. And unfortunately, these conflicts are growing in number. It is the responsibility of our Council to resolve them and it needs to do more. Our first responsibility is (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Joint statement by President Biden and President Macron

<p>It is time for a settlement on the Israel-Lebanon border that ensures safety and security to enable civilians to return to their homes. The exchange of fire since October 7th, and in particular over the past two weeks, threatens a much broader conflict, and harm to civilians. We therefore have worked together in recent days on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/joint-statement-by-president-biden-and-president-macron/">Joint statement by President Biden and President Macron</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Joint Statement by the United States, Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Un

<p>The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023 is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation. This is in nobody’s interest, neither of the people of Israel nor of the people of Lebanon.   It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement that enables civilians on both sides of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/joint-statement-by-the-united-states-australia-canada-european-union-france-germany-italy-japan-saudi-arabia-united-arab-emirates-qatar/">Joint Statement by the United States, Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Qatar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Lebanon Address by Jean-Noël Barrot Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs at the Security Council (25.09.24)

President, I decided to call this emergency meeting on behalf of France. The situation in Lebanon today threatens to reach a tipping point. We are now beyond escalation. Israeli strikes have killed too many people, and Hizbullah continues to target population centres in Israel. Since the beginning of the war, Israeli strikes have already killed hundreds of civilians, including dozens of children. That is not acceptable and I wish to extend my total solidarity to Lebanon's people, on (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Designation of Funding as Emergency Requirements i

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 114(b) of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 9747; the &#8220;Act&#8221;), I hereby designate as emergency requirements all funding (including the transfer and repurposing of funds) so designated by the Congress in the Act pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/26/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-designation-of-funding-as-emergency-requirements-in-accordance-with-section-114b-of-the-continuing-appropriations-and-extensions/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Designation of Funding as Emergency Requirements in Accordance with Section 114(b) of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Ministerial event Feminist Foreign Policy Plus (FFP+) group Address by Jean-Noël Barrot Minister for Europe and Foreign

Ministers, Representatives of the United Nations agencies, international organizations and civil society organizations, Executive Director of UN Women, Ladies and gentlemen, Our countries have chosen to officially adopt feminist foreign policy. By doing so, they pledged to make the rights of women and gender equality a priority. Because feminist foreign policy is a political commitment: to combat violence against women and girls all over the world; to defend and, as decided in the 2030 (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

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

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 22, 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/statements-releases/2024/09/26/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-alabama-emergency-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alabama Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 29 to July 31, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/26/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-vermont-disaster-declaration-9/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Press Release: Bills Signed: S. 265, S. 1648, S. 4351

<p>On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the President signed into law: S. 265, the &#8220;Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act&#8221; or the &#8220;SIREN Reauthorization Act,&#8221; which reauthorizes and modifies a grant program to support the improvement of emergency medical services in rural areas. Thank you to Senators Durbin and Collins, and Representatives Dave Joyce&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/09/26/press-release-bills-signed-s-265-s-1648-s-4351/">Press Release: Bills Signed: S. 265, S. 1648, S. 4351</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the White House to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. President Biden outlined his decision to surge U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and President Zelenskyy presented his plan to achieve victory over Russia. The two leaders&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-4/">Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

<p>Vice President Kamala Harris met today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the White House.  The Vice President expressed her unwavering commitment to stand with Ukraine.  They discussed the importance of continued, strong U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, President Zelenskyy’s plans for victory, and efforts to secure a just&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/readout-of-vice-president-harriss-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-5/">Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the United Nations General Assembly Leaders’ Reception | New York, NY

<p>Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, New York 5:49 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Good evening. (Applause.) Aren&#8217;t all of our U.S. military musicians spectacular? (Applause.) Thank you for all that you &#8212; for joining us this evening. It&#8217;s great to be with so many friends here. For Joe, diplomacy is personal. It&#8217;s why, for more&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/25/remarks-by-president-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-united-nations-general-assembly-leaders-reception-new-york-ny/">Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the United Nations General Assembly Leaders&#8217; Reception | New York, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William “Bill” Lucy

<p>William “Bill” Lucy was a giant and a patriot who spent his life fighting for freedom, justice, and fairness. As a leader of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), he dedicated his life to improving conditions for working families and advancing the cause of civil rights, human rights, and labor rights. In&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-william-bill-lucy/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William “Bill” Lucy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Sep 26 2024

Joint Declaration of Support for Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine

<p>More than 30 counties and the European Union have agreed to join the Joint Declaration of Support for the Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine. Those countries are Albania, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/joint-declaration-of-support-for-recovery-and-reconstruction-of-ukraine/">Joint Declaration of Support for Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(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) and Section 614(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&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/09/25/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-506a1-and-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-5/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(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: Wed Sep 25 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from June 22 to July 8, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-confederated-tribes-and-bands-of-the-yakama-nation/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kansas Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 26 to July 7, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-kansas-disaster-declaration-7/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kansas Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 20 to July 8, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-nebraska-disaster-declaration-7/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby from August 8 to August 10, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-new-york-disaster-declaration-7/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Pull Aside with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. President Biden informed President Zelenskyy that he has directed a surge in U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, which will be announced publicly tomorrow, and which will help Ukraine win. President Zelenskyy previewed for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/readout-of-president-bidens-pull-aside-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine/">Readout of President Biden’s Pull Aside with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam in New York. President Biden celebrated the one-year milestone of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and reinforced the United States’ commitment to a strong, prosperous, resilient, and independent Vietnam. Both leaders reflected on the lasting legacy of the late General Secretary Nguyễn&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-general-secretary-to-lam-of-vietnam/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting

<p>On behalf of President Biden, I want to thank each of you for being here today. The Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection embodies our shared values and our commitment to work together to elevate the welfare and security of our entire hemisphere. As I listened to each of your remarks, I reflected on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-homeland-security-advisor-dr-liz-sherwood-randall-at-the-fourth-ministerial-meeting-on-the-los-angeles-declaration-on-migration-and-protection-new-york-ny/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection | New York, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at the Yale Club of New York City on the Biden-Ha

<p>Today, we stand together to lift up and reflect on the progress we are making as a nation – progress propelled by the hard work of the American people, endowed with the inventiveness to imagine a better future and inspired with the willingness to roll up our sleeves and build it. Over the last few&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/25/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-national-climate-advisor-ali-zaidi-at-the-yale-club-of-new-york-city-on-the-biden-harris-administrations-progress-in-accelerating-clean-manufacturing/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at the Yale Club of New York City on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress in Accelerating Clean Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the President’s Summit of the Global Coalition to Addre

<p>Good afternoon.  I am Liz Sherwood-Randall, President Biden’s Homeland Security Advisor.   In closing, on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration, I want to thank each of you for joining us here today. In particular, I want to express our gratitude to each of the Heads of State and Government and your cabinet members who accepted President&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/24/remarks-by-homeland-security-advisor-dr-liz-sherwood-randall-at-the-presidents-summit-of-the-global-coalition-to-address-synthetic-drug-threats-new-york-ny/">Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the President’s Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats | New York, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024