Foreign Affairs

Memorandum on the Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

<p>Presidential Determination No. 2024-10 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATETHE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT:       Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, and pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 1012 of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/09/memorandum-on-the-continuation-of-u-s-drug-interdiction-assistance-to-the-government-of-colombia-2/">Memorandum on the Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 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&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/09/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-506a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-17/">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 Aug 09 2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Travel to Maryland

<p>On Thursday, August 15th, the President and Vice President will travel to Maryland to discuss the progress they are making to lower costs for the American people. Additional details to come.  ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/09/president-joe-biden-and-vice-president-kamala-harris-to-travel-to-maryland/">President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Travel to Maryland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

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

<p>Yesterday, August 8, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Depression Debby beginning on August 8, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/09/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-vermont-emergency-declaration-3/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event

<p>UAW Local 900Wayne, Michigan 3:47 P.M. EDT GOVERNOR WALZ: Wow. (Applause.) Wow. Well, thank you, Mr. President. The American worker has no greater friend than you and your members. Thank you for what you do every single day. (Applause.) And to the sisters and brothers here in this spot, as a union member,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/08/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-governor-tim-walz-at-a-campaign-event-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

Statement from Joe Biden on the Second Anniversary of the PACT Act

<p>As Americans, we have a sacred obligation to care for veterans and their families. We owe them a debt we can never fully repay. Two years ago, I signed the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act enacting the most significant expansion of benefits and health care&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/09/statement-from-joe-biden-on-the-second-anniversary-of-the-pact-act/">Statement from Joe Biden on the Second Anniversary of the PACT Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Two-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act

<p>America invented the semiconductor – those tiny chips that power electric vehicles, appliances, cell phones, satellites, and are critical in AI. But over time we went from manufacturing 40% of the world’s semiconductors, to just over 10%. When Vice President Harris and I came into office, we were determined to change that. Since I took&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/09/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-two-year-anniversary-of-the-chips-and-science-act/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Two-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

FACT SHEET: One Year After Maui Wildfires, Biden-Harris Administration Continues Comprehensive Support for Hawai‘i Famil

<p>One year following the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hawaiʻi, the Biden-Harris Administration is continuing to pursue a coordinated and comprehensive Federal response, working side by side with our State and local partners, to ensure the long-term recovery of survivors and impacted communities. In addition to continuing to assist the people of Maui in their greatest&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/08/fact-sheet-one-year-after-maui-wildfires-biden-harris-administration-continues-comprehensive-support-for-hawaii-families-and-communities/">FACT SHEET: One Year After Maui Wildfires, Biden-Harris Administration Continues Comprehensive Support for Hawai‘i Families and Communities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Georgia – France reaffirms its commitment to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity (07. 08. 2024)

Sixteen years after the Russian aggression against Georgia, France reaffirms its full commitment to Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. France emphasizes that the unilateral recognition of the self-proclaimed authorities of the occupied separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the militarization of these regions, as well as obstacles placed in the way of their relations with the rest of Georgia, are unacceptable violations (…)

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Israel / Palestinian Territories (07. 08. 2024)

"France expresses its profound consternation regarding the disgraceful remarks made by the Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, who stated that to “cause two million civilians to die of hunger… might be justified and moral” in order to free the hostages in Gaza. France calls on the Israeli government to firmly condemn these unacceptable remarks. France reiterates that Israel must comply with the order handed down by the ICJ on January 26, 2024, and take all necessary measures to that (…)

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar

<p>It is time to bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families. The time has come to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The three of us and our teams have worked tirelessly over many months to forge a framework agreement&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/08/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-states-egypt-and-qatar/">Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

From 26 July to 11 August 2024, for the first time in a century, France is hosting the summer Olympic Games, followed by the Paralympic Games from 28 August to 8 September.

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs

<p>Principal Deputy National Security Advisor (PDNSA) Jon Finer met yesterday with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams. PDNSA Finer and Secretary Adams discussed our strong bilateral cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region, including with partners in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as well as globally. PDNSA Finer and Secretary Adams also welcomed the successful Australia – U.S. Ministerial&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/08/readout-of-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finers-meeting-with-australian-department-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade-secretary-jan-adams/">Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Walz at a Campaign Event

<p>Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportDetroit, Michigan 7:36 P.M. CDT GOVERNOR WALZ: Wow. (Applause.) Woo! Wow. Wow. (Applause.) Thank you. A big thank you to Adam. I think we can all agree, our future is pretty bright. Thank you, Adam. (Applause.) And hello, Michigan! (Laughs.) (Applause.) You know, we &#8212; we Minnesotans&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-governor-walz-at-a-campaign-event/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Walz at a Campaign Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure

<p>Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportDetroit, Michigan 5:25 P.M. EDT      Q    Madam Vice President!      Q    Madam Vice President!      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I’m coming over there.  Calm down.  (Laughs.)       Q    She’s like, “I’m coming.”  (Laughter.)      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  What you got?        Q    President Trump had a press conference today.  He talked about a lot of things.  Wondering&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/08/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-before-air-force-two-departure-9/">Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

April 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted

<p>Today the White House released visitor log records generated in April 2024. This set includes 81,637 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,475,496 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&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2024/08/07/april-2024-visitor-logs-records-posted/">April 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

Iran – France condemns the execution of a demonstrator (07. 08. 2024)

France condemns in the strongest terms today's execution of Gholamreza Rasaei, sentenced to death after his participation in the autumn 2022 demonstrations that followed the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran. France reiterates its steadfast opposition to the death penalty, everywhere and under all circumstances, and its commitment to the worldwide abolition of this unjust and inhuman (…)

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Agreement Among the Government of the United State

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to section 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(d)) (the &#8220;Act&#8221;), the text of the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/07/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-agreement-among-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-the-government-of-australia-and-the-government-of-the-united-king/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

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

<p>10:33 A.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Hey, everyone.  Thanks for joining.  We don’t have anything for the top here, so we’ll just go straight into questions.  That being said, our first question will go to Patsy with VOA. Q Hi, Sam. Thank you so much. I have two questions. The first one on Venezuela. We asked this&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/07/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-19/">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: Wed Aug 07 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration

<p>Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Debby beginning on August 5, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/07/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-north-carolina-emergency-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:49 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Come on. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Thank you. I was going to say “Weijia,” but you’re not Weijia. Yesterday she was &#8212; said good afternoon. Anyway. (Laughter.) And hello &#8212; Q It’s really almost evening&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/07/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-66/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event | Eau Clarie, WI

<p>Eau Claire Event DistrictEau Claire, Wisconsin 2:12 P.M. CDT      GOVERNOR WALZ:  Wow.  (Applause.)  Wow.  Wow. Hello, Eau Claire.  (Applause.) Isn&#8217;t it good to have a candidate who can pronounce the name correctly, so &#8212; (laughter and applause).  Wow.  Les, thank you.  Thank you for the introduction.  More importantly, thank you for articulating what we know it means to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/07/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-governor-tim-walz-at-a-campaign-event-eau-clarie-wi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event | Eau Clarie, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

Statement from President Biden Congratulating President To Lam on His Selection as the General Secretary of Vietnam

<p>I congratulate President To Lam on his selection as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee. Nearly one year ago, Vietnam and the United States launched our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership—marking a new era of strong cooperation between our nations. Vice President Harris and I look forward to working with General Secretary&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/07/statement-from-president-biden-congratulating-president-to-lam-on-his-selection-as-the-general-secretary-of-vietnam/">Statement from President Biden Congratulating President To Lam on His Selection as the General Secretary of Vietnam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 07 2024

Message to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respe

<p>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 that the emergency&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/06/message-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-advancement-by-countries-of-concern-in-sensitive-technologies-and-prod/">Message to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 06 2024