Foreign Affairs

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Actions to Lower Housing Costs by Cutting Red Tape to Build More Housing

<p>Actions include reforms to save developers time and money on federal projects and funds to encourage state and local governments to reduce barriers to affordable housing Since launching its all-of-government Housing Supply Action Plan, the Biden-Harris Administration has been committed to using every available tool to build more housing and lower costs. President Biden and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-new-actions-to-lower-housing-costs-by-cutting-red-tape-to-build-more-housing/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Actions to Lower Housing Costs by Cutting Red Tape to Build More Housing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

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

<p>Via Teleconference 1:02 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Hi, everyone.  Thanks for joining.  Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we&#8217;ll get into questions.  MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Just real quick &#8212; nothing like Friday&#8217;s opening statement. I just want to reiterate that we continue to watch very closely the situation in the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/12/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-21/">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: Tue Aug 13 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Director Dr. Renee W

<p>Aboard Air Force OneEn Route New Orleans, Louisiana 1:58 P.M. EDT AIDE: I just want to make sure everyone knows it’s Karine’s birthday, so make sure you wish her happy birthday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) Aw. Q Happy birthday! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh! Who told you guys? What! (Laughter.) All right. Thank you. Thanks, everybody. All right.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/13/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-advanced-research-projects-agency-for-health-director-dr-renee-wegrzyn-en-route-new-orleans-la/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Director Dr. Renee Wegrzyn En Route New Orleans, LA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

Readout of the White House Faith Leaders Convening on Climate, Clean Energy, and Environmental Justice

<p>Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) held a White House Faith Leaders Convening on Climate, Clean Energy, and Environmental Justice. The event gathered faith leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations from across the country for the first time to discuss opportunities to benefit from and further engage their communities on President Biden’s&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/13/readout-of-the-white-house-faith-leaders-convening-on-climate-clean-energy-and-environmental-justice/">Readout of the White House Faith Leaders Convening on Climate, Clean Energy, and Environmental Justice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

Remarks as Prepared for John Podesta at Third Way on Inflation Reduction Act’s Two-Year Anniversary

<p>Thanks so much, Josh, and thanks to Third Way for hosting today’s event and for your years of advocacy for a clean energy future. It’s great to be here with all of you. We’re gathering during a summer that’s been defined by the climate crisis. July 21st was the hottest day ever recorded by humans.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/13/remarks-as-prepared-for-john-podesta-ira-two-year-anniversary-speech/">Remarks as Prepared for John Podesta at Third Way on Inflation Reduction Act’s Two-Year Anniversary</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival | Kenner, LA

<p>Louis Armstrong International AirportKenner, Louisiana 2:09 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  I just promoted the general to a two-star major general.  Q    Congratulations. THE PRESIDENT:  She&#8217;s &#8212; she’s lucky to &#8212; she &#8212; she has a congressman she’s got to take care of all the time.  (Laughter.)  But this is it.  Th- &#8212; that’s why we&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/13/remarks-by-president-biden-after-air-force-one-arrival-kenner-la/">Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival | Kenner, LA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

<p>12:22 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, if Trump wins, will you attend his inauguration, sir, for the peaceful transfer of power? If Trump wins &#8212; thank you, sir, for coming over. If Trump wins, will you attend his inauguration? THE PRESIDENT: I have good manners, not like him. Q And also, sir, you call him&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/13/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-51/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

The statistics department of the French Customs Service has announced France’s foreign trade results for the month of Ju

1. June 2024 results: in June 2024, France's trade deficit remained at €7.1 billion Staying on trend, in June 20241 France's trade deficit remained at €7.1 billion. Month-on-month, exports and imports both dropped slightly (down €0.1 billion), amounting to €50.8 billion and €57.9 billion respectively. In June 2024, the energy balance narrowed by €0.2 billion, mainly driven by the rise in exports in this sector. The trade surplus in consumer goods rose again (up €0.1 billion). The balance of (…)

Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Effort to Crack Down on Everyday Headaches and Hassles That Waste A

<p>New actions will take on corporate tricks and scams like excessive paperwork, long wait times, and more that pad the profits of big business at the expense of everyday Americans’ time and money. Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris are launching “Time Is Money,” a new governmentwide effort to crack down on all the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/12/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-launches-new-effort-to-crack-down-on-everyday-headaches-and-hassles-that-waste-americans-time-and-money/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Effort to Crack Down on Everyday Headaches and Hassles That Waste Americans’ Time and Money</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 12 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (12 Aug. 2024)

Q: Last week, Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Norwegian diplomats working with the Palestinian Authority. What is France's reaction? A: France expresses its deep concern over the Israeli government's decision to withdraw the diplomatic status of Norwegian diplomats who work with the Palestinian Authority. France reiterates that only a two-state solution with both states living side by side in peace and security can guarantee a lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians. This (…)

Updated: Mon Aug 12 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories – Strike on a school in Gaza (10 Aug. 2024)

France utterly condemns the Israeli strike on 9 August which targeted the Tabeen school in Gaza City. For several weeks, school buildings have been repeatedly targeted, with an intolerable number of civilians killed. It recalls that Israel is required to abide by international humanitarian law. France reiterates its call for the unconditional release of all the hostages without delay and an immediate ceasefire in view of the humanitarian emergency in (…)

Updated: Mon Aug 12 2024

Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East

<p>We, the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East. We expressed our full support for ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. We endorsed the joint call from President Biden, President Sisi of Egypt, and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/12/joint-statement-from-the-united-states-united-kingdom-france-germany-and-italy-on-the-middle-east/">Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 12 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:07 P.M. EDT Q Hello! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Monday. Hi, everyone. Q Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: A lot of empty seats back there, I see. It&#8217;s August. Okay. A couple of things for you at the top &#8212; what you all can expect this week. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/12/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-67/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 12 2024

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

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Debby beginning on August 1, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/10/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-disaster-declaration-6/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Aug 11 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event in Las Vegas, NV

<p>Thomas &#38; Mack CenterLas Vegas, Nevada 6:24 P.M. PDT GOVERNOR WALZ: Wow. Wow, wow, wow. Hey &#8212; (applause) &#8212; AUDIENCE: Gov! Gov! Gov! GOVERNOR WALZ: (Laughs.) (Applause.) Wow. Wow. One more time for Tilly. Thank you. (Applause.) Well, hello, Las Vegas. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Now, I know some of you spent the week googling Minnesota&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/10/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-and-governor-tim-walz-at-a-campaign-event-in-las-vegas-nv/">Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event in Las Vegas, NV</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Aug 11 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event in San Francisco, CA

<p>Fairmont San Francisco San Francisco, California 12:26 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Can we hear it for Nancy Pelosi?  (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be home. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, I want to thank you. You&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/11/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-political-event-in-san-francisco-ca/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event in San Francisco, CA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Aug 11 2024

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

<p>Via Teleconference 1:38 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Hey, everyone.  Thanks for joining.  Sorry, there&#8217;s a little backlash on our end.  Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we&#8217;ll get into questions. Thanks. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Hope you’re having a good Friday, even though it&#8217;s wet. I actually have more than a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/10/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-20/">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: Sat Aug 10 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Phoenix, AZ

<p>Sheraton Phoenix Downtown HotelPhoenix, Arizona 2:41 P.M. MST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Okay.  Hi, guys.     (Cross-talk.) Q    When can we expect you to roll out your policy platform? THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Next week, and it&#8217;ll be focused on the economy and what we need to do to bring down costs and also strengthen the economy overall.  Q    Can you give&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/10/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-phoenix-az/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Phoenix, AZ</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Aug 10 2024

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Israeli Strike in Gaza

<p>We are deeply concerned about reports of civilian casualties in Gaza following a strike by the Israel Defense Forces on a compound that included a school. We are in touch with our Israeli counterparts, who have said they targeted senior Hamas officials, and we are asking for further details. We know Hamas has been using schools&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/10/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-israeli-strike-in-gaza/">Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Israeli Strike in Gaza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Aug 10 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Record Decrease in Crime in First Half of 2024

<p>When Vice President Harris and I took office, our nation had just seen the largest increase in murders ever recorded during the previous Administration. Immediately, we got to work to make communities safer. Today, new data confirms that our efforts are working and violent crime is at a 50-year low. An independent organization of police&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/10/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-record-decrease-in-crime-in-first-half-of-2024/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Record Decrease in Crime in First Half of 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Aug 10 2024

FACT SHEET: On Second Anniversary, President Biden’s Bipartisan PACT Act Delivers Benefits to More Than 1 Million Vetera

<p>Two years ago, President Biden signed the landmark bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law, enacting the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans and their survivors in more than 30 years. Named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/09/fact-sheet-on-second-anniversary-president-bidens-bipartisan-pact-act-delivers-benefits-to-more-than-1-million-veterans-and-survivors-across-all-50-states-and-u-s-territories/">FACT SHEET: On Second Anniversary, President Biden’s Bipartisan PACT Act Delivers Benefits to More Than 1 Million Veterans and Survivors across all 50 States and U.S. Territories</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

FACT SHEET: Two Years after the CHIPS and Science Act, Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Historic Achievements in B

<p>Companies have announced $395+ billion in investments in semiconductors and electronics and the creation of over 115,000 jobs since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office Two years ago, President Biden signed into law the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS), aimed at reestablishing United States’ leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, shoring up global supply chains,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/09/fact-sheet-two-years-after-the-chips-and-science-act-biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-celebrates-historic-achievements-in-bringing-semiconductor-supply-chains-home-creating-jobs-supporting-inn/">FACT SHEET: Two Years after the CHIPS and Science Act, Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Historic Achievements in Bringing Semiconductor Supply Chains Home, Creating Jobs, Supporting Innovation, and Protecting National Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

Kosovo – Rise in unilateral actions by the Kosovo authorities (9 Aug. 2024)

France strongly condemns the rise in unilateral actions by the Kosovo authorities in the north of the country affecting the daily life of the Serb community. These actions jeopardize the efforts to normalize relations with Serbia, which are prerequisites for the two countries' future EU membership. France calls on the Kosovo authorities to refrain from any future unilateral action that would further exacerbate tensions. It encourages the two parties to return to the negotiating table under (…)

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024