Foreign Affairs

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kentucky Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal assistance to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Helene from September 27 to September 30, 2024. Federal funding is available to commonwealth and eligible local governments&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/26/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-kentucky-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kentucky Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 27 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 17 to August 21, 2024. Federal funding is available to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/26/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-the-confederated-tribes-of-the-colville-reservation/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 27 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Puerto Rico Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal assistance to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13 to August 16, 2024. Federal funding is available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/27/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-puerto-rico-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Puerto Rico Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 27 2024

Statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on October 2024 PCE and Third Quarter 2024 GDP

<p>Today’s data show inflation has fallen to 2.3%, similar to the level before the pandemic, while our economy has continued to expand by nearly 3% per year. After a hard-fought recovery, we are making progress for working families. Gas prices are close to $3.00 per gallon—the lowest for any Thanksgiving week since the pandemic—and the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/27/statement-from-national-economic-advisor-lael-brainard-on-october-2024-pce-and-third-quarter-2024-gdp/">Statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on October 2024 PCE and Third Quarter 2024 GDP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 27 2024

Background Press Call on the Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Lebanon

<p>Via Teleconference 4:07 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining this call. I know you just heard from the President, but we wanted to provide you a little bit more detail and background. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official. For your awareness, not for your reporting, on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/26/background-press-call-on-the-ceasefire-deal-between-israel-and-lebanon/">Background Press Call on the Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Lebanon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Latest Step to Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Proposing Expanded Coverag

<p>Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is proposing a new rule to significantly expand coverage of anti-obesity medications for Americans with Medicare and Medicaid. Tens of millions of Americans struggle with obesity. An estimated 42 percent of the U.S. population has obesity, which is now widely recognized as a chronic disease, with increased risk of all-cause mortality&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/26/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-latest-step-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs-by-proposing-expanded-coverage-of-anti-obesity-medications-for-americans-with-medicare-and-medicaid/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Latest Step to Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Proposing Expanded Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications for Americans with Medicare and Medicaid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

Italy - Meeting between M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and his Italian counterpart (Rome,

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, visited Rome on Sunday 24 November on the invitation of Mr Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and his counterpart hailed the excellent momentum in the Franco-Italian relationship, just ahead of the anniversary of the Quirinal Treaty, signed on 26 November 2021. They agreed to meet again soon at a cross-border (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

Joint Statement from President Biden of the United States and President Macron of France Announcing a Cessation of Hosti

<p>Today, after many weeks of tireless diplomacy, Israel and Lebanon have accepted a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. The announcement today will cease the fighting in Lebanon, and secure Israel from the threat of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations operating from Lebanon. This announcement will create the conditions to restore lasting calm and allow&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/26/joint-statement-from-president-biden-of-the-united-states-and-president-macron-of-france-announcing-a-cessation-of-hostilities/">Joint Statement from President Biden of the United States and President Macron of France Announcing a Cessation of Hostilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda’s Growing Durability and Popularity

<p>By Natalie Quillian, White House Deputy Chief of Staff When President Biden and Vice President Harris came into office, America was in the midst of a deadly pandemic and our economy was reeling. Since then, President Biden and Vice President Harris have overseen one of the most successful administrations in history and will be leaving&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/blog/2024/11/26/president-bidens-investing-in-america-agendas-growing-durability-and-popularity/">President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda’s Growing Durability and Popularity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

Press Gaggle by Senior Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates En Route Queens, NY

<p>Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Queens, New York 4:26 P.M. EST MR. BATES: How are y’all? Q Hi. MR. BATES: Happy Thanksgiving. Q Happy Thanksgiving. MR. BATES: I have a few things at the top. We are on our way to Staten Island, where the president and the first lady will attend a Friendsgiving event&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/26/press-gaggle-by-senior-deputy-press-secretary-andrew-bates-en-route-queens-ny/">Press Gaggle by Senior Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates En Route Queens, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

Remarks by President Biden Announcing Cessation of Hostilities Between Israel and Hezbollah

<p>Rose Garden 3:38 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, I have some good news to report from the Middle East. I just spoke with the prime minister of Israel and Lebanon, and I’m pleased to announce that their governments have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/26/remarks-by-president-biden-announcing-cessation-of-hostilities-between-israel-and-hezbollah/">Remarks by President Biden Announcing Cessation of Hostilities Between Israel and Hezbollah</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration Has Catalyzed $1 Trillion in New U.S. Private Sector Clean Energy, Semiconductor, and Ot

<p>Heather Boushey, Chief Economist, Investing in America Cabinet The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is making strategic public investments in American manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy to revitalize the nation’s manufacturing leadership, help drive steady and stable economic growth across the country, and address the climate crisis. The President’s approach revives a powerful tradition&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/blog/2024/11/26/the-biden-harris-administration-has-catalyzed-1-trillion-in-new-u-s-private-sector-clean-energy-semiconductor-and-other-advanced-manufacturing-investment/">The Biden-Harris Administration Has Catalyzed $1 Trillion in New U.S. Private Sector Clean Energy, Semiconductor, and Other Advanced Manufacturing Investment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 26 2024

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

<p>Via Teleconference 12:20 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. We do not have anything here at the top, so we&#8217;ll go straight into questions. Trevor with Reuters, if you want to start us off. Q Hey. Thanks for doing this. First, do you have any comment about this DHL plane that crashed on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/25/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-35/">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: Mon Nov 25 2024

Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 599, H.R. 807, H.R. 1060, H.R. 1098, H.R. 3608, H.R. 3728, H.R. 4190, H.R. 5464, H.R.

<p>On Monday, November 25, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 599, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office; Thank you to Representative Gomez and the entire California delegation for their leadership.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/11/25/press-release-bills-signed-h-r-599-h-r-807-h-r-1060-h-r-1098-h-r-3608-h-r-3728-h-r-4190-h-r-5464-h-r-5476-h-r-5490-h-r-5640-h-r-5712-h-r-5861-h-r-5985-h-r-6073-h-r-624/">Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 599, H.R. 807, H.R. 1060, H.R. 1098, H.R. 3608, H.R. 3728, H.R. 4190, H.R. 5464, H.R. 5476, H.R. 5490, H.R. 5640, H.R. 5712, H.R. 5861, H.R. 5985, H.R. 6073, H.R. 6249, H.R. 6324, H.R. 6651, H.R. 7192, H.R. 7199, H.R. 7333, H.R. 7423, H.R. 7777, S. 1510, S. 2143, S. 2274, S. 3126, S. 3267, S. 3419</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Christmas Tree Arrival Ceremony

<p>The White House Good afternoon. This beautiful Fraser fir was grown at Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm, where the Cartner family has been growing trees for more than 60 years. Their farm is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, a region that was recently devastated by Hurricane Helene. The Cartner family lost thousands&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/25/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-2024-christmas-tree-arrival-ceremony/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Christmas Tree Arrival Ceremony</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a Friendsgiving Event | Staten Island, NY

<p>United States Coast Guard Sector New YorkStaten Island, New York 6:10 P.M. EST THE FIRST LADY: Hi. Hello. (Applause.) Please. Please. (Laughs.) So, thank you, Captain Andrechik. It’s been the honor of this military mom’s life to serve as your first lady and to meet with military families through my Joining Fam- &#8212; Joining Forces&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/25/remarks-by-president-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-at-a-friendsgiving-event-staten-island-ny/">Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a Friendsgiving Event | Staten Island, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

Remarks by President Biden at Pardoning of the National Turkey

<p>South Lawn 11:07 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: They tell me there’s 2,500 people here today &#8212; (applause) &#8212; looking for a pardon. (Laughter.) Well, good morning and welcome to a wonderful White House tradition. We’ve got a lot of folks joining us today. Members of my cabinet,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/25/remarks-by-president-biden-at-pardoning-of-the-national-turkey-3/">Remarks by President Biden at Pardoning of the National Turkey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

<p>Today, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we recommit ourselves to the urgent work of ending gender-based violence in the United States and around the world. Gender-based violence is a human rights abuse and a public health crisis that impacts one in three women&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/25/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-the-occasion-of-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-4/">Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden Congratulating Yamandú Orsi as President-elect of Uruguay

<p>I congratulate Yamandú Orsi on his election to serve as Uruguay’s 43rd President.  I also send my congratulations to the people of Uruguay for their unyielding commitment to democracy as they successfully exercised the fundamental right to vote. In the over 150 years of diplomatic relations between Uruguay and the United States, we have built an enduring partnership based on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/25/statement-from-president-joe-biden-congratulating-yamandu-orsi-as-president-elect-of-uruguay/">Statement from President Joe Biden Congratulating Yamandú Orsi as President-elect of Uruguay</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on $1 Trillion in Private Sector Investments Under the Biden-Harris Administration

<p>When I took office, the pandemic was raging and the economy was reeling. From Day One, I was determined to not only deliver economic relief, but to invest in America and grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up, not the top down. Over the last four years, that&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;ve done.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/25/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-1-trillion-in-private-sector-investments-under-the-biden-harris-administration/">Statement from President Joe Biden on $1 Trillion in Private Sector Investments Under the Biden-Harris Administration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 25 2024

IAEA Board of Governors resolution on Iran: Quad joint statement (23 Nov. 24)

We, the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors' adoption of a resolution on Iran. The resolution responds to Iran's continued failure to provide the IAEA the information and cooperation needed to clarify long outstanding issues relating to undeclared nuclear material detected at multiple locations in Iran. These issues are central to the Agency's ability to provide assurance of the (…)

Updated: Sun Nov 24 2024

Lebanon - Rockets fired at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (24 Nov. 2024)

France condemns the firing of rockets – probably by Hezbollah – which injured four Italian UNIFIL peacekeepers on Friday, 22 November. With several patrols having suffered similar incidents in recent weeks, France reaffirms the essential need for UNIFIL to maintain its freedom of movement in order to fully implement its mandate. France reiterates that the protection of peacekeepers and the safety and security of United Nations staff, assets and premises must be guaranteed. Any attack (…)

Updated: Sun Nov 24 2024

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on the Murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE

<p>We condemn in the strongest terms the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE and our prayers are with his family, the Chabad-Lubavitch community, the broader Jewish community, and all who are mourning his loss. This was a horrific crime against all those who stand for peace, tolerance, and coexistence. It was an assault as well&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/24/statement-by-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-the-murder-of-rabbi-zvi-kogan-in-the-uae/">Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on the Murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 24 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Conclusion of COP29 Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

<p>In 2015, the world came together to finalize the Paris Agreement, a historic commitment made by nearly every country in the world to address the climate crisis and protect the planet for future generations. On my very first day in office, I took action to return the United States to that agreement, restore America’s global&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/23/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-conclusion-of-cop29-conference-in-baku-azerbaijan/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Conclusion of COP29 Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 24 2024

Letters 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/2024/11/22/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-nicaragua/">Letters to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Nov 23 2024