Via Teleconference 6:36 P.M. EDT MS. PATTERSON: Thanks, everyone, for hoping on today’s press call. Today, we’ll be discussing a new AI announcement from the Biden-Harris administration. On today’s call will be [senior administration official]. After she delivers remarks, we’ll open up the call for Q&A from reporters. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to…
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FACT SHEET: White House Calls on Congress to Support Critical Domestic Needs
The Biden-Harris Administration is delivering on its promises – lowering costs for families, protecting American lives from the devastating impacts of challenges like the climate crisis and the opioid epidemic, and ensuring America can compete to win in the global marketplace. At the same time, additional resources are needed to meet the needs of the…
A Call to Action During Mental Health Awareness Month
Dr. Jackie Ward, OSTP Assistant Director for Community Connected Health Mental health challenges affect all of us. This May, the Biden-Harris Administration acknowledges everyone who faces mental health challenges. As part of his unity agenda for the nation, President Biden has prioritized tackling the mental health crisis. In 2022, President Biden released a comprehensive mental…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Macron of France
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this afternoon with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral and global issues, including Russia’s destabilizing actions, support for Ukraine ahead of the two year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, and the need for Congress to pass funding for Ukraine. They also discussed developments in the…
Background Press Call on U.S. Efforts to Counter Misuse of Commercial Spyware and the Third Summit for Democracy
National Security Council Via Teleconference 9:02 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hello, everyone, and good morning. Thank you for joining us today. This is Jessica Kosmider with the NSC press team, and I’ll be facilitating today’s call. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials. Not for your reporting, but for your…
Press Call by Vice President Harris Announcing New Action on Housing
Via Teleconference THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, and greetings to everyone. So, every American deserves affordable housing. Yet, in communities across our nation, the cost of housing is just too high. Part of the reason for the high cost of housing is a lack of supply. In many communities, there’s simply not enough affordable housing…
Remarks by President Biden During a Call with Jewish Faith Leaders for High Holidays
Oval Office 6:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Rabbi Asch. Thank you very much. And thank you all — all the rabbis on this call for being such a source of strength and wisdom to communities across America. (Clears throat.) Excuse me. I have long felt that strength and wisdom. I — you might say…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Third Ministerial of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection in Guatemala
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Thank you very much. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining the call this morning. Apologies for the rescheduling from yesterday. This call will be on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” For your awareness, not for reporting purposes, on the line we have [senior administration official], we have the [senior administration official],…
Background Press Call Previewing the Bilateral Meeting of President Biden and President Marcos of the Philippines and the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit
National Security Council Via Teleconference (April 10, 2024) 3:05 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you. And thank you all for joining today’s background call to preview the bilateral meeting of President Biden and President Marcos of the Philippines and the historic trilateral summit of the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines. As a reminder, today’s call is…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Return of American Detainees from Iran
8:08 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everybody. This is [moderator]. Thank you all for joining us on this call on a Sunday evening to talk about Iran. Before we get started, I just want to put a couple of quick ground rules. This call is going to be held under an embargo until the President’s…