1:43 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Apologies for the very long two minute there, guys. We had some technical difficulties, so I apologize. So, we are aware of the terrible shooting that took place at Charles University in Prague, claiming the lives of at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. The President and the First…
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Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gun Crime and Ensure Public Safety
President Biden believes that the surge in gun violence that has affected communities across the country over the last year and a half is unacceptable, and his Administration is moving decisively to act with a whole-of-government approach as we enter the summer months when cities typically experience a spike in violence. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Launches a Call to Action to the Private Sector to Deepen Investment in the Northern Triangle
12 companies and organizations announce commitments to support economic development in the Northern Triangle, as part of the Call to Action launch In her role overseeing diplomatic efforts within El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the “Northern Triangle”), and with Mexico, Vice President Kamala Harris announced today a Call to Action for businesses and social enterprises to make…
Background Press Call on the U.S. and the European Commission’s Task Force to Reduce Europe’s Dependence on Russian Fossil Fuels
Via Teleconference 10:45 A.M. CET MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us, and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility. This call is going to be on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” Not for your reporting but just for your knowledge, on this call we have [senior administration officials]. As we said in invite for this call,…
White House Announces Additional Policy Staff
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced the appointments of additional policy staff who will serve with the White House COVID Response Team, Domestic Climate Policy Office, Domestic Policy Council, and National Economic Council. These qualified, impressive, and dedicated individuals reflect the diversity and strength of America and will play critical roles advancing the…
Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:34 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Good afternoon, all. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day — whatever you celebrate. Hope everyone had a restful — a restful time after a big game last night. I can attest, here from the podium, there were some very…
Rutherford B. Hayes
The biography for President Hayes and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. As the 19th President of the United States (1877-1881), Rutherford B. Hayes oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War. Beneficiary…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
Via Teleconference (June 14, 2021) 7:06 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Hello, everybody. This is [senior administration official]. Thank you very much for making time to talk tonight as we approach the release of the first National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism tomorrow morning. As you’ll recall, President Biden indicated that we would be releasing this strategy…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:05 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Hi, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, Peter. (Laughter.) You’re like that kid in the class. Q What kid? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: You’re like — I’m expecting an apple — like a nice, shiny red apple. Q Next briefing. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. All…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 4:33 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: (In progress.) Today, we’ll focus on booster shots. And we’ll start with Drs. Walensky and Fauci, and then I’ll provide an operations update. Dr. Walensky, over to you. DR. WALENSKY: Thank you, Jeff. Good afternoon. As always, I’d like to start by walking you through the data. The…
