1:54 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. So, I want to begin by sharing some news on how President Biden is fighting for working families and lowering costs by taking on corporate rip-offs. Ahead of his State of the Union Address, the President is convening his Competition Council this afternoon to announce new actions to crack…
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Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement
Via Teleconference 12:02 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. This call will be on background for attribution to “senior administration officials.” For your awareness, not for reporting, on the line are [senior administration official] and [senior administration official]. The contents of the call will be embargoed until the conclusion of the call. [Senior administration official] and [senior administration official],…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the New Government of the State of Israel
Today, Israel’s Knesset voted to ratify a new Israeli government under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has been my friend for decades, to jointly address the many challenges and opportunities facing Israel and the Middle East region, including threats from Iran. The United States is working to promote a region that’s increasingly…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland today congratulate him on his recent election as Taoiseach and to deepen U.S.-Ireland cooperation on a range of issues. President Biden highlighted continued cooperation with the Irish government on shared priorities, particularly deepening U.S.-Ireland ties between our people and our economies. They highlighted…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
12:38 P.M. EDT (A costumed Easter Bunny approaches the podium.) Q Awww! Q Happy Easter! (The Easter Bunny gestures to take questions from the press.) Q How has Easter been for you this year? Q Are you the President of the United States? (The Easter Bunny shakes its head.) Q Are you the Vice President…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Call with Former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
President Biden spoke today with former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his party’s victory and commend Israel’s free and fair elections. The President reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israel bilateral partnership, based on a bedrock of shared democratic values and mutual interests, and underscored his unwavering support for Israel’s security. The…
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Opening of Omani Airspace
The United States welcomes the Sultanate of Oman’s decision to open its airspace to all civilian planes, including those flying to and from Israel. This historic step completes a process begun last year, during President Biden’s visit to the Middle East region, when Saudi Arabia similarly opened its airspace to all civilian planes. Oman’s announcement promotes…
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Chancellor Scholz of Germany to the White House
President Biden will welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to the White House on February 9. The two leaders will reaffirm their resolute support for Ukraine’s defense of its land and its people against Russia’s war of aggression. They will discuss efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East, their steadfast support for Israel’s right to self-defense, and the…
Joint Statement on the Meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli National Security Advisor Dr. Eyal Hulata convened a virtual meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) on December 22, 2022, with participation from senior representatives from foreign policy, defense, and intelligence agencies. Officials reviewed significant regional developments since the last SCG meeting, including the current situation…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan En Route Charlotte, NC
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Charlotte, North Carolina 12:46 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, hi, everybody. I just got — I just got a couple things at the top, and then I’ll hand it over to the Administrator. So, as you all know, we’re on our way to Charlotte, where the President will meet…
