Today, at the White House, President Biden is hosting the United We Stand Summit to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety. The Summit will honor the resilience of communities who are healing from hateful attacks, including mass shootings, from Oak Creek to Orlando, Charleston, Pittsburgh, El Paso, Atlanta,…
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President Biden Announces Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key roles: Jessica Rosenworcel, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Gigi Sohn, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Alan Davidson, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information…
United States-Republic of Korea Leaders’ Joint Statement
President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomes President Joseph R. Biden to the Republic of Korea (ROK), marking the earliest meeting in a ROK President’s term in office with the President of the United States (U.S.). Founded in our shared sacrifice and honed by our deep security ties, the Alliance between the Republic of Korea and the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:32 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: The President was briefed this morning on the troubling reports that Evan Gershkovich has been detained in Russia. Last night, senior White House officials spoke directly with Mr. Gershkovich’s employer, the Wall Street Journal. The State Department has also…
Remarks by President Biden on Building a Better America
3:21 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Please sit down. Please, please sit down. JoJo, thank you very much. You know, I can picture him in Desert Storm as a sergeant, barking out orders, can’t you? When my son Beau was promoted to major in Iraq and — I said, “Now you’re a field-grade officer.” He said,…
Fact Sheet: Announcing the Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal
“In the face of the sustained and alarming challenges to democracy and universal human rights around the world, more than ever, democracy needs champions.” President Joe Biden, December 9, 2021 Today, President Biden opened the first-ever Summit for Democracy, a forum for leaders from around the world to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing democracies…
French-American Roadmap
Ukraine NATO Moldova, Western Balkans, and South Caucasus Middle East Africa Indo-Pacific Western Hemisphere Transnational Issues Security Council reform Fight against foreign interference and manipulation of information Digital Governance and Emerging Technologies Cybersecurity Pacific Undersea Cables Climate, Plastic pollution, Biodiversity and Ocean Protection Global Development, Health, Food Security and International Financial Architecture International Taxation Bilateral…
Initial External Contributions In Response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
On behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration, Vice President Harris is issuing a nationwide Call to Action to both the public and private sectors to help improve health outcomes for parents and infants in the United States. Below are initial external contributions to kick off the White House Maternal Health Day of Action. Read more about…
Remarks on a Modern American Industrial Strategy By NEC Director Brian Deese
Economic Club of New York As Prepared for Delivery Introduction Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks to Barbara Van Allen and the entire team at the Economic Club of New York for hosting me today. It’s great to be here. In the early days of the Republic, Alexander Hamilton prepared a series of reports to Congress that…
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s Export Council: President’s Export Council The President’s Export Council serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade. The Council advises the President of government policies and programs that affect U.S. trade performance; promotes export expansion; and provides…