From Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized addressing the climate crisis both at home and as a core element of our national security and foreign policy. The climate crisis is reshaping our physical world, with the Earth’s climate changing faster than at any point in modern history and extreme weather events becoming more frequent…
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Statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Bilateral Virtual Meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
On February 23, President Joe Biden will participate in his first bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In this virtual event, the President will highlight the strong and deep partnership between the United States and Canada as neighbors, friends and NATO Allies. The meeting will be an opportunity for the two leaders to review…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Budget Details Vision to Protect Progress, Lower Costs, Protect and Strengthen Social Security and Medicare, Invest in America and the American People, and Reduce the Deficit From Day One of this Administration, President Biden has tackled challenges head-on while delivering long-lasting results. Over the past three years, he has overseen a strong economic recovery, amassed…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Budget Details Vision to Protect Progress, Lower Costs, Protect and Strengthen Social Security and Medicare, Invest in America and the American People, and Reduce the Deficit From Day One of this Administration, President Biden has tackled challenges head-on while delivering long-lasting results. Over the past three years, he has overseen a strong economic recovery, amassed…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:13 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Q Hi! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon. Two things for you at the top. I want to provide you with a brief update on where things stand with ongoing budget negotiations. The President’s negotiation — negotiating team has had productive discussions with the Speaker’s team. And those…
Remarks by President Biden on the Way Forward in Afghanistan
Treaty Room 2:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I’m speaking to you today from the Roosevelt — the Treaty Room in the White House. The same spot where, on October of 2001, President George W. Bush informed our nation that the United States military had begun strikes on terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. It…
Remarks by President Biden on the Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
East Room 2:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Earlier today, I was briefed by our senior military and national security leaders on the status of the drawdown of U.S. forces and allied forces in Afghanistan. When I announced our drawdown in April, I said we would be out by September, and we’re on…
Remarks by President Biden in a Press Conference
Hilton HiroshimaHiroshima, Japan 6:57 P.M. JST THE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat. I don’t think there’s enough press here. (Laughs.) Well, good evening, everyone. Before turning to the important work we accomplished here at the G7, I want to take a few minutes addressing the budget negotiations that I’m heading back home to — to…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Geoffrey van Leeuwen, Foreign Affairs and Defense Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Geoffrey van Leeuwen, Foreign Affairs and Defense Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Mr. Sullivan underscored the Biden Administration’s commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Netherlands relationship and reinvigorating transatlantic ties. He expressed appreciation for long-standing contributions and sacrifices made by Dutch troops in…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the DNC Winter Meeting
The Washington HiltonWashington, D.C. 12:41 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone! (Applause.) Good afternoon, Democrats! (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please, have a seat. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Jaime, thank you for those kind words and for your continuous leadership. You’ve done such an outstanding job. And on behalf of the…